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...
Atlanta, Georgia. Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA) announced today the opening of its new Parts Distribution Center and Technical Training Facility in Fort Worth, Texas. Strategically located in the heart...
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A record 122.4 million Americans are expected to travel over the December holiday, with 89% driving.
Gas prices have fallen below $3 per gallon nationally, encouraging more...
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Federal Reserve lowers rates to 3.5–3.75%, limits relief for car buyers. Read More
Ford, SK On end US battery joint venture amid EV slowdown. Read More
Auto loan approval rates rise...
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TIME announced 47 nominees for the 2026 Dealer of the Year award, honoring exceptional franchised dealers for business performance and community service.
Ally Financial, the award’s sponsor,...
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SK On and Ford are splitting U.S. battery plants; Ford takes Kentucky, SK On takes Tennessee.
SK On shifts focus to energy storage to offset weaker EV...
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The Dealertrack Credit Availability Index reached 99.1 in November, its highest level since October 2022.
Approval rates rose to 73.6%, yield spreads narrowed to 6.80, and subprime...
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Credit card balances are projected to grow 2.3% in 2026.
Credit card delinquencies are expected to remain stable at 2.57%.
Delinquencies for auto, mortgage, and personal loans...
Dealership transactions are on track for a record year in 2025, fueled by robust buyer cash reserves, declining interest rates, and high demand in both luxury and ultra-luxury markets. On...
Buying a new car is an exciting experience for customers—that is, until they enter the F&I department. On today's episode of F&I Today, Paul Brown, vice president of Ascent Dealer...