TSLA407.7601.21%
GM77.8501.205%
F13.9950.385%
RIVN17.480-0.64%
CYD46.190-0.88%
HMC27.9300.34%
TM176.4502.13%
CVNA65.830-1.29%
PAG194.2702.78%
LAD313.7401.76%
AN195.8003.49%
GPI299.880-3.08%
ABG211.9700.24%
SAH94.540-0.77%
TSLA407.7601.21%
GM77.8501.205%
F13.9950.385%
RIVN17.480-0.64%
CYD46.190-0.88%
HMC27.9300.34%
TM176.4502.13%
CVNA65.830-1.29%
PAG194.2702.78%
LAD313.7401.76%
AN195.8003.49%
GPI299.880-3.08%
ABG211.9700.24%
SAH94.540-0.77%
TSLA407.7601.21%
GM77.8501.205%
F13.9950.385%
RIVN17.480-0.64%
CYD46.190-0.88%
HMC27.9300.34%
TM176.4502.13%
CVNA65.830-1.29%
PAG194.2702.78%
LAD313.7401.76%
AN195.8003.49%
GPI299.880-3.08%
ABG211.9700.24%
SAH94.540-0.77%


Retail Automotive

GM, LG plans low-cost EV batteries, Volvo hit by tariffs, Lucid warns of rising U.S. costs

- July 15, 2025
Top Stories GM, LG to produce low-cost LFP EV batteries at Tennessee Ultium plant by 2027. Read More Volvo takes $1.2B charge due to tariffs and model delays. Read More Lucid CEO warns...
GM and LG Energy Solution will upgrade their Spring Hill, Tennessee, battery cell facility to manufacture LFP cells.

GM, LG to produce low-cost LFP EV batteries at Tennessee Ultium plant by 2027

- July 15, 2025
General Motors (GM) and LG Energy Solution will upgrade their Spring Hill, Tennessee, battery cell facility to manufacture low-cost lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) cells, aiming for commercial production by late 2027. The...
Lucid's interim CEO, Marc Winterhoff, cautioned that President Trump’s latest tariffs will raise the cost of producing vehicles in the U.S.

Lucid CEO warns Trump’s tariffs will raise U.S. vehicle costs despite local production

- July 15, 2025
Lucid Motors' interim CEO, Marc Winterhoff, cautioned that President Donald Trump’s latest tariffs will raise the cost of producing vehicles in the U.S., as automakers still rely on global supply chains for key...
Sean Gardner breaks down how Joe's “either-or” questions can help salespeople overcome common roadblocks to convert digital leads.

How Joe Verde’s ‘either-or’ strategy turns online leads into in-store sales – Sean Gardner

- July 15, 2025
Converting digital leads into actual showroom traffic remains one of the biggest challenges in automotive retail. On today's episode of CBT Now, Sean Gardner, instructor and sales trainer at the...
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Ryan Hanlon shares how reinsurance helps dealers build long-term wealth

- July 15, 2025
Dealers can use profit participation programs to gain more control over their F&I income and turn it into long-term financial growth. However, many dealers still miss out on these benefits...

Overcoming staffing shortages by improving employee retention

- July 15, 2025
Staffing shortages have challenged automotive dealerships and compromised operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Modern business leaders have rethought their personnel approach by focusing on employee retention. Managers must implement strategies...
40 Under

CBT News opens nominations for 2025 40 Under 40 awards

- July 14, 2025
ATLANTA, Georgia (July 14, 2025) — CBT News, the leading news platform for retail automotive professionals, has officially opened nominations for its 2025 40 Under 40 awards, presented by Force...
Auto credit access improved in June 2025 for the second consecutive month, according to the latest Dealertrack Credit Availability Index.

June sees continued gains in auto loan accessibility, Cox reports

- July 14, 2025
Auto credit access improved in June 2025 for the second consecutive month, according to the latest Dealertrack Credit Availability Index. The All-Loans Index rose to 97.3, up from 96.5 in...
Hyundai Hope

Hyundai honored with 2025 Merit ‘Gold’ Award for excellence in Corporate Social Responsibility

- July 14, 2025
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 11, 2025 – Hyundai Motor America was recently recognized as a Gold Winner for the 2025 Merit Awards for Corporate Social Responsibility in the business category, for...

GM pauses Silverado, Sierra production, Jeep unveils premium Wagoneers, Musk rejects Tesla-xAI merger

- July 14, 2025
Top Stories GM halts production of Silverado, Sierra pickups at Mexico plant. Read More Jeep launches two special-edition Wagoneers for premium buyers. Read More Elon Musk says "no" to Tesla-xAI merger as Grok...


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