TSLA388.890-5.57%
GM76.840-0.8%
F14.125-0.055%
RIVN16.825-0.975%
CYD44.610-1.26%
HMC28.7350.845%
TM179.0382.11819%
CVNA69.610-0.98%
PAG206.0905.69%
LAD341.1409.77%
AN209.0005.46%
GPI328.5409.14%
ABG227.2308.8%
SAH103.0703.34%
TSLA388.890-5.57%
GM76.840-0.8%
F14.125-0.055%
RIVN16.825-0.975%
CYD44.610-1.26%
HMC28.7350.845%
TM179.0382.11819%
CVNA69.610-0.98%
PAG206.0905.69%
LAD341.1409.77%
AN209.0005.46%
GPI328.5409.14%
ABG227.2308.8%
SAH103.0703.34%
TSLA388.890-5.57%
GM76.840-0.8%
F14.125-0.055%
RIVN16.825-0.975%
CYD44.610-1.26%
HMC28.7350.845%
TM179.0382.11819%
CVNA69.610-0.98%
PAG206.0905.69%
LAD341.1409.77%
AN209.0005.46%
GPI328.5409.14%
ABG227.2308.8%
SAH103.0703.34%


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inventory

How long will car dealers feel the effects of the inventory squeeze?

- October 18, 2021
On today’s show, we’re pleased to welcome Jessica Caldwell, Edmunds' Executive Director of Industry Insights, to give us an update on automotive industry sales and inventory insights. Caldwell says it's definitely been...
Sales & Marketing Daily Automotive News
Kelleher

PA dealer David Kelleher on Stellantis establishing its own finance arm

- September 23, 2021
Stellantis is expected to close a deal by year's end, creating its own captive financing arm. Mike Koval Jr., Ram brand CEO said "until now, we were the only major...
Management & Leadership Featured
Jominy

J.D. Power’s Tyson Jominy on the state of the automotive industry today

- September 15, 2021
We were all anticipating relief from the inventory and chip shortages by now, but unfortunately, as most experts predicted, we are still dealing with the crisis in the third quarter...
Daily Automotive News Featured
dealers

How car dealers can focus on customer retention amid inventory challenges

- September 14, 2021
Earlier this month, the National Automotive Dealers Association (NADA) released its analysis of two studies recently conducted, including one that involved interviews with consumers and another that involved interviews with...
Sales & Marketing Articles
prices

How out-of-control prices are impacting both the new and used car market

- August 30, 2021
New and used vehicle prices continue to climb to record high levels. On today’s show, we’re pleased to welcome Jessica Caldwell, Edmunds’ Executive Director of Industry Insights, to give us...
Daily Automotive News Featured
dealer

A deep dive into modern retailing personalization for both consumer and dealer with Market Scan CEO Rusty West

- August 25, 2021
On the latest episode of Auto Marketing Now, host Brian Pasch, founder of PCG Companies, is joined by the President and CEO of Market Scan, Rusty West. In this segment, Pasch...
Headlines

July vehicle prices hit all-time high while incentives vaporize

- August 19, 2021
The average transaction prices for new vehicles are pushing vehicle purchases into unaffordable territory for shoppers – at least, for those who can find the vehicle they want. According to...
Daily Automotive News Articles

Ryan Kerrigan discusses the state of the industry and trends in the used car market

- July 9, 2021
June numbers are officially in and the strength of used vehicles is leading to record returns on inventory. These dynamics are also affecting car dealership valuations. Joining us on today’s...
Daily Automotive News Featured
sales

Strong Pre-COVID-19 Sales Could Help Dealers Succeed Later

- April 14, 2020
The auto industry has been running at full throttle for a few years now. Annual new vehicle sales have peaked at more 17 million units since 2015 and used cars...
Management & Leadership Auto News
service technicians

Taking Care of Your Service Technicians

- March 16, 2020
On this week's episode of the Weekly Tune-Up, CBT's Jim Fitzpatrick talks to fixed-ops expert, and regular CBT contributor, John Fairchild of Fairchild Automotive Solutions. The two discuss the current...
Daily Newscast

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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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Pricing transparency raises OEM website satisfaction, JD Power finds
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Hyundai takes full control of Boston Dynamics as robotics strategy accelerates
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Mitsubishi expands Texas port operations to speed dealer deliveries
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