TSLA348.750-6.06001%
GM86.2700.09%
F13.870-0.08%
RIVN16.070-0.73%
CYD38.210-2.18%
HMC31.8600.53%
TM194.4802.48%
CVNA74.040-0.05%
PAG217.010-0.84%
LAD370.360-0.68%
AN200.0901.34%
GPI263.9501.91%
ABG211.6200.95%
SAH79.6800.39%
TSLA348.750-6.06001%
GM86.2700.09%
F13.870-0.08%
RIVN16.070-0.73%
CYD38.210-2.18%
HMC31.8600.53%
TM194.4802.48%
CVNA74.040-0.05%
PAG217.010-0.84%
LAD370.360-0.68%
AN200.0901.34%
GPI263.9501.91%
ABG211.6200.95%
SAH79.6800.39%
TSLA348.750-6.06001%
GM86.2700.09%
F13.870-0.08%
RIVN16.070-0.73%
CYD38.210-2.18%
HMC31.8600.53%
TM194.4802.48%
CVNA74.040-0.05%
PAG217.010-0.84%
LAD370.360-0.68%
AN200.0901.34%
GPI263.9501.91%
ABG211.6200.95%
SAH79.6800.39%


About: Jason Becknell

Jason Becknell

Jason Becknell is a staff writer and correspondent for CBT News. He covers the latest automotive industry news, market insights, emerging technology and trends, and key figures in the car business. Based in Atlanta, he's an Emmy Award-winning journalist with more than 25 years of experience in broadcasting and multimedia communications. He holds a degree in Journalism from the University of South Carolina.

Ford rehires veteran engineers after AI quality push falls short

Ford rehires veteran engineers after AI quality push falls short

- June 30, 2026
On the Dash: Ford rehired 350 veteran engineers after AI quality tools failed to deliver results. Ford's automated systems and 900 AI cameras missed defects that experienced engineers caught. The...
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GM invests $275 million in Spring Hill, TN complex

GM bets big on Spring Hill, TN plant with $275 million investment

- June 30, 2026
On the Dash: GM is putting $275 million into its Spring Hill manufacturing complex in Tennessee. The money supports a future Cadillac ICE product and the 2.7L turbo engine program. ...
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Unlocking hidden income in a dealership's reinsurance program

Unlocking hidden income in a dealership’s reinsurance program

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Many car dealers are missing out on extra money, and most don't even know it. The gap shows up in something called investment income. Joining us on today's episode of...
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Polestar's U.S. exit leaves dealer searching for answers.

Polestar’s U.S. exit leaves dealers searching for answers

- June 29, 2026
Polestar will leave the U.S. market with the 2027 model year, stranding 32 franchised dealers with their stores, their staff, and customers already driving the brand. The automaker failed a...
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Honda reportedly reviving Element as a hybrid for 2029

Honda reportedly reviving Element as a hybrid for 2029

- June 29, 2026
On the Dash: Honda may revive the discontinued Element as an affordable hybrid, Automotive News reports. The new model would slot between the HR-V and CR-V, priced around $30,000 to...
Automotive News Articles
Cars a 'need' not a 'want' for 79% of independent buyers, study finds.

Cars a ‘need’ not a ‘want’ for 79% of independent buyers, study finds

- June 29, 2026
On the Dash: 79% of independent dealership buyers say they need a vehicle, not want one Only 21% of buyers would return to the same dealership for their next purchase ...
Market Reports Articles
June sales rise 3.6%, JD Power forecasts 16.5 million SAAR

June sales rise 3.6%, JD Power forecasts 16.5 million SAAR

- June 29, 2026
On the Dash: June new-vehicle sales projected to rise 3.6% to 1,363,800 units, JD Power said SAAR expected to reach 16.5 million, up 0.8 million year over year Negative equity...
Market Reports Articles
Ryan LaFontaine on family, beating cancer, and building Michigan's largest dealer group

Ryan LaFontaine on family, beating cancer, and building Michigan’s largest dealer group

- June 29, 2026
Ryan LaFontaine has called Highland, Michigan, home for nearly his entire life. At just six months old, his family put down roots there and has spent decades building one of...
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Stellantis, Nissan in talks to buy assets of former parts supplier

Stellantis, Nissan in talks to buy assets of former parts supplier

- June 26, 2026
On the Dash: Stellantis and Nissan are in talks to buy assets from bankrupt supplier Marelli, Bloomberg reports. Stellantis wants Marelli's suspension business; Nissan eyes cockpit assets in Japan. Marelli...
Industry News Articles
Affordability alert: The car you could afford in 2019 costs $11,000 more today.

Dealers face affordability squeeze as entry-level vehicles disappear, report finds

- June 26, 2026
On the Dash: Dealers face affordability crunch as entry-level vehicles disappear Affordability concerns rise as new-vehicle prices have increased by more than $11,000 since 2019. Budget cars are nearly gone,...
Market Reports Articles

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