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

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

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.
Inside Automotive

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...
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.
CBT Now

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...


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