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.
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Ford is recalling 59,006 vehicles due to a risk of engine block heater fires.
The defect can cause cracking, coolant leaks, and short-circuiting. No accidents or injuries...
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Cadillac will end CT4 and CT5 production after 2026, including V and Blackwing models.
Both sedans will remain ICE-powered through 2026 despite Cadillac’s electrification push.
GM’s $1...
The U.S. automotive market faces ongoing affordability pressures even as certain segments, particularly luxury vehicles and hybrids, continue to see robust growth. Joining us on today's episode of CBT Now is...
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28.1% of new-vehicle trade-ins in Q3 2025 were underwater, a four-year high.
The average negative equity loan reached a record $6,905, with nearly one in four trade-ins...
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Stellantis is investing $13 billion in U.S. operations, creating 5,000 jobs and launching five new models.
The Belvidere, Illinois, plant will reopen in 2027, producing two Jeep...
The buy-sell market is moving fast. On today’s episode of Inside Automotive, Erin Kerrigan, founder and managing director of Kerrigan Advisors, breaks down what’s occurring, how valuations and transactions are...
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Senate Bill 371 lowers required rideshare insurance coverage, reducing costs for California Uber and Lyft riders.
The law updates decade-old mandates that data show were higher than...
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GM will record a $1.6 billion charge tied to EV production adjustments, including $1.2 billion in non-cash impairments.
The company cited declining EV demand and recent U.S....
Experts advised that dealerships should focus on performance rather than technology trends, as the industry is flooded with AI solutions. Joining us on the latest episode of Driving Solutions is...
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U.S. new-vehicle ATP hit a record $50,080 in September, driven by luxury and high-end EV sales.
EV market share and incentives remain significant, with a record 11.6%...