TSLA370.59016.48%
GM78.270-1.04%
F12.100-0.17%
RIVN14.300-0.46%
CYD31.950-0.31%
HMC31.350-0.27%
TM181.490-1.85%
CVNA63.7800.74%
PAG204.0301.19%
LAD307.7701.7%
AN162.460-2.53%
GPI249.840-6.86%
ABG175.880-2.59%
SAH62.830-0.93%
TSLA370.59016.48%
GM78.270-1.04%
F12.100-0.17%
RIVN14.300-0.46%
CYD31.950-0.31%
HMC31.350-0.27%
TM181.490-1.85%
CVNA63.7800.74%
PAG204.0301.19%
LAD307.7701.7%
AN162.460-2.53%
GPI249.840-6.86%
ABG175.880-2.59%
SAH62.830-0.93%
TSLA370.59016.48%
GM78.270-1.04%
F12.100-0.17%
RIVN14.300-0.46%
CYD31.950-0.31%
HMC31.350-0.27%
TM181.490-1.85%
CVNA63.7800.74%
PAG204.0301.19%
LAD307.7701.7%
AN162.460-2.53%
GPI249.840-6.86%
ABG175.880-2.59%
SAH62.830-0.93%


Executive Interviews

Affordability
Inside Automotive

Affordability challenges push dealers to rethink sales and staffing strategies

- April 28, 2026
Dealers are operating in a market defined by affordability pressures, shifting customer behavior and ongoing demands for performance. At Green Mazda Lincoln in Springfield, Illinois, General Manager Colin Liss said...
Chinese automakers eye U.S. market as global dominance grows 
Inside Automotive

Chinese automakers eye U.S. market as global dominance grows 

- April 27, 2026
While Chinese automakers are quickly entering global markets, the U.S. remains the only major country without direct sales. Despite existing regulatory and political hurdles, Michael Dunne, CEO of Dunne Insights, predicts...
Scott Simons powers massive 280% gain at once-struggling Chevrolet GMC store
Inside Automotive

Scott Simons powers massive 280% gain at once-struggling Chevrolet GMC store

- April 23, 2026
Just months after acquiring an underperforming Chevrolet GMC dealership in a small North Carolina market, Scott Simons and his team at Simons Chevrolet GMC have achieved 280% of their new...
Dealers risk wasting marketing dollars without trained oversight
CBT Now

Dealers risk wasting marketing dollars without trained oversight

- April 23, 2026
Marketing inside dealerships is getting more complex, and the people running it are struggling to keep up. Some dealers are spending up to $100,000 a month on marketing with little...
NADA
CBT Now

How NADA’s education escalator is helping dealers build better teams in 2026

- April 22, 2026
 Dealers looking to stay competitive in today's rapidly shifting automotive landscape have one thing in common: they are investing in their people. That is the message from Camron Wilson, Vice...
Broker activity faces rising scrutiny as states and OEMs tighten enforcement, increasing compliance risk and reshaping dealer operations.
Inside Automotive

Broker blockade: Industry crackdown reshapes dealership compliance

- April 21, 2026
The automotive broker industry faces increased scrutiny as tighter franchise laws, differences in state-level enforcement, and growing pressure from dealership groups reshape how new vehicles are sold.  Brokers act as...
social media
Inside Automotive

Social media success: A powerful blueprint for dealership dominance

- April 20, 2026
Social media has become a key sales driver for dealerships. As consumer behavior shifts and competition increases, digital content now acts as a direct funnel for leads, trust, and revenue. In...
Auto retail holds firm as Kerrigan flags geopolitical pressure, policy resets and M&A surge
Inside Automotive

Auto retail holds firm as Kerrigan flags geopolitical pressure, policy resets and M&A surge

- April 16, 2026
Automotive retail continues to show underlying strength despite geopolitical uncertainty, rising energy prices, and evolving federal policy, according to Kerrigan Advisors Managing Director Ryan Kerrigan. During today’s episode of Inside Automotive,...
NADA’s Mike Stanton pushes back on “middleman tax” study, defends dealership model
Inside Automotive

NADA’s Mike Stanton rejects “middleman tax” study, defends dealership model amid FTC action

- April 15, 2026
A study by the International Center for Law & Economics claims that the dealership model adds thousands of dollars to the cost of every vehicle, calling it a “middleman tax.”...
Why the demo drive remains the most critical step in closing sales
CBT Now

Why the demo drive remains the most critical step in closing sales

- April 14, 2026
The demo drive remains one of the most critical steps in a dealership’s sales process, yet it is often rushed or overlooked. On today's episode of CBT Now, Sean Gardner, instructor...


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