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NADA, Mike Stanton

Mike Stanton reflects on 2025 dealer wins, challenges, and the upcoming NADA Show

- December 18, 2025
Dealer advocacy delivered tangible results in 2025, helping shape a strong year for U.S. franchise retailers, said National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) CEO Mike Stanton. Joining us on the latest...
Association News Inside Automotive
U.S. car sales are projected to rise in October surpassing last year's total, but analysts are still concerned about the upcoming months.

How employee retention drives customer loyalty at your dealership

- December 18, 2025
Suppose a sales manager at a car dealership presents their month-end report — overall volume is average, but gross profit per unit is down, and CSI scores have dropped by...
Management & Leadership Articles
Franchise Equity Partners makes minority investment in SoCal Penske Dealer Group

Franchise Equity Partners makes minority investment in SoCal Penske Dealer Group

- December 17, 2025
NEW YORK, December 17, 2025 – Franchise Equity Partners (FEP), a private investment firm on a mission to create long-term partnerships with quality franchisees and franchisors, today announced a minority investment in Roger S....
Press Releases Articles
Dave Cantin Group, DCG

Dave Cantin Group highlights evolution of dealership valuation methodology

- December 17, 2025
NEW YORK — December 16, 2025 — As U.S. auto dealership buy-sell activity nears a record-breaking year, Dave Cantin Group (DCG), a leading mergers and acquisitions advisory company to retail...
Publishing Partners Articles

Scout gets license to sell in Colorado, Attorneys sue Trump admin over EV charging funds, Hyundai & Kia retrofit 7M vehicles

- December 17, 2025
Top Stories Scout Motors wins Colorado license to sell direct to consumers. Read More State attorneys general sue the Trump administration over frozen EV charging funds. Read More Hyundai, Kia agree to retrofit...
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EV charging funds

State attorneys general sue the Trump administration over frozen EV charging funds

- December 17, 2025
On the Dash: States are challenging the federal freeze on EV charging funds, arguing the Trump administration unlawfully halted two congressionally approved infrastructure programs. Project delays are already emerging, with...
Industry News Articles
eLEND Solutions

eLEND Solutions launches fintech platform to streamline dealership finance, credit– Pete MacInnis

- December 17, 2025
eLEND Solutions recently released a Finance Report, which was published here on CBT News. The report revealed a significant disconnect between initial payment-term quotes and lenders' decisions, resulting in an...
Driving Solutions F&I
CDK study

CDK study shows complex shift in EV buyer behavior as incentives phase out

- December 16, 2025
On the Dash: EV loyalty remains strong among buyers actively planning a purchase, even as general consideration declines. Education and targeted engagement are essential to overcome misconceptions among hesitant shoppers. ...
Market Reports Articles
The Presidio Group exclusively advised Five Star Automotive on the sale of five dealerships in Georgia to ALM Automotive Group

The Presidio Group exclusively advised Five Star Automotive on the sale of five dealerships in Georgia to ALM Automotive Group

- December 16, 2025
MACON, Ga. — Dec. 16 — The Presidio Group LLC (“Presidio”), an independent merchant banking firm focused on mergers and acquisitions, capital raising and investments in the automotive retail and...
Press Releases Publishing Partners

Ford takes $19.5B hit, GM strikes Apple Music deal, Stellantis launches internal emergency room

- December 16, 2025
Top Stories Ford scraps F-150 Lightning, takes $19.5B hit as EV demand declines. Read More GM rolls out Apple Music into new vehicles as CarPlay exit continues. Read More Stellantis launches internal “emergency room” to streamline...
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Stellantis aims to revive Chrysler brand with 3 new, more affordable SUVs
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Stellantis aims to revive Chrysler brand with 3 new, more affordable SUVs

Piazza Auto Group doubles down on service fundamentals, advisor accountability 
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Richmond Ford VP, Kayla Kody, transforms service lane with data-driven loyalty strategies

Weekly roundup: EU advances U.S. trade deal, CBT News to host Auto Leadership Summit, Ford halts F-150 production
Latest Articles 05/23/26

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Latest Articles 05/22/26

Bojangles installs first EV charging station, redefining the roadside stop with a new “charge-and-dine” experience

UAW pushes tougher USMCA rules, Ford pauses F-150 production, J.D. Power sees resilient auto sales
Latest Articles 05/22/26

UAW pushes tougher USMCA rules, Ford pauses F-150 production, J.D. Power sees resilient auto sales

UAW presses for tougher U.S. manufacturing rules ahead of USMCA talks
Latest Articles 05/22/26

UAW presses for tougher U.S. manufacturing rules ahead of USMCA talks

Ford halts F-150 production at Dearborn plant after stamping issue
Latest Articles 05/22/26

Ford halts F-150 production at Dearborn plant after stamping issue

J.D. Power forecasts resilient U.S. auto sales despite affordability concerns
Latest Articles 05/22/26

J.D. Power forecasts resilient U.S. auto sales despite affordability concerns

Waymo halts Atlanta robotaxi service after vehicle drives into flooded road
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Waymo halts Atlanta robotaxi service after vehicle drives into flooded road


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