Economy

First quarter sales data has recently been released for the auto retail industry, and there are several trends that indicate some headwinds and tailwinds for the rest of the year. Here to talk in-depth about what dealers can expect from the Q1 sales is...

The first quarter of the fiscal year is officially over, and there are a lot of numbers and trends to break down. Here to talk to us more about March’s earnings is Karl Brauer, executive publisher for AutoTrader and Kelley Blue Book. Karl shares...

Q1 in the auto retail industry has come to an end and there has been a lot of speculation as to what the numbers will look like. Well, here to give us an in-depth analysis of 2019’s first quarter auto sales is Patrick Manzi,...

Slipped in amongst other budget saving measures in the 150-page 2020 fiscal year budget proposed by the Trump Administration was “Repeal the qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicle credit.” According to the data provided in the proposal, if tax credits for electric vehicles (EV)...

Top auto industry analysts have cited rising interest rates, import tariff costs, and cold weather as some of the reasons for February’s slow down in new vehicle sales. Here to talk to us more about February’s numbers is Karl Brauer, executive publisher for AutoTrader...

Back in September of 2018, Paul A. Eisenstein of NBC News reported that U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to implement tariffs automobiles and auto parts imported from China would potentially cause the loss of over 700,000 jobs as well as a significant drop in...

Historically low unemployment, new tax cuts, and a sharp decrease in gas prices set the tone for yet another strong year for 2018. According to numerous projections, the industry is likely to see the fourth consecutive year above 17 million vehicles. Here to tell...

In regard to the automotive industry, 2018 has been a year of continued innovation and various technological advancements. The year has also been a setting of changing attitudes related to how consumers purchase vehicles, their preferences, and what they expect the future to hold...

The median household income in the U.S. is $57,617, according to 2016 U.S. Department of Commerce data. The median references the income level that falls in the middle of all states’ (and Puerto Rico) low and high-income ranges.  IRS Statistics of Income, according to Motley...

With interest rates continuing to stay high, the analysts at Edmunds.com conducted an in-depth review of transaction and finance data across all 50 states. On today's show, CBT's Jim Fitzpatrick speaks to Ivan Drury, Senior Manager, Strategic Analytics to get a sense of how...