Steve Mitchell

2 weeks ago | schoolbusfleet.com | Steve Mitchell

When Marc Galbreth, owner of Leading Source Transportation (which runs school buses in the New Orleans area), launched his fleet operation, he faced a familiar dilemma — expanding a bus fleet without stretching his budget too thin. His solution? Buying quality used buses instead of costly new ones. Galbreth discovered he could save as much as 60% on initial costs, proving that used buses aren’t merely a compromise but a financially strategic choice.

Oct 2, 2024 | cbtnews.com | Steve Mitchell

The automotive industry is encountering a significant shift, not necessarily due to transformative changes, but because of the challenging reality that consumers haven’t fully embraced an EV-centric future. Government mandates pushing EVs have hit a roadblock, with many consumers still waiting to commit fully. Sales of electric vehicles have stagnated, and some consumers are even returning to internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles.

Sep 16, 2024 | cbtnews.com | Steve Mitchell

As the automotive industry shifts toward an inevitable future dominated by electric vehicles (EVs), car dealers must adapt their sales strategies to meet this growing demand. We’ve collected a number of resources available to help dealerships successfully market and sell EVs.Manufacturer and OEM SupportTraining Programs and CertificationManufacturers often provide specialized training programs to educate dealers on EV technology and effective sales techniques.

Sep 1, 2024 | cbtnews.com | Steve Mitchell

The more tech security advances and the more data is collected, the more bad actors work at infiltrating and stealing corporate data. And if recent reports are any indication, it’s getting worse. And the size of the organization doesn’t matter.

Aug 25, 2024 | cbtnews.com | Steve Mitchell

No matter how you feel about the EVs on your lot, they wouldn’t be selling as well without tax credits. These incentives have been a game-changer, nudging many drivers from their old gas guzzlers to shiny, eco-friendly electric vehicles. Yet, despite the allure of these credits, EV sales have not been skyrocketing as one might expect. Even with the financial push from tax incentives, growth in EV sales has been sluggish, with recent figures showing only modest increases.