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Stellantis names new U.S. sales chief, Judge sides with CDK Global, Honda CR-V goes all-hybrid
Top Stories Stellantis names new chief commercial officer over U.S. sales and dealer network. Read More Federal judge sides with CDK Global on Tekion’s monopoly claims. Read More Honda’s top-selling CR-V to go 100% hybrid next year. Read More Ford bringing back the Mustang Cobra for 2027, hints at a Cobra R. Read More Featured...
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Why AI is rewriting the rules of vehicle discovery
Automotive retail discovery is undergoing a structural transformation before consumers ever set foot on a showroom floor or contact a dealership. Rather than scrolling through traditional lists of website links or filtering vehicle inventories by rigid keywords, in-market buyers increasingly rely on generative AI to synthesize recommendations, compare configurations, and...
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Don’t miss out on CPO buyers as affordability squeezes shoppers
Dealers are still sorting through what the midterm results mean for the car business, but affordability is the bigger pressure on sales heading into the end of the year. It’s...
How dealers can build a team so strong it runs without them
Dealer principals and general managers who hold onto every decision can end up slowing down the very teams they’re counting on, and getting out of the way starts with building...
Why dealerships should look beyond resumes when recruiting veterans
In recognition of this year's Veterans Day, CBT Live Co-Hosts Jim and Bridget Fitzpatrick sat down with Michelle Melecio Taylor, U.S. Army National Guard veteran and VP of Customer Success at UVeye, who...
Don Hall, Katie Lamphere explain why veterans belong in automotive
Today is Veterans Day, and everyone at CBT News would like to thank all of the men and women who have served our country. Many of those veterans now have...
Mark Schienberg explains the economic impact of New York’s franchised dealerships
New York's franchised auto dealers generate more than $70 billion in economic activity and support tens of thousands of jobs, according to a new report from the Greater New York...
Closing on value, not just numbers, can win more deals
Dealers and managers are describing the market very differently right now, with some saying things are pretty good and others calling it iffy at best. Either way, sales teams that...
Former Xerox CEO says dealers should treat AI agents as part of the workforce
Dealers weighing how far to take artificial intelligence are also asking what it means for their people and their customers. The answer starts with good data, clear measurement, and a...
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2027 INFINITI QX65 Autograph: Luxury style meets everyday capability
INFINITI is taking a new direction with the 2027 QX65, a two-row luxury crossover designed for buyers who want distinctive styling without the bulk of a traditional three-row SUV. Inspired by the original INFINITI FX, the QX65 features a sloping roofline, muscular rear haunches and a premium interior aimed at...Stats, Trends, and Updates
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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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AI-ready or AI-risky? Why infrastructure determines the success of dealership automation
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming automotive retail. From inventory management and pricing optimization to customer engagement and transaction processing, dealerships are investing in technologies designed to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and accelerate operations. Yet a divide is emerging. While some dealerships are successfully integrating AI into their operations, others are discovering...
