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Bill would require audit of automakers’ China ties, U.S.-Canada tariff tensions escalates, Volkswagen plans 100,000 job cuts
Top Stories Bill would force federal audit of automakers' ties to China. Read More U.S.-Canada trade tensions deepen as tariff dispute threatens auto sector. Read More Volkswagen approves plan to cut 100,000 jobs and slash model lineup. Read More Tesla launches Cybercabs in Austin, NHTSA takes notice. Read More Featured interviews Lamborghini celebrates 60 Years of...
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The monthly payment gap is creating a new compliance risk for dealers
While the monthly payment has become one of the most important numbers in the car-buying process, it may also be emerging as a considerable compliance blind spot for dealers. Joining us on today's episode of Inside Automotive are Pete MacInnis, Founder and CEO of eLEND Solutions; John Fitzpatrick, CEO of Force Marketing; and Attorney Seth Dobbs...
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How dealers can balance AI with human customer experiences
Rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) allow businesses to deliver instant responses, but reliance on technology alone risks alienating customers. During today’s episode of CBT Now, we’re joined by Joseph...
Negotiation expert reveals secrets to fighting less and winning more
Difficult conversations come up constantly in the car business. It could be a tense talk with a partner, a tough conversation with an employee, or a high-stakes negotiation with a...
How having happy, well-trained employees leads to happy car buyers
One of the oldest rules in the car business is "the customer is always right." When customers are consistently unhappy, the issue is rarely the customer but something off inside...
NJ CAR launches campaign highlighting the value of local dealerships
The New Jersey Coalition of Automotive Retailers (NJ CAR) has launched a new statewide campaign, "Local Matters," aimed at educating consumers and legislators about the economic and community value of...
Perry Watson IV on why NAMAD is driving the future of dealer ownership
With market dynamics vastly changing, dealership leaders are looking for new ways to stay competitive. Perry Watson IV, President of the National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers (NAMAD), joins us on the latest...
The 3-step habit that could save your next deal
Many deals seem to go well at first, but don't end up going anywhere. Sales Coach Matt Easton, Founder of Easton University, says the problem isn't the pitch, but the...
The real value of leadership development in an AI era
Leadership development remains one of the most overlooked competitive advantages, even as organizations continue investing heavily in AI and emerging technologies. On the latest episode of CBT Now, Matt Gjertsen, the...
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Shark Tank star Daymond John’s blunt advice for dealers
 Rising vehicle prices, high interest rates and shifting consumer habits are testing dealers across the country in ways few other industries face today. For an outside perspective on how to navigate that pressure, retail automotive turned to one of the most recognized dealmakers in business. CBT News attended the NAMAD 2026...
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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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When AI helps buyers choose, will it choose your dealership?
Artificial intelligence has moved past buzzword status and is reshaping how consumers shop for vehicles. But the automotive industry is on the cusp of a much larger transformation: AI buying. In my conversation with CBT News Co-Founder Jim Fitzpatrick on Inside Automotive, I explain why this shift matters now, what an...
