TSLA373.720-13.79%
GM78.520-0.48%
F12.480-0.15%
RIVN16.950-0.79%
CYD41.870-0.72%
HMC24.480-0.14%
TM196.080-4.35%
CVNA403.000-13.79%
PAG160.0000.53%
LAD276.390-0.19%
AN202.970-0.41%
GPI339.780-2.08%
ABG202.010-0.44%
SAH71.2200.2%
TSLA373.720-13.79%
GM78.520-0.48%
F12.480-0.15%
RIVN16.950-0.79%
CYD41.870-0.72%
HMC24.480-0.14%
TM196.080-4.35%
CVNA403.000-13.79%
PAG160.0000.53%
LAD276.390-0.19%
AN202.970-0.41%
GPI339.780-2.08%
ABG202.010-0.44%
SAH71.2200.2%
TSLA373.720-13.79%
GM78.520-0.48%
F12.480-0.15%
RIVN16.950-0.79%
CYD41.870-0.72%
HMC24.480-0.14%
TM196.080-4.35%
CVNA403.000-13.79%
PAG160.0000.53%
LAD276.390-0.19%
AN202.970-0.41%
GPI339.780-2.08%
ABG202.010-0.44%
SAH71.2200.2%


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COVID-19

Finding the bright spots for F&I during COVID-19

- November 27, 2020
We are always looking for silver linings when things are going haywire in life. The last 6 months navigating the COVID-19 crisis as a nation is no exception. Every day...
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COVID

Car Buyers Have Positive Outlook, But Still Show Concerns From COVID-19

- July 22, 2020
There may be a swing in optimism among car buyers even in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. At least, that seems to be the indication from consumers participating in...
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Tips for Improving Dealership Reviews and Maintaining a Meaningful Online Reputation

- October 22, 2019
The first step in the car-buying journey today is not a physical one, but a digital one. Customers typically spend the bulk of the process online, and the first place...
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recalls

How to Turn Recalls Into Positive Customer Experiences

- September 24, 2019
Recalls are never good news for customers. At best, it means the added inconvenience of scheduling an appointment, waiting for the repair, and/or leaving their vehicle with the dealership. At...
Sales & Marketing Fixed-Ops
rejection

Positive Reactions to Negative Rejections

- August 30, 2019
Even the best salesperson will have a bad day. Rejection comes hand-in-hand with sales, so it’s essential to know how to react when the person on the other end says...
Management & Leadership Auto News
positive

5 Things that will give you a positive mindset all day

- April 3, 2017
  A positive mindset helps your brain perform significantly better than a negative, neutral, or stressed mindset. According to Inc.com, there are five things you can do in 23 minutes to...
Articles Headlines
newscast

Daily Newscast: Does marketing during big sporting events work for dealers? | 5 Things that will give you a positive mindset all day | Mary Barra discusses the future of the auto business

- April 3, 2017
  In today's CBT Newscast for Monday April 3rd, 2017: Does marketing during big sporting events work for dealers? Marketing around huge sporting events is garnering a lot of interest for auto makers. According...
Sales & Marketing Daily Newscast

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