The resumption of student loan reporting has pushed many borrowers into subprime lending, reshaping risk metrics and tightening auto credit availability.

Auto loan market shifts as student loan delinquencies distort subprime scores

Jaelyn Campbell - July 21, 2025

The reactivation of student loan repayments in late 2024 is transforming the auto finance landscape, especially within the subprime credit segment. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York,...

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Stellantis reported a preliminary net loss of $2.7 billion for the first half of 2025, driven by weak North American sales.

Stellantis posts $2.7 billion loss amid weak demand, tariffs

Jaelyn Campbell - July 21, 2025

Stellantis reported a preliminary net loss of €2.3 billion ($2.7 billion) for the first half of 2025, driven by weak North American sales, program cancellations, and a €300 million tariff...

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Rolls-Royce announced a $75 million investment to expand its engine manufacturing facility in Aiken, South Carolina.

Rolls-Royce invests $75 million to expand South Carolina engine plant

Ashby Lincoln - July 21, 2025

British automaker Rolls-Royce announced a $75 million investment to expand its engine manufacturing facility in Aiken, South Carolina, aimed at increasing production of its MTU Series 4000 engines. These engines...

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Doug Eroh shares how Longo Toyota is navigating tariffs, EV rules, and hybrid demand while keeping sales momentum in a shifting market.

Longo Toyota’s Doug Eroh on winning in a shifting market

Jasmine Kiniklis - July 21, 2025

As affordability concerns, policy shifts, and consumer preferences evolve, dealers are working to adapt in real time. In today's episode of Inside Automotive, Doug Eroh, president and GM of Longo...

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On today's episode of CBT Now, Matt Easton asserts that AI can serve as a powerful tool when making sales calls.

Matt Easton reveals how to beat Apple’s AI call screening and win more sales

Jaelyn Campbell - July 21, 2025

As Apple rolls out its new AI-based call screening features, similar to, but more advanced than those already offered by Android and Google devices, sales teams may find it harder...

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The U.S. Department of Commerce has issued preliminary anti-dumping duties of 93.5% on Chinese graphite imports.

Commerce Department hikes tariffs on Chinese graphite to 160%

Ashby Lincoln - July 18, 2025

The U.S. Commerce Department has issued preliminary anti-dumping duties of 93.5% on Chinese graphite imports, which, when combined with existing levies, increases the effective tariff to 160%. Graphite, a critical...

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Rivian is continuing its strategic expansion with a new East Coast headquarters set to open in Atlanta by late 2025.

Rivian to open East Coast headquarters in Atlanta near new EV plant

Jaelyn Campbell - July 18, 2025

Rivian is continuing its strategic expansion with a new East Coast headquarters set to open in Atlanta by late 2025. Announced alongside Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and Atlanta Mayor Andre...

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The Science of Leadership offers roadmap for modern managers – Margaret Moore | The Institute Coaching

Jaelyn Campbell - July 18, 2025

Leadership isn’t just about charisma or confidence… It’s about science. During the latest episode of CBT Now, we sat down with executive coach, author, and Harvard faculty member Margaret Moore...

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Karl Brauer joins today's episode of CBT Now to unpack how affordability has sharply declined for used vehicle shoppers and what this means.

Karl Brauer reveals used car prices soar as affordability crisis deepens

Jaelyn Campbell - July 17, 2025

The average three-year-old used car now costs $32,635, a staggering $9,476 increase since 2019, according to a new study from iSeeCars.com. Karl Brauer, executive analyst for the platform, joins today's...

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The operational shift that’s defining today’s used-car winners

Bryan Calloway - July 17, 2025

After years of market volatility, the used-car segment is regaining its crown. Buyers, priced out of new vehicles, are returning to the used lot with urgency. Prices are stabilizing, inventory...

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Auto loan market shifts as student loan delinquencies distort subprime scores

Stellantis posts $2.7 billion loss amid weak demand, tariffs

Rolls-Royce invests $75 million to expand South Carolina engine plant

Longo Toyota’s Doug Eroh on winning in a shifting market

Matt Easton reveals how to beat Apple’s AI call screening and win more sales

Commerce Department hikes tariffs on Chinese graphite to 160%

Rivian to open East Coast headquarters in Atlanta near new EV plant

The Science of Leadership offers roadmap for modern managers – Margaret Moore | The Institute Coaching

Karl Brauer reveals used car prices soar as affordability crisis deepens

The operational shift that’s defining today’s used-car winners

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