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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people of color

How car dealership leaders can create more growth opportunities for people of color

- October 22, 2020
Welcome back to Diversity in Automotive, brought to you by TrueCar and CarNow. In today's segment, host Cory Mosley is joined by Damon Lester, president of the National Association of Minority...
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automotive

Do people of color have more leadership opportunities in automotive retail today?

- October 15, 2020
Welcome back to Diversity in Automotive: Tier 1 spotlight edition, brought to you by TrueCar and CarNow. In today's segment, host Cory Mosley is joined by an esteemed panel of automotive...
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WOCAN

How WOCAN is ushering in the next generation of women of color to the automotive industry

- October 8, 2020
Welcome back to Diversity in Automotive brought to you by TrueCar and CarNow. In today's segment, host Cory Mosley is joined by an esteemed panel of automotive retail professionals who are...
Management & Leadership Diversity in Automotive
TrueCar

TrueCar CEO Mike Darrow discusses new initiatives to help dealers recover from the pandemic

- October 5, 2020
The pandemic has undoubtedly changed the retail automotive industry, but analysts say despite the setback, things are still looking up. On today’s show, we welcome back TrueCar’s President and CEO,...
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minorities

Why minorities often don’t consider careers in the automotive industry

- October 1, 2020
Welcome back to Diversity in Automotive brought to you by TrueCar and CarNow. One of the critical concerns that dealers grapple with on a consistent basis is employee turnover. Automotive...
Management & Leadership Diversity in Automotive
LGBTQ

What the auto retail industry has gotten right and wrong about LGBTQ representation

- September 24, 2020
Welcome back to Diversity in Automotive brought to you by TrueCar and CarNow. When we talk about the issue of diversity, a lot of times, based on the marketplace, people...
Management & Leadership Diversity in Automotive
communications

The role diversity plays in your dealership’s customer communications

- September 17, 2020
Welcome back to Diversity in Automotive brought to you by TrueCar and CarNow. As you look across your customer base, there are several moving parts of communications that everyone has...
Management & Leadership Diversity in Automotive
diversity

How to integrate diversity into your HR practices and dealership culture

- September 10, 2020
Welcome to the first episode of Diversity in Automotive brought to you by TrueCar and CarNow, a weekly CBT News series focused on bringing a unique perspective to the conversation...
Management & Leadership Diversity in Automotive
automotive newscast

CBT Automotive Newscast: August 27, 2020

- August 27, 2020
Today's Featured Interview: WardsAuto Editor Steve Finlay on Digital Retailing, Inventory Struggles, and More Joining us today to give a full recap on retail automotive trends and what dealers need to know...
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phone

Hold the Phone: The New Rules of Engagement

- March 3, 2020
If it feels like connecting with your shoppers by phone has become more challenging than in years past, you’re not alone. In a recent survey of TrueCar dealers, 80% declared...
Sales & Marketing Auto News

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