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CBT News - May 26, 2023

Inside Automotive New opportunities for mobile service in fixed ops and why technicians are scarce Fixed ops is an essential but often misunderstood department in the dealership, leading many dealers to miss...

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Ford brings AM radio to 2024 models, Tesla falls in reputation rankings, California seeks EPA clearance

Jaelyn Campbell - May 25, 2023

Inside Automotive Staying informed: The link between automotive politics and car dealers — Cody Lusk | AIADA While politics may often appear irrelevant to car dealers, retailers must stay informed on the...

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Ford plans to ramp up EVs, Hybrid cars gain popularity, concerns over EV charging fees

Jaelyn Campbell - May 24, 2023

Inside Automotive How Northwood University leaders continuously enrich the lives of students Thanks for tuning in for another episode of Inside Automotive, exclusively on CBT News. On today’s show, we’re joined in the studio...

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Car buying demographics in the U.S. are evolving, and attracting first-time car buyers, particularly millennials, is increasingly important.

Attracting first-time car buyers: How to understand the needs of younger customers

Joseph Iyanu - May 23, 2023

First-time car buyers, particularly millennials, are becoming an increasingly influential demographic in the auto retail industry. Previously, experts underestimated the interest of this generation in vehicle ownership. However, they have...

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GM confirms electric Cadillac, Ford’s lithium suppliers, Dealership partners with school to boost attendance

Jaelyn Campbell - May 23, 2023

Inside Automotive Dealership valuation trends: Has it become more difficult to sell? — Alan Haig | Haig Partners Dealership valuations have become challenging to decipher in the post-COVID economy. On this episode...

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A keen salesperson will know that closing the sale isn’t a one-size-fits-all situation. Here are some approaches to consider.

Car sales tips: The most effective ways to simplify closing the sale

David Goldberg - May 22, 2023

Endless time with a customer hopefully leads to one thing, closing the deal. But, often this essential task gets treated as an afterthought. Or gets passed on to someone else...

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Silverado range upgrade, Hyundai/Kia lawsuit, Annapolis Subaru donation

CBT News - May 22, 2023

Inside Automotive Why your dealership should prioritize these 3 important marketing areas — Colin Carrasquillo Effective marketing strategies are critical to your bottom line, but in today's ever-changing environment, you may find...

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Luxury SUV shopping, California EV dealers, new Ford partnership

CBT News - May 19, 2023

Inside Automotive Data activation in the dealership: using third-party platforms to boost marketing Dealers know the importance of collecting and analyzing customer information, but many struggle to understand the complex factors influencing...

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There are a few approaches you can take to satisfy demanding customers without giving them what they are really asking for.

4 common types of difficult customers and how to handle them

Ben Stewart - May 18, 2023

Some customers are harder to deal with than others. Whether they are loudly yelling out at you, are especially demanding, can’t decide on anything, or are rather critical of everything,...

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Tesla shareholder meeting, CPO sales decline, new Ford recall

CBT News - May 18, 2023

Inside Automotive Why Jim Ziegler thinks the F&I market is going through a paradigm shift From franchise system threats to supply chain disruptions, the retail automotive industry has faced unprecedented challenges recently....

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May U.S. auto sales forecast, VinFast recall, Stellantis invests in EV battery startup

Ford brings AM radio to 2024 models, Tesla falls in reputation rankings, California seeks EPA clearance

Ford plans to ramp up EVs, Hybrid cars gain popularity, concerns over EV charging fees

Attracting first-time car buyers: How to understand the needs of younger customers

GM confirms electric Cadillac, Ford’s lithium suppliers, Dealership partners with school to boost attendance

Car sales tips: The most effective ways to simplify closing the sale

Silverado range upgrade, Hyundai/Kia lawsuit, Annapolis Subaru donation

Luxury SUV shopping, California EV dealers, new Ford partnership

4 common types of difficult customers and how to handle them

Tesla shareholder meeting, CPO sales decline, new Ford recall

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