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U.S.-Canada trade talks fall, GM & Unifor reach tentative agreements, VW workers fear 50k more cuts
Top Stories U.S.-Canada trade talks collapse as auto tariff differences widen. Read More GM, Unifor reach tentative agreements covering 4,600 Canadian auto workers. Read More Volkswagen workers slam board's communication as 50,000 more job cuts loom. Read More Hyundai resumes wage talks after 1st full strike in a decade. Read More Featured interviews CBT News goes...
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Navigating through the AI hype to drive real ROIÂ
Artificial intelligence (AI) is dominating headlines across the automotive retail sector, but for dealerships, adopting the technology is only the beginning. On the latest episode of Inside Automotive, Greg Uland, Vice President of Marketing at Reynolds and Reynolds, joins us to explore how successful AI adoption starts with a problem...
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How dealers can balance AI with human customer experiences
Rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) allow businesses to deliver instant responses, but reliance on technology alone risks alienating customers. During today’s episode of CBT Now, we’re joined by Joseph...
How having happy, well-trained employees leads to happy car buyers
One of the oldest rules in the car business is "the customer is always right." When customers are consistently unhappy, the issue is rarely the customer but something off inside...
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...
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AI could shrink the BDC and reshape F&I, Steve Greenfield says
Steve Greenfield, general partner at Automotive Ventures and host of CBT News' Future of Automotive, joined Co-Founders Jim and Bridget Fitzpatrick on CBT Live to look at how AI could reshape the automotive industry over the next five to 10 years. Sign up for CBT News' daily newsletter and get the...
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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 next phase of digital retail is connection
Digital retail has grown up. Now dealerships need to better connect the journey. Automotive retail has changed significantly over the past several years, but the biggest shift may not be where consumers begin the buying process. It is how they expect that process to continue once they walk into your store. Consumers...
