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Ford signs Micron memory deal, Toyota $3.6B investment to expand Texas plant, New vehicle sales climb 4.4%
Top Stories Ford signs long-term memory supply agreement with Micron. Read More Toyota invests $3.6B to expand Texas plant, shifts Tacoma production from Mexico. Read More New vehicle sales climb 4.4% in June as hybrids surge. Read More Honda's 2026 ESG report signals shift in product and governance strategy. Read More Featured Interviews Dave Cantin Group pairs...
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Stellantis dealer feels affordability crunch, optimistic on turnaround
With new-vehicle inventory thin and dealer profitability under pressure, Stellantis retailers have spent the past year absorbing the fallout of a rocky product strategy. During today's Inside Automotive episode, Dave Kelleher, president of David Auto Group and Stellantis dealer, explains why he believes the brand's struggles trace back to a...
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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...
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...
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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 franchise dealerships as direct-to-consumer sales models continue to gain ground. Sign up for CBT News’ daily newsletter and get the latest...
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Ryan LaFontaine on family, beating cancer, and building Michigan’s largest dealer group
Ryan LaFontaine has called Highland, Michigan, home for nearly his entire life. At just six months old, his family put down roots there and has spent decades building one of the state's most recognized automotive empires. He's now CEO of LaFontaine Automotive Group, which has over 45 dealerships across Michigan....
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Dealers have a choice: Keep fighting alone, or start winning together
For years, dealers have been handed the same script. Margins shrink. Expenses climb. OEM demands grow. Compliance costs balloon. Technology gets more expensive every single year. Meanwhile, the lenders, vendors, and service providers keep getting paid on your volume, with your customers, off your showroom floor. And dealers? Dealers are...
