Jaelyn Campbell is a staff writer/reporter for CBT News. She is known to cover the latest developments impacting automotive retailers, manufacturers, and industry professionals. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Jaelyn brings a journalistic focus to key trends shaping the retail automotive landscape, including dealership operations, evolving consumer behavior, EV adoption, and executive leadership strategies.
On June 16, 2026, CBT News spoke at the Automotive Leadership Summit with Mike Gilson, CEO of Conversica, to discuss how dealers can turn the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) shift in...
Speaking with CBT News at the Automotive Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C., John Fitzpatrick, CEO of Force Marketing, explained how stronger partnerships among a dealership's marketing vendors can ultimately help rebuild trust...
Among the conversations on-location at the CBT News Auto Leadership Summit, reporter Jaelyn Campbell spoke with Michael Affronti, Chief Product & Business Officer at DriveCentric, to discuss the Federal Trade Commission's...
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Affordability pressures continue to push shoppers from new vehicles into older, higher-mileage used inventory.
Hybrids remain one of the strongest growth segments, with used hybrid sales up...
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NHTSA has opened a special crash investigation involving a Tesla Model 3 and driver-assistance technology claims.
The incident highlights ongoing regulatory scrutiny of advanced driver-assistance systems and...
AI is changing how consumers make buying decisions online, with major implications for dealership websites and digital retail strategy. Robert DeGeorge, Director of Product Consulting for Dealer.com and VinSolutions Retail...
During the CBT News Auto Leadership Summit, David Kain, CEO of Kain Automotive, moderated a panel discussion surrounding the idea of "The Next Frontier" of AI, digital retailing, and pricing...
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Buy-sell activity rose 21% year-over-year in Q1, reaching a record 478 transactions on a trailing 12-month basis.
Franchise valuations remain near historic highs, with the Kerrigan Blue...
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RockED is offering a free FTC-focused training series for dealers, managers and front-line employees.
The program covers key compliance areas, including drip pricing, rebate advertising and undisclosed...
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GM and Ford are leveraging manufacturing expertise to pursue a growing share of U.S. defense contracts.
Defense-related business offers automakers a less cyclical revenue stream outside traditional...