TSLA376.3002.58%
GM78.050-0.47%
F12.385-0.095%
RIVN16.520-0.43%
CYD42.2400.37%
HMC24.340-0.14%
TM192.320-3.76%
CVNA409.0506.03%
PAG160.4200.42%
LAD274.920-1.47%
AN203.0700.1%
GPI341.3901.61%
ABG203.0601.05%
SAH71.8400.62%
TSLA376.3002.58%
GM78.050-0.47%
F12.385-0.095%
RIVN16.520-0.43%
CYD42.2400.37%
HMC24.340-0.14%
TM192.320-3.76%
CVNA409.0506.03%
PAG160.4200.42%
LAD274.920-1.47%
AN203.0700.1%
GPI341.3901.61%
ABG203.0601.05%
SAH71.8400.62%
TSLA376.3002.58%
GM78.050-0.47%
F12.385-0.095%
RIVN16.520-0.43%
CYD42.2400.37%
HMC24.340-0.14%
TM192.320-3.76%
CVNA409.0506.03%
PAG160.4200.42%
LAD274.920-1.47%
AN203.0700.1%
GPI341.3901.61%
ABG203.0601.05%
SAH71.8400.62%


industry insights

car prices

Average new car prices increase again in August, setting new record

- September 13, 2022
Kelley Blue Book released updated data on Monday, showing that new car prices increased in August for the fifth month and set another record for the month. In August, the average...
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market outlook

Market outlook reaches record low according to Cox Automotive’s Q3 Dealer Sentiment Index

- September 9, 2022
The Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index for the third quarter of 2022 shows that auto dealers have a mostly pessimistic view of the market, likely fueled by increasing inflation, high costs,...
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new vehicle inventory, New vehicle affordability

New vehicle inventory improves in July, but remains lower than pre-pandemic times

- August 15, 2022
According to newly released insights from Cox Automotive's analysis of vAuto available inventory data, new-vehicle inventory numbers are improving slightly. New-vehicle inventory was slightly higher at the end of July versus the same...
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MSRP

How are dealer markups affecting brand and dealership loyalty?

- August 10, 2022
While inflation is widely in effect across the country, dealerships have continued to mark up vehicle prices beyond the recommended MSRPs. In May this year, 80% of consumers paid at...
Articles Headlines
certified pre-owned

Certified pre-owned sales decline in May after four consecutive months of growth

- June 14, 2022
Sales of certified pre-owned vehicles fell by 7% from sales posted in April 2022, according to industry expert Cox Automotive. The year-over-year decline is hovering at 17.5%. The drop in...
Headlines Articles
data

Auto industry stakeholders need to come together on a standardized data convention

- May 27, 2022
The automobile industry is facing significant disruption on multiple fronts. Access to data, sharing of data, and control of data have been at the center of much of this disruption....
Daily Automotive News Articles
Cox Automotive

What does Cox Automotive forecast for the automotive industry in 2022?

- January 18, 2022
Cox Automotive has released its 2022 forecast, which predicts that new car sales will increase, used car sales will remain strong, the ongoing inventory issues should find some relief in...
Daily Automotive News Articles
auto industry

3 auto industry trends that will become more important in 5-10 years

- November 23, 2021
We often talk about dealer profitability, digital retailing, sales training, and other subjects related to what’s currently happening in the auto industry. However, today we take a step back or...
Sales & Marketing Featured
Bloomberg

Kevin Tynan, Bloomberg Senior Automotive Analyst, Shares His Industry Insight

- April 9, 2020
As part of our continuing coverage of the Coronavirus, we’re pleased to welcome Kevin Tynan, Senior Automotive Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence. In this segment, Kevin and Jim discuss struggles facing the...
Daily Automotive News Auto News
2019

CBT Automotive Newscast for December 9, 2019

- December 9, 2019
Today on CBTNews.com - Monday, December 9th, 2019: What November Sales Numbers Indicate for the Close of 2019 Here to give us an overview of this November's numbers and what we can...
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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Hyundai's profit drops 24% as tariffs, weak global demand persist 
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