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Used-vehicle demand rises, Dealership buy/sell activity hits record, Volkswagen targets rugged SUVs and pickups
Top Stories Used-vehicle demand keeps climbing as dealers eye a steady fall market. Read More Dealership buy/sell activity reaches record 462 transactions as buyers prioritize scale. Read More Volkswagen eyes rugged SUVs and pickups to expand U.S. market presence. Read More NHTSA urges dealers to strengthen airbag inspections after latest safety finding. Read More Featured interviews Tune in...
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Why your dealership might be bleeding IT dollars and facing major cyber risks
Although most dealers believe their stores are secure, true insights only come when a thorough IT audit is conducted. Today, we explore what a real-world dealership audit can uncover and why being compliant doesn’t always guarantee security with Hunter Giambra, Founder and President of Hurricane IT Solutions. Giambra joins the...
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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
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
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...
Auto AI Radar’s Vince Melkumyan on the compliance blind spots dealers can’t ignore
The FTC’s CARS Rule may be gone, but dealership compliance risk remains firmly in view. During today’s CBT Live segment, we were joined by Auto AI Radar Founder Vince Melkumyan,...
Jeff Wyler Automotive Family teams up with the University of Cincinnati
The Jeff Wyler Automotive Family recently announced a partnership with the University of Cincinnati that goes far beyond putting a dealership name on a jersey. CEO David Wyler sees the relationship as...
All-Star Auto Group’s Fernando Varela discusses growth and succession
Dealership operators are facing a complicated market, but Fernando Varela says the fundamentals remain centered on finding affordable vehicles, maintaining strong community relationships and making careful decisions about growth. The...
Kia’s VP of sales talks record volume and chasing a 900,000-unit year
Kia sold nearly 84,000 vehicles in August, the best month in the company's history, with six models posting their best-ever August. Hybrids drove much of it, climbing nearly 100% year...
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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 closures, Dawson is building a model centered on productivity, culture and customer trust. He joins today’s CBT Live to discuss...
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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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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...
