TSLA376.6002.8804%
GM77.870-0.65%
F12.385-0.095%
RIVN16.445-0.505%
CYD42.0200.15%
HMC24.285-0.195%
TM192.300-3.78%
CVNA407.6204.6%
PAG160.7700.77%
LAD275.165-1.225%
AN203.1600.19%
GPI341.0601.28%
ABG203.9301.92%
SAH71.7900.57%
TSLA376.6002.8804%
GM77.870-0.65%
F12.385-0.095%
RIVN16.445-0.505%
CYD42.0200.15%
HMC24.285-0.195%
TM192.300-3.78%
CVNA407.6204.6%
PAG160.7700.77%
LAD275.165-1.225%
AN203.1600.19%
GPI341.0601.28%
ABG203.9301.92%
SAH71.7900.57%
TSLA376.6002.8804%
GM77.870-0.65%
F12.385-0.095%
RIVN16.445-0.505%
CYD42.0200.15%
HMC24.285-0.195%
TM192.300-3.78%
CVNA407.6204.6%
PAG160.7700.77%
LAD275.165-1.225%
AN203.1600.19%
GPI341.0601.28%
ABG203.9301.92%
SAH71.7900.57%


Randy Kobat

2 entrepreneurial lessons car dealers can apply to acquire more used vehicles – Randy Kobat | Cox Automotive

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Today on Inside Automotive, we’re pleased to welcome Randy Kobat, Vice President of Operations at Cox Automotive, to talk to us about used vehicle inventory acquisition, how dealers can win...
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Cox Automotive’s Randy Kobat shares how car dealers can navigate the current inventory imbalance

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Cox Automotive’s Randy Kobat shares the best practices and acquisition methods for used vehicles

- July 7, 2021
How can car dealerships best maintain profit in today’s environment with low new car inventory and high demand for used vehicles? Randy Kobat, Vice President of Operations for Inventory Management...
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How auto dealers can maximize the digital car buying experience for both new and used vehicles – Randy Kobat, Cox Automotive

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The 2021 NADA Show is clearly looking much different from those in years past. This first-ever virtual conference for NADA will make it easier for automotive retail professionals to attend,...
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3 Similarities Among Successful Dealers in Today’s Market – Randy Kobat

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The last 100 days have felt like quite a year. The car business effectively shut down in March, however as of May, some dealers are seeing record numbers of used...
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What Will the Trade-In and Appraisal Process Look Like as Showrooms Open Back Up? Randy Kobat, KBB

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On today’s show, we’re pleased to welcome back Randy Kobat, Vice President of Operations for Kelley Blue Book Instant Cash Offer. In this segment, Jim and Randy discuss how COVID-19...
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Navigating Through Today’s Used Car Market – Randy Kobat, Cox Automotive

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At NADA 2020 in sunny Las Vegas, host Jim Fitzpatrick was joined on the CBT Stage by Randy Kobat, Sr. Vice President of vAuto, HomeNet and Rebates & Incentives. VIDEO TRANSCRIPT:  Jim...
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Move Inventory Faster and Add Selling Time by Changing this Process at Your Dealership

- January 13, 2020
To capitalize on a strong used vehicle market, dealers need to explore every avenue they can to increase efficiency and implement a better reconditioning process. According to recent vAuto client...
Management & Leadership Auto News
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CBT Automotive Newscast for January 13, 2020

- January 13, 2020
Today on CBTNews.com - Monday, January 13, 2020: Move Inventory Faster and Add Selling Time by Changing this Process at Your Dealership To capitalize on a strong used vehicle market, dealers need...
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How to beat the competition when it comes to inventory

- February 13, 2017
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