TSLA404.110-5.88%
GM72.630-0.47%
F13.0600.03%
RIVN12.900-0.45%
CYD50.420-0.02%
HMC25.3200.11%
TM185.470-1.9%
CVNA63.415-2.605%
PAG156.460-3.29%
LAD257.090-7.8%
AN178.590-3.35%
GPI305.470-11.71%
ABG177.5001.22%
SAH72.870-1.19%
TSLA404.110-5.88%
GM72.630-0.47%
F13.0600.03%
RIVN12.900-0.45%
CYD50.420-0.02%
HMC25.3200.11%
TM185.470-1.9%
CVNA63.415-2.605%
PAG156.460-3.29%
LAD257.090-7.8%
AN178.590-3.35%
GPI305.470-11.71%
ABG177.5001.22%
SAH72.870-1.19%
TSLA404.110-5.88%
GM72.630-0.47%
F13.0600.03%
RIVN12.900-0.45%
CYD50.420-0.02%
HMC25.3200.11%
TM185.470-1.9%
CVNA63.415-2.605%
PAG156.460-3.29%
LAD257.090-7.8%
AN178.590-3.35%
GPI305.470-11.71%
ABG177.5001.22%
SAH72.870-1.19%


Executive Interviews

Cox Automotive's Derek Hansen talks about how AI is reshaping used-vehicle sales and sourcing as inventory hits historic lows.
CBT Now

How AI is reshaping used-vehicle sales and sourcing as inventory hits historic lows

- May 19, 2026
Used-vehicle inventory remains historically tight, according to Cox Automotive. Buyers who would have purchased new are instead shopping for late-model used, and dealers are caught in the middle. Joining us on...
From Iran war to inventory crunch: Tom Maoli breaks down industry pain points
Inside Automotive

From Iran war to inventory crunch: Tom Maoli breaks down industry pain points

- May 18, 2026
From global headlines to policy changes, the automotive industry is bearing the brunt. Joining us on today’s Inside Automotive episode is Tom Maoli, CEO of Celebrity Motor Car in New...
NJ CAR goes on the offensive as brokers, regulators, and direct sales pressure dealers
Inside Automotive

NJ CAR goes on the offensive as brokers, regulators, and direct sales pressure dealers

- May 18, 2026
Car dealers across the country are navigating one of the most complicated regulatory and competitive environments in recent memory. Brokers are operating outside the law in states where the practice...
VADA Chief warns against Chinese vehicles, calls FTC pressure a long-term win for dealers
Inside Automotive

VADA Chief warns against Chinese vehicles, calls FTC pressure a long-term win for dealers

- May 15, 2026
With the debate over Chinese automakers entering the U.S. market no longer being theoretical, it raises questions about national security and industry strategy, according to Virginia Automobile Dealers Association (VADA)...
CNCDA President Brian Maas discusses the VW/Scout franchise battle, FTC pricing confusion, and why California's governor's race matters to dealers everywhere.
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California dealers’ fight against direct sales intensifies as retailers navigate FTC pricing crackdown

- May 14, 2026
For auto dealers, what happens in California rarely stays there. The state's franchise laws are at the center of a national fight over whether automakers can bypass their own dealer...
F-150 shortages, FTC scrutiny force dealers to rethink inventory and pricing strategy
Inside Automotive

F-150 shortages, FTC scrutiny force dealers to rethink inventory and pricing strategy

- May 13, 2026
Ford dealers across the country are adjusting their sales strategies as ongoing F-150 inventory shortages continue disrupting showroom traffic and customer buying behavior. Simultaneously, increased Federal Trade Commission (FTC) scrutiny...
Koon Motors
CBT Now

How Koons Motors is putting AI to work in the real world 

- May 12, 2026
AI continues to evolve rapidly across automotive retail, but one of the biggest questions remains what is actually working on the ground. Joining us on the latest episode of CBT...
The 3 core sales skills that set dealers apart from "vending machines"
CBT Now

The 3 core sales skills that set dealers apart from “vending machines”

- May 12, 2026
Brick-and-mortar dealerships are facing a growing threat from digital-only retailers, and the gap is widening. Carvana and its competitors are moving into new-car sales and even into the traditional franchise-dealer...
Dealerships changing hands at record pace, what you need to know before making a move
CBT Now

Dealerships changing hands at record pace: What dealers need to know before making a move

- May 11, 2026
A record number of car dealerships are changing hands in 2026, driven by aging owners cashing out at peak values while a new generation of buyers zeroes in on the...
Customer experience expert Shep Hyken says trust, not satisfaction, is the metric that determines whether a customer returns or walks away for good.
CBT Now

How dealers can build trust to keep customers coming back

- May 7, 2026
One of the most valuable assets a dealership can have is not its inventory or even its service department. It's trust. Lose it once, and you could lose that customer...


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