Rivian is investing nearly $120 million to construct a new 1.2 million-square-foot supplier park near its manufacturing facility in Illinois.

Rivian to build $120M supplier park in Illinois, backed by $16M state incentive

CBT News Editorial Team - May 6, 2025

Electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian is investing nearly $120 million to construct a new 1.2 million-square-foot supplier park near its manufacturing facility in Normal, Illinois. The project, announced Monday alongside Illinois...

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Ben Keating on dealer legacy, racing discipline, and why he’s all-in on omnichannel auto retail

Jaelyn Campbell - May 6, 2025

On this episode of Executive Profile, CBT News traveled to Victoria, Texas, to meet with Ben Keating, a third-generation car dealer and professional race car driver who has carved out...

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On May 2, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy told employees that he is planning to reduce the department’s workforce

Transportation Secretary plans to cut workforce by end of May under Trump’s efficiency push

Jaelyn Campbell - May 5, 2025

Speaking at a department town hall on May 2, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced that the Department of Transportation will carry out a reduction in force (RIF) at the end...

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GM will eliminate one of three shifts at its Oshawa, Ontario, plant, cutting roughly 700 jobs as it adjusts to President Trump's tariffs.

GM cuts shifts in Ontario plant, impacting 700 jobs due to auto tariffs

Jaelyn Campbell - May 5, 2025

General Motors (GM) will eliminate one of three shifts at its Oshawa, Ontario, plant, cutting roughly 700 jobs as the automaker adjusts its North American operations in response to President...

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Jaguar Land Rover has resumed shipping vehicles to the U.S. after a nearly month-long halt triggered by President Donald Trump’s 25% tariff

Jaguar Land Rover resumes U.S. shipments after tariff-related halt

CBT News Editorial Team - May 5, 2025

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR)has resumed shipping vehicles to the United States after a nearly month-long suspension triggered by President Donald Trump’s 25% tariff on imported cars and light trucks. The first...

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In the latest episode of CBT Now, Dave Foy shares the urgent need for innovation and leadership development in dealership service departments.

How AI and daily training are reshaping fixed ops – Dave Foy | Fixed Ops Mastermind

Jaelyn Campbell - May 5, 2025

As rising vehicle costs and aging car ownership push fixed ops back into the spotlight, dealers need to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) and invest in continuous training to stay competitive....

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Ford reported a 16% increase in U.S. auto sales for April, driven by strong demand for pickup trucks and aggressive discounting.

Ford sees 16% surge in auto sales amid robust pickup truck demand

Jaelyn Campbell - May 2, 2025

On May 1, Ford reported a 16% increase in U.S. auto sales for April, driven by strong demand for pickup trucks and aggressive discounting through its employee pricing program. However,...

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Mercedes-Benz announced that it will manufacture a new vehicle at its Tuscaloosa, Alabama, plant by 2027, expanding its U.S. footprint

Mercedes to build new vehicle in Alabama as tariffs reshape auto industry

Jaelyn Campbell - May 2, 2025

Mercedes-Benz announced Thursday that it will manufacture a new vehicle at its Tuscaloosa, Alabama, plant by 2027, expanding its U.S. footprint as the Trump administration enforces steep new tariffs on...

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Why dealers should embrace failure as a growth strategy – Dr. Margie Warrell

Jaelyn Campbell - May 2, 2025

In a world where failure is often viewed as something to avoid, leadership expert and keynote speaker Dr. Margie Warrell argues that learning to "fail well" is essential for growth....

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This week we have news that Toyota and Waymo have agreed to explore a collaboration on speeding up the development AV tech.

Toyota and Waymo collaboration signals shift toward mass-market AV adoption

Steve Greenfield - May 2, 2025

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...

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Rivian to build $120M supplier park in Illinois, backed by $16M state incentive

Ben Keating on dealer legacy, racing discipline, and why he’s all-in on omnichannel auto retail

Transportation Secretary plans to cut workforce by end of May under Trump’s efficiency push

GM cuts shifts in Ontario plant, impacting 700 jobs due to auto tariffs

Jaguar Land Rover resumes U.S. shipments after tariff-related halt

How AI and daily training are reshaping fixed ops – Dave Foy | Fixed Ops Mastermind

Ford sees 16% surge in auto sales amid robust pickup truck demand

Mercedes to build new vehicle in Alabama as tariffs reshape auto industry

Why dealers should embrace failure as a growth strategy – Dr. Margie Warrell

Toyota and Waymo collaboration signals shift toward mass-market AV adoption

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