Bill Harper’s guide to branding during economic uncertainty

Jasmine Kiniklis - May 13, 2025

When the economy becomes unpredictable and consumers’ budgets tighten, how dealers position their pricing, service offerings, and customer experience can determine whether they pull ahead or fall behind. In today’s...

Featured Sales & Marketing

The United States and China agreed to a rollback of the tariffs that had fueled fears of a global trade war and battered economic confidence.

U.S. and China slash tariffs in surprise trade truce

CBT News Editorial Team - May 12, 2025

In a move few expected, the United States and China agreed on Monday to a sweeping rollback of the tariffs that had fueled fears of a global trade war and...

Headlines Articles

Audi anticipates clarity on U.S. tariffs as trade talks progress

Jasmine Kiniklis - May 12, 2025

Audi CEO Gernot Döllner anticipates more bearable tariff regulations in the coming months as ongoing talks between Brussels and Washington continue. He expects the conversations to yield clarity, dispelling some...

Articles Headlines

On Thursday, President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a limited bilateral trade agreement.

Trump, Starmer strike potential U.S.-UK trade deal with cuts to car, steel tariffs

CBT News Editorial Team - May 9, 2025

On Thursday, President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a limited bilateral trade agreement that cuts U.S. tariffs on British cars and steel, expands agricultural market access...

Headlines Articles

Toyota expects its annual operating profits to fall by 20% as a weaker U.S. dollar and new trade tariffs under President Trump.

Toyota warns profits will drop about 20% as tariffs, weak dollar squeeze margins

Jaelyn Campbell - May 9, 2025

Toyota expects its annual operating profits to fall by 20% as a weaker U.S. dollar and new trade tariffs under President Trump weigh heavily on earnings, the company announced Thursday. The...

Headlines Articles

Mitsubishi eyes U.S. production with Nissan to offset tariffs and falling sales, marking a potential return to local manufacturing.

Mitsubishi considers U.S. factory return amid tariff impact and sales decline

CBT News Editorial Team - May 9, 2025

Mitsubishi Motors is considering a return to U.S. vehicle production through a joint investment with Nissan at one of its American assembly plants. The move comes as the automaker braces...

Articles Headlines

Jim Fitzpatrick hosts a dealer roundtable discussing tariffs, EV adoption, AI, and the future of retail automotive.

Dealer roundtable: Navigating tariffs, EVs, AI, and the path ahead

Jasmine Kiniklis - May 8, 2025

In today's episode of Inside Automotive, host Jim Fitzpatrick welcomes four seasoned retail leaders: Chris Saraceno, VP and partner of Kelly Auto Group; John Roberts, vice president and GM of...

Featured Management & Leadership

Auto loan rates, tariffs, and inflation concerns leave car buyers and the Fed both waiting to see what happens next.

Fed holds rates steady as auto market braces for volatility

Jasmine Kiniklis - May 8, 2025

The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged Wednesday after its third meeting of 2025. This marks the third consecutive month the Fed has held rates steady, and they did not...

Articles Headlines

Wholesale used-vehicle prices rose in April, hitting the highest level since October 2023 amid tariff concerns and tight supply.

Wholesale used-vehicle prices surge in April

CBT News Editorial Team - May 8, 2025

Wholesale used-vehicle prices jumped in April, fueled by stronger-than-usual seasonal demand and growing concerns over new tariffs. According to the latest Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI), prices rose 2.7%...

Articles Headlines

Volvo Cars said it will cut approximately 125 jobs—5% of the workforce—at its Charleston, South Carolina factory.

Volvo to cut 125 jobs at U.S. plant amid trade pressures and market shifts

Jaelyn Campbell - May 7, 2025

Volvo Cars said it will cut approximately 125 jobs, or 5% of the workforce, at its Charleston, South Carolina factory as the company adjusts to shifting market conditions and evolving...

Headlines Articles

Tariffs

Bill Harper’s guide to branding during economic uncertainty

U.S. and China slash tariffs in surprise trade truce

Audi anticipates clarity on U.S. tariffs as trade talks progress

Trump, Starmer strike potential U.S.-UK trade deal with cuts to car, steel tariffs

Toyota warns profits will drop about 20% as tariffs, weak dollar squeeze margins

Mitsubishi considers U.S. factory return amid tariff impact and sales decline

Dealer roundtable: Navigating tariffs, EVs, AI, and the path ahead

Fed holds rates steady as auto market braces for volatility

Wholesale used-vehicle prices surge in April

Volvo to cut 125 jobs at U.S. plant amid trade pressures and market shifts

Latest Articles

SBA, General Motors to co-host Supplier Matchmaking Expo in Detroit [registrations open]

New trade proposal could reshape supply chains, UAW strikes at major GM supplier, Mercedes faces ownership restrictions

New U.S. trade proposal would raise vehicle content requirements, reshape North American supply chains

UAW strike begins at major GM supplier after contract talks fail

Mercedes-Benz dealers face uncertainty as Congress weighs ownership restrictions

Stellantis partners with Wayve on self-driving tech

automotiveMastermind adapts marketing tools for FTC compliance changes

Dealers must act on GEO now as AI shifts car-buying behavior

5 key things killing your service advisor training (and how to fix them)

What the FTC’s warning letters mean for car dealers and their social media teams