TSLA400.4904.11%
GM79.290-0.29%
F14.0400.08%
RIVN16.5200.26%
CYD48.700-2.35%
HMC26.2600.07%
TM173.9401.17%
CVNA66.5503.69%
PAG175.2003.87%
LAD294.8501.83%
AN188.7402.38%
GPI313.1608.09%
ABG197.0506.92%
SAH80.7302.6%
TSLA400.4904.11%
GM79.290-0.29%
F14.0400.08%
RIVN16.5200.26%
CYD48.700-2.35%
HMC26.2600.07%
TM173.9401.17%
CVNA66.5503.69%
PAG175.2003.87%
LAD294.8501.83%
AN188.7402.38%
GPI313.1608.09%
ABG197.0506.92%
SAH80.7302.6%
TSLA400.4904.11%
GM79.290-0.29%
F14.0400.08%
RIVN16.5200.26%
CYD48.700-2.35%
HMC26.2600.07%
TM173.9401.17%
CVNA66.5503.69%
PAG175.2003.87%
LAD294.8501.83%
AN188.7402.38%
GPI313.1608.09%
ABG197.0506.92%
SAH80.7302.6%


New Car Sales

prices

Average new car prices remain steady above $40,000

- April 16, 2021
American consumers can expect to shell out more than $40,000 for a new vehicle, on average. Kelley Blue Book research estimates that the average transaction price per new vehicle in...
one-price selling

How a one-price selling model can improve overall dealership operations – Mark Rikess

- April 15, 2021
On today’s show we’re talking to Mark Rikess, Founder of Digital Air Strike and CEO of The Rikess Group, a training and consulting group focused on helping car dealers implement...
Dealers - Victor Antonio

How car dealers can improve their sales strategies through modern retailing – Victor Antonio

- April 15, 2021
Digital retailing and virtual engagements are on the rise after the shutdowns associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. For this reason, car dealers are examining changes in selling strategies related to...
EV

EV production continues to ramp up…is consumer demand following suit? – Kevin Tynan, Bloomberg

- April 14, 2021
With outstanding earnings reports in the first quarter for many car dealers, what can the industry expect in Q2? Today on CBT News, Kevin Tynan, Senior Automotive Analyst for Bloomberg...
fleet

How to serve fleet customers while sales are down

- April 14, 2021
A recent study by Cox Automotive showed that fleet sales are down 20% from 2020. With this lack of sales, your dealership needs to find other ways to earn revenue...
David Lewis

Automotive expert David Lewis on how car dealers can avoid bad habits during successful sales periods

- April 9, 2021
Today on CBT News, we welcomed back David Lewis to the show. Lewis is the President and CEO of David Lewis and Associates and host of the CBT original show...
Tesla Elon Musk

Tesla delivers nearly 185k vehicles in first quarter

- April 6, 2021
According to a press release from Tesla, the EV carmaker delivered 184,800 new vehicles from January through March 2021. The first-quarter sales figures are an accomplishment that puts Tesla on...
reconditioning

How to streamline the reconditioning process in a banner sales market

- March 31, 2021
Vehicles that look better sell better. But, as in most things, you may find yourself facing decisions on whether to focus on time, quality, or cost when it comes to...
inventory

More parts shortages hit auto industry, affecting new inventory

- March 25, 2021
On Friday, Mar 19, a fire at Renesas Electronics Corp northeast of Tokyo, Japan has exacerbated the semiconductor shortage affecting the auto industry. The manufacturer has stated that it will...
Used vehicles - James Boening

How used vehicles can provide stability when new vehicle inventory runs thin – James Boening

- March 18, 2021
Today on CBT News, host Jim Fitzpatrick is joined by James Boening, President of Boening Enterprises. His company has formed many partnerships with many technology companies to stay in front...