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%


used vehicles

used vehicles

Cox Automotive’s Randy Kobat shares the best practices and acquisition methods for used vehicles

- July 7, 2021
How can car dealerships best maintain profit in today’s environment with low new car inventory and high demand for used vehicles? Randy Kobat, Vice President of Operations for Inventory Management...
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Average transaction price for used cars hits an all-time high

- July 2, 2021
For the first time, the quarterly used Average Transaction Price (ATP) has reached $25,410 in the US, according to Edmunds data. It’s no surprise to anyone in the auto retail...
Sales & Marketing Articles
marketing used cars

How to keep used car inventory clean once seasonal trends start to affect the industry

- July 1, 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,...
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car leasing

Is your dealership missing out on opportunities for digital used car leasing?

- July 1, 2021
DRIVRZ Financial has partnered with Roadster to enhance used car leasing with a payment calculator and online application tools. On today’s show, we’re pleased to welcome Jon Lamb, CEO of...
Sales & Marketing Featured
auto

Auto Market Summary points to slight market correction

- June 24, 2021
Cox Automotive released its latest auto market weekly summary Monday and while some trends continued, others slightly veered off course. Jobless claims were up, consumer sentiment and retail sales for...
Daily Automotive News Auto News
car buyers

More car buyers are purchasing vehicles out of state – how should car dealers react?

- June 11, 2021
Reduced inventories are now the norm for dealerships, both for new and used vehicles. A recent study by Cars.com identified that almost 10% of mid-May car buyers bought their vehicle...
Management & Leadership Articles
customer trade-in

Is your car dealership missing out on customer trade-in opportunities? – Sean Gardner, Joe Verde Group

- May 17, 2021
Today on CBT News, host Jim Fitzpatrick is joined by Sean Gardner, Instructor and Sales Trainer with Joe Verde Group.  Gardner begins the conversation by discussing the ways car dealers can...
Sales & Marketing Featured
gross profits

Start Selling On Day #1 Of A Used Vehicle Acquisition To Speed The Sales Process & Maximize Profits

- May 19, 2020
The two primary keys to increasing dealership inventory turn is to decrease the Retail-Ready time of newly acquired used vehicles and to simultaneously increase the number of selling days available...
Sales & Marketing Auto News
used vehicle

Used Vehicle’s Value Grow for the Third Straight Month

- October 8, 2018
For the third month straight, used vehicle values have gone up and managed to set a new record, according to Manheim. Increasing by 0.14 percent throughout the month of September,...
Daily Automotive News Auto News
newscast

Daily Newscast: Mark Fields on the border tax | Crafting customer experience | Used Vehicle Values

- April 12, 2017
  In today’s CBT Newscast for Wednesday April 12, 2017: Crafting an outstanding customer experience at your dealership Mike Wittenstein, Managing Partner with Storyminers has been crafting customer experiences for over a decade....
Daily Newscast

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Bosch announces $225 million direct funding agreement with the U.S. Department of Commerce
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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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