TSLA336.150-3.15%
GM83.720-0.65%
F13.900-0.1451%
RIVN14.667-0.2026%
CYD45.000-1.43%
HMC32.0150.115%
TM188.930-0.25%
CVNA65.225-4.865%
PAG217.350-0.59999%
LAD362.330-7.19%
AN199.980-4.98%
GPI253.160-6.52%
ABG203.260-5.28%
SAH77.400-2.86%
TSLA336.150-3.15%
GM83.720-0.65%
F13.900-0.1451%
RIVN14.667-0.2026%
CYD45.000-1.43%
HMC32.0150.115%
TM188.930-0.25%
CVNA65.225-4.865%
PAG217.350-0.59999%
LAD362.330-7.19%
AN199.980-4.98%
GPI253.160-6.52%
ABG203.260-5.28%
SAH77.400-2.86%
TSLA336.150-3.15%
GM83.720-0.65%
F13.900-0.1451%
RIVN14.667-0.2026%
CYD45.000-1.43%
HMC32.0150.115%
TM188.930-0.25%
CVNA65.225-4.865%
PAG217.350-0.59999%
LAD362.330-7.19%
AN199.980-4.98%
GPI253.160-6.52%
ABG203.260-5.28%
SAH77.400-2.86%

CBT Automotive Newscast: August 19, 2026

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Simplifying dealership payment processing & boosting EBITDAĀ Simplifying dealership payment processing & boosting EBITDA
While most automotive dealers focus heavily on front-end car sales and repair order volumes to drive growth, payment processing and financial workflow management present a massive, often overlooked opportunity to increase Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA). On the latest episode of Inside Automotive, Angelo Mendola, President and Chief Operating Officer at Priority Payments Local,Ā  breaks down how dealers can reduce operating costs, eliminate vendor overlap, safely navigate complex payment compliance laws, and deliver a frictionless checkout experience for customers. Watch the full segment here.

How to implement a winning strategy without falling in love with your planĀ How to implement a winning strategy without falling in love with your plan
A compelling vision sets the destination for an organization, but execution requires a concrete roadmap to reach the goal. In the latest episode of Lessons in Leadership, Leadership Expert and President of LearnToLead, Dave Anderson, examines the 11th trait in his 15 Commandments for Organizational Peak Performance, which focuses on implementing an effective strategy. While strong leaders must see farther, more and sooner than their teams when defining a vision, developing the strategy to achieve that vision demands a collaborative approach. Watch the full segment here.

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