On today’s CBT Newscast for Thursday, September 7th, 2017:
Does dealership recruitment need to improve?
Norma Benavides, a manager trainee at Rockwall Ford in Texas, was highly recruited by several auto groups before and after her graduation from Northwood University in May of this year. We asked her to give us an assessment of what she believes dealerships should be focusing on when it comes to working at their dealerships. Watch Now
Harvey, A Toyota Record, and GM’s Rebound: The Story of August’s Auto Sales
August saw a similar trend in sales to July. Per the course, there were a few winners, while others are still playing catch up as we enter the last half of 2017. However, the most significant story of August is not the sales numbers or the brands that are atop the industry chain, it is Hurricane Harvey. Read More
Used-Car Prices to Reach New Record High
Car shoppers in the market for an affordable used vehicle may experience a bit of sticker shock when they head to the dealership, according to the latest Used Market Report from Edmunds. In the second quarter of 2017, the average transaction price for a used vehicle was $19,227, up 2.1 percent from Q2 of 2016 and a new second quarter record. Read More