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.
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On the latest episode of Lessons in Leadership, Anderson outlines the...
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Hyundai and Kia each posted record U.S. hybrid sales in May 2026.
Both brands are racing for the No. 2 U.S. hybrid spot behind Toyota.
Hyundai sold...
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China is making advanced driver assistance systems standard on affordable vehicles, giving it a data advantage.
GM, Ford, and Stellantis are all targeting 2028 for hands-free or...
The used electric vehicle market is growing fast. The expiration of the federal incentives for new EVs, along with rising gas prices, and the influx of pre-owned EVs into the...
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Iran suspended ceasefire talks with the U.S., citing ongoing Israeli military operations in Lebanon and Gaza.
Oil prices jumped more than 7% Monday, pushing the national gas...
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Stellantis and Wayve will integrate AI-powered, hands-free automated driving into North American vehicles by 2028.
The system operates at Level 2++, handling steering and braking while the...
Artificial intelligence is changing the way people shop for their next vehicle and that's having a big impact on how dealerships do their marketing. Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) is rewriting...
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The FTC has named all 97 dealership groups that received deceptive pricing warning letters in March.
Several top-ranked dealer groups received letters, including Lithia Motors, AutoNation, and...
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U.S. and Iran agreed to a 60-day ceasefire extension, pending Trump's approval.
The deal would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and lift some U.S. sanctions on Iran.
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Nearly 1 in 5 new vehicle loans now carries a monthly payment of $1,000 or more, according to Experian.
More than a third of new vehicle loan...