TSLA365.4401.88%
GM85.620-0.5%
F13.9700.09%
RIVN16.030-0.02%
CYD35.820-0.08%
HMC32.5200.905%
TM198.2005.72%
CVNA69.160-1.12%
PAG215.910-0.7%
LAD358.020-8.13%
AN203.670-3.55%
GPI278.270-3.57%
ABG208.500-0.31%
SAH75.900-0.62%
TSLA365.4401.88%
GM85.620-0.5%
F13.9700.09%
RIVN16.030-0.02%
CYD35.820-0.08%
HMC32.5200.905%
TM198.2005.72%
CVNA69.160-1.12%
PAG215.910-0.7%
LAD358.020-8.13%
AN203.670-3.55%
GPI278.270-3.57%
ABG208.500-0.31%
SAH75.900-0.62%
TSLA365.4401.88%
GM85.620-0.5%
F13.9700.09%
RIVN16.030-0.02%
CYD35.820-0.08%
HMC32.5200.905%
TM198.2005.72%
CVNA69.160-1.12%
PAG215.910-0.7%
LAD358.020-8.13%
AN203.670-3.55%
GPI278.270-3.57%
ABG208.500-0.31%
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CDK Driving Sales with Artificial Intelligence

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As customer expectations rise, traditional CRMs are falling behind — leaving dealers with slow responses, missed opportunities, and stretched Sales teams. This report reveals how AI-powered CRMs are boosting lead‑to‑close...
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Perry Watson IV on why NAMAD is driving the future of dealer ownership

Perry Watson IV on why NAMAD is driving the future of dealer ownership

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With market dynamics vastly changing, dealership leaders are looking for new ways to stay competitive. Perry Watson IV, President of the National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers (NAMAD), joins us on the latest...
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Ford rehires veteran engineers after AI quality push falls short

Ford rehires veteran engineers after AI quality push falls short

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On the Dash: Ford rehired 350 veteran engineers after AI quality tools failed to deliver results. Ford's automated systems and 900 AI cameras missed defects that experienced engineers caught. The...
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Podium’s Ross Tinkham urges dealers to adopt AI as speed-to-lead gaps widen 

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According to Ross Tinkham, Vice President of Automotive at Podium, dealerships face increasing pressure to respond more quickly and consistently to customer inquiries as lead volumes and market conditions continue...
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SEO is not enough. How GEO is rewriting the rules of automotive search

Dealers must act on GEO now as AI shifts car-buying behavior

- June 1, 2026
Artificial intelligence is changing the way people shop for their next vehicle and that's having a big impact on how dealerships do their marketing. Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) is rewriting...
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Your next car just got more expensive, and AI is the reason why

Your next car just got more expensive, and AI is the reason why

- May 27, 2026
If you think car prices are already out of control, brace yourself. The next spike is coming, and it has nothing to do with supply chain excuses, dealer markups, or...
Daily Automotive News Articles
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How AI is reshaping dealership operations, data strategy, the intelligent dealership model

- May 6, 2026
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a future consideration for car dealers. It’s a present-day competitive necessity. That is the central message from Todd Smith, CEO of QoreAI and author...
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Cars.com expands AI video ads to boost VIN-level targeting, in-market conversions

Cars.com expands AI video ads to boost VIN-level targeting, in-market conversions

- April 29, 2026
On the Dash: Cars.com launched AI VIN video ads that automatically turn inventory into targeted social video campaigns. Early results show strong performance gains, including a 47% lift in influenced...
EVs & Technology Articles
Stellantis, Microsoft deepen alliance to supercharge AI and cybersecurity capabilities 

Stellantis, Microsoft deepen alliance to supercharge AI and cybersecurity capabilities 

- April 16, 2026
On the Dash: Stellantis’ partnership signals a faster rollout of connected-vehicle features and software-driven services across brands AI integration is expected to improve development speed, validation, and vehicle performance throughout...
EVs & Technology Articles
legacy automakers

Legacy automakers face urgent reset as China redefines industry speed and cost

- April 10, 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...
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