TSLA360.590-20.67001%
GM72.540-2.5%
F11.590-0.09%
RIVN15.4000.46%
CYD39.410-0.08%
HMC24.150-0.16%
TM207.010-2.66%
CVNA313.5481.45799%
PAG149.3400.18%
LAD251.8201%
AN197.680-0.29%
GPI329.450-1.34%
ABG194.7600.73%
SAH64.870-0.38%
TSLA360.590-20.67001%
GM72.540-2.5%
F11.590-0.09%
RIVN15.4000.46%
CYD39.410-0.08%
HMC24.150-0.16%
TM207.010-2.66%
CVNA313.5481.45799%
PAG149.3400.18%
LAD251.8201%
AN197.680-0.29%
GPI329.450-1.34%
ABG194.7600.73%
SAH64.870-0.38%
TSLA360.590-20.67001%
GM72.540-2.5%
F11.590-0.09%
RIVN15.4000.46%
CYD39.410-0.08%
HMC24.150-0.16%
TM207.010-2.66%
CVNA313.5481.45799%
PAG149.3400.18%
LAD251.8201%
AN197.680-0.29%
GPI329.450-1.34%
ABG194.7600.73%
SAH64.870-0.38%


Retail Automotive

Strong wage growth improved new-vehicle affordability in November, offsetting higher interest rates and slightly higher transaction prices.

November new-vehicle affordability rebounds as wages outpace rate increases

- December 17, 2025
On the Dash: New-vehicle affordability improved in November after three months of decline due to strong wage growth. Average loan rates and vehicle prices increased modestly, but monthly payments remained...
eLEND Solutions

eLEND Solutions launches fintech platform to streamline dealership finance, credit– Pete MacInnis

- December 17, 2025
eLEND Solutions recently released a Finance Report, which was published here on CBT News. The report revealed a significant disconnect between initial payment-term quotes and lenders' decisions, resulting in an...
Colin Carrasquillo explains how dealerships can dominate digital visibility and drive traffic with AI-powered search strategies.

Boost your dealership’s visibility during the age of AI-powered search

- December 17, 2025
As more consumers turn to AI-powered tools for answers, dealerships must adapt their digital marketing strategies to remain visible in an increasingly zero-click search process. On today's episode of Marketing...
Dave Anderson shows how leaders use tactics to turn strategic planning into daily actions that drive results.

Maximize strategic planning with high-impact tactics

- December 17, 2025
Once a leader has established a vision and strategies to achieve it, the next step is turning those plans into daily action. This is often where the process breaks down....
CDK study

CDK study shows complex shift in EV buyer behavior as incentives phase out

- December 16, 2025
On the Dash: EV loyalty remains strong among buyers actively planning a purchase, even as general consideration declines. Education and targeted engagement are essential to overcome misconceptions among hesitant shoppers. ...
The Presidio Group exclusively advised Five Star Automotive on the sale of five dealerships in Georgia to ALM Automotive Group

The Presidio Group exclusively advised Five Star Automotive on the sale of five dealerships in Georgia to ALM Automotive Group

- December 16, 2025
MACON, Ga. — Dec. 16 — The Presidio Group LLC (“Presidio”), an independent merchant banking firm focused on mergers and acquisitions, capital raising and investments in the automotive retail and...

Ford takes $19.5B hit, GM strikes Apple Music deal, Stellantis launches internal emergency room

- December 16, 2025
Top Stories Ford scraps F-150 Lightning, takes $19.5B hit as EV demand declines. Read More GM rolls out Apple Music into new vehicles as CarPlay exit continues. Read More Stellantis launches internal “emergency room” to streamline...
Five Star Automotive sells five Georgia dealerships to ALM Automotive Group

Five Star Automotive sells five Georgia dealerships to ALM Automotive Group

- December 16, 2025
Five Star Automotive Group has completed the sale of five franchised dealerships in Macon and Warner Robins, Georgia, to ALM Automotive Group in a transaction advised by The Presidio Group....
F-150 Lightning, Ford,

Ford scraps F-150 Lightning, takes $19.5B hit as EV demand declines

- December 16, 2025
On the Dash: Ford has canceled the successor to the F-150 Lightning, known as the T3 truck, and has shelved its plans for electric vans, shifting its focus to a...
GM rolls out Apple Music as a native app in 2025 vehicles, offering free streaming via OnStar and Dolby Atmos audio in select Cadillac models.

GM rolls out Apple Music into new vehicles as CarPlay exit continues

- December 16, 2025
On the Dash: GM has begun rolling out Apple Music natively in select 2025 and newer Chevrolet and Cadillac vehicles. Streaming is included at no additional cost through OnStar Basics...


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