TSLA388.760-5.69999%
GM76.765-0.875%
F14.115-0.065%
RIVN16.875-0.925%
CYD44.620-1.25%
HMC28.7350.845%
TM179.4202.5%
CVNA70.310-0.28%
PAG206.5306.13%
LAD341.45010.08%
AN208.7205.18%
GPI328.5809.17999%
ABG226.5508.12%
SAH102.9753.245%
TSLA388.760-5.69999%
GM76.765-0.875%
F14.115-0.065%
RIVN16.875-0.925%
CYD44.620-1.25%
HMC28.7350.845%
TM179.4202.5%
CVNA70.310-0.28%
PAG206.5306.13%
LAD341.45010.08%
AN208.7205.18%
GPI328.5809.17999%
ABG226.5508.12%
SAH102.9753.245%
TSLA388.760-5.69999%
GM76.765-0.875%
F14.115-0.065%
RIVN16.875-0.925%
CYD44.620-1.25%
HMC28.7350.845%
TM179.4202.5%
CVNA70.310-0.28%
PAG206.5306.13%
LAD341.45010.08%
AN208.7205.18%
GPI328.5809.17999%
ABG226.5508.12%
SAH102.9753.245%


inventory

Black Friday

Lower volume, higher profits the name of the game for dealers on Black Friday

- November 25, 2020
In yet another twist on a topsy-turvy year, Black Friday car deals are expected to be less aggressive than they have been in previous years. The prediction comes from industry...
Sales & Marketing Articles
inventory

Used car industry seeing more inventory, all-time high prices

- November 19, 2020
Customers have more choice and dealers have more to offer shoppers in the used car market, according to vAuto Available Inventory. Used cars have become more plentiful in recent weeks...
Sales & Marketing Articles
inventory

Tips for managing lean parts inventory

- November 16, 2020
For all dealerships, the parts department is as much of a gamble as new car sales. Ordering for inventory is a necessity to ensure customer satisfaction in both retail parts...
Articles Management & Leadership
automakers

Auto groups and automakers defy third-quarter expectations amid the pandemic

- November 13, 2020
This year looked as if it was going to spell disaster for the automotive industry. The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in the early part of 2020 seemed to shatter...
Daily Automotive News Articles
inventory

New car inventory levels starting to normalize

- November 12, 2020
Dealers can start to breathe a little easier as new vehicle inventory levels continue to rise. Cox Automotive’s vAuto Available Inventory data shows that new vehicle supply has pulled out...
Auto News Articles
recovery

Can the auto industry maintain its torrid recovery pace?

- November 4, 2020
After a devastating first half of 2020, the automotive industry sustains its strong recovery, outpacing retail recovery figures in other industries. CNN reports that the American economy is operating at...
Daily Automotive News Auto News
Valuinsight

Winning the inventory game – Scott Dreisbach, Valuinsight

- October 19, 2020
 In a time where inventory is hard to come by, dealers are looking at every opportunity to manage inventory more efficiently. Today on CBT News, Scott Dreisbach, owner and operator...
Sales & Marketing Auto News
price

An untold truth: are price reductions good for your dealership?

- October 1, 2020
Since the early days of the industry, price reductions (markdowns) have been “the” tool used to move inventory as it ages, but now post-pandemic, dealers should be more serious than...
Management & Leadership Auto News
Facebook

Facebook seeks to optimize mobile shopping through new automotive ad initiative

- September 29, 2020
According to J.D. Power, 53% of automotive internet shoppers use a mobile device to gain information about automobiles. The world of automotive research is changing for consumers, as potential car...
Sales & Marketing Auto News
dealer

As dealer sentiment improves, inventory woes deepen

- September 15, 2020
On Sept. 8, Cox Automotive released the Q3 2020 Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index (CADSI). Information collected from dealers surveyed in late July through mid-August was used to determine how...
Sales & Marketing Daily Automotive News

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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 takes full control of Boston Dynamics as robotics strategy accelerates
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