TSLA435.790-6.31%
GM83.240-1.11%
F17.4400.79%
RIVN16.3001.1%
CYD56.7200.39%
HMC26.990-0.3%
TM189.950-1.89%
CVNA73.000-0.49%
PAG167.370-0.8%
LAD290.890-4.73%
AN187.720-6.02%
GPI316.340-10.09999%
ABG187.710-7.04%
SAH82.620-1.12%
TSLA435.790-6.31%
GM83.240-1.11%
F17.4400.79%
RIVN16.3001.1%
CYD56.7200.39%
HMC26.990-0.3%
TM189.950-1.89%
CVNA73.000-0.49%
PAG167.370-0.8%
LAD290.890-4.73%
AN187.720-6.02%
GPI316.340-10.09999%
ABG187.710-7.04%
SAH82.620-1.12%
TSLA435.790-6.31%
GM83.240-1.11%
F17.4400.79%
RIVN16.3001.1%
CYD56.7200.39%
HMC26.990-0.3%
TM189.950-1.89%
CVNA73.000-0.49%
PAG167.370-0.8%
LAD290.890-4.73%
AN187.720-6.02%
GPI316.340-10.09999%
ABG187.710-7.04%
SAH82.620-1.12%


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Paul Brown explains how the right F&I product mix and knowledgeable staff boost dealer profitability, customer satisfaction, and long-term wealth.

Maximize your F&I product mix to boost CSI and long-term profit

- December 4, 2025
The F&I department is a critical profit driver in the dealership. On today's episode of F&I Today, VP of Ascent Dealer Services, Paul Brown, discusses how to choose the correct...

Trump admin set to roll back fuel standards, U.S. auto sales shift, Toyota & Honda report mixed sales results

- December 3, 2025
Top Stories Trump administration to roll back fuel-efficiency standards, citing vehicle affordability. Read More Ford, Hyundai US sales slip in November as EV demand drops. Read More Honda dips on supply shortages as...

40 Under 40 Honoree: Steve Smith | AutoNation Acura Hunt Valley

- December 3, 2025
We're excited to celebrate Steve Smith, sales advisor at AutoNation Acura Hunt Valley, as a distinguished honoree of CBT News' 40 Under 40 awards. This recognition highlights the top retail...
Tom Druzynski joins us to share how his group is using video multi-point inspections (MPIs) to boost the customer experience.

How video MPIs are building trust between dealerships and customers – Tom Druzynski | West Herr Automotive Group

- December 3, 2025
Customers often find it hard to trust the service advice given by dealership staff, especially if they can't see the issues themselves; as a result, they frequently decline recommended services....
"Quiet quitting” is a growing trend that reduces productivity, lowers morale, and can cost companies thousands of dollars in lost revenue.

Dave Anderson warns dealers must confront ‘quiet quitting’ to protect profits

- December 3, 2025
Employees who show up but mentally check out can silently sabotage a business. Known as “quiet quitting,” this growing trend reduces productivity, lowers morale, and can cost companies thousands of...
Amazon changed the way America shops. Now it’s moving on the auto industry and positioning itself to become the central hub for buying vehicles

Amazon’s endgame: Becoming America’s one-stop car dealer

- December 3, 2025
Amazon changed the way America buys books, clothes, electronics, and groceries. Now it’s moving on the auto industry—and if you think this is just another “online shopping feature,” you’re missing...

US cuts South Korean tariffs, Chrysler launches holiday campaign, CDK purchase scores drop

- December 2, 2025
Top Stories Commerce secretary confirms lower U.S. tariffs on South Korean imports. Read More Chrysler brings back Pacifica and Elf on the Shelf holiday campaign. Read More CDK survey shows ease of purchase...
GEO, April Simmons

Dealers face new challenges as AI-powered GEO tools change automotive search – April Simmons | Horne Auto Group

- December 2, 2025
While artificial intelligence is reshaping how car buyers research vehicles, making it essential for dealerships to adapt quickly, GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) is an emerging technology that delivers highly personalized,...

James Mercer breaks down reinsurance and participation programs

- December 2, 2025
Dealers often overlook the details in reinsurance, retro programs, and participation structures that can dramatically impact their bottom line. On today's episode of Training Camp, Ascent Dealer Services VP of...
Modern car design has become uniform, with regulations and trends leaving most daily drivers visually uninspiring and bland.

What happened to car design? Why modern cars look worse than ever

- December 1, 2025
Take a drive down any street in America and you’ll notice something disappointing: most modern cars look nearly identical. Smooth, bulbous, wind-tunnel shapes dominate the road, turning our daily drivers...