TSLA435.790-6.31%
GM83.240-1.11%
F17.4400.79%
RIVN16.3001.1%
CYD56.7200.39%
HMC26.990-0.3%
TM189.950-1.89%
CVNA73.000-0.49%
PAG167.370-0.8%
LAD290.890-4.73%
AN187.720-6.02%
GPI316.340-10.09999%
ABG187.710-7.04%
SAH82.620-1.12%
TSLA435.790-6.31%
GM83.240-1.11%
F17.4400.79%
RIVN16.3001.1%
CYD56.7200.39%
HMC26.990-0.3%
TM189.950-1.89%
CVNA73.000-0.49%
PAG167.370-0.8%
LAD290.890-4.73%
AN187.720-6.02%
GPI316.340-10.09999%
ABG187.710-7.04%
SAH82.620-1.12%
TSLA435.790-6.31%
GM83.240-1.11%
F17.4400.79%
RIVN16.3001.1%
CYD56.7200.39%
HMC26.990-0.3%
TM189.950-1.89%
CVNA73.000-0.49%
PAG167.370-0.8%
LAD290.890-4.73%
AN187.720-6.02%
GPI316.340-10.09999%
ABG187.710-7.04%
SAH82.620-1.12%


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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

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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...
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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...
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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...
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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

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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...
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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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GM builds a Silicon Valley AI team with top tech talent to boost manufacturing, vehicles, and motorsports efficiency.

GM recruits elite AI team to improve efficiency and innovation

- August 21, 2025
On the Dash: GM has built a small Silicon Valley AI team, hiring top talent from Google, Meta, AWS, and Pixar. The team is applying AI across manufacturing, software, autonomous...
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Tesla is shifting its AI chip development exclusively toward inference chips that run real-time AI models in vehicles and robotics.

Tesla ends Dojo team to prioritize next-gen AI chips

- August 8, 2025
Tesla is ending its in-house Dojo supercomputer program, shifting its AI chip development exclusively toward inference chips that run real-time AI models in vehicles and robotics. CEO Elon Musk confirmed...
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Trump’s deregulation of AI and autonomous vehicles: Revolution or risk?

- August 6, 2025
America is entering a new technological era, and it’s not creeping in quietly. It’s roaring onto the scene with President Trump behind the wheel, steering the nation toward a future...
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Florida dealers weigh in on tariffs, EVs and AI integration in 2025 outlook – Judy Lynn Farcus Serra & Ed Roberts

- July 30, 2025
Two top Florida dealers talk about the challenges and opportunities shaping their businesses. In today's episode of Inside Automotive, Judy Lynn Farcus Serra, the COO and CFO of Headquarter Automotive...
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AI Vehicle Inspection tool

New AI vehicle inspection tech reshapes how dealers evaluate, acquire, and protect vehicles

- July 21, 2025
A new AI-driven vehicle inspection platform, developed by Israeli startup Click-Ins, is now available to U.S. insurers and dealers. The tool utilizes photogrammetry, 3D modeling, and AI to identify both...
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