Industry Events

The annual NADA show is just around the corner, and just like us here at CBT you're probably gearing up for the great events that lie ahead. Joining Jim today is Trevor Gile managing partner of Motorcars Honda, to discuss an event he is hosting...

This year’s National Automotive Dealer Association (NADA) Expo will take place in San Fransico’s newly renovated Moscone Center from January 24th through the 27th. It’s the 16th time the city will host the event since 1949. In the past, the show has taken place...

Jorg Stratmann of TIME and Doug Timmerman of Ally Financial have announced the 51 nominees for the 2019 TIME Dealer of the Year award that will be given at the 102nd annual National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Show early next year. The esteemed award...

Savvy and community-minded dealership owners understand their connection to their respective local areas. From providing little league jerseys to sponsoring food banks during Thanksgiving, dealerships are consistently answering the call to help leave their communities better than they found them. While it is true...

Learning, professional development, and networking are vital parts of career growth. This goes for all professions, but this especially rings true for automotive professionals. Trends in the automotive industry are rapidly evolving, and conferences are some of the best places to go to get...

The summer might be coming to an end, and 2019 isn’t too far away. Though it might feel like things are winding down, the year isn’t over yet. If you haven’t been able to get away for an auto event until not, you’re still...

With Labor Day Weekend fast approaching, it’s time to get your strategy sorted beforehand. Labor Day Weekend is a great day for consumers, but it can also be just as good for businesses. It was first designed to allow workers a day off, but...

Celebrations are one easy way to draw customers into your dealership, and between anniversaries, holidays and other special occasions, there is almost always a reason to throw a big bash. However, you may have found that parties and advertising can get pricey, especially if you’re...

The Memorial Day holiday is just around the corner. This is the holiday in which we honor the fallen soldiers who have fought for our freedom. As a business owner and member of your community, here are a few ideas that you can do...

National event days are a great way to drum up business, especially during the slow times between larger, more prominent holidays. One upcoming event your dealership can capitalize on is this Friday, National Renewal Day. This day, occurring every year on May 4th, was...