Volkswagen Group of America and its dealers support more than 164,000 American jobs and contribute nearly $44 billion to the U.S. economy, study finds

CBT News Editorial Team - July 17, 2025

Jul 10, 2025 Manufacturing and research and development jobs increased strongly since the last study in 2019 with a 30% increase in manufacturing and a 16% increase in R&D About...

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Scout Motors urges DOJ to eliminate state franchise laws, GM partners with Redwood Materials, Volvo’s shares surge

CBT News Editorial Team - July 17, 2025

Top Stories Scout Motors advocates for the removal of state franchise laws to enhance direct vehicle sales. Read More GM partners with Redwood Materials to boost U.S.-made EV battery use. Read More Volvo's...

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Scout Motors is urging the U.S. Department of Justice to eliminate state motor vehicle franchise laws, Colorado

Scout Motors urges DOJ to eliminate franchise laws blocking direct sales

Jaelyn Campbell - July 17, 2025

Scout Motors, a Volkswagen Group subsidiary, is urging the U.S. Department of Justice to eliminate state motor vehicle franchise laws, describing them as “burdensome restrictions on competition.” In a letter...

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Shares of Volvo Cars jumped as much as 10% on Thursday after the Sweden-based automaker beat analysts’ expectations.

Volvo shares surge despite weak Q2 results, U.S. strategy reassures dealers

Ashby Lincoln - July 17, 2025

Shares of Volvo Cars jumped as much as 10% on Thursday after the Sweden-based automaker beat analysts’ expectations for its second-quarter operating profit, despite a sharp year-over-year decline. The company,...

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Rivian extends summer lease deals on R1S and R1T EVs

Colin Fitzpatrick - July 17, 2025

Rivian has extended its R1S and R1T lease deals through Sept. 1, 2025, offering potential savings of up to $15,500 for qualified customers. These savings include federal lease credits, down...

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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

Jaelyn Campbell - 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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Jonathan Dawson on amplifying team performance through clarity, efficiency and flexibility

Jasmine Kiniklis - July 17, 2025

At the most recent Leadership Mastery Workshop, automotive leaders from across the nation gathered to share some of the most powerful leadership principles that transform dealership operations and drive success....

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The operational shift that’s defining today’s used-car winners

Bryan Calloway - 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...

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CDK rolls out fixed ops tool to non-DMS customers

Jasmine Kiniklis - July 16, 2025

CDK Global expanded access to its Fixed Operations Suite to non-CDK DMS customers, broadening industry-wide availability to help more dealerships streamline service workflows and improve customer engagement. The platform includes AI...

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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

Ashby Lincoln - 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...

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Volkswagen Group of America and its dealers support more than 164,000 American jobs and contribute nearly $44 billion to the U.S. economy, study finds

Scout Motors urges DOJ to eliminate state franchise laws, GM partners with Redwood Materials, Volvo’s shares surge

Scout Motors urges DOJ to eliminate franchise laws blocking direct sales

Volvo shares surge despite weak Q2 results, U.S. strategy reassures dealers

Rivian extends summer lease deals on R1S and R1T EVs

Karl Brauer reveals used car prices soar as affordability crisis deepens

Jonathan Dawson on amplifying team performance through clarity, efficiency and flexibility

The operational shift that’s defining today’s used-car winners

CDK rolls out fixed ops tool to non-DMS customers

Stellantis to end investment in hydrogen venture

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