TSLA388.610-5.85%
GM76.820-0.82%
F14.105-0.075%
RIVN16.675-1.125%
CYD44.855-1.015%
HMC28.7250.835%
TM179.4552.535%
CVNA69.130-1.46%
PAG205.8105.41%
LAD338.4407.07%
AN208.5805.04%
GPI326.9857.585%
ABG226.0507.62%
SAH102.1252.395%
TSLA388.610-5.85%
GM76.820-0.82%
F14.105-0.075%
RIVN16.675-1.125%
CYD44.855-1.015%
HMC28.7250.835%
TM179.4552.535%
CVNA69.130-1.46%
PAG205.8105.41%
LAD338.4407.07%
AN208.5805.04%
GPI326.9857.585%
ABG226.0507.62%
SAH102.1252.395%
TSLA388.610-5.85%
GM76.820-0.82%
F14.105-0.075%
RIVN16.675-1.125%
CYD44.855-1.015%
HMC28.7250.835%
TM179.4552.535%
CVNA69.130-1.46%
PAG205.8105.41%
LAD338.4407.07%
AN208.5805.04%
GPI326.9857.585%
ABG226.0507.62%
SAH102.1252.395%


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Jeff Dyke: Silver lining for dealerships after hurricane destruction | Building a Great Social Media Presence on Snapchat and Instagram | Don’t Dream of Being a Great Leader – Be a Good One Instead

- September 18, 2017
On today's CBT Newscast for Monday, September 18th, 2017: Jeff Dyke: Silver lining for dealerships after hurricane destruction A storm that wipes out more than 500,000 vehicles brings what some call "short...
Daily Newscast
social media

Building a Great Social Media Presence (Part 2) – LinkedIn and Twitter

- September 13, 2017
This article is part of a series on Building a Great Social Media Presence. Read Part 1 - Facebook here. One of the most effective and complex ways to engage with your...
Sales & Marketing Auto News
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Why aftermarket product partnerships benefit dealers | Building a Great Social Media Presence | How to Scale Success

- September 13, 2017
On today's CBT Newscast for Wednesday, September 13th, 2017: Why aftermarket product partnerships benefit dealers It's no secret consumers love their cars and trucks and constantly look for ways to protect them...
Daily Newscast
Facebook

Building a Great Social Media Presence (Part 1) – Facebook

- September 8, 2017
Social media has completely changed the way businesses run. It allows companies to have a more effective channel through which they can create connections to their audience. Companies and brands...
Sales & Marketing Auto News
marketing

The Best Marketing Techniques to Reach Your Millennial Audience

- September 5, 2017
In the workforce, millennials get a lot of hate from the older generations. The older generations consider millennials as self-involved, entitled and overly reliant on technology. They forget that this...
Sales & Marketing Auto News
Facebook

How to Use Facebook Live in Your Dealership Marketing

- August 21, 2017
Back in the summer of 2015, Facebook rolled out a new feature, called Facebook Live. Facebook Live is a live-streaming application that lets anyone broadcast straight to their Facebook feed,...
Sales & Marketing Auto News
Facebook

Facebook Messenger for your Dealership

- July 27, 2017
With over 1.94 billion monthly active Facebook users, it has become the most widely used social media across the world. Facebook has many usages that, including the ability to keep...
Sales & Marketing Auto News
Facebook Advertising

Facebook Lead Ads 101 for Your Dealership

- July 24, 2017
Facebook has expanded its advertising delivery system to include Lead Ads, information-gathering tools which allow users to respond to an ad with just a few clicks into a worksheet that...
Sales & Marketing Auto News
social media

Achieving Realistic Social Media Objectives for your Dealership

- July 6, 2017
With so many social media options and locations, it’s very important that your dealership drives an efficient and concise social strategy. There are many objectives and strategies that are available...
Sales & Marketing Auto News
newscast

How offering online service menus benefits your dealership | Achieving Realistic Social Media Objectives | 6 Powerfully Effective Hacks to Get Organized Right Now

- July 6, 2017
On today's CBT Newscast for Thursday, July 6th, 2017: How offering online service menus benefits your dealership Joe sat down with Rick Wegley, an Instructor with NCM Associates, about online service menus,...
Daily Newscast

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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 takes full control of Boston Dynamics as robotics strategy accelerates
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