TSLA388.900-3.05%
GM78.0500.27%
F12.435-0.275%
RIVN16.8900.48%
CYD42.3200.03%
HMC24.3600.1%
TM212.860-0.32%
CVNA362.240-8.84%
PAG156.0200.89%
LAD274.8700.39%
AN198.2902.48%
GPI335.4802.75%
ABG204.0901.55%
SAH67.3701.48%
TSLA388.900-3.05%
GM78.0500.27%
F12.435-0.275%
RIVN16.8900.48%
CYD42.3200.03%
HMC24.3600.1%
TM212.860-0.32%
CVNA362.240-8.84%
PAG156.0200.89%
LAD274.8700.39%
AN198.2902.48%
GPI335.4802.75%
ABG204.0901.55%
SAH67.3701.48%
TSLA388.900-3.05%
GM78.0500.27%
F12.435-0.275%
RIVN16.8900.48%
CYD42.3200.03%
HMC24.3600.1%
TM212.860-0.32%
CVNA362.240-8.84%
PAG156.0200.89%
LAD274.8700.39%
AN198.2902.48%
GPI335.4802.75%
ABG204.0901.55%
SAH67.3701.48%


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March auto sales drop

March auto sales drop as tariff pull-ahead skews year-over-year results

- April 7, 2026
On the Dash: U.S. auto sales declined in March and Q1 primarily due to tough comparisons from tariff-driven demand in 2025. EV market share is falling post-incentives, while hybrids are...
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Kia Q1 was the best quarter in the brand's history (2027 Telluride)

Kia just had its best quarter ever: Here’s why

- April 1, 2026
There are good quarters, and then there are record-breaking ones. For Kia America, the first three months of 2026 turned out to be the latter. The automaker sold 207,015 vehicles in...
Industry News Articles
Rising gas prices from Iran - 031626

Rising gas prices from Iran conflict drive more Americans to search for electric vehicles

- March 16, 2026
On the Dash: Searches for electrified vehicles jumped to 22.4% of Edmunds traffic, led by full EVs. High gas prices and limited affordable EV options may push buyers toward used...
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Iran conflict threatens global supply chains, raising costs for aluminum, plastics, fertilizer, semiconductors, and auto production.

Middle East conflict risks aluminum, plastics supply for automakers

- March 12, 2026
On the Dash:  Rising costs for aluminum, plastics, and petrochemical-based parts may affect vehicle pricing and margins. Supply chain delays could extend delivery times and create inventory challenges. Automakers may...
Industry News Articles
oil, gas prices surge

Iran conflict threatens U.S. auto sales as oil prices surge 

- March 5, 2026
On the Dash: Rising gas prices above $3.10 may reduce demand for trucks and SUVs. Inventory and production mix should be monitored if the conflict persists for months. Fuel-efficient and...
Industry News Articles

CBT News 2025 Year In Review

- December 31, 2025
As 2025 comes to a close, CBT News looks back on a year defined by change, challenge, and resilience across the retail automotive industry. From shifting vehicle affordability and inventory...
Daily Newscast Featured
auto sales

Modest Growth in U.S. Auto Sales for Q2 2024: Winners and Losers

- July 3, 2024
Despite a cyberattack that crippled dealers, a shifting economy, and changing consumer preferences, the U.S. auto industry experienced modest sales growth in the second quarter of 2024. An estimated 4.1 million...
Headlines Articles
When life throws curveballs, bounce back stronger! Meredith Elliott Powell, Business Expert and Best-Selling Author, joins us on CBT Now.

How dealers can embrace control amid life’s unfairness – Meridith Elliott Powell

- June 14, 2024
When life throws curveballs your way, it's imperative to have the right tools to bounce back stronger. Meridith Elliott Powell, Award Winning Business Expert, Keynote Speaker, Host of the Thrive...
CBT Now Management & Leadership
In this article, we'll explain how to use QR codes as part of your dealership's marketing plan, to better get messages out to more people.

4 ways to incorporate QR codes into your dealership marketing strategy

- May 2, 2024
We are sure you've seen these little grids on posters or mail pieces. These are QR codes, and they are rather versatile and straightforward to use paths to websites and...
Sales & Marketing Articles
Whe­n stress increases, productivity declines significantly, and the risk of developing he­alth issues like anxiety and de­pression rises.

Managing stress and burnout in the fast-paced retail automotive industry

- April 18, 2024
The automotive­ retail industry is a dynamic and ever-e­volving sector that poses unique challenges for its professionals. From continuous customer interactions to meeting sales goals and juggling time pressures, the...
Management & Leadership Articles


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TrueCar achieves profitability and calls for a new standard in automotive pricing
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