TSLA382.7007.7%
GM82.7300.48%
F12.170-0.08%
RIVN13.960-0.37%
CYD29.8200.75%
HMC32.7000.22%
TM185.300-0.7%
CVNA63.7300.53%
PAG196.160-1.89%
LAD290.2401.37%
AN157.3800.31%
GPI232.010-4.6%
ABG167.600-1.36%
SAH60.560-0.95%
TSLA382.7007.7%
GM82.7300.48%
F12.170-0.08%
RIVN13.960-0.37%
CYD29.8200.75%
HMC32.7000.22%
TM185.300-0.7%
CVNA63.7300.53%
PAG196.160-1.89%
LAD290.2401.37%
AN157.3800.31%
GPI232.010-4.6%
ABG167.600-1.36%
SAH60.560-0.95%
TSLA382.7007.7%
GM82.7300.48%
F12.170-0.08%
RIVN13.960-0.37%
CYD29.8200.75%
HMC32.7000.22%
TM185.300-0.7%
CVNA63.7300.53%
PAG196.160-1.89%
LAD290.2401.37%
AN157.3800.31%
GPI232.010-4.6%
ABG167.600-1.36%
SAH60.560-0.95%


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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

- 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

- 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...
Stellantis announced today that it is set to end its investment in Symbio, a joint venture with Michelin and Forvia SE, by 2026.

Stellantis to end investment in hydrogen venture

- July 16, 2025
Stellantis announced today that it is set to end its investment in Symbio, a joint venture with Michelin and Forvia SE focused on hydrogen fuel cell technology, by 2026. The...
Hyundai Motor America has introduced a new customer loyalty initiative called Hyundai Rewards, offering benefits to all owners.

Hyundai launches tiered Rewards program to boost customer loyalty

- July 16, 2025
Hyundai Motor America has introduced a new customer loyalty initiative called Hyundai Rewards. The free program offers benefits to new and existing Hyundai owners, including vehicle purchase discounts and reduced...
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Amberly Allen explains how dealers can save millions on credit card fees

- July 16, 2025
In an era where every dollar counts, Amberly Allen, founder and managing partner of Dealer Merchant Services (DMS), is helping auto retailers uncover substantial savings by shifting credit card fees,...
Sean Gardner breaks down how Joe's “either-or” questions can help salespeople overcome common roadblocks to convert digital leads.

How Joe Verde’s ‘either-or’ strategy turns online leads into in-store sales – Sean Gardner

- July 15, 2025
Converting digital leads into actual showroom traffic remains one of the biggest challenges in automotive retail. On today's episode of CBT Now, Sean Gardner, instructor and sales trainer at the...

Overcoming staffing shortages by improving employee retention

- July 15, 2025
Staffing shortages have challenged automotive dealerships and compromised operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Modern business leaders have rethought their personnel approach by focusing on employee retention. Managers must implement strategies...
Auto credit access improved in June 2025 for the second consecutive month, according to the latest Dealertrack Credit Availability Index.

June sees continued gains in auto loan accessibility, Cox reports

- July 14, 2025
Auto credit access improved in June 2025 for the second consecutive month, according to the latest Dealertrack Credit Availability Index. The All-Loans Index rose to 97.3, up from 96.5 in...
GM will halt production for several weeks at its Silao, Mexico, plant, which builds the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups.

GM halts production of Silverado, Sierra pickups at Mexico plant

- July 14, 2025
General Motors (GM) will halt production for several weeks at its Silao, Mexico, plant, which builds the high-volume Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups. The facility initially was shut down...
While fears persist that artificial intelligence will take over jobs, Michael Wood argues that AI isn’t here to replace people.

How AI is transforming dealership workflows, not replacing jobs – Michael Wood | Checkered Flag Auto Group

- July 14, 2025
While fears persist that AI will take over jobs in the retail automotive space, Michael Wood, General Manager of Jaguar Land Rover and Volkswagen at Checkered Flag Auto Group, offers...


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