Scott Painter takes TrueCar private with $227M buyout, targets profitable growth

Ashby Lincoln - February 3, 2026

TrueCar founder Scott Painter is back at the helm after leading a $227 million transaction to take the automotive marketplace private, marking a major reset for a brand that once...

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Inside Cherokee Mitsubishi’s customer-first strategy driving growth

Jaelyn Campbell - February 3, 2026

Cherokee Mitsubishi is taking a different approach to dealership growth by prioritizing customer retention, referrals, and employee engagement over traditional acquisition-heavy strategies. Joining us on today's episode of Inside Automotive,...

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Mosaic Compliance Services CEO Jim Ganther discusses the shift in dealership compliance towards data governance, cybersecurity, and tech oversight.

The new compliance reality for dealerships in a data-first world — Jim Ganther | Mosaic Compliance Services

Colin Fitzpatrick - February 3, 2026

Data security now defines dealership compliance, reshaping risk management across retail automotive operations. As regulatory scrutiny intensifies, dealers face higher exposure tied to how consumer data is collected, stored, and...

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Jeff Cowan explains why relationship-driven selling and accountability remain the keys to professional salesmanship and service success in 2026.

Jeff Cowan on the forgotten rules of professional salesmanship

Jasmine Kiniklis - February 2, 2026

Competition in the retail automotive market is rapidly intensifying, and building relationships is the key differentiator that sets salespeople apart from their competitors. On today's episode of Service Drive, sales...

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CarGurus’ Kevin Roberts on how affordability is reshaping the auto market

Ashby Lincoln - February 2, 2026

Affordability is still a challenge, but it’s not affecting every buyer the same way. Data from CarGurus has shown a clear split, creating what’s been called a “K-shaped” market. To...

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Lotlinx uses AI and predictive analytics to help dealerships move inventory faster and revive lost leads for higher sales.

Kerri Wise on how Lotlinx combines AI and analytics to move cars faster

Ashby Lincoln - January 30, 2026

Dealerships face mounting pressure to move inventory faster and maximize every sales opportunity in an increasingly competitive market. On today's episode of Driving Solutions, Kerry Wise, Chief Marketing Officer at...

EVs & Technology Driving Solutions

Blink AI CEO highlights AI’s role in streamlining dealer service

Ashby Lincoln - January 30, 2026

As AI evolves, the question isn’t whether dealers should use it, but how to use it in a way that actually drives ROI, especially in fixed ops. Joining us on...

Driving Solutions Fixed-Ops

Cars Commerce study shows dealers prioritizing trust, transparency, and used-car sourcing to navigate 2026 market pressures.

Cars Commerce study uncovers evolving dealer priorities for 2026 – Brian Kramer

Jaelyn Campbell - January 30, 2026

A new Dealer Pain Points Study from Cars Commerce illustrates that affordability, differentiation, and operational efficiency are emerging as the most prominent and consistent challenges for dealers navigating 2026. On this...

EVs & Technology Driving Solutions

2026 GMC Terrain Denali adds luxury, tech, and comfort to a compact SUV, blending city-friendly size with Denali-level refinement.

2026 GMC Terrain Denali brings big luxury to a compact urban SUV

Lauren Fix - January 30, 2026

The GMC Terrain received a full redesign just last year, but for 2026 the brand is already raising the bar by adding a new flagship trim that aims to bring...

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AI’s growing influence on autonomy, marketplaces, and dealerships

Steve Greenfield - January 30, 2026

Welcome back to the latest episode of “The Future of Automotive” on CBT News, where we put recent automotive and mobility news into the context of the broader themes impacting...

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Scott Painter takes TrueCar private with $227M buyout, targets profitable growth

Inside Cherokee Mitsubishi’s customer-first strategy driving growth

The new compliance reality for dealerships in a data-first world — Jim Ganther | Mosaic Compliance Services

Jeff Cowan on the forgotten rules of professional salesmanship

CarGurus’ Kevin Roberts on how affordability is reshaping the auto market

Kerri Wise on how Lotlinx combines AI and analytics to move cars faster

Blink AI CEO highlights AI’s role in streamlining dealer service

Cars Commerce study uncovers evolving dealer priorities for 2026 – Brian Kramer

2026 GMC Terrain Denali brings big luxury to a compact urban SUV

AI’s growing influence on autonomy, marketplaces, and dealerships

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