TSLA392.760-1.7%
GM76.735-0.905%
F14.125-0.055%
RIVN17.058-0.7421%
CYD44.640-1.23%
HMC28.7950.905%
TM179.7502.83%
CVNA70.540-0.05%
PAG206.2155.815%
LAD342.49011.11999%
AN209.1355.595%
GPI328.3708.97%
ABG226.1407.71%
SAH102.8053.075%
TSLA392.760-1.7%
GM76.735-0.905%
F14.125-0.055%
RIVN17.058-0.7421%
CYD44.640-1.23%
HMC28.7950.905%
TM179.7502.83%
CVNA70.540-0.05%
PAG206.2155.815%
LAD342.49011.11999%
AN209.1355.595%
GPI328.3708.97%
ABG226.1407.71%
SAH102.8053.075%
TSLA392.760-1.7%
GM76.735-0.905%
F14.125-0.055%
RIVN17.058-0.7421%
CYD44.640-1.23%
HMC28.7950.905%
TM179.7502.83%
CVNA70.540-0.05%
PAG206.2155.815%
LAD342.49011.11999%
AN209.1355.595%
GPI328.3708.97%
ABG226.1407.71%
SAH102.8053.075%


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Dave Anderson explains why celebrating excellence and focusing on top performers builds stronger teams and drives results.

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As the automotive retail landscape evolves, dealerships face mounting pressure to deliver a seamless, modern buying experience that meets today’s consumer expectations.  At NADA 2026, the spotlight is on innovation, and...
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Nearly half of U.S. auto loan borrowers use terms over 72 months as rising vehicle prices strain monthly budgets.

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On the Dash: Nearly 50% of borrowers rely on auto loans longer than 72 months to manage rising vehicle costs. Millennials and Gen X carry the largest balances, while Gen...
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Gubagoo's Brad Title shares how Curator is performing in real-world dealership environments.

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- January 27, 2026
As dealers prepare for the 2026 NADA Show, Gubagoo founder and president Brad Title returns to CBT News to discuss how Curator, the industry’s first unified intelligence engine, is performing...
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Kerrigan survey shows U.S. dealers expect higher valuations and profits in 2026, with domestic brands outperforming imports.

Kerrigan survey finds US dealers upbeat on profitability and acquisitions

- January 23, 2026
On the Dash: The Kerrigan Advisors Dealer Survey finds that dealer valuations are improving, with 24% expecting increases and only 16% expecting declines in 2026. Domestic brands outperform imports, with...
Industry News Articles

Selling the customer, not just the car: How a unified intelligence engine changed sales at Allen Tillery Auto

- January 22, 2026
Since opening their doors in 1967, Allen Tillery Auto in Hot Springs, Arkansas has built its success on one simple principle: take care of your customers, so they’ll keep coming...
Digital Retailing Publishing Partners
Car buyer satisfaction hits record highs as omnichannel retail and AI improve experiences, though affordability remains a major concern.

Omnichannel and AI help drive higher car buyer satisfaction

- January 21, 2026
On the Dash: Car buyer satisfaction is rising, driven by omnichannel flexibility and faster, more efficient experiences. Omnichannel retail saves buyers time, but gaps remain between what consumers want to...
Customer Experience Articles
results drive high-performing cultures, Dave Anderson

How results-driven cultures keep teams accountable and effective

- January 21, 2026
High-performing organizations distinguish themselves by how they define value. Leadership expert Dave Anderson says that results, not credentials or tenure, ultimately determine impact in winning cultures. On today’s episode of...
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Joel Kansanback explains how training, culture, and transparency drive F&I performance and fixed-ops growth in modern dealerships.

Drive F&I efficiency with AI and disciplined training

- January 20, 2026
Training, not technology or tactics, continues to separate high-performing dealerships from the rest as retail automotive faces mounting pressure around transparency, compliance, and talent retention. As digital tools accelerate change,...
Training Camp F&I
AI

Is your data ready for AI? The 3 steps dealers must take before buying another tech tool

- January 20, 2026
The promise of AI is massive: personalized marketing, accurate inventory forecasts, and hyper-efficient service retention. But here’s the secret: the vast majority of AI investments fail not because the software...
EVs & Technology Publishing Partners


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