Driving Solutions on CBT News explores the latest innovations in retail automotive, featuring expert insights on evolving dealership values, ownership trends, digital retail, and customer engagement strategies.
Driving Solutions on CBT News explores the latest innovations in retail automotive, featuring expert insights on evolving dealership values, ownership trends, digital retail, and customer engagement strategies.
Despite industry headwinds and lingering uncertainty, dealership buy-sell activity remains strong. On today's episode of Driving Solutions, Ryan Kerrigan, managing director at Kerrigan Advisors, unpacks what's driving the market and what the new year could bring.
Kerrigan Advisors posted a record year in 2025, facilitating buy-sell transactions involving 57 franchises. Among the most notable transactions closed late in the year was the sale of Louisiana-based All-Star Automotive Group to Hudson Automotive...
Industry forecasts suggest dealerships may face one of their most challenging operating environments in 2026, with new-vehicle sales softening, affordability pressures rising, and operating costs continuing to climb. On the...
BlueDriver MAX's professional diagnostic tool streamlines vehicle appraisals, helping dealers identify potential issues that might not be visible to the eye and avoid costly mistakes. On today’s episode of Driving...
Auto Hauler Exchange aims to modernize vehicle logistics for dealers and OEMs by addressing longstanding issues in transport delays, limited visibility, and fragmented communication between shippers and carriers.
Founded by logistics...
eLEND Solutions recently released a Finance Report, which was published here on CBT News. The report revealed a significant disconnect between initial payment-term quotes and lenders' decisions, resulting in an...
Dealership transactions are on track for a record year in 2025, fueled by robust buyer cash reserves, declining interest rates, and high demand in both luxury and ultra-luxury markets. On...
Dealer Merchant Services was recently acquired by Priority Payments. On today's episode of Driving Solutions, Dealer Merchant Services Founder and Managing Partner Amberly Allen discusses the acquisition and what it...
Automotive dealers are facing a rapidly shifting payments landscape as new credit card rules, state sales tax regulations, and surcharging options reshape operational strategies, industry experts say. On today's episode...
Efficiency and personalization at the dealership level are critical to long-term profitability and customer loyalty. On today's episode of Driving Solutions, automotiveMastermind VP of Product, Bill Egan, discusses how the...
Digital screens are reshaping the dealership experience for both customers and employees, and North Georgia Toyota is at the forefront. On today’s episode of Driving Solutions, the dealership’s General Manager,...