TSLA416.13522.685%
GM77.9201.92%
F13.8680.5081%
RIVN19.7051.075%
CYD46.0302.64%
HMC29.6301.61%
TM180.4405.85%
CVNA70.2201.62%
PAG181.6602.23999%
LAD308.9102.68%
AN189.8003.39%
GPI294.3005.91%
ABG207.0001.60001%
SAH85.3001.57%
TSLA416.13522.685%
GM77.9201.92%
F13.8680.5081%
RIVN19.7051.075%
CYD46.0302.64%
HMC29.6301.61%
TM180.4405.85%
CVNA70.2201.62%
PAG181.6602.23999%
LAD308.9102.68%
AN189.8003.39%
GPI294.3005.91%
ABG207.0001.60001%
SAH85.3001.57%
TSLA416.13522.685%
GM77.9201.92%
F13.8680.5081%
RIVN19.7051.075%
CYD46.0302.64%
HMC29.6301.61%
TM180.4405.85%
CVNA70.2201.62%
PAG181.6602.23999%
LAD308.9102.68%
AN189.8003.39%
GPI294.3005.91%
ABG207.0001.60001%
SAH85.3001.57%


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Vaden Automotive president Jane Vaden Thacher and her son, F&I director Jack Thacher, share how expanding their footprint, flexibility and family are keys to their success.
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A family affair: Three generations of growth at Vaden Automotive

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For a family-owned dealership group, growth is rarely just about adding stores. It's about knowing what works, building the right team and leaving a legacy. Vaden Automotive in Savannah, Georgia,...
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Tesla Model X tops used-car market as hybrids outpace EV growth

- June 3, 2026
Tesla Model X is the fastest-selling car in the used-car market, and that is in accordance with the latest iSeeCars Used Car Market Study. On today’s CBT Now episode, we’re...
Why more drivers are choosing hybrids over EVs
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Why more drivers are choosing hybrids over EVs

- June 2, 2026
As automakers continue investing heavily in electrification, consumers remain hesitant to fully embrace battery-electric vehicles (BEVs). On the latest episode of Inside Automotive, Ed Garsten, Senior Contributor at Forbes, said...
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automotiveMastermind adapts marketing tools for FTC compliance changes 

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The CBT News Auto Leadership Summit is just weeks away, and one of the conversations at the event will center around advertising compliance and pricing transparency in today’s retail environment.  Joining...
SEO is not enough. How GEO is rewriting the rules of automotive search
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Dealers must act on GEO now as AI shifts car-buying behavior

- June 1, 2026
Artificial intelligence is changing the way people shop for their next vehicle and that's having a big impact on how dealerships do their marketing. Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) is rewriting...
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Inside Automotive

Kelley Blue Book says affordability squeeze is reshaping used-car acquisition

- May 27, 2026
Affordability pressures are reshaping the used-car market and creating new challenges for dealerships trying to source inventory, according to Micah Tindor, AVP of Consumer Vehicle Disposal at Kelley Blue Book. During...
Lean into the chaos: One dealer's advice for navigating today's challenges
Inside Automotive

Lean into the chaos: One dealer’s advice for navigating today’s challenges

- May 27, 2026
Today, the auto industry is facing several challenges at once. Tariffs, FTC pricing scrutiny, affordability concerns, tightening inventory, possible competition from Chinese automakers and more. Dealers are being pressured to...
Rosen Automotive Group
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Why Rosen Automotive Group believes franchised dealerships remain essential in auto retail 

- May 21, 2026
While the auto retail landscape is rapidly changing, dealers are navigating margin pressure while seeking new ways to drive profitability. On today’s episode of Inside Automotive, Jeff Rosen, President and...
MADA's NextGen Committee preparing the next wave of Missouri's automotive dealers.
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MADA’s NextGen Committee prepares the next wave of Missouri’s automotive leaders

- May 20, 2026
The retail automotive industry faces challenges on nearly every front. Electric vehicles, artificial intelligence (AI), tightening federal regulation, and a new-car affordability crisis are reshaping the business from the ground...
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...


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