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.

Car buyers now shopping longer and searching wider, study finds

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Car-buying ease stalls at 81% as dealers face pricing pushback

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On the Dash: July car-buying ease held at 81%, well below last year's 86% mark, according to CDK Global. Price negotiations and trade-in values dropped, driving most of the...
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EV sales hit record highs globally as U.S. demand stalls at 5.8%

EV sales hit record highs globally as U.S. demand stalls at 5.8%

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Priority Commerce's centralized solution to cash flow, compliance and crypto

Priority Commerce Automotive’s centralized solution to cash flow, compliance and crypto

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DriveCentric’s DC20 draws 100+ dealers to St. Louis

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Honda and Acura post double-digit July sales gains

- August 3, 2026
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Market Reports Articles
Positive trade-in equity hits record $13,330, mainstream models lead the way

Positive trade-in equity hits record $13,330, mainstream models lead the way

- August 3, 2026
On the Dash: Trade-in equity for mainstream vehicles hit a record $13,330 average as 2019 buyers cleared the depreciation curve. The record isn't limited to luxury models. Everyday vehicles...
Market Reports Articles
Toyota's global sales drop for fifth straight month

Toyota’s global sales drop for fifth straight month

- July 31, 2026
On the Dash: Toyota's global sales fell 1.1% in June, marking a fifth straight monthly decline. Weakness in the Middle East and China offset gains in North America and Japan. ...
Global Industry News Articles
Elon Musk denies reports Tesla to split off China business ahead of SpaceX merger

Elon Musk denies reports Tesla to split off China business ahead of SpaceX merger

- July 31, 2026
On the Dash: Tesla executives are reportedly preparing to separate the company's China business ahead of a potential SpaceX merger. CEO Elon Musk denies the report, calling it "fake news"...
EVs & Technology Articles
Kerrigan Advisors brokers record-breaking $1.3 billion Hennessy-Group 1 deal

Kerrigan Advisors brokers record-breaking $1.3 billion Hennessy, Group 1 deal

- July 30, 2026
Group 1 Automotive's agreement to acquire Hennessy Automobile Companies marks the largest 10-store deal by dollar value in automotive retail history. The $1.3 billion transaction adds 10 luxury and import...
Mergers & Acquisitions Inside Automotive

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