TSLA378.470-1.65%
GM82.715-1.055%
F12.825-0.115%
RIVN15.2440.2235%
CYD33.935-0.665%
HMC32.2600.11%
TM187.050-3.31%
CVNA64.1550.205%
PAG210.0100.35%
LAD305.060-1.96%
AN162.800-2.25%
GPI247.170-0.34%
ABG180.140-1.38%
SAH61.550-0.82%
TSLA378.470-1.65%
GM82.715-1.055%
F12.825-0.115%
RIVN15.2440.2235%
CYD33.935-0.665%
HMC32.2600.11%
TM187.050-3.31%
CVNA64.1550.205%
PAG210.0100.35%
LAD305.060-1.96%
AN162.800-2.25%
GPI247.170-0.34%
ABG180.140-1.38%
SAH61.550-0.82%
TSLA378.470-1.65%
GM82.715-1.055%
F12.825-0.115%
RIVN15.2440.2235%
CYD33.935-0.665%
HMC32.2600.11%
TM187.050-3.31%
CVNA64.1550.205%
PAG210.0100.35%
LAD305.060-1.96%
AN162.800-2.25%
GPI247.170-0.34%
ABG180.140-1.38%
SAH61.550-0.82%


Economic Trends

Potomac Core CEO Dan Varroney on what the Fed's rate hike means for dealers

Potomac Core CEO Dan Varroney on what the Fed’s rate hike means for dealers

- September 23, 2026
Higher borrowing costs are landing on car buyers already stretched by rising prices at the grocery store and the gas pump. On today's edition of CBT Live, Dan Varroney, Economic...
Economic Trends CBT Live
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John Murphy on Fed rate hike putting spotlight on auto affordability

- September 17, 2026
The Federal Reserve’s latest rate increase adds another layer of pressure for auto dealers already navigating elevated borrowing costs and affordability challenges. John Murphy, Founder and Managing Partner of Murphy...
Economic Trends CBT Live
What's driving oil prices? Rey "RT" Treviño III

What dealers should know about today’s oil and gas market

- September 15, 2026
Oil prices are being shaped by more than how much crude the U.S. produces. Rey “RT” Treviño III, an Oil and Gas Expert with Pecos Energy and host of The...
Economic Trends CBT Live
Fed chair signals rates could rise again as inflation remains high

Fed chair signals rates could rise again as inflation remains high

- August 31, 2026
On the Dash: A Fed hike would likely keep auto financing costs elevated for consumers. Dealers could face additional challenges converting shoppers as monthly vehicle payments stay high. Uncertainty...
Economic Trends Articles
Jeremy Robb breaks down the economic outlook for dealers

Jeremy Robb breaks down the economic outlook for dealers

- August 25, 2026
There is currently no shortage of uncertainty surrounding automotive retail. From tariffs and rising ownership costs to vehicle affordability, dealers have plenty to watch. Joining us on today's edition of...
Economic Trends CBT Live
Fed holds interest rates steady as high borrowing costs continue to squeeze car buyers

Fed holds interest rates steady as high borrowing costs continue to squeeze car buyers

- July 30, 2026
On the Dash: Higher interest rates continue to limit affordability and shrink the pool of new-vehicle buyers, with Cox Automotive data showing more than 3 in 10 dealers already citing...
Economic Trends Articles
Inflation surges to 3-year high, squeezing car buyers and impacting interest rates.

Inflation surges to 3-year high, squeezing car buyers and impacting interest rates

- June 11, 2026
On the Dash: Inflation hit 4.2% in May, its highest level in three years, driven by energy costs. Falling new-vehicle prices reflect weakening demand, not improved affordability for car buyers. ...
Economic Trends Articles
Auto loan balances newly entering serious delinquency held at 2.97% in Q1, as the pace of missed payments slowed.

Auto loan delinquencies hold near 3% as borrower stress eases

- May 14, 2026
On the Dash: Auto loan balances newly entering serious delinquency held at 2.97% in Q1 2026. Borrowers aged 18 to 29 posted the highest serious delinquency rates across all loan...
Economic Trends Articles
Americans are carrying $1.68 trillion in auto debt. Rising prices, higher rates, and shrinking inventory are reshaping who buys new cars and how dealers respond.

Auto debt rises 37%, dealers face increasing need for flexible financing

- May 7, 2026
On the Dash: Auto debt hit $1.68 trillion in 2025, with average payments topping $680/month. The average new car prices near $50,000, as only four models start under $25,000. Dealers...
Economic Trends Articles
Gas prices spark interest in used EVs, tariff concerns drive domestic shift

Gas prices spark interest in used EVs, tariff concerns drive domestic shift

- May 4, 2026
Today's car market is a complex environment for dealers and customers alike. Rising gas prices, tariffs, and a growing list of options have customers rethinking how they shop for their...
Economic Trends Inside Automotive


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