Why more drivers are choosing hybrids over EVs

Jaelyn Campbell - 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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Tariff panic is overblown: Why American car buyers aren’t the real target

Lauren Fix - June 2, 2026

Turn on the mainstream media and you’d think a 25% tariff on European vehicles is about to crush American car buyers overnight. Higher prices, fewer choices, economic fallout, the usual...

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SBA will host its second 2026 Supplier Matchmaking Expo June 5 in Detroit, connecting small suppliers with major buyers.

SBA, General Motors to co-host Supplier Matchmaking Expo in Detroit [registrations open]

CBT News Editorial Team - June 1, 2026

DETROIT, Mich. — Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that its second 2026 Supplier Matchmaking Expo will take place on June 5, 2026, at the MotorCity Casino in Detroit, Michigan. The event,...

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New trade proposal could reshape supply chains, UAW strikes at major GM supplier, Stellantis self-driving push

New trade proposal could reshape supply chains, UAW strikes at major GM supplier, Mercedes faces ownership restrictions

CBT News Editorial Team - June 1, 2026

Top Stories New U.S. trade proposal would raise vehicle content requirements, reshape North American supply chains. Read More UAW strike begins at major GM supplier after contract talks fail. Read More Mercedes-Benz dealers...

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Stellantis partners with Wayve on self-driving tech

Jason Becknell - June 1, 2026

On the Dash: Stellantis and Wayve will integrate AI-powered, hands-free automated driving into North American vehicles by 2028. The system operates at Level 2++, handling steering and braking while the...

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automotiveMastermind adapts marketing tools for FTC compliance changes

Jaelyn Campbell - June 1, 2026

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...

Safety & Compliance Inside Automotive

SEO is not enough. How GEO is rewriting the rules of automotive search

Dealers must act on GEO now as AI shifts car-buying behavior

Jason Becknell - 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...

Sales & Marketing Inside Automotive

5 key things killing your service advisor training (and how to fix them)

Jaelyn Campbell - June 1, 2026

Service departments continue to invest heavily in advisor training, yet many dealerships still fail to see lasting gains in CSI, sales performance, retention, and customer experience. Joining us on today’s...

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What the FTC’s warning letters mean for car dealers and their social media teams

Tianna Mick - June 1, 2026

For years, dealership social media teams have treated vehicle posts like digital window stickers with a little extra sparkle: “Only $399/month,” “Huge savings TODAY ONLY,” “This one won’t last,” “$5,000...

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Why inventory, service, and sales can’t operate as separate experiences anymore

Reynolds and Reynolds - June 1, 2026

For decades, dealerships have been organized around departments. Sales focused on inventory and deals. Service focused on repair orders and retention. Marketing worked within its own systems to drive traffic...

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