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Gas prices spark interest in used EVs, tariff concerns drive domestic shift

Gas prices spark interest in used EVs, tariff concerns drive domestic shift

Economic Trends 05/04/26
Inside Hyundai's $7.6 billion EV power play: A first look at the MetaPlant America Revolution

Inside Hyundai’s $7.6 billion EV power play: A first look at the MetaPlant America Revolution

EVs & Technology 05/04/26
2026 Toyota Camry Nightshade: Hybrid-only strategy delivers style, efficiency, and value

2026 Toyota Camry Nightshade: Hybrid-only strategy delivers style, efficiency, and value

New Car Reviews 05/01/26
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Gas prices spark interest in used EVs, tariff concerns drive domestic shift
Carvana expands CDJR footprint

Carvana expands CDJR footprint as new-car ambitions take shape

Industry News 05/01/26
professionals

The hidden sales killer most professionals don’t even notice

CBT Now 04/30/26
4 customer personality types

4 customer personality types and how to win their business every time

F&I Today 04/30/26

Industry News

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Trump proposes EU auto tariffs, Ford rolls out employee pricing, UAW plans Stellantis strike vote

Top Stories  Trump proposes 25% tariffs on EU auto imports amid trade tensions. Read More Ford launches limited-time employee pricing across 2025–2026 lineup. Read More UAW to hold strike vote at Stellantis truck plant over outsourcing dispute. Read More CDK reveals 'Ease of Purchase' score fell in April. Featured Interviews Gas prices spark interest in used...
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Trump proposes 25% tariffs on EU auto imports amid trade tensions
Industry News 05/04/26

Trump proposes 25% tariffs on EU auto imports amid trade tensions

Ford launches employee pricing
Industry News 05/04/26

Ford launches limited-time employee pricing across 2025–2026 lineup

UAW to hold strike vote at Stellantis truck plant over outsourcing dispute
Industry News 05/04/26

UAW to hold strike vote at Stellantis truck plant over outsourcing dispute

Ransomware attacks more than doubled in 2025, and the targets now include the vehicles themselves, says a new report from cybersecurity firm Halcyon.
Industry News 05/01/26

Ransomware attacks on auto industry rise, the security steps you need to take now

Stellantis, Volkswagen report mixed Q1 results
Industry News 05/01/26

Stellantis, Volkswagen report mixed Q1 results

Driving Solutions

Amol Waishampayan, Co-Founder of fullthrottle.ai, DSP
Driving Solutions 04/21/26

How fullthrottle.ai is improving agency performance with automotive-specific DSPs

Jeff Adams | Reynolds and Reynolds | how AI is transforming dealership fixed ops and increasing dealer profitability
Driving Solutions 04/15/26

How AI is transforming dealership fixed ops with breakthrough efficiency

AutoTrust expands dealer alliance as CEO pushes scale-driven model
Driving Solutions 04/14/26

AutoTrust expands dealer alliance as CEO pushes scale-driven model

How Draiver is helping OEMs streamline vehicle logistics and reduce delays
Driving Solutions 03/31/26

How Draiver is helping OEMs streamline vehicle logistics and reduce delays

Generic AI tools continue to fall short for dealers – Kerri Wise & Lance Schafer | Lotlinx  
Driving Solutions 03/30/26

Generic AI tools continue to fall short for dealers – Kerri Wise & Lance Schafer | Lotlinx  

Dynatron
Driving Solutions 03/26/26

Dynatron Software helps dealerships maximize fixed operations profitability through data insights

Solutions Central

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Inside Automotive

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Gas prices spark interest in used EVs, tariff concerns drive domestic shift

Gas prices spark interest in used EVs, tariff concerns drive domestic shift

Today's car market is a complex environment for dealers and customers alike. Rising gas prices, tariffs, and a growing list of options have customers rethinking how they shop for their next vehicle. Joining us on this episode of Inside Automotive for a closer look at what's driving consumer behavior is Jenni...
BMW of Reading GM, Kevin Pitts, shares how he built his own AI-powered tools to transform his dealership and how others can do the same.
Inside Automotive 04/29/26

Building your own AI tools to power your dealership

Affordability
Inside Automotive 04/28/26

Affordability challenges push dealers to rethink sales and staffing strategies

Chinese automakers eye U.S. market as global dominance grows 
Inside Automotive 04/27/26

Chinese automakers eye U.S. market as global dominance grows 

Scott Simons powers massive 280% gain at once-struggling Chevrolet GMC store
Inside Automotive 04/23/26

Scott Simons powers massive 280% gain at once-struggling Chevrolet GMC store

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Service Drive 04/27/26

Why a dealership’s dispatch is key to calming service department chaos

Dealers debate mobile service expansion as OEM support fuels industry change
Service Drive 04/20/26

Dealers debate mobile service expansion as OEM support fuels industry change

Bozard Ford Lincoln mobile service tops 2,100 repair orders as fleet growth accelerates
Service Drive 04/13/26

Bozard Ford Lincoln mobile service tops 2,100 repair orders as fleet growth accelerates

How Tom Wood Group’s advisor handbook aims to boost fixed ops inconsistencies
Service Drive 04/06/26

How Tom Wood Group’s advisor handbook aims to boost fixed ops inconsistencies

F&I Today

4 customer personality types
F&I Today 04/30/26

4 customer personality types and how to win their business every time

Transparency trouble
F&I Today 04/23/26

Transparency trouble: How top dealers win trust from the start

Paul Brown, Vice President of Ascent Dealer Services, explains how negative equity affects trade-in values and how dealerships can protect themselves and customers with gap insurance.
F&I Today 04/16/26

The key to closing deals underwater

Future of Automotive

Carvana expands CDJR footprint
Future of Automotive 05/01/26

Carvana expands CDJR footprint as new-car ambitions take shape

Autonomous
Future of Automotive 04/24/26

Autonomous future back in focus as Waymo expands, Uber reinvests billions

$99M John Deere settlement accelerates high-stakes right to repair movement
Future of Automotive 04/17/26

$99M John Deere settlement accelerates high-stakes right to repair movement

Training Camp

Talent
Training Camp 04/28/26

The talent factory: How to build F&I rockstars from within

F&I leader Evan Walters urges accountability and early deal involvement to drive sales.
Training Camp 04/21/26

The trick top finance performers use to drive up performance 

How inconsistent leadership is limiting dealership growth
Training Camp 04/14/26

How inconsistent leadership is limiting dealership growth

Mergers & Acquisitions

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Fletcher Jones Automotive Group acquires Mercedes-Benz of Beverly Hills from Group 1 Automotive
Mergers & Acquisitions Tracker 05/04/26

Fletcher Jones Automotive Group acquires Mercedes-Benz of Beverly Hills from Group 1 Automotive

Tasca Automotive Group acquires Lincoln dealership in Clearwater from AutoNation
Mergers & Acquisitions Tracker 04/28/26

Tasca Automotive Group acquires Lincoln dealership in Clearwater from AutoNation

Baumann Auto Group
Mergers & Acquisitions Tracker 04/24/26

Baumann Auto Group acquires Firelands Chevrolet of Norwalk in Ohio

Berman Automotive Group acquires Kia and Hyundai of Lincolnwood from AutoCanada
Mergers & Acquisitions Tracker 04/22/26

Berman Automotive Group acquires Kia and Hyundai of Lincolnwood from AutoCanada

CBT Now

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professionals
CBT Now 04/30/26

The hidden sales killer most professionals don’t even notice

Several sales professionals and small business owners are losing potential customers way before the first conversation ever happens… and unfortunately, most don’t even realize it’s happening. At least that is the...
Dealers risk wasting marketing dollars without trained oversight
CBT Now 04/23/26

Dealers risk wasting marketing dollars without trained oversight

Marketing inside dealerships is getting more complex, and the people running it are struggling to keep up. Some dealers are spending up to $100,000 a month on marketing with little...
NADA
CBT Now 04/22/26

How NADA’s education escalator is helping dealers build better teams in 2026

 Dealers looking to stay competitive in today's rapidly shifting automotive landscape have one thing in common: they are investing in their people. That is the message from Camron Wilson, Vice...
Why the demo drive remains the most critical step in closing sales
CBT Now 04/14/26

Why the demo drive remains the most critical step in closing sales

The demo drive remains one of the most critical steps in a dealership’s sales process, yet it is often rushed or overlooked. On today's episode of CBT Now, Sean Gardner, instructor...
New York Auto Show sees robust consumer interest, ride-and-drive engagement
CBT Now 04/09/26

New York Auto Show sees robust consumer interest, ride-and-drive engagement

Mark Schienberg, president of the Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association\ (GNYADA), reports that the 126th New York International Auto Show is drawing large crowds, strong consumer engagement, and renewed...
AI, SEO, and GEO: What dealers need to know to stay competitive in digital marketing
CBT Now 04/08/26

AI, SEO, and GEO: What dealers need to know to stay competitive in digital marketing

As artificial intelligence reshapes digital marketing, confusion around generative engine optimization (GEO) is leading some dealerships to misallocate budget and miss opportunities. Brooke Furniss, BZ Consultants Group, joins us on...
ASOTU Con 2026 set to expand attendance, spotlight AI and human-centered innovation
CBT Now 04/06/26

ASOTU CON 2026 set to expand attendance, spotlight AI and human-centered innovation

As we gear up for the fifth annual ASOTU CON, May 12–14, we’re sitting down with the founders to explore their vision, the buzz surrounding this year’s event, and what...

Lessons in Leadership

Why poor performers stay too long and how to fix it
Lessons in Leadership 04/29/26

Why poor performers stay too long and how to fix it

Resilient
Lessons in Leadership 04/22/26

How resilient is your dealership team, really?

peer pressure
Lessons in Leadership 04/15/26

Utilizing peer pressure to define high-performing cultures

Press Releases

Pleos Connect
04/30/26

Hyundai Motor Group redefines in-vehicle experience with ‘Pleos Connect’ next-generation infotainment system

Ander
04/29/26

Quantum5 Transitions to Ander

Lotlinx Q1 2026 Vincensus report reveals a market in motion: Demand has not disappeared — it has moved
04/28/26

Lotlinx Q1 2026 Vincensus report reveals a market in motion: Demand has not disappeared — it has moved

CBT News Shorts

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Gas prices spark interest in used EVs, tariff concerns drive domestic shift

Gas prices spark interest in used EVs, tariff concerns drive domestic shift

Today's car market is a complex environment for dealers and customers alike. Rising gas prices, tariffs, and a growing list of options have customers rethinking how they shop for their next vehicle. Joining us on this episode of Inside Automotive for a closer look at what's driving consumer behavior is Jenni...
Inside Hyundai's $7.6 billion EV power play: A first look at the MetaPlant America Revolution
Featured 05/04/26

Inside Hyundai’s $7.6 billion EV power play: A first look at the MetaPlant America Revolution

2026 Toyota Camry Nightshade: Hybrid-only strategy delivers style, efficiency, and value
Featured 05/01/26

2026 Toyota Camry Nightshade: Hybrid-only strategy delivers style, efficiency, and value

Carvana expands CDJR footprint
Featured 05/01/26

Carvana expands CDJR footprint as new-car ambitions take shape

professionals
Featured 04/30/26

The hidden sales killer most professionals don’t even notice

Stats, Trends, and Updates

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CNCDA | Economic Impact Report 2025

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Executive Profile

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Executive Profile 09/14/23

Serra Automotive’s Joe and Matt Serra on fostering a great culture and future plans for the 50-year-old dealer group

Recently, Jim Fitzpatrick had the opportunity to visit the Serra Automotive headquarters in Fenton, Michigan. On this episode of the Executive Profile, he is joined by the President and CEO...
Ernie Boch Jr., CEO of Subaru New England
Executive Profile 04/01/25

Ernie Boch Jr. on building a legacy that goes beyond the dealership

When it comes to the automotive industry, few names carry the same weight as Ernie Boch Jr. A visionary entrepreneur, philanthropist, and music enthusiast, Boch Jr. has built on his...
Ben Keating, President of Keating Auto Group
Executive Profile 05/06/25

Ben Keating on dealer legacy, racing discipline, and why he’s all-in on omnichannel auto retail

On this episode of Executive Profile, CBT News traveled to Victoria, Texas, to meet with Ben Keating, a third-generation car dealer and professional race car driver who has carved out...

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AI fixes the gaps that are costing you service customers

There are multiple areas where service breaks down, but most of it traces back to communication, specifically on the phone and over text, where customers are actually deciding whether to move forward or move on.  What we see is pretty simple. Volume comes in peaks and valleys, and the staffing model...
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Training builds skills – Development builds results
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Your autonomous fleet has a revenue problem it can't code away
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Your autonomous fleet has a revenue problem it can’t code away

A shift in control: Modern dealer marketing and access to agency-grade buying tools
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Automotive News

Fletcher Jones Automotive Group acquires Mercedes-Benz of Beverly Hills from Group 1 Automotive
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Fletcher Jones Automotive Group acquires Mercedes-Benz of Beverly Hills from Group 1 Automotive

2026 Toyota Camry Nightshade: Hybrid-only strategy delivers style, efficiency, and value
Automotive News 05/01/26

2026 Toyota Camry Nightshade: Hybrid-only strategy delivers style, efficiency, and value

Diesel was never the problem – Washington was the problem!
Automotive News 05/01/26

Diesel was never the problem – Washington was the problem!

The government wants to track every mile you drive, and call it 'fair'
Automotive News 04/29/26

The government wants to track every mile you drive, and call it ‘fair’

Tasca Automotive Group acquires Lincoln dealership in Clearwater from AutoNation
Automotive News 04/28/26

Tasca Automotive Group acquires Lincoln dealership in Clearwater from AutoNation

Baumann Auto Group
Automotive News 04/24/26

Baumann Auto Group acquires Firelands Chevrolet of Norwalk in Ohio

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