TSLA393.324-1.1356%
GM77.490-0.15%
F14.2050.025%
RIVN17.217-0.5832%
CYD44.870-1%
HMC28.7850.895%
TM179.4552.535%
CVNA71.5800.99%
PAG205.8305.43%
LAD344.38013.01%
AN209.0605.52%
GPI328.1508.74999%
ABG226.3007.87%
SAH103.1603.43%
TSLA393.324-1.1356%
GM77.490-0.15%
F14.2050.025%
RIVN17.217-0.5832%
CYD44.870-1%
HMC28.7850.895%
TM179.4552.535%
CVNA71.5800.99%
PAG205.8305.43%
LAD344.38013.01%
AN209.0605.52%
GPI328.1508.74999%
ABG226.3007.87%
SAH103.1603.43%
TSLA393.324-1.1356%
GM77.490-0.15%
F14.2050.025%
RIVN17.217-0.5832%
CYD44.870-1%
HMC28.7850.895%
TM179.4552.535%
CVNA71.5800.99%
PAG205.8305.43%
LAD344.38013.01%
AN209.0605.52%
GPI328.1508.74999%
ABG226.3007.87%
SAH103.1603.43%


sales

new-car sales

New-car sales beating expectations, reports Cox

- November 30, 2022
Cox Automotive has predicted that November’s new-car sales will be 10.8% higher than in 2021. This is a surprising shift in tone from earlier this year, when the media company...
Articles Headlines
service

Ways to get a bump in average dollars per RO during trying times

- June 13, 2022
Service departments have been busier across the United States this year, driven by a lack of inventory to switch out an aging vehicle for a new one. At the same...
Fixed-Ops Articles
Roger Love

Why it’s time for automotive professionals to get paid what they deserve

- November 23, 2021
On the latest edition of Straight to the Point, host Frank J. Lopes discusses why it's time for automotive professionals to reclaim front-end gross. For years, automotive professionals have been working hard...
Sales & Marketing Shows

J.D. Power’s Tyson Jominy shares his auto retail predictions for Q4

- November 17, 2021
In the third quarter, as record sales and consumer spending declined, we talked to Tyson Jominy, Vice President of Data and Analytics at J.D. Power to get his insight on...
Daily Automotive News Featured
marketing used cars

Is having a wholesale profit a bad thing nowadays?

- September 23, 2021
Welcome to this week’s episode of Used Cars Weekly, the original CBT News show dedicated to bringing car dealers best practices and tips for the used car department, in-depth dealer interviews,...
Sales & Marketing Headlines
Roger Love

Is your dealership leaving money on the table in the F&I office?

- September 14, 2021
On the latest episode of Straight to the Point, host Frank J. Lopes is joined by Adam Marburger, President of Ascent Dealer Services. Marburger is one of the leading authorities in...
F&I Shows
F&I

What are the best ways to involve the F&I department on the sales floor?

- July 19, 2021
Every dealership is set up the same way – sales, service, parts, and F&I all operate as their own separate departments. Each has a unique part to play both in...
F&I Auto News
Stellantis

Stellantis to invest $35 billion in EV development through 2025

- July 9, 2021
On Thursday, Stellantis announced a comprehensive electrification plan for all 14 brands at their EV Day 2021 virtual event. Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares detailed the carmaker’s intentions to invest $35...
Daily Automotive News Articles
digital storefront

Tips to keep your car dealership’s digital storefront updated

- July 6, 2021
Is your dealership's digital storefront pulling in the number of customers to meet your quarterly plan? Or do you find one department doing all the heavy lifting and other areas...
Sales & Marketing Articles
automakers

Which major automakers performed the best in May 2021?

- June 9, 2021
With automotive factories crippled by the chip shortage and closed showrooms, it would make sense to see passenger car and SUV sales dive, but that hasn’t been the case when...
Daily Automotive News Articles

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Stellantis revives supplier program, JD Power sees transparency gains, Hyundai expands robotics strategy
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Bosch announces $225 million direct funding agreement with the U.S. Department of Commerce
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Bosch announces $225 million direct funding agreement with the U.S. Department of Commerce

Stellantis to prioritize four core brands in turnaround strategy, sources say The automaker plans to shift funding toward Jeep, Ram, Peugeot, and Fiat while maintaining its broader portfolio. On the Dash: Expect increased product investment and marketing support for Jeep, Ram, Peugeot and Fiat. Regional and niche brands may see reduced volume but more targeted positioning and shared platforms. Platform-sharing and rebadging strategies could affect inventory mix and model differentiation. Stellantis will concentrate most of its investment on four core brands as CEO Antonio Filosa pushes a turnaround strategy set for release May 21, according to a Reuters exclusive. The automaker has identified Jeep, Ram, Peugeot, and Fiat as its priority brands. It will allocate a “material increase” in funding to them, driven by their stronger global sales and profitability, marking a shift away from the company’s previous approach of distributing investment more evenly across its portfolio. Sign up for CBT News’ daily newsletter and get the latest industry stories delivered straight to your inbox. Stellantis will retain its 14-brand lineup, the largest in the industry, and will not shut down underperforming marques. Instead, the company will reposition secondary brands such as Citroën, Opel and Alfa Romeo to operate in regional or niche roles. These brands will rely on shared platforms and technology developed by the core brands while maintaining distinct styling and market identity. The strategy comes as Stellantis works to regain market share in the United States and Europe while facing growing competition from Chinese EV makers. The company earlier reported a 22.2 billion-euro charge tied to scaling back its EV plans, underscoring the urgency of the strategic shift. Its market valuation has also declined significantly in recent months. To support the transition, Stellantis will expand its use of shared “multi-energy” platforms that support electric, hybrid and internal combustion (ICE) vehicles. Additionally, the company is evaluating rebadging strategies and joint development programs, including collaborations with its Chinese partner, Leapmotor. Executives and investors backing the plan expect the increased focus on core brands to improve efficiency and strengthen financial performance. Analysts say Stellantis could still consider further consolidation if results fall short of expectations. Meta description (140 characters) Stellantis to boost funding for Jeep, Ram, Peugeot and Fiat, shifting strategy while maintaining its 14-brand global portfolio.
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Stellantis revives supplier rewards program to drive cost savings

Pricing transparency raises OEM website satisfaction, JD Power finds
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Pricing transparency raises OEM website satisfaction, JD Power finds

Hyundai takes full control of Boston Dynamics as robotics strategy accelerates
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Hyundai takes full control of Boston Dynamics as robotics strategy accelerates

Mitsubishi expands Texas port operations to speed dealer deliveries
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Mitsubishi expands Texas port operations to speed dealer deliveries

The AI platform capturing $10,000 a month in after-hours dealer revenue
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Fighting payment anxiety in the F&I office with empathy and value
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Fighting payment anxiety in the F&I office with empathy and value

Mexico targets USMCA tariffs, Volkswagen expands affordable EVs, Lucid denies bankruptcy rumors
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Your new car now comes with a camera pointed at your face. Europe just made it mandatory
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Your new car now comes with a camera pointed at your face. Europe just made it mandatory


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