TSLA376.3002.58%
GM78.050-0.47%
F12.385-0.095%
RIVN16.520-0.43%
CYD42.2400.37%
HMC24.340-0.14%
TM192.320-3.76%
CVNA409.0506.03%
PAG160.4200.42%
LAD274.920-1.47%
AN203.0700.1%
GPI341.3901.61%
ABG203.0601.05%
SAH71.8400.62%
TSLA376.3002.58%
GM78.050-0.47%
F12.385-0.095%
RIVN16.520-0.43%
CYD42.2400.37%
HMC24.340-0.14%
TM192.320-3.76%
CVNA409.0506.03%
PAG160.4200.42%
LAD274.920-1.47%
AN203.0700.1%
GPI341.3901.61%
ABG203.0601.05%
SAH71.8400.62%
TSLA376.3002.58%
GM78.050-0.47%
F12.385-0.095%
RIVN16.520-0.43%
CYD42.2400.37%
HMC24.340-0.14%
TM192.320-3.76%
CVNA409.0506.03%
PAG160.4200.42%
LAD274.920-1.47%
AN203.0700.1%
GPI341.3901.61%
ABG203.0601.05%
SAH71.8400.62%


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Price

3 areas forward-thinking car dealers should focus on for better used car management

- January 27, 2022
Welcome to this week’s episode of Used Cars Weekly, the original CBT News show dedicated to bringing car dealers best practices and tips for the used car department, in-depth dealer...
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McCoy

Dealer Jamaal McCoy on how to thrive in the industry amid global shortages

- December 15, 2021
From supply shortages to digital retailing, to an EV revolution, our industry is in the midst of a transformation. On today’s show, we’re pleased to welcome Jamaal McCoy, General Manager...
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winter

Winter is approaching. What should your dealer communications look like?

- November 5, 2021
Every year around the fall and winter months, the seasons change, and cooler weather works its way in. In a non-COVID year, sales tend to slow down and advertising budgets...
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Price

Top market trends car dealers need to focus on in Q4

- October 21, 2021
Welcome to this week’s episode of Used Cars Weekly, the original CBT News show dedicated to bringing car dealers best practices and tips for the used car department, in-depth dealer interviews,...
Headlines
David Long

Calif. dealer David Long on the new strategies he’s adopted to create sustainable inventory

- September 29, 2021
At the tail end of last year, we talked to David Long and he said business was up and inventory was balancing out. Is that still the case today? On...
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Dale Pollak shares insight into current trends and economic impacts in retail auto

- September 16, 2021
We have all been impacted by dwindling inventory in today’s market. While profits still remain high for many, what we are experiencing may be more disruptive than predicted. Joining us...
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marketing used cars

How car dealers can be proactive when stocking their used-car inventory

- September 9, 2021
On the latest episode of Used Cars Weekly, host Jasen Rice discusses stocking and how dealers can be proactive in their stocking instead of reactive. Stocking used-car inventory is a...
Sales & Marketing Headlines
Raymond

Why this N.C. dealer group is investing big in its BDC departments

- August 20, 2021
The retail automotive industry changes rapidly so what are BDC departments doing to keep up? On today’s show we’re pleased to welcome Matt Raymond, Director of Digital Operations at Team...
Management & Leadership Featured

Factory orders provide inventory stability and customer loyalty

- July 15, 2021
New car and used car inventories are strained for many dealerships across North America and many other markets worldwide. The chip shortage has put carmakers in a tough spot, although...
Daily Automotive News Articles
Charlie Chesbrough

Have strong Q1 auto sales set the stage for the rest of 2021? – Charlie Chesbrough, Cox Automotive

- April 22, 2021
Today on CBT News, host Jim Fitzpatrick is joined by Charlie Chesbrough, Senior Economist and Senior Director of Industry Insights at Cox Automotive. Chesbrough joins the show to recap results...
Sales & Marketing Featured

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