Tag: Honda
Which major automakers performed the best in May 2021?
With automotive factories crippled by the chip shortage and closed showrooms, it would make sense to see passenger car and SUV sales dive, but that hasn’t been the case when evaluating the May 2021 auto sales numbers. A few of the numbers aren’t what we could have expected after many months of lockdowns, but there […]
Automakers reporting historic sales for April 2021
After one of the strongest quarters in American auto retail history, several carmakers have already reported the best sales months for their brands ever for April 2021. Reports from Hyundai and Kia as well as Honda and Acura surpassed record March sales, and it’s all but guaranteed many other carmakers will be in the same […]
Joe Shuster discusses his role in reviving Honda of Downtown...
Today on CBT News, host Jim Fitzpatrick is joined by Joe Shuster, Dealer Principal at Honda of Downtown Los Angeles. Shuster was instrumental in reviving the Honda dealership after it spent nearly a decade in bankruptcy. Last summer, Honda of Downtown LA sold for $80 million. Shuster begins the conversation by sharing his story of […]
CBT automotive newscast: October 5, 2020
Today’s Featured Interview:
CBT News Market Update: Doug Petersen, Larry H. Miller Group & Jason Knight, LotLinx
To quickly recap this week’s numbers, the retail SAAR...
CBT Automotive Newscast: September 4, 2020
Today's Featured Interview:
GoJo Auto Owner Amanda Gordon on Becoming the First African-American Woman to be a Licensed Dealer in Colorado
The vehicle purchase process...
The Future of Luxury Brands
Luxury brands are on the rise. According to MarketWatch, an increase in those belonging to the middle class has spawned new growth in the luxury car market. Increased demand for these higher-priced luxury vehicles comes thanks to increased purchasing power from the growing middle class, unprecedented advancement of technology, and a taste for more refined […]
Focusing on the Basics In Your Dealership – Brian Benstock,...
CBT Automotive Network recently caught up with Brain Benstock, GM and VP of Paragon Honda / Paragon Acura, and discussed why it is important that dealers check in regularly on their dealership, even on Sundays. Brian addresses how the market is choppy and how we as an industry should focus more on the basics. When it comes […]
Automotive CX Summit Promises High-Value Experience for All Attendees
Jon Munzel, the founder and President of the Thought Leadership Summits, joins us on our CBT Automotive Network and is excited to share with our audience all of the important updates and things you need to know about their upcoming automotive conference. Just a few weeks out from their next conference the Automotive CX Summit, […]
The New Normal: Four Takeaways from April 2018 Auto Sales...
March seemed like a promise of good things to come in relation to auto sales. However, analysts were right to be cautiously optimistic. April’s auto sales saw a five percent decline when compared to last year’s numbers. In comparison to last month, March saw sales of approximately 1,653,529, and April’s estimated numbers dropped to 1,349,742. […]
How Paragon Honda Uses Technology to Properly Serve Their Market...
Can you imagine the day when your customers can ask their Google Assistant to schedule their car for service? Or if their car is ready to be picked up from your service department? Well, that day is here for Brian Benstock, Vice President add General Manager of Paragon Honda who’s group has developed this exciting […]
