Car manufacturing executives displayed cautious optimism toward the 2024 automotive market following a complicated year.

Car manufacturers share cautious expectations on 2024 automotive market

CBT News Staff Writer - January 11, 2024

Sentiments toward the automotive market shifted among dealers, manufacturers, and other industry insiders in accounting and professional services conglomerate KPMG's latest Global Automotive Executive Survey. While current perspectives on the automotive...

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To address the electricifcation problem, the White House is developing a new solution to support the electrification of transportation.

White House to add 7,500 EV charging ports across the U.S., with $623 million in grants

Jaelyn Campbell - January 11, 2024

Range anxiety is becoming more common as electric vehicles (EVs) become more prevalent on American roads. Unlike conventional vehicle owners who can easily find gas stations, EV owners rely on...

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Brooke Furniss joins CBT Now to discuss the key dealership marketing headwinds impacting retailers in 2024.

Dealership marketing headwinds and the solutions to beat them — Brooke Furniss | BZ Consultants Group

CBT News Staff Writer - January 11, 2024

Dealership marketing strategies must be frequently tuned to maintain their effectiveness, lest consumer preferences and technological advances make them obsolete. As the retail automotive community enters into a new year...

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Retail automotive is always brimming with career opportunities. In this article, we take a look at five reasons to join the car business.

5 reasons to work in the retail automotive industry

Kimberly Hurley - January 11, 2024

Technology is always evolving, and one of the industries that consistently pushes the boundaries of innovation is the automotive industry. When it comes to careers in the industry, however, there...

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Tesla has slashed driving range estimates across its lineup shortly after the arrival of new rules aimed at improving transparency.

Tesla cuts driving range estimates as regulators revise testing rules

CBT News Staff Writer - January 10, 2024

Tesla has slashed driving range estimates across its model lineup in response to new regulations aiming to improve transparency in the electric vehicle sector. The EV maker has previously faced criticism...

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Later in the decade, Honda plans to equip these vehicles with automated driving capabilities by leveraging artificial intelligence.

Honda reveals innovative 0 Series EV concepts at CES

CBT News - January 10, 2024

At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024 in Las Vegas, Honda unveiled two innovative, electric concept cars as part of its "0 Series." Set to debut in North America in...

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Tesla introduced an upgraded Model 3 sedan in North America, which was previously available only in China, Middle East, and European markets.

Tesla launches the upgraded Model 3 in U.S. markets

Jaelyn Campbell - January 10, 2024

Tesla has introduced an upgraded Model 3 sedan in North America, which was previously available only in China, the Middle East, and European markets. The Model 3, which was codenamed "Highland"...

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Nick Varney, vice president and general manager of Varney Auto Group, joins CBT News to discuss his new 40 Under 40 award.

40 Under 40 Honoree: Nick Varney | Varney Auto Group

CBT News Staff Writer - January 10, 2024

Nick Varney is the vice president and general manager of Varney Auto Group located in Maine. He oversees many departments in his position, including digital marketing and social media, but is...

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Today’s service customers want to work with an empathetic, caring person who starts an integrated process that makes service go smoothly.

2024 – Innovate or Stagnate

Dave O’Brien - January 10, 2024

Let’s just say it out loud, yes, there are headwinds and challenges ahead for dealerships. Yes, the challenges are in both sales and service. Whether you look at the insightful...

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Is there a disconnect between your service managers and technicians? Here’s how to fix it

David Goldberg - January 9, 2024

Strong connections between service department managers and technicians are vital on two fronts: productivity and customer satisfaction. But sometimes poor communication, lack of training, and other factors impact workflow and...

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Car manufacturers share cautious expectations on 2024 automotive market

White House to add 7,500 EV charging ports across the U.S., with $623 million in grants

Dealership marketing headwinds and the solutions to beat them — Brooke Furniss | BZ Consultants Group

5 reasons to work in the retail automotive industry

Tesla cuts driving range estimates as regulators revise testing rules

Honda reveals innovative 0 Series EV concepts at CES

Tesla launches the upgraded Model 3 in U.S. markets

40 Under 40 Honoree: Nick Varney | Varney Auto Group

2024 – Innovate or Stagnate

Is there a disconnect between your service managers and technicians? Here’s how to fix it

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