The conversation around AI in automotive retail has shifted quickly from speculation and curiosity to reality. According to CDK’s latest AI at the Dealership study, nearly 40% of dealers are utilizing...
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...
On the Dash:
Dealers face legal risk when using AI-generated or online images without proper copyright clearance.
Image shortages are common, especially among medium- and high-volume dealer groups, affecting sales...
On the Dash:
Dealers say AI delivers value only when systems are integrated across sales, service, and customer communications.
Real-time data sharing can improve trade-in accuracy, inventory turns, and dealership-wide...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...