TSLA360.590-20.67001%
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%
TSLA360.590-20.67001%
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%
TSLA360.590-20.67001%
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%


artificial intelligence

Tesla shares surge toward record

Tesla shares surge toward record as AI optimism fuels rally

- December 16, 2025
On the Dash: Tesla shares closed near a record high after more than doubling from April lows. Investor optimism around AI and automation is driving the rally more than EV...
AI guides car buyers but creates misinformation, unrealistic expectations, and cross-market confusion for dealerships.

AI-informed buyers present new challenges for dealerships

- November 25, 2025
On the Dash: AI-informed buyers may arrive overconfident with outdated or inaccurate vehicle and pricing information. The technology can generate unrealistic negotiation and purchase expectations based on past market trends. ...
44% of car shoppers use AI tools, and 97% say AI influences their vehicle purchase decisions, Cars.com survey finds.

Consumers embrace AI, but still rely on dealerships for final purchase

- November 24, 2025
On the Dash: 44% of consumers use AI tools for vehicle research, and nearly all say it will influence purchase decisions. Shoppers trust artificial intelligence for early-stage research but still...
Mosaic Compliance Services' Jim Ganther shares compliance tips to help dealers reduce risk, protect profits, and strengthen processes.

Jim Ganther shares the biggest F&I compliance blind spots

- November 11, 2025
In a business where one small oversight can cost thousands, mastering compliance is as vital to profitability as closing the deal itself. On this episode of Training Camp, compliance expert...
Gen Z buyers are using AI to decode car contracts, spot hidden fees, and gain leverage, reshaping dealership negotiations.

Gen Z just outsmarted car dealers — and they’re using AI to do it

- October 22, 2025
There’s a new dynamic shaking up the auto industry, and car dealerships aren’t thrilled about it. Generation Z—the most digital generation yet—isn’t walking into showrooms unprepared. Instead, they’re bringing a...
Dave Foy explains how service departments can boost CX with coaching, greetings, and AI as dealerships’ new front door.

Dave Foy unpacks why first impressions in service departments matter

- October 6, 2025
When it comes to first impressions, there is only one chance to get it right. As more customers keep their vehicles longer and require increased maintenance, the service department is...
Boost fixed ops success with Jeff Cowan’s people-focused strategies, training, and tools for dealerships.

Jeff Cowan on building top-tier fixed ops teams and customer loyalty

- September 17, 2025
Fixed operations in dealerships are at a crossroads, and success comes down to one thing: people. In today's episode of Service Drive, keynote speaker, trainer, author, and President of Pro...
This week, we’re taking a closer look at two auto industry titans — two CEOs with very different incentives and approaches to their future. 

One cashes out, one bets big: Barra and Musk signal different futures

- September 12, 2025
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...
Matt VanDyke of Shift Digital shares insights on VIN-specific imagery, AI tools, and strategies transforming dealership marketing.

Shift Digital’s Matt VanDyke on AI-driven marketing strategies that boost online conversions

- September 1, 2025
The right images don’t just show cars—they sell them, build trust, and transform the way customers engage with your dealership online. In today's episode of Inside Automotive, Matt VanDyke, president...
J.D. Power finds AI features like climate control and blind spot cameras boost satisfaction while usability issues remain a challenge.

AI features improve vehicle satisfaction, J.D. Power study finds

- August 27, 2025
On the Dash: AI-driven features, such as smart climate control and driver preferences, are enhancing vehicle satisfaction. Blind spot cameras and in-vehicle payment features are highly valued and influence purchase...


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