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2026 BMW M2 CS: Shaper, faster, and built for driving purists

2026 BMW M2 CS: Shaper, faster, and built for driving purists

Lauren Fix's show 09/18/26
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John Murphy on Fed rate hike putting spotlight on auto affordability

CBT Live 09/17/26
How Scott Falcone is building AI tools for his dealerships

How Scott Falcone is building AI tools for his dealerships

CBT Live 09/17/26
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2026 BMW M2 CS: Shaper, faster, and built for driving purists
Frank Eckert urges dealers to finish Q4 strong without sacrificing 2027 

Frank Eckert urges dealers to finish Q4 strong without sacrificing 2027 

CBT Live 09/17/26
CarJiffy helps Carhub sell $2.9 million in vehicles online after hours

CarJiffy helps Carhub sell $2.9 million in vehicles online after hours

Sales & Marketing 09/17/26
Former Chick-Fil-A VP on finding, hiring and keeping great talent

Former Chick-Fil-A VP on finding, hiring and keeping great talent

Management & Leadership 09/17/26

Industry News

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Fed rate hike impact, Volvo plans 13 new models, New-vehicle affordability improves

Top Stories  What the Fed's rate hike means for car buyers and your F&I office. Read More Volvo plans 13 new models by 2030 as it targets market share growth. Read More New-vehicle affordability improves 1.2% year over year. Read More Toyota adds hydrogen-powered Hilux to multi-pathway strategy for 2028. Read More Featured interviews CarJiffy helps...
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Carvana prices successful $1.66B term loan | Carvana expands same-day delivery and pickup to Minneapolis market
Industry News 09/17/26

Carvana expands same-day delivery and pickup to Minneapolis market

What the Fed's rate hike means for car buyers and your F&I office
Industry News 09/17/26

What the Fed’s rate hike means for car buyers and your F&I office

Volvo
Industry News 09/17/26

Volvo plans 13 new models by 2030 as it targets market share growth

New-vehicle affordability improves 1.2% year over year
Industry News 09/17/26

New-vehicle affordability improves 1.2% year over year

Toyota adds hydrogen-powered Hilux to multi-pathway strategy for 2028
Industry News 09/17/26

Toyota adds hydrogen-powered Hilux to multi-pathway strategy for 2028

Inside Automotive

CarJiffy helps Carhub sell $2.9 million in vehicles online after hours
Inside Automotive 09/17/26

CarJiffy helps Carhub sell $2.9 million in vehicles online after hours

Toyota expands product lineup while dealers capitalize on strong demand
Inside Automotive 09/16/26

Toyota expands product lineup while dealers capitalize on strong demand

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Inside Automotive 09/15/26

The hidden security gaps putting dealers at risk 

4 ways to sell more cars when the showroom slows down
Inside Automotive 09/15/26

4 ways to sell more cars when the showroom slows down

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 

Solutions Central

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Reynolds and Reynolds: The State of AI in Automotive Retail - Q1 2026

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Inside Automotive

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CarJiffy helps Carhub sell $2.9 million in vehicles online after hours

CarJiffy helps Carhub sell $2.9 million in vehicles online after hours

Car shoppers do much of their browsing long after most showrooms are closed. Most dealer websites let them view inventory and estimate a payment, but then ask them to wait for a callback. While they wait, they're often looking at other stores. CarJiffy changes that. The dealer-branded digital retail platform...
Toyota expands product lineup while dealers capitalize on strong demand
Inside Automotive 09/16/26

Toyota expands product lineup while dealers capitalize on strong demand

dealers
Inside Automotive 09/15/26

The hidden security gaps putting dealers at risk 

4 ways to sell more cars when the showroom slows down
Inside Automotive 09/15/26

4 ways to sell more cars when the showroom slows down

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.

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Service scheduling improves industry-wide, Volkswagen dealers lead the pack
Fixed-Ops 09/15/26

Service scheduling improves industry-wide, Volkswagen dealers lead the pack

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

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

Why your dealership needs daily training 
Training Camp 09/15/26

Why your dealership needs daily training 

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

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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CBT Live 09/17/26

John Murphy on Fed rate hike putting spotlight on auto affordability

The Federal Reserve’s latest rate increase adds another layer of pressure for auto dealers already navigating elevated borrowing costs and affordability challenges. John Murphy, Founder and Managing Partner of Murphy...
How Scott Falcone is building AI tools for his dealerships
CBT Live 09/17/26

How Scott Falcone is building AI tools for his dealerships

For World Automotive Group Owner Scott Falcone, AI is not about replacing dealership employees. It's about giving his team better tools to solve problems, improve customer interactions and generate stronger...
Frank Eckert urges dealers to finish Q4 strong without sacrificing 2027 
CBT Live 09/17/26

Frank Eckert urges dealers to finish Q4 strong without sacrificing 2027 

The fourth quarter can create plenty of pressure for dealers chasing year-end goals, but Frank Eckert, Owner of Eckert Solutions Group, says that pressure should not lead to desperation. Eckert...
CarGururs Kevin Roberts on used-vehicle demand, affordability
CBT Live 09/16/26

CarGurus Kevin Roberts on used-vehicle demand, affordability

The used-vehicle market continues to show strength as affordability pressures push more consumers away from new vehicles. Kevin Roberts, Director of Economic and Market Intelligence at CarGurus, joins us on...
Canadian dealer Glen Trafford talks tariffs, tight inventory and a record year
CBT Live 09/16/26

Canadian dealer Glen Trafford talks tariffs, tight inventory and a record year

Canadian dealers are working through a new round of cross-border tariffs while still looking for ways to grow sales and service. On today's CBT Live segment, we're joined by Glen Trafford, General...
What's driving oil prices? Rey "RT" Treviño III
CBT Live 09/15/26

What dealers should know about today’s oil and gas market

Oil prices are being shaped by more than how much crude the U.S. produces. Rey “RT” Treviño III, an Oil and Gas Expert with Pecos Energy and host of The...
How Lasco Ford rode Ford Blue Advantage to CPO success
CBT Live 09/15/26

How Lasco Ford rode Ford Blue Advantage to CPO success

Certified pre-owned vehicles are carrying more weight as affordability pushes longtime new car buyers toward other options. On today's episode of CBT Live, Jay Lasco, Dealer Partner at Lasco Ford and...

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

Work Truck Solutions
09/17/26

Work Truck Solutions® Announces Latest AI Initiative that Enhances Ability of Commercial Vehicle Dealers to Connect with Buyers

Reynolds and Reynolds Set to Share What’s Next with AI at the 22nd Annual CXAUTO2026 Leadership Summit
09/16/26

Reynolds and Reynolds Set to Share What’s Next with AI at the 22nd Annual CXAUTO2026 Leadership Summit

WarrCloud Announces Data Sharing Agreement with Toyota Motor North America
09/16/26

WarrCloud Announces Data Sharing Agreement with Toyota Motor North America

Featured

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2026 BMW M2 CS: Shaper, faster, and built for driving purists

2026 BMW M2 CS: Shaper, faster, and built for driving purists

BMW has taken its already entertaining M2 and turned the performance dial up another notch with the 2026 M2 CS. Lighter, more powerful, and engineered with serious track capability, the newest Competition Sport model delivers the kind of driving experience enthusiasts crave. While the lack of a manual transmission will...
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Featured 09/17/26

John Murphy on Fed rate hike putting spotlight on auto affordability

How Scott Falcone is building AI tools for his dealerships
Featured 09/17/26

How Scott Falcone is building AI tools for his dealerships

Frank Eckert urges dealers to finish Q4 strong without sacrificing 2027 
Featured 09/17/26

Frank Eckert urges dealers to finish Q4 strong without sacrificing 2027 

CarJiffy helps Carhub sell $2.9 million in vehicles online after hours
Featured 09/17/26

CarJiffy helps Carhub sell $2.9 million in vehicles online after hours

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 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....
Inside Sansone Jr.'s Auto Group's push to pair old-school service with AI
Executive Profile 08/03/26

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
Executive Profile 06/29/26

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

Geoffrey Pohanka shares insights on dealer culture, EVs, tariffs, and philanthropy in growing Pohanka Automotive Group.
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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?
Publishing Partners 09/08/26

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
Publishing Partners 08/26/26

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

The truth about 'American made' cars - it's all a lie!
Automotive News 09/16/26

The truth about ‘American made’ cars – it’s all a lie!

Automotive News 09/14/26

Geaux Automotive Group acquires three Louisiana dealerships

Janssen Auto Group
Automotive News 09/11/26

Janssen Auto Group acquires Gregg Young Chevrolet of Plattsmouth

New York wants you to drive 20% less. So do other states! Big MISTAKE!
Automotive News 09/11/26

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
Automotive News 09/08/26

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

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