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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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
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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...
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 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...
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,...
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The Commerce Department denied Polestar authorization under the Connected Vehicle Rule, blocking new U.S. sales from the 2027 model year forward.
Polestar will sell off its remaining...
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The White House asked Congress for $1 billion to restore pensions cut from former Delphi workers in 2009.
The fix rides on a defense bill amendment and...
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Slate's electric pickup starts at $24,950, ranking among the cheapest new vehicles sold in America today.
Buyers add features over time through a marketplace, where most accessories...
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Hertz expects Q2 adjusted corporate EBITDA of $50 million to $80 million, near the low end of guidance.
Used-car softness flipped April vehicle-sale gains into May losses,...
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