TSLA362.440-4.71999%
GM83.6600.61%
F12.3100.26%
RIVN13.0200.07%
CYD26.350-0.22%
HMC34.0600.61%
TM191.9403.34%
CVNA60.5902.63%
PAG212.00017.21%
LAD295.31013.82%
AN159.8006.61%
GPI239.80011.43%
ABG169.8707.9%
SAH63.5103.46%
TSLA362.440-4.71999%
GM83.6600.61%
F12.3100.26%
RIVN13.0200.07%
CYD26.350-0.22%
HMC34.0600.61%
TM191.9403.34%
CVNA60.5902.63%
PAG212.00017.21%
LAD295.31013.82%
AN159.8006.61%
GPI239.80011.43%
ABG169.8707.9%
SAH63.5103.46%
TSLA362.440-4.71999%
GM83.6600.61%
F12.3100.26%
RIVN13.0200.07%
CYD26.350-0.22%
HMC34.0600.61%
TM191.9403.34%
CVNA60.5902.63%
PAG212.00017.21%
LAD295.31013.82%
AN159.8006.61%
GPI239.80011.43%
ABG169.8707.9%
SAH63.5103.46%


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Potomac Core CEO Dan Varroney on what the Fed's rate hike means for dealers

Potomac Core CEO Dan Varroney on what the Fed’s rate hike means for dealers

- September 23, 2026
Higher borrowing costs are landing on car buyers already stretched by rising prices at the grocery store and the gas pump. On today's edition of CBT Live, Dan Varroney, Economic...
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John Murphy on Fed rate hike putting spotlight on auto affordability

- September 17, 2026
The Federal Reserve’s latest rate increase adds another layer of pressure for auto dealers already navigating elevated borrowing costs and affordability challenges. John Murphy, Founder and Managing Partner of Murphy...
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What the Fed's rate hike means for car buyers and your F&I office

What the Fed’s rate hike means for car buyers and your F&I office

- September 17, 2026
On the Dash: The Fed raised rates a quarter point to 3.75% to 4%, its first hike since 2023. Most Fed officials project at least one more rate increase before...
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Fed chair signals rates could rise again as inflation remains high

Fed chair signals rates could rise again as inflation remains high

- August 31, 2026
On the Dash: A Fed hike would likely keep auto financing costs elevated for consumers. Dealers could face additional challenges converting shoppers as monthly vehicle payments stay high. Uncertainty...
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Fed holds interest rates steady as high borrowing costs continue to squeeze car buyers

Fed holds interest rates steady as high borrowing costs continue to squeeze car buyers

- July 30, 2026
On the Dash: Higher interest rates continue to limit affordability and shrink the pool of new-vehicle buyers, with Cox Automotive data showing more than 3 in 10 dealers already citing...
Economic Trends Articles
Inflation surges to 3-year high, squeezing car buyers and impacting interest rates.

Inflation surges to 3-year high, squeezing car buyers and impacting interest rates

- June 11, 2026
On the Dash: Inflation hit 4.2% in May, its highest level in three years, driven by energy costs. Falling new-vehicle prices reflect weakening demand, not improved affordability for car buyers. ...
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More customers are getting approved for auto loans, but negative equity and record loan terms tell a more complicated story.

Auto loan availability hits 4-year high in April, loan terms reach new records

- May 12, 2026
On the Dash: Auto loan credit availability climbed to its highest level since June 2022 in April. Nearly 30% of auto loans now carry terms longer than 72 months, a...
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Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady amid inflation, war

Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady amid inflation, war, and labor uncertainty

- March 19, 2026
On the Dash: Current interest rates (3.5%-3.75%) are expected to remain stable in the near term, allowing dealers to plan borrowing and inventory financing with relative certainty. Inflation pressures and...
Economic Trends Articles
auto market

Erik Kibler on the economic trends shaping the 2026 auto market

- February 12, 2026
The auto market is navigating a period of uncertainty, from rising vehicle prices to shifting buyer behavior and evolving EV trends. Dealers and consumers alike are trying to make sense...
Economic Trends CBT Now
Federal Reserve

Federal Reserve lowers rates to 3.5–3.75%, limits relief for car buyers

- December 10, 2025
On the Dash: The Fed’s 0.25% rate cut is unlikely to meaningfully lower monthly payments for new or used vehicle buyers. Dealership financing remains constrained, though future rate cuts in...
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