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CVNA66.0602.02%
PAG220.0104.31%
LAD358.31012.83%
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GPI350.65013.22%
ABG240.99014.35%
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GM90.3003.265%
F14.9550.275%
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CYD46.430-0.16%
HMC30.2801.15%
TM186.3004.15%
CVNA66.0602.02%
PAG220.0104.31%
LAD358.31012.83%
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CarMax lowers prices, trims margins, and increases marketing to boost used-car sales after declining revenue and earnings in 2025.

CarMax cuts prices, increases marketing to boost used-car sales in 2026

- January 8, 2026
On the Dash: CarMax will lower used-vehicle prices and margins while increasing marketing to drive unit sales in 2026. Third-quarter fiscal 2026 results showed net sales down 6.9% and earnings...
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Earn permission to close through strategic F&I transitions

- January 8, 2026
Customers enter the dealership with preconceived fears about finance. However, finance managers can reshape this experience by guiding customers through a series of deliberate transitions. On today's episode of F&I...
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AI and CDPs: The new frontier in dealership service marketing

- January 8, 2026
Service marketing has always been a tough area for dealerships. When customer information is outdated, systems don’t talk to each other, and marketing lists aren’t accurate, it becomes almost impossible...

40 Under 40 Honoree: Donald Kemp | Stowasser Buick GMC

- January 7, 2026
CBT News Co-Founder Jim Fitzpatrick caught up with Donald Wallace Kemp, General Sales Manager at Stowasser Buick GMC and a recipient of CBT News' 2025 40 Under 40 award, which...
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Why clarity drives high-performance culture

- January 7, 2026
On the latest episode of Lessons in Leadership, leadership expert Dave Anderson continues his series on the traits of high-performance business cultures, emphasizing that organizational clarity is the foundation of...
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Supercharge your most important profit centers in 2026

- January 7, 2026
The numbers don't lie. Your dealership could be about to face one of the most challenging years in recent memory. Industry forecasts show U.S. light-vehicle sales dropping to 15.3 million...
Auto dealer sentiment turns positive in 2025 as survey reveals profit and valuation expectations improve for the first time since 2021

Auto dealer sentiment turns positive in 2025 as survey reveals profit and valuation expectations improve for the first time since 2021

- January 5, 2026
More dealers are positive than negative as valuation and earnings expectations improve, driving a rise in acquisition activity; Toyota and Lexus continue lead as the most sought-after franchises, while domestic...
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Ford posts record 152 recalls in 2025 but says vehicle quality is improving

- January 5, 2026
On the Dash: Ford issued a record 152 safety recalls in 2025, reflecting an aggressive approach to detecting and correcting defects. The company doubled its safety team, expanded testing, and...
Joe Laham of Premier Companies discusses BMW acquisition, Scout Motors, EV market trends, and outlook for 2026 in California and beyond.

Joe Laham on California BMW acquisition and Scout Motors’ dealer license

- January 5, 2026
Premier Companies recently expanded its footprint with the acquisition of a BMW dealership in Northern California. On today's episode of Inside Automotive, Premier Companies President Joe Laham discusses the acquisition,...
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How fixed ops can skyrocket profits for dealerships in 2026 – Shon Kingrey | Kayser Automotive Group

- January 5, 2026
As we head into 2026, the variable market is becoming increasingly unpredictable, which means fixed ops will play an even bigger role in dealership performance. Joining us on the latest...
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