TSLA374.9901.2702%
GM77.720-0.8%
F12.335-0.145%
RIVN16.285-0.6653%
CYD41.560-0.31%
HMC24.335-0.145%
TM192.910-3.17%
CVNA403.4900.47%
PAG160.3700.37%
LAD274.655-1.735%
AN202.935-0.035%
GPI339.9550.175%
ABG200.730-1.28%
SAH71.2800.06%
TSLA374.9901.2702%
GM77.720-0.8%
F12.335-0.145%
RIVN16.285-0.6653%
CYD41.560-0.31%
HMC24.335-0.145%
TM192.910-3.17%
CVNA403.4900.47%
PAG160.3700.37%
LAD274.655-1.735%
AN202.935-0.035%
GPI339.9550.175%
ABG200.730-1.28%
SAH71.2800.06%
TSLA374.9901.2702%
GM77.720-0.8%
F12.335-0.145%
RIVN16.285-0.6653%
CYD41.560-0.31%
HMC24.335-0.145%
TM192.910-3.17%
CVNA403.4900.47%
PAG160.3700.37%
LAD274.655-1.735%
AN202.935-0.035%
GPI339.9550.175%
ABG200.730-1.28%
SAH71.2800.06%


Jessica Caldwell

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What current auto retail conditions tell us about the remainder of 2021 – Jessica Caldwell, Edmunds

- June 29, 2021
Joining us today on CBT News is the Executive Director of industry insights for Edmunds.com, Jessica Caldwell. Caldwell shares with us an update on the current inventory situation, what kind...
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How will the semiconductor shortage affect inventory levels in 2021? – Jessica Caldwell, Edmunds

- March 16, 2021
In this segment of CBT News, host Jim Fitzpatrick is joined by Jessica Caldwell, Executive Director of Industry Insight for Edmunds. Caldwell joins the show to discuss rising transaction prices...
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Rhett Ricart, NADA Vice Chairman-Elect on the Future of the Car Business | Automotive Retail Trends for 2019 – Matt DeLorenzo | Market Predictions and New Car Buying Trends for 2019 – Bill Wittenmyer

- January 11, 2019
CBT News Week In Review for Friday, January 11th, 2019: Automotive Retail Trends for 2019 - Matt DeLorenzo, Kelley Blue Book 2018 has been a year of continued innovation and big advances...
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Retail Auto Finishes 2018 on a High Note | 6 Simple Tools To Boost Your Productivity | Three Ways a 25 Percent Tariff Hike Could Impact Dealers and Consumers

- January 8, 2019
Today on CBTNews.com - Tuesday, January 8th, 2019: Retail Auto Finishes 2018 on a High Note - Jessica Caldwell, Edmunds.com Historically low unemployment, new tax cuts, and a sharp decrease in gas...
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Trump Delays Tariffs | Cars.com Names New SVP of Technology | April Auto Sales Numbers Reflect What Is To Come

- May 3, 2018
On today's CBT Newscast for Thursday, May 3rd, 2018: April Auto Sales Numbers Reflect What Is To Come - Jessica Caldwell, Edmunds.com Like most months in this business, April saw some losers...
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March Sales Numbers Beat Automotive Industry Expectations | Tracking How Dealerships and Customers Connect

- April 5, 2018
On today's CBT Newscast for Thursday, April 5th 2018: March Sales Numbers Beat Automotive Industry Expectations: Jessica Caldwell "This was the month where automotive sales beat all expectations," says Jessica Caldwell, Director...
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What February’s Sales Numbers and Rising Interest Rates Mean For 2018

- March 7, 2018
Discussing February’s numbers, buying patterns and the impact that rising interest rates may have on consumers and dealerships is Jessica Caldwell, Director of Industry Analysis with Edmunds.com. Even though the...
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What February’s Sales Numbers and Rising Interest Rates Mean For 2018 | How Trump’s tariffs impact your dealership | Are these 5 hot-selling vehicles on your lot?

- March 7, 2018
On today's CBT Newscast for Wednesday, March 7th, 2018: What February's Sales Numbers and Rising Interest Rates Mean For 2018 Discussing February’s numbers, buying patterns and the impact that rising interest rates...
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January

Jessica Caldwell: Do January’s numbers set the tone for 2018?

- February 7, 2018
  According to some, January was supposed to be a "ho-hum" month, with consumers relaxing from December's big final sales push. However, it wasn't like that, even with just 25 selling...
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What customers are embracing at the largest U.S. car dealership | Does January’s numbers set the tone for 2018? | A dealership campaign that reaches the local community & saves lives

- February 7, 2018
  On today's CBT Newscast for Wednesday, February 7th, 2018: Jessica Caldwell: Does January’s numbers set the tone for 2018? According to some, January was supposed to be a "ho-hum" month, with consumers...
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