TSLA391.060-3.4%
GM77.7200.08%
F14.1800%
RIVN17.090-0.71%
CYD44.720-1.15%
HMC28.7700.88%
TM179.7602.84%
CVNA70.6400.05%
PAG204.7504.35%
LAD339.1607.79%
AN209.0005.46%
GPI331.65012.25%
ABG226.6608.23%
SAH102.8103.08%
TSLA391.060-3.4%
GM77.7200.08%
F14.1800%
RIVN17.090-0.71%
CYD44.720-1.15%
HMC28.7700.88%
TM179.7602.84%
CVNA70.6400.05%
PAG204.7504.35%
LAD339.1607.79%
AN209.0005.46%
GPI331.65012.25%
ABG226.6608.23%
SAH102.8103.08%
TSLA391.060-3.4%
GM77.7200.08%
F14.1800%
RIVN17.090-0.71%
CYD44.720-1.15%
HMC28.7700.88%
TM179.7602.84%
CVNA70.6400.05%
PAG204.7504.35%
LAD339.1607.79%
AN209.0005.46%
GPI331.65012.25%
ABG226.6608.23%
SAH102.8103.08%


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CBT News Co-Founder Jim Fitzpatrick caught up with Donald Wallace Kemp, General Sales Manager at Stowasser Buick GMC and a recipient of CBT News' 2025 40 Under 40 award, which...
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Charles Zheng, finance director of Atlantic Honda and Advantage Honda, has been named a 2025 honoree of CBT News’ 40 Under 40 awards.

40 Under 40 Honoree: Charles Zheng | Atlantic Honda & Advantage Honda

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Charles Zheng, finance director of Atlantic Honda and Advantage Honda, has been named a 2025 honoree of CBT News’ 40 Under 40 awards. The recognition highlights rising leaders in retail...
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40 Under 40 Honoree: Vaughn Roten | Garber Ford Bay City

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When Garber Ford Bay City underwent a major rebuild last year, Sales Manager Vaughn Roten played a pivotal role in achieving nearly 200% year-over-year growth. This accomplishment marks the latest...
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Strategic planning, Dave Anderson

Dave Anderson on how strategic planning can accelerate dealership success

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Dave Anderson, leadership expert and author of Elevate Your Excellence, discusses the second component of strategic planning: strategy. On today’s episode of Lessons and Leadership, Anderson encourages dealers to focus on selecting...
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40 Under 40 Honoree: Steve Smith | AutoNation Acura Hunt Valley

- December 3, 2025
We're excited to celebrate Steve Smith, sales advisor at AutoNation Acura Hunt Valley, as a distinguished honoree of CBT News' 40 Under 40 awards. This recognition highlights the top retail...
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Nick Anderson, Chuck Anderson Ford, General Manager [40 Under 40 honoree]

40 Under 40 Honoree: Nick Anderson | Chuck Anderson Ford

- November 26, 2025
Nick Anderson, General Manager of Chuck Anderson Ford, has been recognized as one of CBT News’ 40 Under 40 honorees, a distinction celebrating young professionals shaping the future of retail...
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Detroit, Congress

Detroit automaker CEOs called to testify before Congress for first time since 2008

- November 19, 2025
On the Dash: For the first time since 2008, all three Detroit automaker CEOs have been summoned to testify before Congress on Jan. 14 to discuss affordability, regulations, and the...
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CBT News celebrates the 2025 40 Under 40 award winners

- November 10, 2025
ATLANTA, Georgia (Nov. 10, 2025)— CBT News, the dealer community’s No. 1 resource for in-depth interviews and news coverage, is proud to announce the winners of this year’s 40 Under...
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