TSLA311.8402.99%
GM88.7200.32%
F14.720-0.14%
RIVN15.405-1.425%
CYD47.155-1.165%
HMC30.170-0.55%
TM189.560-1.89%
CVNA61.8000.36%
PAG217.770-2.84%
LAD384.695-20.33499%
AN208.820-5.83%
GPI284.625-12.085%
ABG230.620-2.52%
SAH91.190-9.15%
TSLA311.8402.99%
GM88.7200.32%
F14.720-0.14%
RIVN15.405-1.425%
CYD47.155-1.165%
HMC30.170-0.55%
TM189.560-1.89%
CVNA61.8000.36%
PAG217.770-2.84%
LAD384.695-20.33499%
AN208.820-5.83%
GPI284.625-12.085%
ABG230.620-2.52%
SAH91.190-9.15%
TSLA311.8402.99%
GM88.7200.32%
F14.720-0.14%
RIVN15.405-1.425%
CYD47.155-1.165%
HMC30.170-0.55%
TM189.560-1.89%
CVNA61.8000.36%
PAG217.770-2.84%
LAD384.695-20.33499%
AN208.820-5.83%
GPI284.625-12.085%
ABG230.620-2.52%
SAH91.190-9.15%

CBT Now is a dynamic and fast-paced show that brings viewers the latest automotive news and expert insights on effective dealership management. This program covers a wide range of topics, including dealership operations, sales strategies, automotive marketing, technology advancements, and customer experience. With practical advice and actionable tips, CBT Now helps automotive retail professionals navigate the competitive market and optimize their strategies.CBT Now is a dynamic and fast-paced show that brings viewers the latest automotive news and expert insights on effective dealership management.


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California dealers’ fight against direct sales intensifies as retailers navigate FTC pricing crackdown

For auto dealers, what happens in California rarely stays there. The state's franchise laws are at the center of a national fight over whether automakers can bypass their own dealer networks to sell directly to consumers. A new federal pricing crackdown is forcing dealers in California and across the country to rethink how they advertise vehicles. And a wide-open governor's race could reshape the agency that sets emissions standards, and...

How Koons Motors is putting AI to work in the real world 

- May 12, 2026
AI continues to evolve rapidly across automotive retail, but one of the biggest questions remains what is actually working on the ground. Joining us on the latest episode of CBT...

The 3 core sales skills that set dealers apart from “vending machines”

- May 12, 2026
Brick-and-mortar dealerships are facing a growing threat from digital-only retailers, and the gap is widening. Carvana and its competitors are moving into new-car sales and even into the traditional franchise-dealer...

Dealerships changing hands at record pace: What dealers need to know before making a move

- May 11, 2026
A record number of car dealerships are changing hands in 2026, driven by aging owners cashing out at peak values while a new generation of buyers zeroes in on the...

How dealers can build trust to keep customers coming back

- May 7, 2026
One of the most valuable assets a dealership can have is not its inventory or even its service department. It's trust. Lose it once, and you could lose that customer...

Edmunds Q1 report reveals rising negative equity as affordability pressures reshape trade-ins

- May 5, 2026
Negative equity is vastly becoming a major pain point in the auto market, with more than 3 in 10 trade-ins now carrying upside-down loans, according to Edmunds. Joining us on the...

The hidden sales killer most professionals don’t even notice

- April 30, 2026
Several sales professionals and small business owners are losing potential customers way before the first conversation ever happens… and unfortunately, most don’t even realize it’s happening. At least that is the...

Dealers risk wasting marketing dollars without trained oversight

- April 23, 2026
Marketing inside dealerships is getting more complex, and the people running it are struggling to keep up. Some dealers are spending up to $100,000 a month on marketing with little...

How NADA’s education escalator is helping dealers build better teams in 2026

- April 22, 2026
 Dealers looking to stay competitive in today's rapidly shifting automotive landscape have one thing in common: they are investing in their people. That is the message from Camron Wilson, Vice...

Why the demo drive remains the most critical step in closing sales

- April 14, 2026
The demo drive remains one of the most critical steps in a dealership’s sales process, yet it is often rushed or overlooked. On today's episode of CBT Now, Sean Gardner, instructor...


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