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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Week In Review: Brian Benstock on What it Takes to Drive an Award-Winning Dealership | How Dealerships Can Enhance Work-Life Balance and Attract More Females to the Industry

- February 22, 2019
CBT News Week In Review for Friday, February 22nd, 2019:  Incorporating Your CRM with Your Phone Process to Capitalize on Leads - Mike Haeg Every dealer knows it costs hundreds of dollars...
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Week In Review: Cox Auto’s Brian Moody Names the 10 Best CPO Cars for 2019 | January Sales Numbers Defy Automotive Industry Expectations | Shawn Hays Discusses What it Takes to Build a Winning Team

- February 15, 2019
CBT News Week In Review for Friday, February 15th, 2019: January Sales Numbers Defy Automotive Industry Expectations - Karl Brauer, Autotrader & KBB Despite winter storms and a long government shutdown, January...
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Week In Review: How to Maximize the Profitability of Your Fleet Vehicles | How to Hold on to Front-End Gross and Improve the Overall Health of your Dealership | Four Predictions for the Future from Cox Automotive’s Mobility Study

- February 1, 2019
CBT News Week In Review for Friday, February 1st, 2019: How to Hold on to Front-End Gross and Improve the Overall Health of your Dealership - Brian Benstock, Paragon Honda Dealers across...
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Week In Review: Find, Reach, and Retain Profitable Customers with Predictive Analytics | How Rising Transaction Rates Could Affect Your Bottom Line | How Subscription Services Can Create More Predictable Revenue Streams

- January 25, 2019
CBT News Week In Review for Friday, January 25th, 2019: Find, Reach, and Retain Profitable Customers with the Power of Predictive Analytics - Amy Hughes, Experian Marketing is still the number one...
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Week In Review: Use The Theory of 5 to Promote Success | Combating Rising Interest Rates, and Reducing Your Margin Compression | Finding New Paths to Profitability at Your Dealership | Increase Sales with AI Powered Assistants

- January 18, 2019
CBT News Week In Review for Friday, January 18th, 2019: Use The Theory of 5 to Promote Success in Your Dealership - Chris Saraceno, Kelly Automotive Group Every dealership is only as...
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Rhett Ricart, NADA Vice Chairman-Elect on the Future of the Car Business | Automotive Retail Trends for 2019 – Matt DeLorenzo | Market Predictions and New Car Buying Trends for 2019 – Bill Wittenmyer

- January 11, 2019
CBT News Week In Review for Friday, January 11th, 2019: Automotive Retail Trends for 2019 - Matt DeLorenzo, Kelley Blue Book 2018 has been a year of continued innovation and big advances...
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Week In Review: Update Your Vehicle Appraising System to Boost Profits in 2019 – Dale Pollak | Progressive Branding Strategies For Your Dealership – Paul J. Daly | The Best Digital Marketing Practices for 2019 – Brian Pasch

- December 21, 2018
CBT News Week in Review for Friday, December 21, 2018: Progressive Branding Strategies For Your Dealership - Paul J. Daly, Congruent Story Today we speak with Paul J. Daly, founder, and CEO of...
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Week In Review: How Your Dealership Can Thrive and Become More Profitable in 2019 | How to Stay Positive and Become Your Best Self | What Your Building Design Says About Your Dealership

- December 14, 2018
CBT News Week In Review for December 14th, 2018: How Your Dealership Can Thrive and Become More Profitable in 2019 - Tom Richards, NCM Labs Having up to date and correct insight...
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Week In Review: Digital Retail Trends to Implement in 2019 | Cultivate a Better Relationship with Your Customers | Proven Techniques to Revitalize Your BDC | How to Sell Successfully Over the Phone

- December 7, 2018
CBT Week In Review for Friday, December 7th, 2018: Digital Retail Trends to Implement at Your Dealership in 2019 - Andy MacLeay, Dealer.com Digital retailing may have a long way to go...
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Week In Review: Get Back-to-Basics in Your F&I Department | The Top Characteristics to Look For When Hiring New Employees at Your Dealership | Unlock Hidden Profits in Your Dealership

- November 23, 2018
CBT News Week in Review for Friday, November 23rd, 2018: Becky Chernek: Get Back-to-Basics in Your F&I Department The F&I department is one of the most rapidly evolving departments in your dealership....
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