TSLA391.060-3.4%
GM77.7200.08%
F14.1800%
RIVN17.090-0.71%
CYD44.720-1.15%
HMC28.7700.88%
TM179.7602.84%
CVNA70.6400.05%
PAG204.7504.35%
LAD339.1607.79%
AN209.0005.46%
GPI331.65012.25%
ABG226.6608.23%
SAH102.8103.08%
TSLA391.060-3.4%
GM77.7200.08%
F14.1800%
RIVN17.090-0.71%
CYD44.720-1.15%
HMC28.7700.88%
TM179.7602.84%
CVNA70.6400.05%
PAG204.7504.35%
LAD339.1607.79%
AN209.0005.46%
GPI331.65012.25%
ABG226.6608.23%
SAH102.8103.08%
TSLA391.060-3.4%
GM77.7200.08%
F14.1800%
RIVN17.090-0.71%
CYD44.720-1.15%
HMC28.7700.88%
TM179.7602.84%
CVNA70.6400.05%
PAG204.7504.35%
LAD339.1607.79%
AN209.0005.46%
GPI331.65012.25%
ABG226.6608.23%
SAH102.8103.08%


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The Niello Company shifts focus on used cars, pricing, and fees with record results

The Niello Company shifts focus on used cars, pricing, and fees with record results

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Car dealers are grappling with shrinking margins and a widening affordability crisis. At the same time, AI tools are reshaping how customers shop, often letting them skip a dealership's website...
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FTC settlement expands right-to-repair access for John Deere

FTC settlement expands right-to-repair access for John Deere

- July 9, 2026
On the Dash: The settlement could become a blueprint for future right-to-repair enforcement in other industries, including automotive. Manufacturers may face increasing pressure to provide independent repair shops with broader...
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Paul Metrey and Don Hall on what the FTC really wants from dealers

Paul Metrey and Don Hall on what the FTC really wants from dealers

- June 23, 2026
If the automotive retail industry fails to correct its compliance and pricing practices, automakers could eventually take their case to Washington and push for a federal franchise law that reshapes...
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Sen. Bernie Moreno: The industry's voice in Washington

Sen. Bernie Moreno advocates for the auto industry in Washington

- June 22, 2026
The CBT News Auto Leadership Summit: Fair Pricing & Compliance brought dealers, legal experts and elected officials to the Salamander Hotel in Washington, D.C., on June 16 to discuss the...
Event Coverage
RockED launches free FTC pricing compliance training for dealership teams

RockED launches free FTC pricing compliance training for dealership teams

- June 22, 2026
On the Dash: RockED is offering a free FTC-focused training series for dealers, managers and front-line employees. The program covers key compliance areas, including drip pricing, rebate advertising and undisclosed...
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TrueCar CEO Scott Painter: Price transparency is a competitive weapon for dealers

TrueCar CEO Scott Painter: Price transparency is a competitive weapon for dealers

- June 18, 2026
Pricing transparency was in the spotlight at the CBT News Auto Leadership Summit. The summit brought dealers, legal experts, and policy advocates to the Salamander Hotel in Washington, D.C., on...
Event Coverage
Building an FTC-ready dealership through training, reviews, and AI

Building an FTC-ready dealership through training, reviews, and AI

- June 18, 2026
According to Marco Schnabl, Founder of RockED, “This is something that deserves solving.”  During a panel discussion at the CBT News Auto Leadership Summit, Schnabl was joined by Cuyler Owens, CEO...
Event Coverage
Dealers seek clarity as the FTC puts auto ads under the microscope

Dealers seek clarity as the FTC puts advertising in the crosshairs

- June 18, 2026
CBT News brought dealers, marketing executives and trade association leaders to Washington, D.C., on June 16 for the Auto Leadership Summit: Fair Pricing & Compliance at the Salamander Hotel. The...
Event Coverage
Brian Benstock, Kevin Frye, and Sam Weaver break down FTC compliance from the dealer's seat at the CBT News Auto Leadership Summit.

How dealers can run a complaint store without killing the deal

- June 18, 2026
"In the end, it's the dealer who pays the price." That's what Sam Weaver, VP and Partner at Chevy Chase Auto, made clear during "The Dealer's Perspective" panel at the...
Event Coverage
Experts break down the FTC enforcement playbook in an informative panel discussion at the CBT News Auto Leadership Summit.

What dealers need to know to stay off the FTC’s radar

- June 18, 2026
CBT News brought dealers, attorneys and policy experts to Washington, D.C., on June 16 for the Auto Leadership Summit: Fair Pricing & Compliance at the Salamander Hotel. The one-day event...
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