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GM builds $4.5B parts facility, New-vehicle prices hit 2026 high, Used prices hold steady at $30K+
Top Stories GM creates $4.5 billion parts facility to protect supply chain. Read More New-vehicle prices reach 2026 high as buyers shift toward lower-cost segments. Read More Used prices hold steady at just over $30,000 as new prices rise, CarGurus finds. Read More Auto loan originations hit a record in Q2, but so did...
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Capital One reveals how dealers can win over the next-gen of car buyersÂ
With a new generation of car buyers entering the market, their expectations are shifting towards a very different buying experience than previous generations. Joining us on today’s episode of Inside Automotive is Tim Mullins, Chief Market Officer at Capital One, to share tips on how dealers can better connect with...
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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...
Navigating negative equity, credit challenges and pricing transparency in F&I in 2026
Negative equity is rising, loan terms are stretching, and F&I managers are being asked to do more than ever. Paul Brown, Vice President and partner at Ascent Dealer Services and the host...
David Long on the foundation that drives dealership performanceÂ
Pressure, burnout, and negativity can spread through a dealership faster than ever. Joining us on today’s CBT Now episode to discuss how mindset, attitude, and energy can directly impact leadership...
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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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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 dealership-native AI gives the best answers
Human expertise comes from years of learning, experience, and applying knowledge in real-world situations. AI is similar. Its intelligence is built from vast amounts of knowledge that spans industries and disciplines. This immediate access to infinite information is game-changing, but AI solutions in dealerships are only effective when that knowledge...
