TSLA376.1372.4172%
GM77.875-0.645%
F12.365-0.115%
RIVN16.520-0.43%
CYD41.9100.04%
HMC24.305-0.175%
TM192.660-3.42%
CVNA405.4002.38%
PAG160.8500.85%
LAD274.910-1.48%
AN202.820-0.15%
GPI340.5300.75%
ABG202.9300.92%
SAH71.6450.425%
TSLA376.1372.4172%
GM77.875-0.645%
F12.365-0.115%
RIVN16.520-0.43%
CYD41.9100.04%
HMC24.305-0.175%
TM192.660-3.42%
CVNA405.4002.38%
PAG160.8500.85%
LAD274.910-1.48%
AN202.820-0.15%
GPI340.5300.75%
ABG202.9300.92%
SAH71.6450.425%
TSLA376.1372.4172%
GM77.875-0.645%
F12.365-0.115%
RIVN16.520-0.43%
CYD41.9100.04%
HMC24.305-0.175%
TM192.660-3.42%
CVNA405.4002.38%
PAG160.8500.85%
LAD274.910-1.48%
AN202.820-0.15%
GPI340.5300.75%
ABG202.9300.92%
SAH71.6450.425%


shoppers

customers

Report identifies six customer journey challenges the auto industry faces

- October 20, 2022
Customer feedback and surveys have unveiled areas in the auto retail industry that need to change for a better sales experience as well as ownership experience. Some areas like a...
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dealer

Most are ready to buy within three weeks of first dealer contact if trust is established

- February 5, 2021
A study released Thursday shows that the majority of car shoppers are deeper into the sales funnel than dealers often think. The Automotive Buyer Study 2021 by Marchex titled “Trust, Transparency & the Transaction” discovered that 75%...
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dealers

Consumer and dealer sentiment improving in new report

- September 24, 2020
Consumers are becoming less concerned about the effects of COVID-19 when it comes to shopping for a vehicle, according to a Sept 22 Cox Automotive report. Data shows that shoppers...
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Labor Day

Labor Day Sales Volume Expected to be High and Sedans Surge

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Topsy-turvy: that’s how car sales can be summed up for 2020. But according to a Cars.com survey in late August, the coming weekend is expected to be another high-volume period...
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Vehicles

CarGurus Report: 70 Percent of Consumers Are Actively Searching for Vehicles

- July 30, 2020
According to the Wall Street Journal, most automakers reported declines in sales during this year’s second quarter. The numbers may look bleak, and these sales decreases may be the norm...
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subprime

Working with Subprime Shoppers Part of the New Normal?

- May 26, 2020
The US economy will rebound, as it always does. Between today and an eventual stabilization, there are bound to be significant challenges for business and consumers alike. Retailers like JC...
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car buyers

Used Car Buyers Still Prefer Buying at Dealership, Not Online

- March 13, 2020
Tech advances in automotive retail have expanded a customer’s buying options. Online lead generation and hours of research have streamlined the time it takes a customer in the showroom to...
Sales & Marketing Auto News
Holiday Sales

3 Ways to Boost Holiday Sales at Your Dealership

- December 13, 2017
The holidays are a hectic time of year. Stress runs rampant with obligations to attend parties and events, along with the expectation to spend copious amounts of money on gifts,...
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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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Hyundai's profit drops 24% as tariffs, weak global demand persist 
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