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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Winter months and holidays provide the highest chances for used car savings, led by MLK Day and New Year’s.
In the summer months, particularly June and July,...
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Hyundai’s global and U.S. market rankings continue to climb, with the brand now ranking in the top five in 26 countries.
The Palisade Hybrid delivers 329 horsepower,...
Dealership owners are often focused on Blue Sky multiples when assessing their store’s worth, but industry experts say relying solely on this method can overlook critical factors. Todd Berko, co-managing...
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Toyota is supporting California flood recovery through financial contributions and matching employee donations to disaster-relief nonprofits.
Toyota Financial Services and Lexus Financial Services are offering payment relief...
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GM invests $250M in Ohio’s Parma Metal Center to increase production of sheet metal stampings and assemblies.
2025 manufacturing investments now total nearly $5.5B, supporting both ICE...
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A second fire struck the Novelis aluminum plant supplying Ford, occurring in the same area as the Sept. 16 blaze.
Ford previously projected a $2 billion fourth-quarter...
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Carvana’s San Diego acquisition marks its entry into the new-car market, expanding beyond used-vehicle sales.
The dealership provides a physical presence to reinforce brand recognition and offer...
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Stellantis BEV owners in North America, Japan, and South Korea will gain access to over 28,000 Tesla Superchargers starting in 2026–2027.
Initial North American models include the...
Auto dealers could capture a $4.7 billion opportunity by addressing mismatched payment quotes between dealer-submitted credit applications and lender approvals, according to a new analysis by eLend Solutions. Joining us...
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The 2026 Porsche Cayenne EV is the company’s most powerful production vehicle, delivering 1,139 hp and 1,106 ft-lbs of torque.
Advanced charging options include an 800-volt fast-charging...