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REPAIR Act advances, GM explores sodium-ion batteries, Ford funds technician training initiative
Top Stories House committee advances amended REPAIR Act as part of vehicle modernization package. Read More GM bets on sodium-ion batteries to power next-gen energy storage. Read More Ford, Bloomberg Philanthropies invest $5M to train next-gen auto technicians. Read More New-vehicle prices slip in May, posting smallest gain of 2026. Read More Featured Interviews How AI...
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How dealers can navigate compliance and AI adoptionÂ
Technology, AI, and pricing transparency are rapidly transforming the dealership experience. On today’s episode of Inside Automotive, Michael Affronti, Chief Product & Business Officer at DriveCentric, joins us to discuss how dealers can adapt to changing expectations around pricing transparency, use AI responsibly, and prepare for the next stage of...
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Delivrd shakes up car buying for dealers and buyers
Buying a car can be one of the most stressful financial decisions consumers make. Two people can walk into the same dealership, buy the same car, and leave having paid...
Tesla Model X tops used-car market as hybrids outpace EV growth
Tesla Model X is the fastest-selling car in the used-car market, and that is in accordance with the latest iSeeCars Used Car Market Study. On today’s CBT Now episode, we’re...
How AI is reshaping used-vehicle sales and sourcing as inventory hits historic lows
Used-vehicle inventory remains historically tight, according to Cox Automotive. Buyers who would have purchased new are instead shopping for late-model used, and dealers are caught in the middle. Joining us on...
California dealers’ fight against direct sales intensifies as retailers navigate FTC pricing crackdown
For auto dealers, what happens in California rarely stays there. The state's franchise laws are at the center of a national fight over whether automakers can bypass their own dealer...
How Koons Motors is putting AI to work in the real worldÂ
AI continues to evolve rapidly across automotive retail, but one of the biggest questions remains what is actually working on the ground. Joining us on the latest episode of CBT...
The 3 core sales skills that set dealers apart from “vending machines”
Brick-and-mortar dealerships are facing a growing threat from digital-only retailers, and the gap is widening. Carvana and its competitors are moving into new-car sales and even into the traditional franchise-dealer...
Dealerships changing hands at record pace: What dealers need to know before making a move
A record number of car dealerships are changing hands in 2026, driven by aging owners cashing out at peak values while a new generation of buyers zeroes in on the...
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How dealers can navigate compliance and AI adoptionÂ
Technology, AI, and pricing transparency are rapidly transforming the dealership experience. On today’s episode of Inside Automotive, Michael Affronti, Chief Product & Business Officer at DriveCentric, joins us to discuss how dealers can adapt to changing expectations around pricing transparency, use AI responsibly, and prepare for the next stage of...
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The Executive Profile: What’s next for dealer and philanthropist Rita Case?
Welcome to another edition of the Executive Profile on CBT News. Recently, anchor Jim Fitzpatrick traveled to Davie, Florida, to speak with Rita Case, president and CEO of the legendary...
John Bergstrom on EVs, OEM relations, building an outstanding company culture, and more
What do you get when you combine world-class company culture with 39 new car dealerships? Well, you end up with a remarkable dealer group that drives exceptional experiences for their...
The Executive Profile: How Corina Diehl overcame adversity to build a thriving 22-store dealer group
Welcome to another edition of the Executive Profile. Recently, anchor Jim Fitzpatrick traveled to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and spoke with the owner and CEO of Diehl Automotive Group, Corina Diehl. Diehl is...From Our Publishing Partners
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From Spam Likely to Connected: 8 Strategies to Protect Your Phone Lines from the Spam Problem Draining Automotive Revenue
Most dealers have no idea how much the spam problem is costing them. This guide breaks down exactly what's happening, and what to do about it, with real data from across the Car Wars platform. This guide covers: Data on how spam is impacting connection rates, outbound calls, and phone performance...
