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Used-vehicle inventory up 4%, Fain seeks UAW reelection, Rivian CEO backs humanoid robots
Top Stories Used-vehicle inventory grows 4% as demand softens. Read More Shawn Fain seeks reelection as UAW convention tackles major policy issues. Read More Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe backs humanoid robots as next frontier in manufacturing. Read More Mexico's auto output holds steady as U.S. trade pressure mounts. Read More Featured Interviews David Long on the...
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How dealers can navigate compliance and AI adoption
Technology, AI, and pricing transparency are rapidly transforming the dealership experience. On today’s episode of Inside Automotive, Michael Affronti, Chief Product & Business Officer at DriveCentric, joins us to discuss how dealers can adapt to changing expectations around pricing transparency, use AI responsibly, and prepare for the next stage of...
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David Long on the foundation that drives dealership performance
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...
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...
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David Long on the foundation that drives dealership performance
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 and performance is David Long, President of David J Long Consulting, Vice President of Schumacher Chevrolet, and Founder of All...
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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: How Corina Diehl overcame adversity to build a thriving 22-store dealer group
Welcome to another edition of the Executive Profile. Recently, anchor Jim Fitzpatrick traveled to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and spoke with the owner and CEO of Diehl Automotive Group, Corina Diehl. Diehl is...
From car salesman to mega-dealer: Cuban-born Mario Murgado’s journey to unparalleled success
On today’s Executive Profile, we visited Mario Murgado, President and CEO of Murgado Automotive Group, at his brand new, state-of-the-art Cadillac dealership in Miami, Florida. Like many Cuban immigrants seeking...From Our Publishing Partners
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Driving Service Growth with Recall Strategy
Tired of missing out on the full revenue potential of your recall traffic? This Louisville-area Honda dealership faced the same challenge until they combined a disciplined service process with automotiveMastermind’s Recall Connect to bring more cars into their drive. Discover how they transformed routine recall visits into a consistent engine...
