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A new Republican-led proposal in Congress could eliminate key EV tax incentives by the end of 2026, potentially raising prices by thousands.

Congressional bill targets EV tax credit, threatening major price hikes by 2026

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A new Republican-led proposal in Congress could eliminate key electric vehicle tax incentives by the...
GM has appointed Sterling Anderson as executive vice president, global product, and chief product officer, effective June 2.

GM taps former Tesla autopilot lead Sterling Anderson as Chief Product Officer

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General Motors (GM) has appointed Sterling Anderson, former head of Tesla’s Autopilot program and co-founder...
NHTSA presses Tesla for robotaxi safety details after fatal FSD crashes and plans for Austin launch in low-visibility conditions.

U.S. regulators investigate Tesla’s robotaxi launch amid FSD technology concerns

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U.S. auto regulators are pressing Tesla for detailed answers surrounding its plans to launch a...
Honda reported a 76% drop in fourth-quarter operating profit, missing analyst expectations as the company braces for the financial impact.

Honda profits plunges 76% as U.S. tariffs pressures mount

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Honda has reported a 76% drop in fourth-quarter operating profit, missing analyst expectations as the...
Auto credit access tightened in April as lenders reduced subprime loans but offered lower rates and longer terms to manage risk.

Auto credit tightens slightly in April

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Auto credit access declined slightly in April 2025, according to the latest Dealertrack Credit Availability...

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GM names new product chief, Tesla faces robotaxi investigation, Japanese rivals report profit drops

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Top Stories General Motors names Sterling Anderson as new Chief Product Officer. Read More U.S. regulators investigate Tesla's...
A new Republican-led proposal in Congress could eliminate key EV tax incentives by the end of 2026, potentially raising prices by thousands.

Congressional bill targets EV tax credit, threatening major price hikes by 2026

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A new Republican-led proposal in Congress could eliminate key electric vehicle tax incentives by the...
GM has appointed Sterling Anderson as executive vice president, global product, and chief product officer, effective June 2.

GM taps former Tesla autopilot lead Sterling Anderson as Chief Product Officer

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General Motors (GM) has appointed Sterling Anderson, former head of Tesla’s Autopilot program and co-founder...
NHTSA presses Tesla for robotaxi safety details after fatal FSD crashes and plans for Austin launch in low-visibility conditions.

U.S. regulators investigate Tesla’s robotaxi launch amid FSD technology concerns

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U.S. auto regulators are pressing Tesla for detailed answers surrounding its plans to launch a...
Honda reported a 76% drop in fourth-quarter operating profit, missing analyst expectations as the company braces for the financial impact.

Honda profits plunges 76% as U.S. tariffs pressures mount

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Honda has reported a 76% drop in fourth-quarter operating profit, missing analyst expectations as the...
Bill Harper, CEO of BrandBossHQ, shares branding and pricing strategies to help dealers navigate economic uncertainty and earn loyalty.

Bill Harper’s guide to branding during economic uncertainty

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When the economy becomes unpredictable and consumers’ budgets tighten, how dealers position their pricing, service offerings, and customer experience can determine whether they pull ahead or fall behind. In today’s episode of CBT Now, Bill...
On the latest episode of Training Camp with Adam Marburger, he sits down with John Roberts, dealer principal of Roberts Ford.

Ford Dealer John Roberts shares secrets to longevity, leadership, and continuous growth

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In the latest episode of Training Camp with Adam Marburger, CEO at Ascent Dealer Services, he sits down with John Roberts, dealer principal of Roberts Ford, for a candid conversation about legacy, leadership, and...
President Marcus McCammon on Karma's strategy to scale production, expand its dealer network, and redefine ultra-luxury electric mobility.

Marques McCammon on how Karma is redefining American luxury EVs

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As policy shifts and consumer expectations reshape the electric vehicle market, California-based Karma Automotive positions itself as a uniquely American alternative to foreign luxury EV makers. In today's episode of Inside Automotive, Karma President...
On today's CBT Now, Todd Berko shares insights into the factors driving deals in today's market and why long-term success remains unchanged.

Todd Berko on dealership valuation and market trends | Bel Air Partners

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The automotive buy-sell market has remained surprisingly resilient despite the economic uncertainties surrounding tariffs, vehicle production, and fluctuating vehicle prices. On the latest episode of CBT Now, we're joined by Todd Berko, co-managing partner...
Get a first look at the 2025 CUPRA Terramar with Lauren Fix

Get a first look at the 2025 CUPRA Terramar with Lauren Fix

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On location in Miami for CBT News, Lauren Fix, founder of Car Coach Reports, gets behind the wheel of the 2025 CUPRA Terramar—a sporty compact SUV from Europe set to arrive in the U.S....

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On today's Inside Automotive, Tom Druzynski, Director of Service Operations at West Herr Auto Group, discusses how to boost customer loyalty

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A new Republican-led proposal in Congress could eliminate key EV tax incentives by the end of 2026, potentially raising prices by thousands.

Congressional bill targets EV tax credit, threatening major price hikes by 2026

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A new Republican-led proposal in Congress could eliminate key electric vehicle tax incentives by the end of 2026, potentially raising EV prices by thousands of dollars and reshaping U.S. adoption of battery-powered cars.  The legislation,...
GM has appointed Sterling Anderson as executive vice president, global product, and chief product officer, effective June 2.

GM taps former Tesla autopilot lead Sterling Anderson as Chief Product Officer

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General Motors (GM) has appointed Sterling Anderson, former head of Tesla’s Autopilot program and co-founder of Aurora Innovation, as executive vice president, global product, and chief product officer, effective June 2. Anderson will report...
NHTSA presses Tesla for robotaxi safety details after fatal FSD crashes and plans for Austin launch in low-visibility conditions.

U.S. regulators investigate Tesla’s robotaxi launch amid FSD technology concerns

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U.S. auto regulators are pressing Tesla for detailed answers surrounding its plans to launch a paid robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, in June. In a letter made public on Monday, the National Highway Traffic...
Honda reported a 76% drop in fourth-quarter operating profit, missing analyst expectations as the company braces for the financial impact.

Honda profits plunges 76% as U.S. tariffs pressures mount

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Honda has reported a 76% drop in fourth-quarter operating profit, missing analyst expectations as the company braces for the financial impact of U.S. auto tariffs. The Japanese automaker also downgraded its full-year forecast, citing...
Auto credit access tightened in April as lenders reduced subprime loans but offered lower rates and longer terms to manage risk.

Auto credit tightens slightly in April

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Auto credit access declined slightly in April 2025, according to the latest Dealertrack Credit Availability Index. The All-Loans Index dipped to 95.7 from 96.3 in March, marking a 0.7% month-over-month decrease. While this indicates...
Electric vehicle (EV) sales in the United States are rising — but not as fast as they should be, but their popularity has declined.

How dealers can alleviate worries and boost EV sales

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Electric vehicle (EV) sales in the United States are rising — but not as fast as they should be. Despite widening range, shrinking battery pack sizes, expanding model availability, and increasing supply, their popularity...
DriveCentric, the premier CRM and AI platform for dealerships, announced the appointment of Matt Leone as Chief Executive Officer.

DriveCentric welcomes veteran automotive SaaS leader Matt Leone as CEO

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ST. LOUIS, May 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- DriveCentric, the premier CRM and AI platform for dealerships, today announced the appointment of experienced automotive SaaS leader Matt Leone as Chief Executive Officer. This leadership appointment follows a record year...
The United States and China agreed to a rollback of the tariffs that had fueled fears of a global trade war and battered economic confidence.

U.S. and China slash tariffs in surprise trade truce

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In a move few expected, the United States and China agreed on Monday to a sweeping rollback of the tariffs that had fueled fears of a global trade war and battered economic confidence. The...

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