Boost fixed ops success with Jeff Cowan’s people-focused strategies, training, and tools for dealerships.

Jeff Cowan on building top-tier fixed ops teams and customer loyalty

Jasmine Kiniklis - September 17, 2025

Fixed operations in dealerships are at a crossroads, and success comes down to one thing: people. In today's episode of Service Drive, keynote speaker, trainer, author, and President of Pro...

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Cole Reiken, managing director of BlueDriver Max, explains how these commercial-grade diagnostic tools help dealers avoid expensive surprises

How BlueDriver Max helps dealers avoid costly appraisal mistakes

Jaelyn Campbell - September 17, 2025

In today’s used car market, missing a hidden mechanical issue during trade appraisals can cost dealerships thousands of dollars each month. Visual walkarounds and quick drive tests are no longer...

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Dave Anderson is calling on dealership personnel to stop glorifying busyness and instead measure success by productivity.

Why dealers need to prioritize productivity over busyness for success

Jaelyn Campbell - September 17, 2025

Dave Anderson, founder of LearnToLead, is calling on dealership personnel to stop glorifying busyness and instead measure success by productivity. Speaking on the latest episode of Lessons in Leadership, Anderson...

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The used car market is in the middle of a transformation. Dealers are balancing traditional gasoline-powered inventory with resales of EVs.

Faster titles, faster sales: Unlocking profitability in the used car market

Bryan Calloway - September 17, 2025

The used car market is in the middle of a transformation. Dealers are balancing traditional gasoline-powered inventory with an increasing number of trade-ins and resales of electric vehicles. At the...

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PureCars promotes Lauren Donalson to Chief Executive Officer; Jason Wiley named President

CBT News Editorial Team - September 16, 2025

ATLANTA, Sept. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PureCars, a leading provider of digital marketing technology and services for the automotive industry, today announced the promotion of Lauren Donalson from President...

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The Presidio Group exclusively advises AutoNation on acquisition of Mercedes-Benz of Chicago and Fletcher Jones Audi from Fletcher Jones Automotive Group

CBT News Editorial Team - September 16, 2025

CHICAGO — Sept. 16, 2025 — The Presidio Group LLC (“Presidio”), an independent merchant banking firm focused on mergers and acquisitions, capital raising and investments in the automotive retail and...

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Ford is cutting 1,000 jobs and reducing shifts at its Cologne EV plant as weak European demand slows electric vehicle growth.

Ford will cut 1,000 jobs at Cologne plant amid weak EV demand in Europe

Jasmine Kiniklis - September 16, 2025

On the Dash: Ford is cutting 1,000 jobs and reducing shifts at its Cologne EV plant due to weak demand in Europe. EV adoption in Europe is far below projections,...

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JLR has extended its production freeze at UK plants to Sept. 24 after a cyberattack forced the company to shut down earlier this month.

JLR extends UK production halt to Sept. 24 following cyberattack

Colin Fitzpatrick - September 16, 2025

On the Dash: Jaguar Land Rover has extended its UK factory shutdown to September 24 after a cyberattack disrupted IT systems worldwide, halting vehicle assembly and staff shifts. The stoppage...

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The NHTSA said it’s opening a preliminary investigation into Tesla’s Model Y SUVs after reports that electronic door handles may fail.

NHTSA opens probe into Tesla Model Y door handle failures

Ashby Lincoln - September 16, 2025

On the Dash: NHTSA is investigating reports from nine Tesla Model Y owners who claim that the doors cannot be opened from the outside. The probe focuses on safety hazards...

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The United States will formally implement a lower 15% tariff on Japanese automobiles and auto parts effective today.

U.S. cuts tariffs on Japanese autos to 15% under trade deal

Jaelyn Campbell - September 16, 2025

On the Dash: U.S. tariffs on Japanese automobiles and auto parts drop from 27.5% to 15% starting Tuesday, following President Trump’s executive order. The move protects a major component of...

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Jeff Cowan on building top-tier fixed ops teams and customer loyalty

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Why dealers need to prioritize productivity over busyness for success

Faster titles, faster sales: Unlocking profitability in the used car market

PureCars promotes Lauren Donalson to Chief Executive Officer; Jason Wiley named President

The Presidio Group exclusively advises AutoNation on acquisition of Mercedes-Benz of Chicago and Fletcher Jones Audi from Fletcher Jones Automotive Group

Ford will cut 1,000 jobs at Cologne plant amid weak EV demand in Europe

JLR extends UK production halt to Sept. 24 following cyberattack

NHTSA opens probe into Tesla Model Y door handle failures

U.S. cuts tariffs on Japanese autos to 15% under trade deal

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