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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Brian Finkelmeyer

vAuto’s Brian Finkelmeyer Discusses Key Challenges and Opportunities on the Horizon for New Car Dealers

- February 10, 2020
On today’s show, we’re pleased to welcome back Brian Finkelmeyer, Senior Director of Conquest for vAuto, an innovative solutions company for your dealership’s new and used vehicle operations. Visit booth...
Daily Automotive News Auto News
Steve Finlay

CBT News Week In Review: January 31, 2020

- January 31, 2020
CBT News Week In Review for Friday, January 31st, 2020: Glenn Pasch on Alleviating Pain Points in Your Customer Journey Please join us in welcoming back Glenn Pasch, auto marketing expert and...
Daily Newscast
Dale Pollak

CBT Automotive Newscast for January 30, 2020

- January 30, 2020
Today on CBTNews.com - Thursday, January 30th, 2020: Dale Pollak's New Approach to Greater Profitability in Your Used-Car Department On today’s show, we’re pleased to welcome Dale Pollak, Founder of vAuto and...
Daily Newscast
Dale Pollak

Dale Pollak’s New Approach to Greater Profitability in Your Used-Car Department

- January 30, 2020
On today’s show, we’re pleased to welcome Dale Pollak, Founder of vAuto and Executive Vice President for Cox Automotive, back to CBT News. Dale is no stranger to CBT, and...
Management & Leadership Daily Automotive News
randy kobat

Move Inventory Faster and Add Selling Time by Changing this Process at Your Dealership

- January 13, 2020
To capitalize on a strong used vehicle market, dealers need to explore every avenue they can to increase efficiency and implement a better reconditioning process. According to recent vAuto client...
Management & Leadership Auto News
inventory management

Fast Talk: Brian Finkelmeyer and Patrick Janes Take a Look at the Nuances of Inventory Management

- November 12, 2019
In this segment of Fast Talk, vAuto's Brian Finkelmeyer and Patrick Janes discuss the challenges dealers face when it comes to inventory management; both new and used. To take a...
Daily Automotive News Auto News
newscast

Week In Review: The 4 Marketing Tips Your Dealership Should Focus on to End the Year Strong | Everything You Need to Know About Video Marketing at Your Dealership | What The Latest Buy-Sell Market Trends Mean for the Auto Retail Industry | Navigating the Robust Used-Car Market and Growing Your Dealership

- October 25, 2019
CBT News.com Week In Review for Friday, October 25th, 2019: The 4 Marketing Tips Your Dealership Should Focus on to End the Year Strong - Glenn Pasch, PCG Digital On today’s show,...
Daily Newscast
newscast

Brian Finkelmeyer and Patrick Janes Discuss Navigating the Robust Used-Car Market and Growing Your Dealership | Google Voice Search and PPC Campaigns | How Dealerships Can Help Their Communities While Growing Their Brand on Social Media

- October 24, 2019
Today on CBTNews.com - Thursday, October 24th, 2019: Fast Talk: Brian Finkelmeyer and Patrick Janes Discuss Navigating the Robust Used-Car Market and Growing Your Dealership In this segment of Fast Talk, vAuto's...
Daily Newscast
used-car market

Fast Talk: Brian Finkelmeyer and Patrick Janes Discuss Navigating the Robust Used-Car Market and Growing Your Dealership

- October 24, 2019
 In this segment of Fast Talk, vAuto's Brian Finkelmeyer and Patrick Janes discuss the challenges dealers face as rising pressure of expenses coupled with the diminishing grosses, continue to compress...
Daily Automotive News Auto News
reconditioning

The Importance of Modernizing the Reconditioning Process at Your Dealership – Mike Boyd, Cox Automotive

- October 16, 2019
With used cars expected to play a big part in the 2020 auto market, a modern approach to vehicle reconditioning can shave off days worth of holding costs and get...
Fixed-Ops Auto News

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