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Penske Automotive goes private, Tesla Roadster takes flight, Lexus’ 2027 growth priorities
Top Stories Penske Automotive to go private in $16.3 billion deal. Read More Tesla unveils rocket-inspired Roadster, targets 2028 production. Read More Volvo expands automated driving partnership with Nvidia, launch expected in 2030. Read More U.S.-Mexico tariff deal stalls over auto and metals levies. Read More Featured Interviews Lexus GM outlines Lexus’ growth priorities for 2027 Heading...
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Lexus GM outlines Lexus’ growth priorities for 2027
Heading into the annual Lexus dealer meeting in Atlanta, Dejuan Ross, Group Vice President and General Manager of the Lexus Division at Toyota Motor North America, joins us on today’s episode of Inside Automotive to detail how the luxury automaker is maintaining its record-breaking momentum. Coming off an all-time best sales...
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How advanced vehicle technology creates new challenges for dealers
From advanced headlights to connected-car data collection, new vehicle technology is creating more opportunities for dealers to educate customers before and after a sale. Lauren Fix, Automotive Expert and Founder...
How dealership leaders can motivate teams without raising pressure
As dealerships navigate economic uncertainty and prepare for year-end targets, leaders must find ways to keep employees engaged without allowing pressure to undermine performance. Tyler Dickerhoof, Founder of Impact Driven...
Record car payments, 84-month loans raise affordability concerns
Record monthly vehicle payments and longer loan terms are raising new concerns about how consumers will manage the cost of car ownership. Jessica Caldwell, Head of Insights at Edmunds, joins...
“Andrea Sells Cadillac” shares the social media habits that bring in buyers
Salespeople who skip social media may miss out on a steady source of leads and referrals. Video lets buyers get comfortable with a salesperson well before they walk into the...
Porsche lawsuit highlights the risks of franchise requirements
A lawsuit involving Porsche has put the cost of franchise requirements and automakers’ control over vehicle allocation in the spotlight. Chris Hunsicker, President of Hunsicker Coaching International, joins us on...
Hyundai dealer’s secret to selling more than 600 vehicles a month
Stable teams and a retail-first used car strategy are driving volume at one Florida store, even as affordability squeezes buyers. On today’s edition of CBT Live, Parth Donda, Store Manager...
Marsh Buice shares 5 skills for stronger dealership leadership
What may have worked in a dealership 30 days ago may not work today. Marsh Buice of Mark Dodge Chrysler Jeep, and host of the What’s Your Podcast, says automotive...
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How advanced vehicle technology creates new challenges for dealers
From advanced headlights to connected-car data collection, new vehicle technology is creating more opportunities for dealers to educate customers before and after a sale. Lauren Fix, Automotive Expert and Founder of Car Coach Reports, joins today's CBT Live segment to discuss the cost of repairing modern vehicle systems, the privacy...
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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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The dealership data hiding in customer conversations
Dealerships have never had more data. Dealer management systems, CRMs, digital retailing platforms, marketing tools and F&I reporting give leaders access to a steady stream of performance metrics. With a few clicks, a dealer can see gross profit, PVR, product penetration, close rates, appointment activity, CSI scores and dozens of...
