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%


week in review

newscast

Week In Review: Avoid These 5 Outdated Practices to Gain Your Customer’s Trust | CADA President Tim Jackson on the State of EV Legislation, Trump Tariffs | Tired of Losing Your Top Performers?

- May 17, 2019
CBT News Week In Review for Friday, May 17th, 2019: Avoid These 5 Outdated Practices to Gain Your Customer's Trust - Joseph Michelli, NYT Best-Selling Author Every dealer knows that providing clients...
Daily Newscast
newscast

Week In Review: How Dealerships Can Adapt to Changes in Consumer Demand | The Importance of Having Return Customers in the Service Drive | Common Leadership Challenges that Managers Face

- May 10, 2019
CBT News Week In Review for May 10th, 2019: How Dealerships Can Adapt to Changes in Consumer Demand - Brian Finkelmeyer, vAuto Auto sales were reported down for most manufacturers in the...
Daily Newscast
newscast

Week In Review: How to Integrate Technology and Modernize Your Customer Experience | Setting Up Your Middle Managers for Long-Term Success | Increase Your F&I Department’s PVR

- April 26, 2019
CBT News Week In Review for Friday, April 26th, 2019: How to Integrate Technology in Your Dealership and Modernize Your Customer Experience - Mark Tewart On today's show, we welcome back Mark...
Daily Newscast Headlines
newscast

Week In Review: Overcoming the Service Technician Drought | How to Effectively Handle Leads and Manage Your BDC | Dealer Pain Points and Fiat Leaving the U.S. Market

- April 19, 2019
CBT News Week In Review for Friday, April 19th, 2019:  How Dealerships Can Overcome the Service Technician Drought - John Fairchild, Fixed-Ops Expert Every dealer knows that there is a lack of...
Daily Newscast
newscast

Week In Review: Q1 Sales and the State of Auto Retail | CRM Management, Growing Your BDC, and the Impact of Digital Retailing | How AI Can Improve Your Dealership’s Call Center Practices

- April 12, 2019
CBT News Week In Review for Friday, April 12th, 2019: Dealers Turn to CPO Vehicles as High Prices and Interest Rates Push Sales Down - Karl Brauer, Autotrader & KBB The first...
Daily Newscast
newscast

Week In Review: How to Develop a Comprehensive Revenue Growth Plan for Your Fixed-Ops Department | NADA’s Patrick Manzi on Consumer Confidence Remaining High Despite Sluggish Q1 | How Your Dealership Can Leverage Digital Retailing to Build Customer Trust

- April 5, 2019
CBT News Week In Review for Friday, April 5th, 2019: How to Develop a Comprehensive Revenue Growth Plan for Your Fixed-Ops Department - Michael Roppo, Fixed-Ops Director To increase revenue in today's...
Daily Newscast
newscast

Week In Review: The Latest Trends in Digital Retailing and How Your Dealership Can Prepare – Jessica Stafford, Autotrader & Denise Chudy, LivePerson | Jeff Dyke on Used Car Sales, Tesla, and the Future of EchoPark | How to Create a Truly Unique Selling Experience at Your Dealership

- March 29, 2019
CBT News Week In Review for Friday, March 29th, 2019: Shawn Hays on Personal Branding, Increasing Closing Percentages, Setting Goals and Managing Salespeople On today’s show, we welcome back Your Car Guy...
Daily Newscast
newscast

Week In Review: Cody Lusk & Chairman Howard Hakes of AIADA Talk Tariffs, Trends, and the Future of the Retail Auto Industry | Evaluating Your Dealership’s Marketing Team and Advertising Spend | 7 Common Leadership Challenges that Managers Face and How to Overcome Them

- March 22, 2019
CBT News Week In Review for Friday, March 22nd, 2019: Evaluating Your Dealership's Marketing Team and Advertising Spend (Part 2) - Glenn Pasch, CEO of PCG Digital On today's show, we continue...
Daily Newscast
newscast

Week In Review: The Importance of Evaluating Your Dealership’s Marketing Team and Ad Spend | CADA’s Tim Jackson on Fuel Efficiency Standards, Warranty Reimbursement, and More | VADA President Don Hall on How Retail Auto Needs to Change in Order to Attract Top Tier Talent

- March 15, 2019
CBT News Week In Review for Friday, March 15th, 2019: How the Integration Between Lyft and Xtime Can Benefit Your Dealership - Matt Schwartz, Sr. Director of Strategy for Cox Automotive Cox...
Daily Newscast
newscast

Week In Review: How to Make Up For Lost Profits in Your Service Department as Consumers Shift to EVs | Auto Industry Hits Some Headwinds in February | The Latest Digital Marketing Trends in Retail Automotive

- March 8, 2019
CBT Week In Review for Friday, March 8th, 2019: Never Miss the Opportunity to Make a Bid on a Used Car - Zach Hallowell, Manheim Zach Hallowell, Vice President of Manheim Digital...
Daily Newscast

Latest Articles

Sale of stakes in Bugatti Rimac and Rimac Group marks latest move in Porsche CEO Michael Leiters' sweeping turnaround effort.
Latest Articles 04/24/26

Porsche sells Bugatti Rimac stakes as it shifts focus to gas, hybrid models

Ford boosts U.S. assembly, Stellantis prioritizes turnaround strategy, Hyundai profit drops 24%
Latest Articles 04/24/26

Ford boosts U.S. assembly, Stellantis prioritizes turnaround strategy, Hyundai profit drops 24%

Toyota Mobility Foundation Names Innovators in Clean Freight as Detroit Winners of Global Sustainable Cities Challenge
Latest Articles 04/24/26

Toyota Mobility Foundation names innovators in clean freight as Detroit winners of Global Sustainable Cities Challenge

Baumann Auto Group
Latest Articles 04/24/26

Baumann Auto Group acquires Firelands Chevrolet of Norwalk in Ohio

Ford doubles down on U.S. assembly as trade policies shift industry strategy
Latest Articles 04/24/26

Ford doubles down on U.S. assembly as trade policies shift industry strategy

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.
Latest Articles 04/24/26

Stellantis to prioritize four core brands in turnaround strategy, sources say

Hyundai's profit drops 24% as tariffs, weak global demand persist 
Latest Articles 04/24/26

Hyundai’s profit drops 24% as tariffs, weak global demand persist 

The latest JD Power-GlobalData forecast shows a decline in new car sales in April, but you can blame last year's tariff panic, not today's buyers.
Latest Articles 04/24/26

New car sales drop 7.3% in April, but don’t blame buyers

2026 Subaru Outback: Rugged evolution meets everyday practicality
Latest Articles 04/24/26

2026 Subaru Outback: Rugged evolution meets everyday practicality

Autonomous
Latest Articles 04/24/26

Autonomous future back in focus as Waymo expands, Uber reinvests billions


CBT News
Powered by  GDPR Cookie Compliance
Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.