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%


podcasts

Automotive News

How Dealers Can Acquire Used-Car Inventory Quickly and Efficiently – VettX

- July 17, 2020
[powerpress] With the inventory challenges facing the new car market, many dealers are putting their energy into bolstering their used-car departments. That means finding new and innovative ways to acquire the...
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Tier10’s Scott Rodgers Discusses Dealership Marketing During Socially Turbulent Times

- July 16, 2020
[powerpress]   The months of May and June had strong sales numbers across the board for the retail automotive industry, and these results echo the success we saw leading up to the...
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What Amazon’s Acquisition of Zoox Means for the Autonomous Mobility Market

- July 16, 2020
[powerpress] On today’s show, we’re pleased to welcome Katrin Zimmermann, Managing Director at TLGG Consulting. In this segment, Katrin and Jim take a deep dive into Amazon’s acquisition of Zoox, a...
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vAuto’s Brian Finkelmeyer Discusses New Car Market Insights and Inventory Strategies

- July 16, 2020
[powerpress] Dealers are facing a unique situation in many markets, where consumer demand is actually higher than supply according to Cox Automotive’s Bureau of Economic Analysis and Wards Automotive data. In...
Daily Newscast
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Grant Cardone on the State of the Retail Car Business and What Dealers Need to Focus on

- July 16, 2020
[powerpress] Finding the strength to stay motivated during times of hardship is not an easy task, but it is crucial for succeeding and thriving in the long-term. So, how does world-renown...
Daily Newscast
Automotive News

MLB Player Turned Mercedes-Benz Dealer Dr. Dorian Boyland on Battling Racism in the Auto Industry

- June 25, 2020
[powerpress] On today’s show, we welcome former MLB player and CEO and President of Boyland Auto Group, Dr. Dorian Boyland. Dorian speaks with CBT’s Jim Fitzpatrick about how the industry is...
Daily Newscast
Automotive News

What Buying and Selling in the Wholesale Space Looks Like Today – Zach Hallowell, Manheim Digital

- June 25, 2020
[powerpress] On today’s show, we’re pleased to welcome back Zach Hallowell, Vice President of Manheim Digital. In this segment, Jim and Zach discuss the buy-side of digital wholesale, and how Manheim...
Daily Newscast
Automotive News

J.D. Power’s Larry Dixon Examines Used-Car Market Performance as We Near the End of Q2

- June 25, 2020
[powerpress] On today’s show, we’re pleased to welcome back Larry Dixon, Senior Director of Valuation Services at J.D. Power, who was recently featured in the WardsAuto article, “Car Dealers Stop ‘Freaking...
Daily Newscast
Automotive News

Tips for Hiring the Right People at Your Dealership – Dave Anderson, Leadership Expert

- June 25, 2020
[powerpress] On today’s show, we’re pleased to welcome back President of LearnToLead, leadership expert, and friend of the network Dave Anderson. Dave speaks to CBT’s Jim Fitzpatrick about what you can...
Daily Newscast
Automotive News

How to Lead Your Remote Employees vs. Onsite Employees – Dr. Paul White, Appreciation at Work

- June 23, 2020
[powerpress] On today’s show, we’re pleased to welcome back Dr. Paul White, psychologist, speaker, international leadership trainer, and co-author of The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace. In this segment,...
Daily Newscast

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