Colin Fitzpatrick has spent over 3 years at CBT News, where he leads social media and marketing strategy for the automotive industry. With a keen understanding of digital engagement and dealership communications, he helps deliver impactful content that connects with retail professionals.
Rivian has extended its R1S and R1T lease deals through Sept. 1, 2025, offering potential savings of up to $15,500 for qualified customers. These savings include federal lease credits, down...
Nissan Motor Co. will end vehicle production at its Oppama plant in Japan by March 2028, transferring operations to its Kyushu facility in a move aimed at reducing costs and...
New electric vehicle (EV) sales in the U.S. dropped 6.3% year-over-year in the second quarter of 2025, totaling 310,839 units, according to Cox Automotive's Kelley Blue Book. The decline came...
Dealers can use profit participation programs to gain more control over their F&I income and turn it into long-term financial growth. However, many dealers still miss out on these benefits...
Retail used-vehicle sales totaled approximately 1.46 million units in June, down 1.5% from May but up 2.4% compared to June 2024, according to Cox Automotive’s vAuto Live Market View. The...
President Donald Trump has extended the pause on his “Liberation Day” tariffs until Aug. 1, delaying clarity for automakers and suppliers awaiting long-term U.S. trade policy updates. Starting next month,...
As of July 1, 2025, U.S. dealer lots held 2.83 million new vehicles, up 14.5% from June but still 1.4% below year-ago levels, according to Cox Automotive. Days’ supply climbed...
Autotrader, a Cox Automotive brand, has uncovered a major flaw in how dealerships track vehicle sales. According to a white paper using Clarivoy data, only 8% of 875,000 automotive sales...
The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI) rose to 208.5 in June, up 6.3% year-over-year and 1.6% from May, signaling continued strength in the used-vehicle market despite volatility driven by...
Ford is changing its successful employee-pricing-for-all campaign into a new national promotion aimed at reducing the upfront cost of vehicle ownership. Beginning July 8, the automaker’s new “0-0-0 Summer Sales...