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.
At the 2026 NADA Show in Las Vegas, CBT News is reporting directly from the show floor, giving dealers and industry professionals firsthand insights into the future of automotive retail....
At the 2026 NADA Show in Las Vegas, CBT News is reporting directly from the show floor, giving dealers and industry professionals firsthand insights into the future of automotive retail....
Catalytic converter theft remains a costly and disruptive problem for dealerships and consumers nationwide, prompting renewed bipartisan momentum behind the federal PART Act, which would establish traceability requirements, strengthen penalties,...
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The 2026 J.D. Power Auto Summit will offer dealers data‑driven insights on pricing, EV trends, inventory and franchise performance at the NADA Show.
OEM leaders from Toyota,...
On the Dash:
Elevated vehicle costs and affordability concerns are top priorities for dealerships heading into NADA 2026.
Softening EV demand and a pivot toward used EVs and hybrids are...
Cherokee Mitsubishi is taking a different approach to dealership growth by prioritizing customer retention, referrals, and employee engagement over traditional acquisition-heavy strategies. Joining us on today's episode of Inside Automotive,...
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Stellantis is using autonomous robots to gain real-time visibility into parts and inventory at its Michigan assembly plant.
The AI system helps prevent production disruptions and improves...
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GM is investing $30 million to train Fairfax Assembly workers ahead of multiple vehicle launches.
The plant will produce the Chevrolet Bolt, Chevrolet Equinox, and a next-generation...
A new Dealer Pain Points Study from Cars Commerce illustrates that affordability, differentiation, and operational efficiency are emerging as the most prominent and consistent challenges for dealers navigating 2026. On this...
As operating costs rise and fixed operations take on greater importance, more dealerships are turning to credit card surcharging as a way to protect margins. Industry estimates suggest that roughly...