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GM82.6302.06%
F12.7100.11%
RIVN15.4700.18%
CYD33.0301.83%
HMC32.9300.74%
TM190.3403.62%
CVNA65.0600.88%
PAG209.6201.65%
LAD316.4206.82%
AN166.9804.09%
GPI252.1804.39%
ABG185.1505.21%
SAH64.9502.47%
TSLA372.110-5.83%
GM82.6302.06%
F12.7100.11%
RIVN15.4700.18%
CYD33.0301.83%
HMC32.9300.74%
TM190.3403.62%
CVNA65.0600.88%
PAG209.6201.65%
LAD316.4206.82%
AN166.9804.09%
GPI252.1804.39%
ABG185.1505.21%
SAH64.9502.47%
TSLA372.110-5.83%
GM82.6302.06%
F12.7100.11%
RIVN15.4700.18%
CYD33.0301.83%
HMC32.9300.74%
TM190.3403.62%
CVNA65.0600.88%
PAG209.6201.65%
LAD316.4206.82%
AN166.9804.09%
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Don't hand China the keys to America's auto industry

Don’t hand China the keys to America’s auto industry

- September 24, 2026
America has an opportunity to expand automotive manufacturing and capture more of the investment, technology, and skilled employment behind every vehicle. Chinese automakers’ growing ambitions make that opportunity more urgent....
Why dealer profitability depends on more than vehicle sales

Why dealer profitability depends on more than vehicle sales

- September 10, 2026
The affordability conversation isn't going away. Higher interest rates, rising vehicle prices, elevated insurance costs, and tighter household budgets continue to reshape the automotive retail landscape. Consumers are taking longer to...
The next buyer may arrive through AI. Can your website complete the sale?

The next buyer may arrive through AI. Can your website complete the sale?

- September 8, 2026
In my CBT News interview with Jim Fitzpatrick, I wanted to move the AI conversation beyond buzzwords. Dealers are hearing a lot about AI right now, but the real issue...
When AI helps buyers choose, will it choose your dealership?

When AI helps buyers choose, will it choose your dealership?

- September 1, 2026
Artificial intelligence has moved past buzzword status and is reshaping how consumers shop for vehicles. But the automotive industry is on the cusp of a much larger transformation: AI buying. In...
CDK outlines how dealers can make data and AI work harder

CDK outlines how dealers can make data and AI work harder

- August 26, 2026
For dealerships, having more data doesn't automatically mean having better insights. Joining this edition of CBT Live is Leigh Ann Conver, Senior Director of Product Marketing for Data & Intelligence...
Why your sales targets are missing: A dealer's guide to better data

Why your sales targets are missing: A dealer’s guide to better data

- August 25, 2026
Many dealers instinctively address missed sales targets by widening the funnel, viewing lead generation as the most controllable lever. However, many underperforming stores already attract enough qualified buyers. The real...
The next phase of digital retail is connection

The next phase of digital retail is connection

- August 19, 2026
Digital retail has grown up. Now dealerships need to better connect the journey. Automotive retail has changed significantly over the past several years, but the biggest shift may not be where...
Why dealership compliance has to start before the deal, not after

Why dealership compliance has to start before the deal, not after

Compliance is now a daily operating issue, not a once-a-year task  Regulatory pressure on automotive retail is not slowing down. The FTC and state agencies are watching F&I more closely, and...
Why dealership-native AI gives the best answers

Why dealership-native AI gives the best answers

- August 12, 2026
Human expertise comes from years of learning, experience, and applying knowledge in real-world situations. AI is similar. Its intelligence is built from vast amounts of knowledge that spans industries and...
Shopping is not buying: Why your website needs to become a 24/7 sales channel

Shopping is not buying: Why your website needs to become a 24/7 sales channel

- August 11, 2026
How many cars did you not sell last night? Not leads. Not VDPs. Vehicles that were on your site after hours, with buyers ready to move forward, but your website...


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