TSLA374.2150.4951%
GM77.470-1.05%
F12.378-0.1023%
RIVN16.530-0.42%
CYD40.820-1.05%
HMC24.290-0.19%
TM192.920-3.16%
CVNA397.790-5.23%
PAG160.4450.445%
LAD275.760-0.63%
AN202.720-0.25%
GPI337.530-2.25%
ABG201.975-0.03499%
SAH71.3400.12%
TSLA374.2150.4951%
GM77.470-1.05%
F12.378-0.1023%
RIVN16.530-0.42%
CYD40.820-1.05%
HMC24.290-0.19%
TM192.920-3.16%
CVNA397.790-5.23%
PAG160.4450.445%
LAD275.760-0.63%
AN202.720-0.25%
GPI337.530-2.25%
ABG201.975-0.03499%
SAH71.3400.12%
TSLA374.2150.4951%
GM77.470-1.05%
F12.378-0.1023%
RIVN16.530-0.42%
CYD40.820-1.05%
HMC24.290-0.19%
TM192.920-3.16%
CVNA397.790-5.23%
PAG160.4450.445%
LAD275.760-0.63%
AN202.720-0.25%
GPI337.530-2.25%
ABG201.975-0.03499%
SAH71.3400.12%


growth

transactions

Average new vehicle transaction price continues to hold above $40k

- February 16, 2021
The average transaction price for new vehicles in the United States continues to hold the line well above $40,000. Late in 2020, the transaction price pushed through the barrier for...
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growth

Your Growth is Your Responsibility

- July 23, 2019
On this week's episode of F&I Today, Becky Chernek invites Christopher Vester, COO at Hubert Vester Auto Group, to talk about personal growth, differentiating your process, and box closing in...
Shows
service

How to drive profitable growth in the service bay

- January 15, 2018
  Right now, there are more than 250 million gasoline engines on the road. Over the next 10 years, another 80 to 100 million will be added. We're not going to flip...
Fixed-Ops Auto News

Why comfort will ruin your life | Bill Eckstrom | TEDxUniversityofNevada

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After documenting and researching over 50,000 coaching interactions in the workplace, Bill Eckstrom shares life-altering, personal and professional development ideas through the introduction of the “Growth Rings.” The rings illustrate how...
Sales & Marketing
growth

5 Reasons that Stop Growth in the Auto Industry

- July 3, 2017
In this week's episode of Straight Talk with David Lewis, David gives 5 reasons that growth stops in the auto industry.
Shows
dealership culture

The Real Way to Improve your Dealership’s Culture

- June 29, 2017
There is money to be made writing books about management. Just skim the shelves at your local bookstore and you will see tons of advice that promises to make you...
Management & Leadership Auto News
marketing

Marketing Without 5-Year Forecasts Key to Success and Growth

- June 21, 2017
Vince Sheehy, president and CEO of Sheehy Auto Stores, isn't a big fan of long-term planning. Instead, Sheehy, who oversees 24 stores with annual sales of more than $1 billion,...
Sales & Marketing Auto News
Mike Manley

Jeep CEO optimistic about the current state of the auto industry

- April 19, 2017
  In this interview from CNBC's Phil LeBeau, Jeep CEO Mike Manley discusses growth in the U.S., the venture into pick-up trucks and the current state of the auto industry. Watch the...
Daily Automotive News Auto News
Jumpstart Fixed Ops

Daily Newscast: Auto group President says Millennials want 5 things from your dealership

- March 1, 2017
Why will this group be the auto industry's growth engine for 30 years? Auto group President says Millennials want five things from your dealership How come 8-10-year-old cars are in demand?
Daily Newscast
Ricky Lopez

Ricky Lopez: Why will this group be the auto industry’s growth engine for 30 years?

- March 1, 2017
Daily Automotive News Auto News


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