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GM72.540-2.5%
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RIVN15.4000.46%
CYD39.410-0.08%
HMC24.150-0.16%
TM207.010-2.66%
CVNA313.5481.45799%
PAG149.3400.18%
LAD251.8201%
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GPI329.450-1.34%
ABG194.7600.73%
SAH64.870-0.38%
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GM72.540-2.5%
F11.590-0.09%
RIVN15.4000.46%
CYD39.410-0.08%
HMC24.150-0.16%
TM207.010-2.66%
CVNA313.5481.45799%
PAG149.3400.18%
LAD251.8201%
AN197.680-0.29%
GPI329.450-1.34%
ABG194.7600.73%
SAH64.870-0.38%
TSLA360.590-20.67001%
GM72.540-2.5%
F11.590-0.09%
RIVN15.4000.46%
CYD39.410-0.08%
HMC24.150-0.16%
TM207.010-2.66%
CVNA313.5481.45799%
PAG149.3400.18%
LAD251.8201%
AN197.680-0.29%
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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.

Volvo Cars said it will cut approximately 125 jobs—5% of the workforce—at its Charleston, South Carolina factory.

Volvo to cut 125 jobs at U.S. plant amid trade pressures and market shifts

- May 7, 2025
Volvo Cars said it will cut approximately 125 jobs, or 5% of the workforce, at its Charleston, South Carolina factory as the company adjusts to shifting market conditions and evolving...
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The United Auto Workers (UAW) is calling on automakers to maximize production at underutilized U.S. factories, claiming the move could generate up to 90,000 new manufacturing jobs and over 630,000...
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On May 5, General Motors appointed Duncan Aldred as senior vice president and president of North America, effective immediately.

GM names Duncan Aldred President of North America to strengthen sales, customer focus

- May 6, 2025
On May 5, General Motors appointed Duncan Aldred as senior vice president and president of North America, effective immediately. Aldred, who most recently served as vice president of commercial growth strategies...
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Ben Keating on dealer legacy, racing discipline, and why he’s all-in on omnichannel auto retail

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On this episode of Executive Profile, CBT News traveled to Victoria, Texas, to meet with Ben Keating, a third-generation car dealer and professional race car driver who has carved out...
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On May 2, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy told employees that he is planning to reduce the department’s workforce

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- May 5, 2025
Speaking at a department town hall on May 2, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced that the Department of Transportation will carry out a reduction in force (RIF) at the end...
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GM will eliminate one of three shifts at its Oshawa, Ontario, plant, cutting roughly 700 jobs as it adjusts to President Trump's tariffs.

GM cuts shifts in Ontario plant, impacting 700 jobs due to auto tariffs

- May 5, 2025
General Motors (GM) will eliminate one of three shifts at its Oshawa, Ontario, plant, cutting roughly 700 jobs as the automaker adjusts its North American operations in response to President...
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In the latest episode of CBT Now, Dave Foy shares the urgent need for innovation and leadership development in dealership service departments.

How AI and daily training are reshaping fixed ops – Dave Foy | Fixed Ops Mastermind

- May 5, 2025
As rising vehicle costs and aging car ownership push fixed ops back into the spotlight, dealers need to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) and invest in continuous training to stay competitive....
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Ford reported a 16% increase in U.S. auto sales for April, driven by strong demand for pickup trucks and aggressive discounting.

Ford sees 16% surge in auto sales amid robust pickup truck demand

- May 2, 2025
On May 1, Ford reported a 16% increase in U.S. auto sales for April, driven by strong demand for pickup trucks and aggressive discounting through its employee pricing program. However,...
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Mercedes-Benz announced that it will manufacture a new vehicle at its Tuscaloosa, Alabama, plant by 2027, expanding its U.S. footprint

Mercedes to build new vehicle in Alabama as tariffs reshape auto industry

- May 2, 2025
Mercedes-Benz announced Thursday that it will manufacture a new vehicle at its Tuscaloosa, Alabama, plant by 2027, expanding its U.S. footprint as the Trump administration enforces steep new tariffs on...
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Why dealers should embrace failure as a growth strategy – Dr. Margie Warrell

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In a world where failure is often viewed as something to avoid, leadership expert and keynote speaker Dr. Margie Warrell argues that learning to "fail well" is essential for growth....
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