February retail used-vehicle sales surge as tax refunds drive demand. Tightening inventory and affordability issues may slow the momentum.

Retail used-vehicle sales climb in February as inventory tightens

CBT News Editorial Team - March 17, 2025

Retail used-vehicle sales saw a strong increase in February, with 1.57 million units sold at franchised and independent dealerships, according to Cox Automotive's vAuto Live Market View data. This marks...

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Ryan Kerrigan shares insights on the booming buy-sell market, high dealership valuations, and key trends shaping auto retail in 2025.

Blue Sky Report: What’s driving the buy-sell boom? – Ryan Kerrigan | Kerrigan Advisors

Jasmine Kiniklis - March 17, 2025

As market conditions shift, dealership acquisitions remain strong, with 2024 marking another record-breaking year for buy-sells. In today's episode of Inside Automotive, Ryan Kerrigan, managing director at Kerrigan Advisors, discusses...

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On today's episode of Training Camp, Marburger outlines four key pillars that drive F&I performance, urging dealers to refine their processes

Adam Marburger’s four pillars for F&I success in 2025

Jaelyn Campbell - March 17, 2025

On today's episode of Training Camp, host and F&I expert Adam Marburger shares his formula for optimizing dealership finance and insurance (F&I) operations. Drawing from his extensive experience working with...

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BMW shields U.S. dealers from new tariffs until May 1, ensuring stable pricing on pipeline vehicles despite rising import costs.

BMW holds prices steady to protects U.S. dealers from new tariffs

CBT News Editorial Team - March 14, 2025

BMW of North America is taking proactive steps to protect its dealers from the immediate impact of new tariffs, ensuring price stability for vehicles already in its pipeline until May...

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Trump, Mary Barra discuss investment plans, Ford CEO’s pay drops, BMW warns of tariff impact

CBT News Editorial Team - March 14, 2025

Top Stories Trump, Barra discuss $60B investment amid tariff uncertainty. Read More Ford CEO's compensation drops due to underperformance in key targets. Read More BMW expects slight sales growth but warns of flat earnings...

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Ford CEO Jim Farley and other executive leaders compensation packages take a hit as the automaker failed to meet key performance targets.

Ford CEO Jim Farley’s compensation drops due to underperformance in key targets

CBT News Editorial Team - March 14, 2025

Ford CEO Jim Farley saw his total compensation decline by 6.1% in 2024, totaling $24.9 million. According to the automaker's 2025 proxy statement published on Thursday, the automaker struggled to...

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Tax refunds and bonuses boost new-vehicle sales

CBT News Editorial Team - March 14, 2025

In early March, the U.S. auto market showed signs of optimism despite ongoing consumer concerns. Sales of new vehicles surged, buoyed by the influx of tax refunds and annual bonuses,...

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Weekly Roundup: Trump imposes steel, aluminium tariffs, UAW backs auto tariffs, EPA rolls back emissions rules

CBT News Editorial Team - March 14, 2025

Earlier this week: Trump imposed 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports. UAW Shawn Fain backs Trump's auto tariffs to protect American jobs. The EPA announces plans to reassess...

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EPA rolls back emissions rules, Mercedes-Benz adopts Chinese lidar, EVgo & Toyota expand fast charging

CBT News Editorial Team - March 13, 2025

Top Stories EPA reverses Biden's vehicle emissions rules, targets significant rollbacks. Read More Mercedes-Benz taps China's lidar, bypassing U.S. suppliers. Read More EVgo and Toyota launch fast charging stations in California's underserved areas....

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Mercedes-Benz selects China’s Hesai for lidar in global smart cars, bypassing U.S. suppliers amid trade tensions and cost concerns.

Mercedes taps China’s Hesai for lidar, bypassing U.S. suppliers

Jasmine Kiniklis - March 13, 2025

Mercedes-Benz has decided to equip its smart driving vehicles with lidar sensors from China's Hesai, making it the first foreign automaker to use Chinese-made lidar in models sold globally outside...

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Retail used-vehicle sales climb in February as inventory tightens

Blue Sky Report: What’s driving the buy-sell boom? – Ryan Kerrigan | Kerrigan Advisors

Adam Marburger’s four pillars for F&I success in 2025

BMW holds prices steady to protects U.S. dealers from new tariffs

Trump, Mary Barra discuss investment plans, Ford CEO’s pay drops, BMW warns of tariff impact

Ford CEO Jim Farley’s compensation drops due to underperformance in key targets

Tax refunds and bonuses boost new-vehicle sales

Weekly Roundup: Trump imposes steel, aluminium tariffs, UAW backs auto tariffs, EPA rolls back emissions rules

EPA rolls back emissions rules, Mercedes-Benz adopts Chinese lidar, EVgo & Toyota expand fast charging

Mercedes taps China’s Hesai for lidar, bypassing U.S. suppliers

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