TSLA348.750-6.06001%
GM86.2700.09%
F13.870-0.08%
RIVN16.070-0.73%
CYD38.210-2.18%
HMC31.8600.53%
TM194.4802.48%
CVNA74.040-0.05%
PAG217.010-0.84%
LAD370.360-0.68%
AN200.0901.34%
GPI263.9501.91%
ABG211.6200.95%
SAH79.6800.39%
TSLA348.750-6.06001%
GM86.2700.09%
F13.870-0.08%
RIVN16.070-0.73%
CYD38.210-2.18%
HMC31.8600.53%
TM194.4802.48%
CVNA74.040-0.05%
PAG217.010-0.84%
LAD370.360-0.68%
AN200.0901.34%
GPI263.9501.91%
ABG211.6200.95%
SAH79.6800.39%
TSLA348.750-6.06001%
GM86.2700.09%
F13.870-0.08%
RIVN16.070-0.73%
CYD38.210-2.18%
HMC31.8600.53%
TM194.4802.48%
CVNA74.040-0.05%
PAG217.010-0.84%
LAD370.360-0.68%
AN200.0901.34%
GPI263.9501.91%
ABG211.6200.95%
SAH79.6800.39%


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CDK outlines how dealers can make data and AI work harder

CDK outlines how dealers can make data and AI work harder

- August 26, 2026
For dealerships, having more data doesn't automatically mean having better insights. Joining this edition of CBT Live is Leigh Ann Conver, Senior Director of Product Marketing for Data & Intelligence...
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Porsche warns strategy reset will weigh on 2026 earnings

Porsche signs $1.46 billion AI deal with Tata Consultancy Services 

- August 25, 2026
On the Dash:  The OEM-level AI integration accelerates vehicle software bug fixes and telematics updates, helping service departments address connected-vehicle issues quicker. AI-driven supply chain forecasting optimizes factory production, providing...
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What happens when AI bots start negotiating car deals?

What happens when AI bots start negotiating car deals?

- August 21, 2026
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 the industry. I’m...
EVs & Technology Future of Automotive
Navigating through the AI hype to drive real ROI 

Navigating through the AI hype to drive real ROI 

- August 20, 2026
Artificial intelligence (AI) is dominating headlines across the automotive retail sector, but for dealerships, adopting the technology is only the beginning. On the latest episode of Inside Automotive, Greg Uland,...
EVs & Technology Inside Automotive
Human

How dealers can balance AI with human customer experiences

- August 20, 2026
Rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) allow businesses to deliver instant responses, but reliance on technology alone risks alienating customers. During today’s episode of CBT Now, we’re joined by Joseph...
Customer Experience CBT Now
Cox Automotive report finds dealers use AI widely, results still lag expectations

Cox Automotive report finds dealers use AI widely, results still lag expectations

- August 14, 2026
On the Dash: Focus AI investments on measurable dealership needs, not adoption for its own sake. Prepare teams for shoppers who are using AI before they reach the showroom. Build...
EVs & Technology Articles
How Impel is using AI to fix fragmented dealership systems

How Impel is using AI to fix fragmented dealership systems

- August 13, 2026
Dealers have spent more than 30 years investing in technology to change how their stores operate, but the real breakthrough is happening now, with AI. While CRM systems and lead...
EVs & Technology Inside Automotive
Why dealership-native AI gives the best answers

Why dealership-native AI gives the best answers

- August 12, 2026
Human expertise comes from years of learning, experience, and applying knowledge in real-world situations. AI is similar. Its intelligence is built from vast amounts of knowledge that spans industries and...
EVs & Technology Publishing Partners
CDK finds phone friction persists at dealerships even as AI adoption grows

CDK finds phone friction persists at dealerships as AI adoption grows

- August 3, 2026
On the Dash: Phone-related friction remains a persistent weak point even as overall dealership friction climbs industrywide. Nearly half of sales appointments and most service appointments are still booked by...
Data & Analytics Articles
GM to develop AI assistant to deliver deeper vehicle integration

GM to develop AI assistant to deliver deeper vehicle integration

- July 31, 2026
On the Dash:  GM’s upcoming AI assistant will move beyond basic voice commands by using vehicle-specific data and telematics. AI features will become a larger part of the customer ownership...
EVs & Technology Articles

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