The risk of rushing AI agents & what dealers can do about it
Dealerships are adopting AI faster than they can manage the risk it creates. Marketing pressure and fear of falling behind push many stores to sign up for new tools before...
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Weekly roundup: Trump open to U.S.-built Chinese cars, NADA backs FTC pricing FAQs, Stellantis faces Canada strike threat
ICYMI: Trump said Chinese automakers could build cars in the U.S. if they hire American workers. NADA welcomes new FTC guidance, clarifying how dealers must advertise vehicle prices. Stellantis faces...
Husband and wife launch new Mazda store in Virginia
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GM looks beyond EVs with new V-8-powered pickups and Patriot missiles
On the Dash:
GM Defense delivered Patriot missile parts to Lockheed Martin 22 days after signing its contract.
The redesigned 2027 Silverado and Sierra add new 5.7-liter and 6.6-liter V-8...
Acura pauses MDX Type S production amid emissions uncertainty
On the Dash:
Acura pauses the MDX Type S after 2026 with no timeline for its return.
The trim is under 10% of MDX sales but delivers outsized margins.
Emissions...
What the Fed’s rate hike means for car buyers and your F&I office
On the Dash:
The Fed raised rates a quarter point to 3.75% to 4%, its first hike since 2023.
Most Fed officials project at least one more rate increase before...
CarJiffy helps Carhub sell $2.9 million in vehicles online after hours
Car shoppers do much of their browsing long after most showrooms are closed. Most dealer websites let them view inventory and estimate a payment, but then ask them to wait...
Former Chick-Fil-A VP on finding, hiring and keeping great talent
Many dealers fill open positions as quickly as they can, especially when good applicants are hard to find. The dealerships that pull ahead take more care in choosing their people...
CarGurus Kevin Roberts on used-vehicle demand, affordability
The used-vehicle market continues to show strength as affordability pressures push more consumers away from new vehicles. Kevin Roberts, Director of Economic and Market Intelligence at CarGurus, joins us on...
Canadian dealer Glen Trafford talks tariffs, tight inventory and a record year
Canadian dealers are working through a new round of cross-border tariffs while still looking for ways to grow sales and service. On today's CBT Live segment, we're joined by Glen Trafford, General...
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