TSLA367.160-8.07%
GM83.050-0.95%
F12.050-0.05%
RIVN12.950-0.42%
CYD26.570-1.22%
HMC33.4500.12%
TM188.600-0.11%
CVNA57.960-2.43%
PAG194.790-0.88%
LAD281.490-5.29%
AN153.190-2.13%
GPI228.370-3.22%
ABG161.970-2.57%
SAH60.050-1.01%
TSLA367.160-8.07%
GM83.050-0.95%
F12.050-0.05%
RIVN12.950-0.42%
CYD26.570-1.22%
HMC33.4500.12%
TM188.600-0.11%
CVNA57.960-2.43%
PAG194.790-0.88%
LAD281.490-5.29%
AN153.190-2.13%
GPI228.370-3.22%
ABG161.970-2.57%
SAH60.050-1.01%
TSLA367.160-8.07%
GM83.050-0.95%
F12.050-0.05%
RIVN12.950-0.42%
CYD26.570-1.22%
HMC33.4500.12%
TM188.600-0.11%
CVNA57.960-2.43%
PAG194.790-0.88%
LAD281.490-5.29%
AN153.190-2.13%
GPI228.370-3.22%
ABG161.970-2.57%
SAH60.050-1.01%


AI

CDK CONNECT showcases AI, data, and seamless workflows to drive dealer efficiency and profitability

CDK CONNECT showcases AI, data, and seamless workflows to drive dealer efficiency and profitability

- October 14, 2026
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CDK, the leading automotive retail software provider, will host CDK CONNECT, a virtual event designed for automotive and heavy truck dealers and staff on Oct. 20-22 and Oct....
Press Releases Articles
Where AI helps and where dealers still need the human touch

Where AI helps and where dealers still need the human touch

- October 12, 2026
Dealerships have more ways to reach customers than ever, but shoppers still respond to people who show real interest. On today’s edition of CBT Live, Matt Easton, Founder of Easton University,...
Tips & Training CBT Live
What AI means for the future of dealership headcount

What AI means for the future of dealership headcount

- October 7, 2026
AI will change where dealership employees spend their time more than it will shrink headcount. On today's edition of CBT Live, Todd Smith, CEO of QoreAI and Author of The Intelligent...
CBT Live Fixed-Ops
Building in-house AI tools for dealership efficiency

Building in-house AI tools for dealership efficiency

- October 6, 2026
On today's edition of CBT Live, Mike Yates, General Manager of BMW of Bridgewater, joins us to discuss how he builds AI tools in-house and keeps his team involved. Adapting...
Management & Leadership CBT Live
Why real AI adoption means getting the whole team on board

Why real AI adoption means getting the whole team on board

- October 2, 2026
Dealerships keep adding AI tools, but results depend on employees who understand them and help shape how they work. Stores that skip that step risk frustrated staff and a disconnected...
Tips & Training CBT Live
The risk of rushing AI agents & what dealers can do about it

The risk of rushing AI agents & what dealers can do about it

- September 21, 2026
Dealerships are adopting AI faster than they can manage the risk it creates. Marketing pressure and fear of falling behind push many stores to sign up for new tools before...
Safety & Compliance Inside Automotive
AI isn't replacing loyalty-based sales, it's strengthening it

AI isn’t replacing loyalty-based sales, it’s strengthening it

- September 3, 2026
Artificial intelligence (AI) is working its way into nearly every corner of business today. Dealerships are no exception, although some are showing some resistance when it comes to adopting AI....
Loyalty-Based Sales Strategies Sales & Marketing
Navigating the new product drought, affordability challenges, and AI

Navigating the new product drought, affordability challenges, and AI

- September 2, 2026
New vehicle showrooms are heading into the thinnest run of fresh product on record. On today's edition of CBT Live, John Murphy, Founder and Managing Partner of Murphy Automotive Partners,...
CBT Live Auto Industry Trends
Betting on a bankrupt store, AI and mobile service

Betting on a bankrupt store, AI and mobile service

- September 1, 2026
Buying a dealership out of bankruptcy in a crowded luxury market is a bet few dealers would make. On today's edition of CBT Live, Andy Guelcher, Owner and Dealer Principal...
Dealer Interviews CBT Live
How AI, China, and retail complexity are rewriting M&A math

How AI, China, and retail complexity are rewriting M&A math

- September 1, 2026
On this episode of Inside M&A, Dave Cantin, Founder, CEO, and Chairman of Dave Cantin Group (DCG), walked through the mid-year update to the company's 2026 Market Outlook Report, which...
Inside M&A Market Reports

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