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Latest Automotive News

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AI is now the front line of FTC compliance for dealers

AI is now the front line of FTC compliance for dealers

Safety & Compliance 06/08/26
2026 Mazda CX-50 Turbo Meridian

2026 Mazda CX-50 Turbo Meridian – Is it adventure ready?

New Car Reviews 06/05/26
Could legacy brands become China's ticket into the U.S.?

Could legacy brands become China’s ticket into the U.S.?

Global Industry News 06/05/26
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AI is now the front line of FTC compliance for dealers
Dealers face growing compliance exposure as FTC scrutiny expands

Dealers face growing compliance exposure as FTC scrutiny expands

Safety & Compliance 06/04/26
Remarkable Leaders in F&I honoree: Kimberly Garner | CMA Colonial 

Remarkable Leaders in F&I honoree: Kimberly Garner | CMA Colonial 

Event Coverage 06/04/26
Remote control: Making F&I video calls feel like an in-person deal

Remote control: Making F&I video calls feel like an in-person deal

F&I Today 06/04/26

Industry News

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Unifor rejects Detroit Three concessions, Ford launches Bronco Filson edition, New York wins Nissan lease refunds

Top Stories  Unifor rejects concessions ahead of Detroit Three contract talks. Read More Ford unveils Bronco Filson special edition with premium off-road features. Read More New York secures statewide refunds for Nissan lease buyout overcharges. Read More Nvidia closes deals with South Korean AI giants, expands Hyundai alliance. Read More Featured Interviews AI is now the front...
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Unifor rejects concessions ahead of Detroit Three contract talks
Industry News 06/08/26

Unifor rejects concessions ahead of Detroit Three contract talks

Ford unveils Bronco Filson special edition with premium off-road features
Industry News 06/08/26

Ford unveils Bronco Filson special edition with premium off-road features

New York secures statewide refunds for Nissan lease buyout overcharges
Industry News 06/08/26

New York secures statewide refunds for Nissan lease buyout overcharges

Nvidia closes deals with South Korean AI giants, expands Hyundai alliance 
Industry News 06/08/26

Nvidia closes deals with South Korean AI giants, expands Hyundai alliance 

Used-vehicle wholesale prices edge higher in May, EVs lead the way
Industry News 06/05/26

Used-vehicle wholesale prices edge higher in May, EVs lead the way

Driving Solutions

Why data infrastructure is becoming the foundation of AI success in automotive retail 
Driving Solutions 05/11/26

Why data infrastructure is becoming the foundation of AI success in automotive retail 

OPENLANE's Justin Zane on how digital wholesale, off-lease inventory, and AI tools are helping dealers source smarter.
Driving Solutions 05/06/26

The sourcing solution: How OPENLANE helps dealers find the right cars faster

Amol Waishampayan, Co-Founder of fullthrottle.ai, DSP
Driving Solutions 04/21/26

How fullthrottle.ai is improving agency performance with automotive-specific DSPs

Jeff Adams | Reynolds and Reynolds | how AI is transforming dealership fixed ops and increasing dealer profitability
Driving Solutions 04/15/26

How AI is transforming dealership fixed ops with breakthrough efficiency

AutoTrust expands dealer alliance as CEO pushes scale-driven model
Driving Solutions 04/14/26

AutoTrust expands dealer alliance as CEO pushes scale-driven model

How Draiver is helping OEMs streamline vehicle logistics and reduce delays
Driving Solutions 03/31/26

How Draiver is helping OEMs streamline vehicle logistics and reduce delays

Solutions Central

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Inside Automotive

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AI is now the front line of FTC compliance for dealers

AI is now the front line of FTC compliance for dealers

Devin Daly, co-founder and CEO of Impel, says the FTC's pricing transparency push is far from over, and dealers who assumed regulatory pressure lifted with the 2025 rule vacatur are now facing a new round of scrutiny. Daly joins us on today’s episode of Inside Automotive, ahead of his panel...
Dealers face growing compliance exposure as FTC scrutiny expands
Inside Automotive 06/04/26

Dealers face growing compliance exposure as FTC scrutiny expands

Vaden Automotive president Jane Vaden Thacher and her son, F&I director Jack Thacher, share how expanding their footprint, flexibility and family are keys to their success.
Inside Automotive 06/03/26

A family affair: Three generations of growth at Vaden Automotive

Why more drivers are choosing hybrids over EVs
Inside Automotive 06/02/26

Why more drivers are choosing hybrids over EVs

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Inside Automotive 06/01/26

automotiveMastermind adapts marketing tools for FTC compliance changes 

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5 key things killing your service advisor training (and how to fix them)
Service Drive 06/01/26

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

Piazza Auto Group doubles down on service fundamentals, advisor accountability 
Service Drive 05/25/26

Piazza Auto Group doubles down on service fundamentals, advisor accountability 

Tamiami Hyundai service director shares strategies for managing rising fixed ops demand
Service Drive 05/11/26

Tamiami Hyundai service director shares strategies for managing rising fixed ops demand

Jeff Cowan urges dealers to double down on fixed ops as uncertainty drives pullback 
Service Drive 05/04/26

Jeff Cowan urges dealers to double down on fixed ops as uncertainty drives pullback 

F&I Today

Remote control: Making F&I video calls feel like an in-person deal
F&I Today 06/04/26

Remote control: Making F&I video calls feel like an in-person deal

Why protection products are essential in modern F&I
F&I Today 05/28/26

Why protection products are essential in modern F&I

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F&I Today 05/21/26

How pre-framing helps dealers improve F&I close rates

Future of Automotive

Could legacy brands become China's ticket into the U.S.?
Future of Automotive 06/05/26

Could legacy brands become China’s ticket into the U.S.?

Ferrari’s first EV sparks backlash and investor concerns
Future of Automotive 05/29/26

Ferrari’s first EV sparks backlash and investor concerns

Beijing Auto Show signals China’s growing dominance in automotive innovation
Future of Automotive 05/08/26

Beijing Auto Show signals China’s growing dominance in automotive innovation

Training Camp

Eco Auto is turning the used EV market into a franchise opportunity
Training Camp 06/02/26

Eco Auto is turning the used EV market into a franchise opportunity

The culture connection: Roper Kia GM Tustin Orich shares the culture systems and daily habits behind back-to-back record months for his Joplin, Missouri store.
Training Camp 05/26/26

The culture connection: One small-market GM’s formula for record-breaking sales

Inside Auto Gallery Chevy engineered turnaround strategy
Training Camp 05/19/26

Inside Auto Gallery Chevy’s engineered turnaround strategy

Mergers & Acquisitions

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Johnson Automotive Group acquires Brookfield CDJR in Benton Harbor, Michigan
Mergers & Acquisitions Tracker 06/03/26

Johnson Automotive Group acquires Brookfield CDJR in Benton Harbor, Michigan

Cox Automotive completes Fullpath acquisition,
Mergers & Acquisitions 06/02/26

Cox Automotive completes Fullpath acquisition, launches integrated AI data platform for dealers

Woodhouse Auto Family acquires Ferrari of Denver in Colorado
Mergers & Acquisitions Tracker 05/29/26

Woodhouse Auto Family acquires Ferrari of Denver in Colorado

Bob Bell Automotive Group acquires Plaza Ford in Bel Air, Maryland from Walls family
Mergers & Acquisitions Tracker 05/26/26

Bob Bell Automotive Group acquires Plaza Ford in Bel Air, Maryland from Walls family

CBT Now

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Tesla Model X tops used-car market as hybrids outpace EV growth
CBT Now 06/03/26

Tesla Model X tops used-car market as hybrids outpace EV growth

Tesla Model X is the fastest-selling car in the used-car market, and that is in accordance with the latest iSeeCars Used Car Market Study. On today’s CBT Now episode, we’re...
Cox Automotive's Derek Hansen talks about how AI is reshaping used-vehicle sales and sourcing as inventory hits historic lows.
CBT Now 05/19/26

How AI is reshaping used-vehicle sales and sourcing as inventory hits historic lows

Used-vehicle inventory remains historically tight, according to Cox Automotive. Buyers who would have purchased new are instead shopping for late-model used, and dealers are caught in the middle. Joining us on...
CNCDA President Brian Maas discusses the VW/Scout franchise battle, FTC pricing confusion, and why California's governor's race matters to dealers everywhere.
CBT Now 05/14/26

California dealers’ fight against direct sales intensifies as retailers navigate FTC pricing crackdown

For auto dealers, what happens in California rarely stays there. The state's franchise laws are at the center of a national fight over whether automakers can bypass their own dealer...
Koon Motors
CBT Now 05/12/26

How Koons Motors is putting AI to work in the real world 

AI continues to evolve rapidly across automotive retail, but one of the biggest questions remains what is actually working on the ground. Joining us on the latest episode of CBT...
The 3 core sales skills that set dealers apart from "vending machines"
CBT Now 05/12/26

The 3 core sales skills that set dealers apart from “vending machines”

Brick-and-mortar dealerships are facing a growing threat from digital-only retailers, and the gap is widening. Carvana and its competitors are moving into new-car sales and even into the traditional franchise-dealer...
Dealerships changing hands at record pace, what you need to know before making a move
CBT Now 05/11/26

Dealerships changing hands at record pace: What dealers need to know before making a move

A record number of car dealerships are changing hands in 2026, driven by aging owners cashing out at peak values while a new generation of buyers zeroes in on the...
Customer experience expert Shep Hyken says trust, not satisfaction, is the metric that determines whether a customer returns or walks away for good.
CBT Now 05/07/26

How dealers can build trust to keep customers coming back

One of the most valuable assets a dealership can have is not its inventory or even its service department. It's trust. Lose it once, and you could lose that customer...

Lessons in Leadership

Why leaders should be thermostats, not thermometers
Lessons in Leadership 06/03/26

Why leaders should be thermostats, not thermometers

Why leadership pace determines organizational performance
Lessons in Leadership 05/27/26

Why leadership pace determines organizational performance

How 'brilliance in the basics' builds robust sales teams
Lessons in Leadership 05/20/26

How ‘brilliance in the basics’ builds robust sales teams

Press Releases

Digital becomes the new front door for auto insurance shopping, as nearly half of new auto policies are bought online, JD Power finds
06/04/26

Digital becomes the new front door for auto insurance shopping, as nearly half of new auto policies are bought online, JD Power finds

CarNow announced strategic leadership additions to support continued growth and platform expansion
06/03/26

CarNow announced strategic leadership additions to support continued growth and platform expansion

Kelley Blue Book names the 12 best family cars of 2026
06/03/26

Kelley Blue Book names the 12 best family cars of 2026

CBT News Shorts

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AI is now the front line of FTC compliance for dealers

AI is now the front line of FTC compliance for dealers

Devin Daly, co-founder and CEO of Impel, says the FTC's pricing transparency push is far from over, and dealers who assumed regulatory pressure lifted with the 2025 rule vacatur are now facing a new round of scrutiny. Daly joins us on today’s episode of Inside Automotive, ahead of his panel...
2026 Mazda CX-50 Turbo Meridian
Featured 06/05/26

2026 Mazda CX-50 Turbo Meridian – Is it adventure ready?

Could legacy brands become China's ticket into the U.S.?
Featured 06/05/26

Could legacy brands become China’s ticket into the U.S.?

Dealers face growing compliance exposure as FTC scrutiny expands
Featured 06/04/26

Dealers face growing compliance exposure as FTC scrutiny expands

Remarkable Leaders in F&I honoree: Kimberly Garner | CMA Colonial 
Featured 06/04/26

Remarkable Leaders in F&I honoree: Kimberly Garner | CMA Colonial 

Stats, Trends, and Updates

Cox Automotive | Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index: May 2026 Trends

The Presidio Group | Dealers’ affordability lament unlikely to sway automakers’ new-vehicle direction

eLEND Solutions | Average Weekly Test Drives by Dealer May 18, 2026

Executive Profile

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Executive Profile 07/24/25

How Aaron Zeigler accelerates dealership growth with culture, training, and bold acquisition

Under the leadership of President and CEO Aaron Zeigler, the Zeigler Auto Group has grown into one of the largest privately owned dealership groups in the country, with 41 locations...
Anchor Jim Fitzpatrick traveled to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and spoke with the owner and CEO of Diehl Automotive Group, Corina Diehl.
Executive Profile 01/08/24

The Executive Profile: How Corina Diehl overcame adversity to build a thriving 22-store dealer group

Welcome to another edition of the Executive Profile. Recently, anchor Jim Fitzpatrick traveled to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and spoke with the owner and CEO of Diehl Automotive Group, Corina Diehl. Diehl is...
Troy Duhon, founder of Premier Automotive Group and co-founder of Giving Hope New Orleans
Executive Profile 02/26/25

How Troy Duhon built a legacy of giving back while leading Premier Auto Group

For Troy Duhon, success in the automotive industry isn't just about selling cars—it's about making an impact. As the founder of Premier Automotive Group and co-founder of Giving Hope New...

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Car Buying Journey Study: Turn shopper insight into faster deals

Car Buying Journey Study: Turn shopper insight into faster deals

Data from the latest Cox Automotive Car Buyer Journey Study shows a clear shift: satisfaction is at an all-time high, and buyers are moving through the process more efficiently.  Shoppers complete more steps online, expect quick responses, and engage when communication feels relevant and personal. Artificial Intelligence (AI) plays a role...
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Modern marketing isn't about more tools, It's about a seamless experience
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Modern marketing isn’t about more tools, It’s about a seamless experience

Why inventory, service, and sales can't operate as separate experiences anymore
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Why inventory, service, and sales can’t operate as separate experiences anymore

As the auto-buyer journey becomes more fragmented, dealers need daily insight into lost leads
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As the auto-buyer journey becomes more fragmented, dealers need daily insight into lost leads

AI is only as good as the infrastructure beneath it: Preparing dealerships for the next wave of automation
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AI is only as good as the infrastructure beneath it: Preparing dealerships for the next wave of automation

Getting more buyers across the finish line
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Getting more buyers across the finish line

Automotive News

China's auto treat: America draws the red line
Automotive News 06/05/26

China’s auto treat: America draws the red line

CarNow announced strategic leadership additions to support continued growth and platform expansion
Automotive News 06/03/26

CarNow announced strategic leadership additions to support continued growth and platform expansion

The federal gas tax debate exposes a bigger scam
Automotive News 06/03/26

The federal gas tax debate exposes a bigger scam

Johnson Automotive Group acquires Brookfield CDJR in Benton Harbor, Michigan
Automotive News 06/03/26

Johnson Automotive Group acquires Brookfield CDJR in Benton Harbor, Michigan

Tariff panic is overblown: Why American car buyers aren't the real target
Automotive News 06/02/26

Tariff panic is overblown: Why American car buyers aren’t the real target

SBA will host its second 2026 Supplier Matchmaking Expo June 5 in Detroit, connecting small suppliers with major buyers.
Automotive News 06/01/26

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

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