The operational bottleneck most don’t measure
Dealerships track performance closely: gross, inventory turn, recon time, staffing. What’s less visible is how payoffs move from request to completion. It’s a routine part of every deal, but unlike...
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Ford U.S. sales fall 14% in May as EV, hybrid, truck demand softens
On the Dash:
Ford's EV sales slowdown continues, with Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning posting steep year-over-year declines.
Hybrid sales also fell, signaling broader softness beyond battery-electric vehicles.
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Rising gas prices hit SUV owners and rural drivers hardest, study finds
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Fuel economy is becoming a larger consideration for consumers as gas prices continue to rise.
Large SUVs and full-size trucks experienced the largest increases in annual fuel...
GM to assemble Chevrolet Groove and Aveo in Mexico starting in 2027
On the Dash:
GM is localizing production in Mexico as regional manufacturing strategies continue shifting under global trade pressures.
Strong Aveo demand highlights continued consumer appetite for affordable entry-level vehicles...
CBT News heads to Washington, D.C., to host Auto Leadership Summit
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The key to closing deals underwater
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Legacy automakers face urgent reset as China redefines industry speed and cost
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...
Will AI search make dealer websites obsolete?
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...
Tesla, LG Energy Solution to build $4.3 billion LFP battery plant in Michigan
On the Dash:
A $4.3 billion investment in U.S.-based battery production signals continued localization of EV supply chains.
Tesla’s focus on energy storage systems highlights growing demand beyond traditional vehicle...
Service advisors gain approvals through Jen Suzuki’s job-risk-reward formula
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