TSLA328.5809.05%
GM87.5800.64%
F13.9800.19%
RIVN16.0000.62%
CYD47.320-1.41%
HMC31.8201.09%
TM190.0902.6%
CVNA70.8502.51%
PAG216.4100.01%
LAD375.6300.55%
AN209.230-2.1%
GPI266.470-4.35%
ABG214.320-1.67%
SAH82.440-2.45%
TSLA328.5809.05%
GM87.5800.64%
F13.9800.19%
RIVN16.0000.62%
CYD47.320-1.41%
HMC31.8201.09%
TM190.0902.6%
CVNA70.8502.51%
PAG216.4100.01%
LAD375.6300.55%
AN209.230-2.1%
GPI266.470-4.35%
ABG214.320-1.67%
SAH82.440-2.45%
TSLA328.5809.05%
GM87.5800.64%
F13.9800.19%
RIVN16.0000.62%
CYD47.320-1.41%
HMC31.8201.09%
TM190.0902.6%
CVNA70.8502.51%
PAG216.4100.01%
LAD375.6300.55%
AN209.230-2.1%
GPI266.470-4.35%
ABG214.320-1.67%
SAH82.440-2.45%


About: Jaelyn Campbell

Jaelyn Campbell

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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Frank Eckert on how dealers can boost service drive revenue with transparency, speed, and AI

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Frank Eckert, president of Eckert Solutions Group, says dealership service drive losses often stem from unclear pricing, slow scheduling, and inconsistent processes rather than customer resistance. On the latest episode...
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On the Dash: TIME announced 47 nominees for the 2026 Dealer of the Year award, honoring exceptional franchised dealers for business performance and community service. Ally Financial, the award’s sponsor,...
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- December 11, 2025
Dealership transactions are on track for a record year in 2025, fueled by robust buyer cash reserves, declining interest rates, and high demand in both luxury and ultra-luxury markets. On...
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On the Dash: The Fed’s 0.25% rate cut is unlikely to meaningfully lower monthly payments for new or used vehicle buyers. Dealership financing remains constrained, though future rate cuts in...
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- December 10, 2025
Dave Anderson, leadership expert and author of Elevate Your Excellence, discusses the second component of strategic planning: strategy. On today’s episode of Lessons and Leadership, Anderson encourages dealers to focus on selecting...
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Two strategies dealers can use to streamline negotiations and boost sales – Sean Gardner | Joe Verde

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Instructor and Sales trainer at the Joe Verde Group, Sean Gardner, says many dealership negotiation problems stem from inconsistent processes and incomplete information rather than customer resistance. Speaking on the...
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- December 8, 2025
On the Dash: Asbury CEO David Hult will become Executive Chairman; COO Dan Clara will take over as CEO in May 2026. Hult’s tenure produced a 273% increase in the...
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