TSLA391.060-3.4%
GM77.7200.08%
F14.1800%
RIVN17.090-0.71%
CYD44.720-1.15%
HMC28.7700.88%
TM179.7602.84%
CVNA70.6400.05%
PAG204.7504.35%
LAD339.1607.79%
AN209.0005.46%
GPI331.65012.25%
ABG226.6608.23%
SAH102.8103.08%
TSLA391.060-3.4%
GM77.7200.08%
F14.1800%
RIVN17.090-0.71%
CYD44.720-1.15%
HMC28.7700.88%
TM179.7602.84%
CVNA70.6400.05%
PAG204.7504.35%
LAD339.1607.79%
AN209.0005.46%
GPI331.65012.25%
ABG226.6608.23%
SAH102.8103.08%
TSLA391.060-3.4%
GM77.7200.08%
F14.1800%
RIVN17.090-0.71%
CYD44.720-1.15%
HMC28.7700.88%
TM179.7602.84%
CVNA70.6400.05%
PAG204.7504.35%
LAD339.1607.79%
AN209.0005.46%
GPI331.65012.25%
ABG226.6608.23%
SAH102.8103.08%


industry trends

Gen Z

The Arrival of Generation Z: Four Insights into Their Buying Habits

- January 10, 2018
In the last ten years, the story has been about Millennials. Their wants, buying habits, and beliefs have inspired numerous studies and news reports. Crafting a formula to gain their...
Daily Automotive News Auto News
newscast

What to be focused on in 2018 | 7 Ways to Create a Trending Marketing Videos | Should We Use Coupon Promotions in the Service Drive?

- January 1, 2018
  On today's CBT Newscast for Monday, January 1st, 2018: WardsAuto's Steve Finlay: What to be focused on in 2018 Some of the hottest trends and topics from 2017 aren't going away any...
Daily Newscast
newscast

Current Events and Consumer Car-Shopping Patterns | Your 2018 Marketing Plan: What to Focus On | Actions Service Advisors Take to Compound Customer Satisfaction and Profitability

- December 29, 2017
  On today's CBT Newscast for Friday, December 29th, 2017: Brooke Skinner Ricketts: Current Events and Consumer Car-Shopping Patterns Joe Gumm visits with Brooke Skinner Ricketts, Chief Marketing Officer – Cars.com, to discuss...
Daily Newscast
training

Five Low-Cost Resources for Dealers and Their Employees to Stay “Skilled-Up”

- December 5, 2017
Training and professional development are essential to staying up-to-date on industry trends. From new automobile technologies to consumer buying habits, the automotive industry is forever changing. While everyone can agree...
Management & Leadership Auto News
used car

What Consumers Look For in a New (or Used) Car

- June 22, 2017
What matters most to car buyers? Comprehensive safety features? Low maintenance costs? Reliability? The answer, it turns out, depends on one on major variable: Are they looking for a new car...
Sales & Marketing Daily Automotive News
newscast

Transitioning to Your Future Business Model | 3 Core Beliefs Individuals On Winning Teams Have | CFRA Research Analyst Weighs in on Auto Sales and Ford | Tune in and Profit – Female Customers Communicate Differently Than Men

- May 25, 2017
On today's CBT Newscast for Thursday, May 25, 2017: Transitioning to Your Future Business Model - Brian Benstock, GM Paragon Honda Jim Fitzpatrick had to a chance to speak with Brian Benstock, GM/Vice...
Daily Newscast Auto News
GAP loss

What’s behind GAP loss ratios?

- May 16, 2017
For those dealers who participate in reinsurance and follow loss ratios, you’ve probably seen a spike of increasing Guaranteed Asset Protection contracts within the last couple years. At EFG Companies,...
Daily Automotive News Auto News
disruption

Disruption and how your dealership can survive

- March 24, 2017
  Today, Cory Mosley sits down with Stephane Ferri, Southeast Divisional VP of Sales at Cox Automotive to discuss disruption in automotive retailing. As our world moves at a quicker pace,...
Sales & Marketing Shows
Impacting Trends

Daily Newscast: Impacting trends on your dealership

- January 10, 2017
The number one mistake most social managers make. How to WIN BIG with defensive F&I customers. Two Trends that could have a huge impact on your dealership
Daily Newscast

VP of J.D. Power says focus on Gen-Z more

- December 13, 2016
Joe Gumm talks with Renee Stephens, VP of U.S. Quality with J.D. Power
Sales & Marketing Daily Automotive News


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