TSLA406.4307.28%
GM81.5000.65%
F14.8400.13%
RIVN16.7601.22%
CYD50.0302.11%
HMC26.440-0.63%
TM174.9500%
CVNA64.100-3.72%
PAG180.960-0.06%
LAD313.3800.72%
AN191.530-2.54%
GPI325.3300.42%
ABG199.5300.05%
SAH84.6100.36%
TSLA406.4307.28%
GM81.5000.65%
F14.8400.13%
RIVN16.7601.22%
CYD50.0302.11%
HMC26.440-0.63%
TM174.9500%
CVNA64.100-3.72%
PAG180.960-0.06%
LAD313.3800.72%
AN191.530-2.54%
GPI325.3300.42%
ABG199.5300.05%
SAH84.6100.36%
TSLA406.4307.28%
GM81.5000.65%
F14.8400.13%
RIVN16.7601.22%
CYD50.0302.11%
HMC26.440-0.63%
TM174.9500%
CVNA64.100-3.72%
PAG180.960-0.06%
LAD313.3800.72%
AN191.530-2.54%
GPI325.3300.42%
ABG199.5300.05%
SAH84.6100.36%


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Vinart’s Andy Wright urges collaboration to fix OEM stair-step incentive

- January 19, 2026
As dealers navigate ongoing challenges tied to OEM incentives and online pricing transparency, Andy Wright, managing partner at Vinart Dealerships, is calling for greater collaboration, objective-based programs, and proactive industry...
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incentive programs

A Step Forward or Backward with Stair Step Incentive Programs?

- March 2, 2018
They’ve been cursed, blamed for sales blips, and looked down on by many dealers, manufacturers, and even retail customers. Yet, stair-step incentives, whether they are called such or manufacturer-to-dealer incentives...
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Stair Step Incentive Programs Aren’t All Bad

- February 23, 2018
Quota kickbacks have a place in the automotive industry with benefits for both consumers and some dealers. Programs that reward dealer volume sales, known as stair-step programs, are derided by a...
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NADA

Exclusive Interview with NADA Chairman Mark Scarpelli

- October 25, 2017
CBT's Jim Fitzpatrick invites NADA Chairman Mark Scarpelli to discuss topics including the NADA's hurricane relief efforts, stair-step incentive programs, consumer trust, and more.
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incentive programs

Weighing the Costs: The Impact of Stair-Step Incentive Programs on America’s Auto Dealer

- August 10, 2017
The Purpose of Stair-Step Programs A lot of controversy surrounds the subject of stair-step incentive programs. There are strong opinions about the practice on the side of original equipment manufacturers and...
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newscast

Why are customers so interested in trucks & SUVs? | 5 Ways to Add a Personal Touch to Your Online Sales Process | The Impact of Stair-Step Incentive Programs on America’s Auto Dealer

- August 10, 2017
On today's CBT Newscast for Thursday, August 10th, 2017: Why are customers so interested in trucks & SUVs? We know SUVs, trucks, and crossovers remain popular among car buyers. Why they remain...
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