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How confidence and consistency shape effective leadership

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Avoidance breeds inconsistency, and inconsistency erodes confidence. In today's episode of Lessons In Leadership, leadership expert and president of LearnToLead, Dave Anderson, explores the connection between confidence and consistency and...

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Boost your F&I product sales with one simple question

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In today's episode of Training Camp, Adam Marburger delivers a masterclass in helping automotive professionals improve their F&I performance. By focusing on clarifying customer priorities and strategic questioning, he explains...

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Porsche halts U.S. vehicle shipments amid 25% tariffs, leaving dealers waiting as negotiations with the EU continue.

Porsche allegedly halts U.S. vehicle deliveries as tariff uncertainty looms

CBT News Editorial Team - April 28, 2025

Porsche dealerships across the U.S. have faced weeks without new vehicle shipments as the automaker navigates the impact of a 25% auto import tariff implemented by the Trump administration earlier...

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Trump’s auto tariffs pressure automakers to shift U.S. production, but plant capacity and costs complicate the path forward.

Unused capacity at U.S. auto plants highlights complex tariff challenges

Jasmine Kiniklis - April 28, 2025

President Donald Trump's bold trade policy, including the 25% tariffs on automotive imports, is meant to bolster domestic production and reduce the nation's reliance on foreign entities. At the end...

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Volvo’s U.S. market struggles continue as CEO looks to revive sales

CBT News Editorial Team - April 28, 2025

Volvo’s EX30, one of the best-selling electric vehicles in Europe, has encountered significant challenges since its entry into the U.S. market. Despite its popularity in Europe, the EX30’s launch in...

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Toyota explores a potential $42B buyout of Toyota Industries to improve governance and boost growth flexibility.

Toyota weighs $42 billion deal to buy out supplier

Jasmine Kiniklis - April 28, 2025

Toyota is considering buying out Toyota Industries Corp., one of its key part suppliers, in a deal worth $42 billion. In a filing with the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Saturday,...

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Turning tariffs into opportunity: How dealers can maximize service revenue

CBT News Editorial Team - April 28, 2025

As new tariffs threaten to raise prices on imported vehicles and auto parts, dealership leaders and consultants are urging the industry to stay focused on the customer experience. In today's...

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President Trump considers exempting auto parts from tariffs as industry groups warn rising costs could threaten U.S. automotive production.

Trump considers tariff relief for automakers, White House confirms

Jasmine Kiniklis - April 25, 2025

President Donald Trump is considering exempting automakers from specific tariffs. The White House confirmed the information with CNBC on Wednesday following a report from the Financial Times. This consideration comes...

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Hyundai posts steady profit despite sluggish sales, but U.S. tariffs on vehicles and parts threaten future growth and profitability.

Hyundai profit holds, but U.S. import duties pose risk

CBT News Editorial Team - April 25, 2025

Hyundai posted a modest 0.2% rise in net profit to $2.37 billion for the first quarter of 2025, surpassing analyst expectations despite ongoing challenges in the global automotive market. The...

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Nissan projects a $5B loss for the fiscal year, driven by sales declines, restructuring, and impairments, while focusing on recovery.

Nissan projects $5B loss amid global restructuring efforts

CBT News Editorial Team - April 25, 2025

Nissan expects a significant net loss of roughly $5 billion for the fiscal year that ended in March. This marks a drastic difference from the company's initial projection of a...

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How confidence and consistency shape effective leadership

Boost your F&I product sales with one simple question

Porsche allegedly halts U.S. vehicle deliveries as tariff uncertainty looms

Unused capacity at U.S. auto plants highlights complex tariff challenges

Volvo’s U.S. market struggles continue as CEO looks to revive sales

Toyota weighs $42 billion deal to buy out supplier

Turning tariffs into opportunity: How dealers can maximize service revenue

Trump considers tariff relief for automakers, White House confirms

Hyundai profit holds, but U.S. import duties pose risk

Nissan projects $5B loss amid global restructuring efforts

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