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Ford begins LFP battery production, Carvana enters new-car sales, Tacoma owners report transmission issues
Top Stories Ford begins U.S. production of LFP battery cells for next-generation EV platform. Read More Carvana expands into new-car sales, raising questions about the future of auto retail. Read More Toyota Tacoma owners report transmission concerns amid recalls. Read More Rivian slashes 300 jobs one week after launching new R2 model. Read More Featured...
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Ryan Kerrigan reports buy-sell market surges as franchise sales jump 21% in Q1 2026
Despite ongoing concerns surrounding affordability, interest rates, and uncertainty in the Middle East, the dealership buy-sell activity is moving in the opposite direction. Joining us on today’s episode of Inside Automotive is Ryan Kerrigan, Managing Director of Kerrigan Advisors, to discuss record franchise turnover, rising valuations, and what’s driving continued...
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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 performance
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...
Delivrd shakes up car buying for dealers and buyers
Buying a car can be one of the most stressful financial decisions consumers make. Two people can walk into the same dealership, buy the same car, and leave having paid...
Tesla Model X tops used-car market as hybrids outpace EV growth
Tesla Model X is the fastest-selling car in the used-car market, and that is in accordance with the latest iSeeCars Used Car Market Study. On today’s CBT Now episode, we’re...
How AI is reshaping used-vehicle sales and sourcing as inventory hits historic lows
Used-vehicle inventory remains historically tight, according to Cox Automotive. Buyers who would have purchased new are instead shopping for late-model used, and dealers are caught in the middle. Joining us on...
California dealers’ fight against direct sales intensifies as retailers navigate FTC pricing crackdown
For auto dealers, what happens in California rarely stays there. The state's franchise laws are at the center of a national fight over whether automakers can bypass their own dealer...
How Koons Motors is putting AI to work in the real world
AI continues to evolve rapidly across automotive retail, but one of the biggest questions remains what is actually working on the ground. Joining us on the latest episode of CBT...
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Ryan Kerrigan reports buy-sell market surges as franchise sales jump 21% in Q1 2026
Despite ongoing concerns surrounding affordability, interest rates, and uncertainty in the Middle East, the dealership buy-sell activity is moving in the opposite direction. Joining us on today’s episode of Inside Automotive is Ryan Kerrigan, Managing Director of Kerrigan Advisors, to discuss record franchise turnover, rising valuations, and what’s driving continued...
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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...
The Executive Profile: What’s next for dealer and philanthropist Rita Case?
Welcome to another edition of the Executive Profile on CBT News. Recently, anchor Jim Fitzpatrick traveled to Davie, Florida, to speak with Rita Case, president and CEO of the legendary...
Vaden Automotive’s Jane Vaden Thacher on succession, service, and scaling up
Jane Vaden Thacher, president and dealer operator of Vaden Automotive, leads one of the largest privately held automotive groups in the Southeast with 762 employees across 13 stores. In today’s...From Our Publishing Partners
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Driving Service Growth with Recall Strategy
Tired of missing out on the full revenue potential of your recall traffic? This Louisville-area Honda dealership faced the same challenge until they combined a disciplined service process with automotiveMastermind’s Recall Connect to bring more cars into their drive. Discover how they transformed routine recall visits into a consistent engine...
