Today on CBT Now, we’re joined by Ryan Kerrigan, Managing Director of Kerrigan Advisors, to update us on mergers and acquisitions in automotive today.

Buy-sell market continues to defy the odds — Ryan Kerrigan | Kerrigan Advisors

Jaelyn Campbell - July 26, 2023

Today on CBT Now, we’re joined by Ryan Kerrigan, Managing Director of Kerrigan Advisors, to update us on mergers and acquisitions in automotive today. The Kerrigan Index is a monthly study...

For dealerships specializing in brands known for driver engagement, the transition to EV performance cars brings challenges and opportunities.

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Closer look: the impact of electrification on performance cars

David Goldberg - July 26, 2023

Like it or not, the car business is advancing toward an electric future. Government mandates are pushing automakers to electrify their lineups. This tremendous shift is already impacting the performance...

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GM posts Q2 earnings, Hyundai fights thefts, J.D. Power partners on AI

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Inside Automotive Enhancing dealers' social media strategy with artificial intelligence — Gail Rubinstein | Retail Resilient Social media and artificial intelligence have completely transformed the way dealers connect and interact with customers....

With a little preparedness, your sales team will be able to help these new customers get into the perfect EV to suit their needs.

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How to answer top EV FAQs this season at your dealership

Mike Battaglia - July 25, 2023

It's a new car-buying season, and many new car buyers want to take advantage of the federal government's electric vehicle tax incentives. With many customers considering their first EV, it's...

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New Stellantis factory, Musk rebrands Twitter, Tesla extends term lengths

CBT News Editorial Team - July 25, 2023

Inside Automotive How to take back control of your dealership’s call center — Mike Hoyser | Phone Ninjas As new car inventory across the country expands, so too has the number of...

On today’s edition of Inside Automotive, we’re pleased to welcome Ted Smith, President of the Florida Automobile Dealers Association (FADA).

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FADA Pres. Ted Smith on direct-to-consumer sales ban, Ford’s Model e program

Jaelyn Campbell - July 24, 2023

In June, Florida Governor Ron Desantis signed a bill banning direct-to-consumer sales (excluding Tesla) to protect franchise dealers in the state, which went into effect on July 1. On this...

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AutoNation beats forecast, J.D. Power customer satisfaction study, BMW uses AI technology

Jaelyn Campbell - July 24, 2023

Inside Automotive FADA Pres. Ted Smith on direct-to-consumer sales ban, Ford's Model e program In June, Florida Governor Ron Desantis signed a bill banning direct-to-consumer sales (excluding Tesla) to protect franchise dealers...

Lena Bourgeois joins Inside Automotive to discuss how dealers often underestimate female car shoppers and why that needs to change.

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Female car buyers: Why dealers shouldn’t underestimate women — Lena Bourgeois | Equifax

CBT News Staff Writer - July 21, 2023

Women make up one of the largest car buyer demographics in the U.S., but many dealers are still relying on outdated practices or old-school perspectives that deter female shoppers, both...

EVs can be introduced in your area in much the same way gasoline-powered cars were decades ago: community outreach and education.

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Promoting EV adoption through community outreach and education

Ben Stewart - July 21, 2023

We’ll up be upfront: The process of getting people to think about buying electric cars isn’t really all that different from selling a gas-powered vehicle. Sure, many of the tech...

Earlier this week, Carvana revealed its Q2 earnings, meanwhile, Ford made a bold move by lowering the price of its electric F-150 Lightning truck.

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Weekly roundup: Carvana aims to trim debt under new agreement, Fords slashes price for F-150 Lightning

CBT News - July 21, 2023

Earlier this week: Carvana, the used-car mega-retailer, revealed its second-quarter earnings and also announced a significant agreement to reduce its total debt by over $1.2 billion. Meanwhile, Ford made a...

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Buy-sell market continues to defy the odds — Ryan Kerrigan | Kerrigan Advisors

Closer look: the impact of electrification on performance cars

GM posts Q2 earnings, Hyundai fights thefts, J.D. Power partners on AI

How to answer top EV FAQs this season at your dealership

New Stellantis factory, Musk rebrands Twitter, Tesla extends term lengths

FADA Pres. Ted Smith on direct-to-consumer sales ban, Ford’s Model e program

AutoNation beats forecast, J.D. Power customer satisfaction study, BMW uses AI technology

Female car buyers: Why dealers shouldn’t underestimate women — Lena Bourgeois | Equifax

Promoting EV adoption through community outreach and education

Weekly roundup: Carvana aims to trim debt under new agreement, Fords slashes price for F-150 Lightning

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