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.

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New-vehicle inventory tightens to 75 days’ supply as July sales climb 8.5%

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On the Dash: New-vehicle inventory drops to 75 days' supply as July sales climb 8.5%. Toyota, Lexus and Honda keep the tightest inventories while Stellantis works through excess stock. ...
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Public charging satisfaction improves, JD Power finds

Public charging satisfaction improves, JD Power finds

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On the Dash: Public charging satisfaction is rising, as failure rates hit a record-low 12%. IONNA, Mercedes-Benz Charging Network and Rivian Adventure Network took the top three DC fast charger...
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On the Dash: Mexico's counterproposal would tax only non-North American content, potentially cutting the top tariff rate from 25% to 5-10%. Automakers have warned they could pull entry-level models from...
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Frank Carbone on Holman's legacy, expansion and the next 100 years

Frank Carbone on Holman’s legacy, expansion and the next 100 years

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Frank Carbone started out parking cars and changing oil at a Ford store in Fort Lauderdale when he was just a teenager. Today, he oversees nearly 60 dealerships representing 32...
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Dealers have spent more than 30 years investing in technology to change how their stores operate, but the real breakthrough is happening now, with AI. While CRM systems and lead...
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Dealers pick lenders based on ease more than rates, JD Power finds

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On the Dash: Dealers rank ease, speed and consistency above rate when choosing financing partners, JD Power finds. First-contact resolution boosts lender satisfaction to 841, versus 599 when a second...
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Used prices hold steady at just over $30,000 as new prices rise, CarGurus finds

Used prices hold steady at just over $30,000 as new prices rise, CarGurus finds

- August 12, 2026
On the Dash: Used listing prices hold flat at $30,200 for a second straight month, according to CarGurus, still up 4.1% year-over-year. New listing prices climb to $51,400, up 4%...
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Auto loan originations hit a record in Q2, but so did serious car loan delinquencies

Auto loan originations hit a record in Q2, but so did delinquencies

- August 12, 2026
On the Dash: Auto loan originations hit a nominal record of $211 billion in Q2 2026, New York Fed data shows Serious auto loan delinquency reached its highest level since...
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Used cars under $20,000 are getting harder to find

Used cars under $20,000 are getting harder to find

- August 11, 2026
On the Dash: Used cars under $20,000 fell from 49.3% of the market in 2019 to 11.5% today, according to a new iSeeCars study Passenger cars saw the steepest jump,...
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Auto credit hits decade high, approval rates climb to 74%

Auto credit hits decade high, approval rates climb to 74%

- August 11, 2026
On the Dash: Dealertrack index hit 105 in July, its highest reading since November 2015 Approval rates rose to 74%, up for a fourth straight month Loan terms over 72...
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