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%


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How Dealers Can Combat the Expensive Auto Loan Fraud Trend | Service: The Powerful Marketing Tool | CBT Automotive Roundtable

- September 25, 2017
On today's CBT Newscast for Monday, September 25th, 2017: CBT Automotive Roundtable CBT's CEO Jim Fitzpatrick sits down with dealers and managers from four high-volume Atlanta area dealerships to discuss the state...
Daily Newscast
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How to Increase Revenue and Simplify Your Process in the Service Dept.

- August 29, 2017
On this week's episode of the Weekly Tune-Up, Becky Nixon presents a few effective steps in your service department that will increase revenue and streamline your operation and process for...
Daily Newscast
service

Pros and Cons of Keeping Your Service Department Open 7 Days a Week

- August 4, 2017
Much of what we accomplish in life is determined by what we think is possible. If we think something is possible then we feel we have a fighting chance to...
Fixed-Ops Auto News
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Why Takata’s bankruptcy benefits your service department

- June 29, 2017
Takata, the Japanese company behind the faulty airbag inflators, filed for bankruptcy protection. Despite the spiraling debt the company has incurred (which is estimated to be around $9 Billion), Karl...
Daily Automotive News Fixed-Ops
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5 Things that Make a Service Department Successful

- June 7, 2017
In this interview, CBT's Joe Gumm talks to Sally Whitesell, Founder and CEO of SW Service Solutions, about how your service department can be more successful.
Fixed-Ops Auto News
Don Reed

Daily Newscast: Are Service Advisors as important as top salespeople?

- February 21, 2017
Are Service Advisors as important as top salespeople? Survey: Before purchase, shoppers are looking at 3 things Can a license plate impact your bottom line?
Daily Newscast

Daily Newscast: The impact of analytics

- December 12, 2016
On today’s show, Ford CEO, Mark Fields, discusses the impact of analytics, what consumers want from your service department, and 2017 CBT Conference Keynote Speaker Scott Stratten talks about delivering...
Daily Newscast

What consumers want from your service department

- December 12, 2016
Sales & Marketing Fixed-Ops

Taking your Service Department’s Health

- November 23, 2016
Key measures to ensure Service Department Retail Health By: John Fairchild Owners and general managers need to feel the pulse of the Service Department constantly. Service retail metrics can be misleading and...
Articles

Make Results Matter!

- November 22, 2016
Seizing More Service Department Business & Opportunity! By: Michael Roppo Many Dealers, leaders and managers tend not to discover the opportunities to do more business that sometimes is right in the trenches...
Articles


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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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