TSLA360.590-20.67001%
GM72.540-2.5%
F11.590-0.09%
RIVN15.4000.46%
CYD39.410-0.08%
HMC24.150-0.16%
TM207.010-2.66%
CVNA313.5481.45799%
PAG149.3400.18%
LAD251.8201%
AN197.680-0.29%
GPI329.450-1.34%
ABG194.7600.73%
SAH64.870-0.38%
TSLA360.590-20.67001%
GM72.540-2.5%
F11.590-0.09%
RIVN15.4000.46%
CYD39.410-0.08%
HMC24.150-0.16%
TM207.010-2.66%
CVNA313.5481.45799%
PAG149.3400.18%
LAD251.8201%
AN197.680-0.29%
GPI329.450-1.34%
ABG194.7600.73%
SAH64.870-0.38%
TSLA360.590-20.67001%
GM72.540-2.5%
F11.590-0.09%
RIVN15.4000.46%
CYD39.410-0.08%
HMC24.150-0.16%
TM207.010-2.66%
CVNA313.5481.45799%
PAG149.3400.18%
LAD251.8201%
AN197.680-0.29%
GPI329.450-1.34%
ABG194.7600.73%
SAH64.870-0.38%


Auto Trends

On today's episode of CBT Now is Jessica Caldwell, Edmunds' Executive Director of Industry Insights, with an update on interest rates.

Historically high interest rates are weighing on the auto industry — Jessica Caldwell | Edmunds

- July 31, 2023
With the current headwinds facing the automotive industry, dealers and consumers alike are still facing the pain points of new and used vehicle sales. Joining us on today's episode of...
Mary Barra is a prime example of a C-suite executive who has utilized inclusive leadership practices to drive meaningful change.

How GM CEO Mary Barra uses inclusive leadership to drive change

- July 27, 2023
Mary Barra is undoubtedly one of the greatest female pioneers in the automotive industry and was deservedly inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame in 2023. She began her automotive...
Today on CBT Now, we’re joined by Ryan Kerrigan, Managing Director of Kerrigan Advisors, to update us on mergers and acquisitions in automotive today. 

Buy-sell market continues to defy the odds — Ryan Kerrigan | Kerrigan Advisors

- July 26, 2023
Today on CBT Now, we’re joined by Ryan Kerrigan, Managing Director of Kerrigan Advisors, to update us on mergers and acquisitions in automotive today.  The Kerrigan Index is a monthly study...
For dealerships specializing in brands known for driver engagement, the transition to EV performance cars brings challenges and opportunities.

Closer look: the impact of electrification on performance cars

- July 26, 2023
Like it or not, the car business is advancing toward an electric future. Government mandates are pushing automakers to electrify their lineups. This tremendous shift is already impacting the performance...
With a little preparedness, your sales team will be able to help these new customers get into the perfect EV to suit their needs.

How to answer top EV FAQs this season at your dealership

- July 25, 2023
It's a new car-buying season, and many new car buyers want to take advantage of the federal government's electric vehicle tax incentives. With many customers considering their first EV, it's...
On today’s edition of Inside Automotive, we’re pleased to welcome Ted Smith, President of the Florida Automobile Dealers Association (FADA).

FADA Pres. Ted Smith on direct-to-consumer sales ban, Ford’s Model e program

- July 24, 2023
In June, Florida Governor Ron Desantis signed a bill banning direct-to-consumer sales (excluding Tesla) to protect franchise dealers in the state, which went into effect on July 1. On this...
According to an Auto Trader report, the number of people interested in buying a “Chevy Convertible Corvette” has increased by 120% since the release of the “Barbie” trailer.

Hagerty CEO says ‘Barbie’ is fueling a significant uptick in vintage car purchases

- July 21, 2023
According to an Auto Trader report, the number of people interested in buying a “Chevy Convertible Corvette” has increased by 120% since the release of the “Barbie” trailer.  In a time...
Lena Bourgeois joins Inside Automotive to discuss how dealers often underestimate female car shoppers and why that needs to change.

Female car buyers: Why dealers shouldn’t underestimate women — Lena Bourgeois | Equifax

- July 21, 2023
Women make up one of the largest car buyer demographics in the U.S., but many dealers are still relying on outdated practices or old-school perspectives that deter female shoppers, both...
EVs can be introduced in your area in much the same way gasoline-powered cars were decades ago: community outreach and education.

Promoting EV adoption through community outreach and education

- July 21, 2023
We’ll up be upfront: The process of getting people to think about buying electric cars isn’t really all that different from selling a gas-powered vehicle. Sure, many of the tech...
CDK Global's 2023 Trendsetter’s Guide to Automotive Retail explores what these forward-thinking dealers use to stay ahead of the game.

Why auto industry trendsetters are focused on these 3 things

- July 19, 2023
The 19th-century proverb, “The more things change, the more they stay the same,” couldn’t be more appropriate for today’s car dealers. People still purchase cars despite inventory challenges, rising interest...


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