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DGDG bets on its people and affordable inventory

DGDG bets on its people and affordable inventory

EVs & Technology 09/14/26
Forbes.com contributor Ed Garsten talks Canada trade turmoil, EV sales, Chinese cars

Forbes.com contributor Ed Garsten talks Canada trade turmoil, EV sales, Chinese cars

Auto Industry Trends 09/14/26
The real reason Chinese cars aren’t available in the U.S.

The real reason Chinese cars aren’t available in the U.S.

Industry News 09/14/26
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DGDG bets on its people and affordable inventory
Greg Uland explains the role of AI agents in modern dealerships

Greg Uland explains the role of AI agents in modern dealerships

CBT Live 09/11/26
How to build a high-converting dealership brand on social media

How to build a high-converting dealership brand on social media

CBT Live 09/11/26
Entegra Coach Embark: The hybrid motorhome bringing EV tech to RVs

Entegra Coach Embark: The hybrid motorhome bringing EV tech to RVs

New Car Reviews 09/11/26

Industry News

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Canada plans $720B investment push, Trump opens door to Chinese automakers, Stellantis explores Brampton plant sale

Top Stories  Canada targets $720B investment push as trade tensions reshape its economy. Read More Trump open to Chinese automakers coming to U.S., on one condition. Read More Stellantis explores Brampton plant sale as defense jobs could revive idle facility. Read More Used-vehicle prices jump 7% to highest average since 2022. Read More Featured interviews The...
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GM targets 2029 for domestic sodium-ion battery production
Industry News 09/14/26

GM targets 2029 for domestic sodium-ion battery production

Canada targets $720B investment push as trade tensions reshape its economy
Industry News 09/14/26

Canada targets $720B investment push as trade tensions reshape its economy

Trump open to Chinese automakers coming to U.S., on one condition
Industry News 09/14/26

Trump open to Chinese automakers coming to U.S., on one condition

Stellantis explores Brampton plant sale as defense jobs could revive idle facility
Industry News 09/14/26

Stellantis explores Brampton plant sale as defense jobs could revive idle facility

Used-vehicle prices jump 7% to highest average since 2022
Industry News 09/14/26

Used-vehicle prices jump 7% to highest average since 2022

Inside Automotive

The real reason Chinese cars aren’t available in the U.S.
Inside Automotive 09/14/26

The real reason Chinese cars aren’t available in the U.S.

Why your dealership might be bleeding IT dollars and facing major cyber risks 
Inside Automotive 09/09/26

Why your dealership might be bleeding IT dollars and facing major cyber risks 

How customer reviews are becoming a new source of dealership intelligence
Inside Automotive 09/08/26

How customer reviews are becoming a new source of dealership intelligence

David Spisak challenges dealers to simplify the buying process
Inside Automotive 09/07/26

David Spisak challenges dealers to simplify the buying process

The monthly payment gap is creating a new compliance risk for dealers
Inside Automotive 09/02/26

The monthly payment gap is creating a new compliance risk for dealers

Why AI + analytics is the real winning formula for dealership websites
Inside Automotive 08/31/26

Why AI + analytics is the real winning formula for dealership websites

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Inside Automotive

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The real reason Chinese cars aren’t available in the U.S.

The real reason Chinese cars aren’t available in the U.S.

The debate over whether Chinese automakers should enter the U.S. market is becoming harder for the automotive industry to ignore. Consumers facing record vehicle prices and higher financing costs are looking for more affordable options, while dealers and manufacturers are weighing concerns around national security, data privacy, competition and the...
Why your dealership might be bleeding IT dollars and facing major cyber risks 
Inside Automotive 09/09/26

Why your dealership might be bleeding IT dollars and facing major cyber risks 

How customer reviews are becoming a new source of dealership intelligence
Inside Automotive 09/08/26

How customer reviews are becoming a new source of dealership intelligence

David Spisak challenges dealers to simplify the buying process
Inside Automotive 09/07/26

David Spisak challenges dealers to simplify the buying process

The monthly payment gap is creating a new compliance risk for dealers
Inside Automotive 09/02/26

The monthly payment gap is creating a new compliance risk for dealers

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Why fixed ops is the new front end for dealerships
Fixed-Ops 09/10/26

Why fixed ops is the new front end for dealerships

Why aging vehicles are putting pressure on dealership service departments
Fixed-Ops 09/03/26

Why aging vehicles are putting pressure on dealership service departments

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Fixed-Ops 08/24/26

Tully Williams shares the keys to 70% service retention

Dealers turn to fixed ops as vehicle sales soften
Fixed-Ops 08/20/26

Dealers turn to fixed ops as vehicle sales soften

F&I Today

Fighting payment anxiety in the F&I office with empathy and value
F&I Today 07/16/26

Fighting payment anxiety in the F&I office with empathy and value

The overlooked F&I process that builds trust, boosts profitability 
F&I Today 07/09/26

The overlooked F&I process that builds trust, boosts profitability 

How AI is reshaping F&I coaching and driving accountability
F&I Today 07/02/26

How AI is reshaping F&I coaching and driving accountability

Future of Automotive

What happens when AI bots start negotiating car deals?
Future of Automotive 08/21/26

What happens when AI bots start negotiating car deals?

Inside GM's $4.5B strategy to bulletproof its automotive supply chain
Future of Automotive 08/14/26

Inside GM’s $4.5B strategy to bulletproof its automotive supply chain

Why automakers are betting big on subscription revenue
Future of Automotive 07/31/26

Why automakers are betting big on subscription revenue

Training Camp

How Seelye Auto Group built a culture around accountability, stability and continuous growth
Training Camp 09/08/26

How Seelye Auto Group built a culture around accountability, stability and continuous growth

How Sam Sweis drives dealership growth through used cars, team development
Training Camp 09/01/26

How Sam Sweis drives dealership growth through used cars, team development

The old-school habits that can hold your dealership back and how to fix them
Training Camp 08/25/26

The old-school habits that can hold your dealership back and how to fix them

Mergers & Acquisitions

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Mergers & Acquisitions Tracker 09/14/26

Geaux Automotive Group acquires three Louisiana dealerships

Janssen Auto Group
Mergers & Acquisitions Tracker 09/11/26

Janssen Auto Group acquires Gregg Young Chevrolet of Plattsmouth

Courtesy Automotive Group adds two Tucson dealerships
Mergers & Acquisitions Tracker 09/04/26

Courtesy Automotive Group adds two Tucson dealerships

Sonic Automotive acquires Porsche Walnut Creek from Fletcher Jones
Mergers & Acquisitions Tracker 09/02/26

Sonic Automotive acquires Porsche Walnut Creek from Fletcher Jones

CBT Live

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DGDG bets on its people and affordable inventory
CBT Live 09/14/26

DGDG bets on its people and affordable inventory

For Del Grande Dealer Group (DGDG), navigating an uneven market starts with the parts of the business it can control. CEO Jeremy Beaver joins us on today’s CBT Live segment...
Forbes.com contributor Ed Garsten talks Canada trade turmoil, EV sales, Chinese cars
CBT Live 09/14/26

Forbes.com contributor Ed Garsten talks Canada trade turmoil, EV sales, Chinese cars

Trade turmoil with Canada and new consumer sentiment data are pulling the industry in two directions. On today's edition of CBT Live, Ed Garsten, Senior Contributor at Forbes.com, broke down...
Greg Uland explains the role of AI agents in modern dealerships
CBT Live 09/11/26

Greg Uland explains the role of AI agents in modern dealerships

The next major dealership efficiency gains may not come from adding more people, but from using the people and technology dealers already have better. That was one of the key...
How to build a high-converting dealership brand on social media
CBT Live 09/11/26

How to build a high-converting dealership brand on social media

While social media may no longer be just another marketing channel for dealerships, Adrian Gonzalez, General Manager of Payne Edinburg CDJR in South Texas, says it's become a direct connection...
Jonathan Dawson tests a people-first dealership model at Cherokee Mitsubishi
CBT Live 09/10/26

Jonathan Dawson tests a people-first dealership model at Cherokee Mitsubishi

At Cherokee Mitsubishi, Dealer Principal Jonathan Dawson is testing how far a dealership can go by putting people before convention. From a lean sales floor and community-driven marketing to weekend...
Why fixed ops is the new front end for dealerships
CBT Live 09/10/26

Why fixed ops is the new front end for dealerships

In today’s market, the service lane may be the dealership’s most valuable opportunity to retain a customer before the next vehicle purchase. Skyler Chadwick, Director of Product Consulting at Cox...
Don Hall warns dealers to prepare for Chinese competition
CBT Live 09/09/26

Don Hall warns dealers to prepare for Chinese competition

The dealership business has always adapted to disruption, according to Don Hall, President and CEO of the Virginia Automobile Dealers Association (VADA). But in today’s market, he said adaptation means...

Lessons in Leadership

How to implement a winning strategy without falling in love with your plan 
Lessons in Leadership 08/19/26

How to implement a winning strategy without falling in love with your plan 

Why leadership vision can’t be voted on, and how to keep it alive
Lessons in Leadership 08/12/26

Why leadership vision can’t be voted on, and how to keep it alive

How proactive leaders stay ahead of the competition
Lessons in Leadership 08/05/26

How proactive leaders stay ahead of the competition

Press Releases

LaFontaine Automotive Group Partners with UVeye to Offer Complimentary AI Vehicle Safety Scans Across Michigan
09/14/26

LaFontaine Automotive Group Partners with UVeye to Offer Complimentary AI Vehicle Safety Scans Across Michigan

Off-Market Dealership Acquisitions, DCG
09/09/26

DCG Identifies and Unlocks Off-Market Dealership Acquisitions That Fit Buyers’ Growth Strategies, Even in the Most Competitive Markets

Widewail Launches Customer Clarity, Turning Dealership Customer Reviews Into Weekly Operating Priorities
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Widewail Launches Customer Clarity, Turning Dealership Customer Reviews Into Weekly Operating Priorities

Featured

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DGDG bets on its people and affordable inventory

DGDG bets on its people and affordable inventory

For Del Grande Dealer Group (DGDG), navigating an uneven market starts with the parts of the business it can control. CEO Jeremy Beaver joins us on today’s CBT Live segment to discuss how the group is strengthening used vehicle acquisition, empowering employees to resolve customer concerns and pursuing dealerships that...
Forbes.com contributor Ed Garsten talks Canada trade turmoil, EV sales, Chinese cars
Featured 09/14/26

Forbes.com contributor Ed Garsten talks Canada trade turmoil, EV sales, Chinese cars

The real reason Chinese cars aren’t available in the U.S.
Featured 09/14/26

The real reason Chinese cars aren’t available in the U.S.

Greg Uland explains the role of AI agents in modern dealerships
Featured 09/11/26

Greg Uland explains the role of AI agents in modern dealerships

How to build a high-converting dealership brand on social media
Featured 09/11/26

How to build a high-converting dealership brand on social media

Stats, Trends, and Updates

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Executive Profile

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Frank Carbone on Holman’s legacy, expansion and the next 100 years

Frank Carbone started out parking cars and changing oil at a Ford store in Fort Lauderdale when he was just a teenager. Today, he oversees nearly 60 dealerships representing 32 brands as President of Retail Automotive at Holman. The company has doubled in size twice in the past 10 years....
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Inside Sansone Jr.’s Auto Group’s push to pair old-school service with AI

Ryan LaFontaine on family, beating cancer, and building Michigan's largest dealer group
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Ryan LaFontaine on family, beating cancer, and building Michigan’s largest dealer group

Jay Feldman on growth, navigating challenges and a $5 billion goal
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Jay Feldman on growth, navigating challenges and a $5 billion goal

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Why dealer profitability depends on more than vehicle sales

Why dealer profitability depends on more than vehicle sales

The affordability conversation isn't going away. Higher interest rates, rising vehicle prices, elevated insurance costs, and tighter household budgets continue to reshape the automotive retail landscape. Consumers are taking longer to make purchasing decisions, monthly payments remain a primary concern, and dealerships are feeling increased pressure to maintain profitability in a...
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The next buyer may arrive through AI. Can your website complete the sale?
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The next buyer may arrive through AI. Can your website complete the sale?

When AI helps buyers choose, will it choose your dealership?
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When AI helps buyers choose, will it choose your dealership?

CDK outlines how dealers can make data and AI work harder
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CDK outlines how dealers can make data and AI work harder

Why your sales targets are missing: A dealer's guide to better data
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Why your sales targets are missing: A dealer’s guide to better data

The next phase of digital retail is connection
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The next phase of digital retail is connection

Automotive News

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Geaux Automotive Group acquires three Louisiana dealerships

Janssen Auto Group
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Janssen Auto Group acquires Gregg Young Chevrolet of Plattsmouth

New York wants you to drive 20% less. So do other states! Big MISTAKE!
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New York wants you to drive 20% less. So do other states! Big MISTAKE!

California's new car taxes are coming – plus the BMW M3 & BRABUS BODO
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California’s new car taxes are coming – plus the BMW M3 & BRABUS BODO

Courtesy Automotive Group adds two Tucson dealerships
Automotive News 09/04/26

Courtesy Automotive Group adds two Tucson dealerships

Sonic Automotive acquires Porsche Walnut Creek from Fletcher Jones
Automotive News 09/02/26

Sonic Automotive acquires Porsche Walnut Creek from Fletcher Jones

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