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Ford sales fall 14%, Automakers back delayed emissions, Hyundai expands with mobile services
Top Stories Ford U.S. sales fall 14% in May as EV, hybrid, truck demand softens. Read More Automakers back emissions delay as dealers navigate EV uncertainty. Read More Hyundai expands dealer reach with mobile service vans. Read More Auto industry warns AI chip demand could disrupt manufacturing. Read More Featured Interviews Dealers face growing compliance exposure...
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Dealers face growing compliance exposure as FTC scrutiny expands
Dealers across the country are feeling the pressure. Letters from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) are landing on desks, compliance questions are flooding agency phone lines, and the stakes could not be higher. On June 16, CBT News is stepping into the conversation in a big way, hosting its Fair...
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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...
The 3 core sales skills that set dealers apart from “vending machines”
Brick-and-mortar dealerships are facing a growing threat from digital-only retailers, and the gap is widening. Carvana and its competitors are moving into new-car sales and even into the traditional franchise-dealer...
Dealerships changing hands at record pace: What dealers need to know before making a move
A record number of car dealerships are changing hands in 2026, driven by aging owners cashing out at peak values while a new generation of buyers zeroes in on the...
How dealers can build trust to keep customers coming back
One of the most valuable assets a dealership can have is not its inventory or even its service department. It's trust. Lose it once, and you could lose that customer...
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Dealers face growing compliance exposure as FTC scrutiny expands
Dealers across the country are feeling the pressure. Letters from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) are landing on desks, compliance questions are flooding agency phone lines, and the stakes could not be higher. On June 16, CBT News is stepping into the conversation in a big way, hosting its Fair...
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Jay Feldman on growth, navigating challenges and a $5 billion goal
Jay Feldman started selling cars at 15 and has not stopped since. As chairman and CEO of Feldman Automotive Group, he has spent nearly three decades building one of the...
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...
Mike Maroone’s insights on EVs, affordability, expansion, attracting and retaining talent, succession, and much more
The auto industry has experienced several ongoing changes in the five years since CBT News host Jim Fitzpatrick last spoke with industry legend and former AutoNation Executive Mike Maroone in...From Our Publishing Partners
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Car Buying Journey Study: Turn shopper insight into faster deals
Data from the latest Cox Automotive Car Buyer Journey Study shows a clear shift: satisfaction is at an all-time high, and buyers are moving through the process more efficiently. Shoppers complete more steps online, expect quick responses, and engage when communication feels relevant and personal. Artificial Intelligence (AI) plays a role...
