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.
Every dealership faces the same challenge: how to navigate the inevitable “no” in the F&I office. The key isn’t to argue, it’s to understand what the objection really means. On...
On the Dash:
Dealers should anticipate potential shifts in Aston Martin production and supply due to workforce reductions.
Tariff-related pressures and weak international demand may affect pricing, inventory, and allocation...
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Slower 2026 production may limit the availability of high-demand models, especially the Gravity SUV, affecting dealer inventory planning.
Supply chain improvements could stabilize deliveries, but cautious production...
The difference between average and elite organizations often comes down to one leadership discipline: facing reality. That principle anchors the 10th trait of high-performing cultures outlined by leadership expert Dave...
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Tariff uncertainty could impact automotive imports and exports between the EU and the U.S., affecting inventory planning.
Auto dealers should monitor potential 15% tariffs on vehicles and...
Welcome to another episode of Training Camp, with host Adam Marburger. Today, we’re joined by James Mercer, VP of Sales, and Rob Johnson, VP of Acquisitions of Ascent Dealer Services,...
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The 10% global tariff will not apply to passenger vehicles, certain trucks, or auto parts.
Steel, aluminum, and auto-specific tariffs remain in effect, continuing to put upward...
Welcome to another episode of Mind Your Own Business, hosted by Jonathan Dawson, President of Sellchology. Nearly six months after acquiring a Mitsubishi Cherokee dealership, Dawson reports that the previously...
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Higher labor costs could influence Volkswagen’s long-term pricing and production strategy.
Unionization at a foreign-owned Southern plant may reshape competitive labor dynamics across OEMs.
Stronger job protections...
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Scout EV and range-extended models are now expected in the U.S. in 2028, potentially delaying dealer inventory planning.
Technical challenges with the EREV powertrain and factory priorities...