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%


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Independent Dealers Remain Positive Entering Third Quarter 2020

- August 24, 2020
Coming off the toughest sales climate in more than a decade, it could be argued that the auto industry should be expecting the worst situation as the second half of...
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Steve Jordan Joins KAR Global After 7 Years as NIADA President

- August 14, 2020
Earlier this week, industry heavyweight KAR Global announced that auto retail veteran Steve Jordan would join their ranks this September as their executive vice president of dealer sales. As the...
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CBT Automotive Newscast: August 12, 2020

- August 12, 2020
Today's Featured Interview: Midwest Dealer Jay Feldman Discusses Acquiring 4th Dealership with Actor Mark Wahlberg Strategic partnerships can create great opportunities for success. For Jay Feldman, CEO of Feldman Automotive, a partnership...
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CBT Automotive Newscast: July 23, 2020

- July 23, 2020
Today's Featured Interview: On today’s featured CBT News interview we’re very pleased to welcome Steve Jordan, President and CEO of The National Independent Automobile Dealers Association (NIADA) to discuss the used...
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NIADA’s President Steve Jordan Delivers Positive Updates for the Used Vehicle Market

- July 23, 2020
On today’s featured CBT News interview we’re very pleased to welcome Steve Jordan, President and CEO of The National Independent Automobile Dealers Association (NIADA) to discuss the used vehicle market. NIADA,...
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Chuck Bonanno: “Digital presence the only way to attract customers to lots”

- August 14, 2017
Joe talks to Chuck Bonanno, Executive Director of 20 Groups with NIADA, about digital marketing, training, and other hot topics and trends in the auto industry.
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Chuck Bonanno: “Digital presence the only way to attract customers to lots” | Ditch the reactive culture. Proactive achieves results. | Spot Check Processes in the Service Drive Benefit Everyone

- August 14, 2017
On today's CBT Newscast for Monday, August 14th, 2017: Chuck Bonanno: “Digital presence the only way to attract customers to lots” Joe talks to Chuck Bonanno, Executive Director of 20 Groups with...
Daily Newscast
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Hot topics in the Used Car Market from the GIADA Convention | Recruiting the Best Auto Technicians | Talking During the Demonstration Drive

- July 25, 2017
On today's CBT Newscast for Tuesday, July 25th, 2017: GIADA Brought Independent Auto Dealers to Atlanta for Annual Convention CBT's Joe Gumm sat down with Paul John, Executive Director of the Georgia...
Daily Newscast
GIADA

Hot Topics in Used Car Sales from NIADA’s Steve Jordan

- July 25, 2017
Joe sits down with Steve Jordan, CEO of the NIADA, as he offers his take on compliance. We asked Steve: Should dealerships hire a compliance officer? If not, who IS...
Daily Automotive News Auto News

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