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GM72.540-2.5%
F11.590-0.09%
RIVN15.4000.46%
CYD39.410-0.08%
HMC24.150-0.16%
TM207.010-2.66%
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PAG149.3400.18%
LAD251.8201%
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ABG194.7600.73%
SAH64.870-0.38%
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GM72.540-2.5%
F11.590-0.09%
RIVN15.4000.46%
CYD39.410-0.08%
HMC24.150-0.16%
TM207.010-2.66%
CVNA313.5481.45799%
PAG149.3400.18%
LAD251.8201%
AN197.680-0.29%
GPI329.450-1.34%
ABG194.7600.73%
SAH64.870-0.38%
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GM72.540-2.5%
F11.590-0.09%
RIVN15.4000.46%
CYD39.410-0.08%
HMC24.150-0.16%
TM207.010-2.66%
CVNA313.5481.45799%
PAG149.3400.18%
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A dealer-focused guide to navigating AI at the NADA Show 2026, highlighting where it matters most across sales, marketing, inventory, and service.

What dealers should focus on as AI takes center stage at NADA Show 2026

- February 3, 2026
On the Dash: • AI at NADA Show 2026 is focused on practical, demo-ready tools dealers can deploy now. • The strongest use cases center on efficiency, decision quality, and reduced operational...
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Lotlinx uses AI and predictive analytics to help dealerships move inventory faster and revive lost leads for higher sales.

Kerri Wise on how Lotlinx combines AI and analytics to move cars faster

- January 30, 2026
Dealerships face mounting pressure to move inventory faster and maximize every sales opportunity in an increasingly competitive market. On today's episode of Driving Solutions, Kerry Wise, Chief Marketing Officer at...
Driving Solutions EVs & Technology
CarNow shows dealers how to boost margins, capture missed opportunities, and blend AI with human support for 2026 success.

Boost margins by blending AI with human expertise — Tim Cox | CarNow

- January 29, 2026
Car dealers are entering a more competitive, margin-driven market in 2026, where relying on technology alone is not enough. On today's episode of Driving Solutions, CarNow Co-founder Tim Cox explains...
EVs & Technology Driving Solutions
Greg Uland explains how Reynolds & Reynolds is using unified data and AI to streamline dealership operations and improve efficiency.

Greg Uland on how Reynolds & Reynolds is simplifying dealership workflows with AI

- January 26, 2026
Artificial intelligence is moving from experimentation to execution inside dealership operations, with a growing focus on making employees more effective while improving customer outcomes. On today's episode of  Driving Solutions, Greg...
Driving Solutions Featured
Toma’s AI platform helps dealers automate service calls, reduce missed opportunities, and improve CSI across fixed operations.

Blake Miranda on Toma’s role in recovering missed service revenue

- January 26, 2026
Service and fixed ops departments are leaving thousands of dollars on the table because customer calls continue to go unanswered. On today's episode of Driving Solutions, Blake Miranda, head of...
EVs & Technology Driving Solutions
David Kain shares insights on EVs, pricing, and dealer strategies as the automotive industry resets for 2026.

David Kain details strategies to increase customer trust and loyalty

- January 22, 2026
Dealership success increasingly depends on combining strategic vehicle acquisition, transparent pricing, and effective customer engagement. On today's episode of CBT Now, David Kain, president of Kain Advisory and a longtime...
Management & Leadership CBT Now
CES 2026 highlights AI, autonomy and robotics as automakers pull back, giving robotaxi companies and mobility startups the spotlight.

Autonomy and AI dominate CES as traditional automakers fade

- January 9, 2026
Welcome back to the latest episode of “The Future of Automotive” on CBT News, where we put recent automotive and mobility news into the context of the broader themes impacting...
Future of Automotive Featured
Tesla, Nvidia

Tesla CEO Musk shrugs off Nvidia’s autonomous push unveiled at CES

- January 8, 2026
On the Dash: Elon Musk says Nvidia’s new autonomous driving models will not pose serious competition to Tesla’s FSD technology for at least five to six years. The EV maker...
Autonomous Vehicles Articles
AI is reshaping search and the web economy, threatening traffic, revenue, and the future of content creation.

How AI could force a complete reinvention of the open web

- January 2, 2026
Welcome back to the latest episode of The Future of Automotive on CBT News, where we put recent automotive and mobility news into the context of the broader themes impacting the industry. I’m...
Featured EVs & Technology
Joseph Michelli examines how AI is transforming the workplace customer experience and why human centered leadership remains essential

Joseph Michelli discusses AI trends reshaping workforce and customer experience

- December 30, 2025
As the year winds down, many businesses are focused on closing strong and setting up for the new year. On today's episode of CBT Now, Joseph Michelli, CEO of The...
Customer Experience CBT Now


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