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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New-vehicle ATP rose 1.8% year over year in April, below the 3.6% long-term average.
Ford and GM posted strong gains while several luxury brands saw transaction prices...
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Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa says partnerships will be a core part of the company's long-term strategy.
Last week, Stellantis announced a new distribution partnership with Chinese EV...
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Auto loan credit availability climbed to its highest level since June 2022 in April.
Nearly 30% of auto loans now carry terms longer than 72 months, a...
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...
Symphony Wills did not stumble into the car business. She chased it, fought rejection, and took on a two-hour commute to get her foot in the door and onto the...
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F-150 inventory is down 23.6% since October, according to data from Cars.com.
Multiple fires at aluminum supplier Novelis are blamed for the shortage.
Dealers can expect tighter...
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China exported more EVs than gas cars for the first time in April.
U.S. tariffs are instead redirecting Chinese EVs to Europe and Latin America.
Congress and...
A record number of car dealerships are changing hands in 2026, driven by aging owners cashing out at peak values while a new generation of buyers zeroes in on the...
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NADA is urging Congress to vote against the REPAIR Act, calling the legislation unnecessary and a data privacy threat.
The REPAIR Act advanced out of subcommittee in...
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Wholesale used vehicle prices dipped in April but remain above year-ago levels overall.
Used EV prices surged 7.2% year over year, amid rising gas prices.
Prices for...