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Featured Interview
CFADA introduces Autotech Apprenticeship Program – Evelyn Cardenas | CFADA A longstanding issue facing dealerships across the country is the shortage of technicians. So, the Central Florida Automobile Dealers Association (CFADA) recently announced its statewide initiative to recruit and train auto techs. On today’s episode of Inside Automotive, Evelyn Cardenas, the President and CEO of the CFADA, joins us to elaborate further. Watch the full segment here.
EVs and AI: Driving the future of automotive innovation – Jessica Stafford & Stephen Smith
Two trends that will shape the auto industry in the decades ahead are electric vehicles (EVs) and artificial intelligence (AI). These powerful forces are transforming both wholesale and retail experiences across the country. On today’s episode of CBT Now, we delve into the future of EVs and AI with insights from Jessica Stafford, SVP of Consumer Solutions at Cox Automotive, and Stephen Smith, VP of Product & Engineering at Cox Automotive. Watch the full segment here.
For Dealers
Embracing analog resilience in a digital world: Lessons from CDK Global’s cyberattack
When you thought you had everything figured out in customer marketing, communication, and sales, a curveball comes your way. As reported in Automotive News, a cyberattack took down CDK Global’s dealership management system(DMS) this time, leaving thousands of dealerships in the U.S. and Canada scrambling. Read More
