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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Lucid’s Q3 production and deliveries fell short of Wall Street expectations, impacted by the end of the $7,500 federal EV tax credit.
The company is focusing on...
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Vehicle affordability remains tight, prompting most buyers to opt for used cars priced under $30,000.
Luxury sales between $70,000 and $90,000 remain strong, though tariffs may slow...
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President Trump is weighing tariff breaks for automakers with U.S. assembly, including Ford, GM, Toyota, Honda, and Tesla.
Proposed changes could extend a 3.75% import offset to...
As the automotive industry enters the final quarter of 2025, dealers face a complex mix of softening sales volumes, rising vehicle prices, and shifting consumer behavior. On today’s episode of...
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Reduced EPA staffing cuts may delay certification of 2026–2027 models, forcing automakers to hold finished vehicles and potentially tighten dealer supply.
Federal delays could stall updated rules...
Jeff Bloomfield, author, keynote speaker, and CEO of Braintrust, returns to CBT News on the latest episode of CBT Now to discuss how leaders and sales teams can leverage neuroscience...
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Rivian narrowed its 2025 delivery guidance to 41,500–43,500 vehicles despite a 32% Q3 delivery surge.
The expiration of U.S. EV tax credits and high tariffs are increasing...
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More than 130,000 EVs remain unsold, prompting manufacturers to offer incentives, leasing programs, and discounts.
Overall vehicle sales remain strong, with GM, Ford, Toyota, Lexus, and Honda...
As we approach the final quarter of 2025, many dealers are wondering how they can finish the year strong. On the latest episode of Inside Automotive, John Fitzpatrick, president and...
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Stellantis and Mistral AI are expanding their partnership to embed artificial intelligence across the automaker’s operations.
New initiatives include an Innovation Lab and Transformation Academy to co-develop...