TSLA391.060-3.4%
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%
TSLA391.060-3.4%
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%
TSLA391.060-3.4%
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%


service department

marketing used cars

How to leverage recall opportunities for added service revenue and used car acquisitions

- August 12, 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,...
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service

CDK Global’s Kim Saylor on how car dealers can up their service game

- August 12, 2021
CDK Global has recently released data that hones in on what car dealers can do to win back and keep their service customers. On today’s show, we’re pleased to welcome...
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fleet

Fleet servicing is the target for dealers as fleet sales numbers remain low

- August 12, 2021
By the end of July, sales of fleet units in the US have regained some modest ground. Cox Automotive reports that year-to-date fleet sales – a combined tally of commercial,...
Daily Automotive News Articles
dealership

FL car dealership’s huge statement on retail: dealer lots aren’t going anywhere

- August 11, 2021
As you drive along the scenic NE 151st Street in Miami, a stunning seven-story building dominates the south side. It isn’t an apartment complex or an office building, nor is...
Daily Automotive News Articles
customer

Five tips to improve customer retention in the service drive

- August 6, 2021
We all know that locating new customers is more expensive than keeping the ones you have. Studies say it can be five times more costly to pick up a new customer...
Sales & Marketing Articles
car wash

3 Ideas for using the car wash as an income generator in your dealership

- August 5, 2021
With less than 29% of consumers washing their vehicles at home, your dealership can gain a lot of profit by focusing on a car wash. In fact, a professional car...
Sales & Marketing Articles
service managers

5 areas where service managers can control costs

- August 3, 2021
With the average car spending nearly 12 years on the road, your service department could be highly profitable if managed correctly. With service managers constantly being evaluated on performance, it...
Fixed-Ops Articles
fixed operations

How car dealers can increase revenue by shifting their focus to fixed operations – Tom Heizer, SVP at GSM

- July 15, 2021
There is a lot of focus on new vehicle inventories and how they are being impacted by the continuing chip shortage. Although grosses have been great, as inventories continue to...
Sales & Marketing Featured
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
tire safety

National Tire Safety Week offers service departments the perfect opportunity

- July 1, 2021
The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association set this year’s dates for National Tire Safety Week as June 28 through July 4. If you ever wanted to maximize tire sales at your...
Daily Automotive News Articles

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Bosch announces $225 million direct funding agreement with the U.S. Department of Commerce
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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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Mitsubishi expands Texas port operations to speed dealer deliveries
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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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