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Fed rate hike impact, Volvo plans 13 new models, New-vehicle affordability improves
Top Stories What the Fed's rate hike means for car buyers and your F&I office. Read More Volvo plans 13 new models by 2030 as it targets market share growth. Read More New-vehicle affordability improves 1.2% year over year. Read More Toyota adds hydrogen-powered Hilux to multi-pathway strategy for 2028. Read More Featured interviews CarJiffy helps...
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CarJiffy helps Carhub sell $2.9 million in vehicles online after hours
Car shoppers do much of their browsing long after most showrooms are closed. Most dealer websites let them view inventory and estimate a payment, but then ask them to wait for a callback. While they wait, they're often looking at other stores. CarJiffy changes that. The dealer-branded digital retail platform...
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John Murphy on Fed rate hike putting spotlight on auto affordability
The Federal Reserve’s latest rate increase adds another layer of pressure for auto dealers already navigating elevated borrowing costs and affordability challenges. John Murphy, Founder and Managing Partner of Murphy...
How Scott Falcone is building AI tools for his dealerships
For World Automotive Group Owner Scott Falcone, AI is not about replacing dealership employees. It's about giving his team better tools to solve problems, improve customer interactions and generate stronger...
Frank Eckert urges dealers to finish Q4 strong without sacrificing 2027
The fourth quarter can create plenty of pressure for dealers chasing year-end goals, but Frank Eckert, Owner of Eckert Solutions Group, says that pressure should not lead to desperation. Eckert...
CarGurus Kevin Roberts on used-vehicle demand, affordability
The used-vehicle market continues to show strength as affordability pressures push more consumers away from new vehicles. Kevin Roberts, Director of Economic and Market Intelligence at CarGurus, joins us on...
Canadian dealer Glen Trafford talks tariffs, tight inventory and a record year
Canadian dealers are working through a new round of cross-border tariffs while still looking for ways to grow sales and service. On today's CBT Live segment, we're joined by Glen Trafford, General...
What dealers should know about today’s oil and gas market
Oil prices are being shaped by more than how much crude the U.S. produces. Rey “RT” Treviño III, an Oil and Gas Expert with Pecos Energy and host of The...
How Lasco Ford rode Ford Blue Advantage to CPO success
Certified pre-owned vehicles are carrying more weight as affordability pushes longtime new car buyers toward other options. On today's episode of CBT Live, Jay Lasco, Dealer Partner at Lasco Ford and...
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John Murphy on Fed rate hike putting spotlight on auto affordability
The Federal Reserve’s latest rate increase adds another layer of pressure for auto dealers already navigating elevated borrowing costs and affordability challenges. John Murphy, Founder and Managing Partner of Murphy Automotive Partners, said on today's CBT Live segment that while the 25-basis-point increase may not dramatically change the market overnight,...
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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...
