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Stellantis on Saturday reached a deal with the United Auto Workers union which includes a 25% pay raise and cost of living adjustments.

Stellantis strikes second United Auto Workers deal

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Stellantis became the second Big-Three manufacturer to reach a tentative deal with the United Auto Workers union over the weekend, ending more than 40...
John Campos and Brian Pasch join Driving Solutions to discuss the connection between modern marketing technology and premium data.

How to modernize your dealership’s marketing technology — John Campos &...

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The modern economy is a complex system that requires retailers to be well-versed in marketing technology and data collection. This is especially true for...
Ford saw third-quarter earnings rise over the previous year but withdrew its full-year guidance amidst labor and electric vehicle concerns.

Ford earnings underwhelm analysts, automaker postpones EV investments

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Ford on Thursday retracted its full-year earnings guidance after posting an underwhelming third-quarter report. The announcement came on the same day company executives reached...
Dealership groups continued to build on their early-year successes in the third quarter but struggled to sustain profits from 2022.

Dealer groups show resilience in Q3 despite profitability pressures

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Dealership groups across the U.S. broke multiple performance records in the third quarter, highlighting retail automotive's unanticipated resilience in the post-pandemic era. Lithia & Driveway...
Eric DeMont joins CBT News to discuss the issue of lead defection and a new solution that could help dealers save money and time.

Resolving lead defection through artificial intelligence — Eric DeMont | Urban...

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Lead defection is a frustrating problem for dealers, resulting in wasted money, time and effort. However, while retailers have historically had few remedies at...
New vehicle sales are expected to rise in October, despite ongoing manufacturing disruptions and economic instability.

October new vehicle sales to rise against UAW, economic headwinds

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Cox Automotive predicts that new vehicle sales will rise in October despite ongoing economic and manufacturing headwinds. According to the firm's forecast, new vehicle sales...
Stellantis will purchase a 20% stake in Chinese electric vehicle maker Leapmotor, with plans to help the brand secure overseas market share.

Stellantis to invest $1.58 billion in China’s Leapmotor, plans joint venture

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Stellantis has announced a $1.58 billion investment into Chinese electric vehicle maker Leapmotor. The investment will give the manufacturing conglomerate a 20% stake in the...
Jade Terreberry joins CBT News to discuss the power of first-party data and the effort to equip dealers with this essential technology.

Maximizing dealership profits with first-party data — Jade Terreberry | Cox...

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First-party data, customer information collected and stored by a business, is a powerful tool that allows companies to provide better, more efficient service. But...

The biggest takeaways from dealership and OEM third-quarter reports — Kevin...

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Third-quarter reports from the big dealership groups and automakers are in, giving analysts insight into the impact of the ongoing United Auto Workers strike...
How do great dealers market? In this article we discuss how to use brand storytelling to emotionally connect with your dealership customers

The role of brand storytelling in car dealership marketing 

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You might be wondering what brand storytelling actually means. To most marketers, brand storytelling involves using any marketing medium like video or marketing to...