TSLA390.130-4.33%
GM76.895-0.745%
F14.095-0.085%
RIVN16.810-0.99%
CYD44.660-1.21%
HMC28.7450.855%
TM179.5302.61%
CVNA69.820-0.77%
PAG205.7005.3%
LAD336.1804.81%
AN208.6005.06001%
GPI328.1908.79%
ABG226.6908.26%
SAH101.8502.12%
TSLA390.130-4.33%
GM76.895-0.745%
F14.095-0.085%
RIVN16.810-0.99%
CYD44.660-1.21%
HMC28.7450.855%
TM179.5302.61%
CVNA69.820-0.77%
PAG205.7005.3%
LAD336.1804.81%
AN208.6005.06001%
GPI328.1908.79%
ABG226.6908.26%
SAH101.8502.12%
TSLA390.130-4.33%
GM76.895-0.745%
F14.095-0.085%
RIVN16.810-0.99%
CYD44.660-1.21%
HMC28.7450.855%
TM179.5302.61%
CVNA69.820-0.77%
PAG205.7005.3%
LAD336.1804.81%
AN208.6005.06001%
GPI328.1908.79%
ABG226.6908.26%
SAH101.8502.12%


fixed ops

Do You Have a PIP?

- November 21, 2016
This Profit Plan Gets Results By: Don Reed I’m guessing you may have no idea what a PIP really is so before I get into the details, let’s answer a few questions: ...
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Gifting Prepaid Maintenance Marketing Promotions

- November 21, 2016
Bottom Line Benefits Drives Retention and Healthier Service Volumes By: Ryan Williams We all know that having skin in a game keeps our attention. Freebies, though nice, often don’t. How many of...
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Why Are You Still Charging Diagnostic Fees?

- November 10, 2016
Staying Competitive in the Service Drive By: David Lewis With the growing number of secondary repair shops competing for dealership customers these days it is hard to understand why so many service...
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How to create more online visibility for fixed ops

- October 5, 2016
 Auto Marketing Now with Brian Pasch On this week's episode of Auto Marketing Now, Brian talks about creating website content to give your dealership more visibility online for fixed ops.
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Improving Communication in your Fixed Op Department

- September 22, 2016
Improving Communication in your Fixed Op Department Joe Gumm interviews Kai Nielsen, Director of Strategy and Business Operations with Dealertrack.   
Management & Leadership Fixed-Ops

Tips on how to build a strong Dealership Relationship

- August 8, 2016
Tips on how to build a Strong Dealership Relationship Perfect start to a happy dealership relationship By Rian Locadia That new car smell, the new features, showing off to your friends and coworkers. These...
Sales & Marketing Auto News

Jim Roche from X-Time discusses fixed ops with CBT Founder Jim Fitzpatrick

- August 1, 2016
Jim Roche from X-Time discusses fixed ops with CBT Founder Jim Fitzpatrick Jim Roche of X-Time sat down with Jim Fitzpatrick of CBT to discuss the evolution of the service department...
F&I Auto News
sales to service

The Sales to Service Handoff

- July 27, 2016
Perfect start to a happy dealership relationship By Rian Locadia That new car smell, the new features, showing off to your friends and coworkers. These are all the joys of the new car...
Sales & Marketing Fixed-Ops
connecting with your customers

Connecting With Your Customers

- June 30, 2016
Don't skip this in your Service Drive By John Fairchild When a customer enters the Service Drive, do you smile? Do you make eye contact? Do you say hello? Do you introduce...
Sales & Marketing Auto News

CBT News – May 2, 2016

- May 2, 2016
CBT News - May 2, 2016 On today's show: Steve White of Clarivoy on Google analytics. Grant Cardone tips on appointments to generate income. ...
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Stellantis to prioritize four core brands in turnaround strategy, sources say The automaker plans to shift funding toward Jeep, Ram, Peugeot, and Fiat while maintaining its broader portfolio. On the Dash: Expect increased product investment and marketing support for Jeep, Ram, Peugeot and Fiat. Regional and niche brands may see reduced volume but more targeted positioning and shared platforms. Platform-sharing and rebadging strategies could affect inventory mix and model differentiation. Stellantis will concentrate most of its investment on four core brands as CEO Antonio Filosa pushes a turnaround strategy set for release May 21, according to a Reuters exclusive. The automaker has identified Jeep, Ram, Peugeot, and Fiat as its priority brands. It will allocate a “material increase” in funding to them, driven by their stronger global sales and profitability, marking a shift away from the company’s previous approach of distributing investment more evenly across its portfolio. Sign up for CBT News’ daily newsletter and get the latest industry stories delivered straight to your inbox. Stellantis will retain its 14-brand lineup, the largest in the industry, and will not shut down underperforming marques. Instead, the company will reposition secondary brands such as Citroën, Opel and Alfa Romeo to operate in regional or niche roles. These brands will rely on shared platforms and technology developed by the core brands while maintaining distinct styling and market identity. The strategy comes as Stellantis works to regain market share in the United States and Europe while facing growing competition from Chinese EV makers. The company earlier reported a 22.2 billion-euro charge tied to scaling back its EV plans, underscoring the urgency of the strategic shift. Its market valuation has also declined significantly in recent months. To support the transition, Stellantis will expand its use of shared “multi-energy” platforms that support electric, hybrid and internal combustion (ICE) vehicles. Additionally, the company is evaluating rebadging strategies and joint development programs, including collaborations with its Chinese partner, Leapmotor. Executives and investors backing the plan expect the increased focus on core brands to improve efficiency and strengthen financial performance. Analysts say Stellantis could still consider further consolidation if results fall short of expectations. Meta description (140 characters) Stellantis to boost funding for Jeep, Ram, Peugeot and Fiat, shifting strategy while maintaining its 14-brand global portfolio.
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