TSLA391.170-3.29%
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%
TSLA391.170-3.29%
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%
TSLA391.170-3.29%
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%


salespeople

recruiting

Recruiting in the Modern Age of Automotive

- January 16, 2020
On this week's episode of Kain & Co., David Kain of Kain Automotive talks about the words you use in your recruiting ads and which information potential salespeople are looking...
Shows
instant connect strategy

Implementing an Instant Connect Strategy in Your Dealership

- January 2, 2020
On this week's episode of Kain & Co., David Kain talks about implementing an instant connect strategy at your dealership, a technology that connects salespeople with customers the moment they...
Shows
salespeople

Rewarding Salespeople Who Cultivate Referrals

- January 2, 2020
As a manager, do you like seeing your salespeople standing around on the showroom floor? I’m thinking the overwhelming majority of you hate seeing this, yet you still have it....
Management & Leadership Auto News
salespeople

Preparing Your Salespeople to Communicate Virtually

- December 10, 2019
On today's Tip of the Day, Glenn Pasch talks about the "virtual showroom" and how you should be preparing your salespeople and/or your BDC to communicate with the customer as...
Tips & Training
salespeople

What Separates You from Other Salespeople?

- November 11, 2019
Customers tend to have a similar idea of how car salespeople handle their business. What sets you apart? On this week's episode of Straight Talk, David Lewis talks about differentiating...
Shows
salespeople

5 Qualities That are Found in High-Performing Salespeople

- November 5, 2019
What are the traits of highly successful salespeople?  It just seems to come naturally to some people – what is it about them you might have wondered?  If there were...
Sales & Marketing Articles
Adam Arens

Subaru Dealer Adam Arens on Training Your Salespeople in More Than Just Sales

- August 20, 2019
On this week's episode of F&I Today, Becky Chernek invites Adam Arens to talk about why training your salespeople in more areas than just sales can and will be beneficial...
Shows
Monday

How to Energize Your Salespeople on Monday Mornings and Start Off the Week Strong

- August 5, 2019
It’s not just Garfield who hates Mondays; most humans aren’t thrilled to be back in the office at the beginning of the week. The reasons behind this deep-seated hatred vary,...
Management & Leadership Auto News
personality

The 5 Personality Traits That Winning Auto Retailers Have

- July 15, 2019
A winning personality. It might sound cliche, but studies have shown that personality is what separates the salespeople at the top from those on the bottom. Even among those with...
Management & Leadership Auto News
SALES

Five No’s Before They Go

- April 22, 2019
As dealership salespeople, you ask on average three times. Paul Cummings says that’s too little. So instead, he has a small rhyme to remember. Access all of our tips, not only...
Tips & Training


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Ford files patent for smart tool tracking system in vehicles
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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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Pricing transparency raises OEM website satisfaction, JD Power finds
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Hyundai takes full control of Boston Dynamics as robotics strategy accelerates
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