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Ford temporarily laid off thousands of union workers as it sought to resolve a parts supplier issue disruption production of F-150 pickups.

Ford forced to suspend F-150 production over supplier issues

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Ford temporarily suspended 9,700 union workers while it resolved supplier challenges disrupting 2024 f-150 and f-150 lightning manufacturing. The issue caused closures at the Kansas...
Market Outlook Report

Dave Cantin Group’s Market Outlook Report: these are the 7 most...

While 2024 is shaping up to be to be another fascinating year for the long-term future of the car industry, the near term looks...
Tyson Jominy joins CBT Now to share his insights into the 2024 car market and the trends dealers can expect to see carry over from 2023.

Preparing your dealership for the 2024 car market — Tyson Jominy...

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On this episode of CBT Now, host Jim Fitzpatrick is joined by Tyson Jominy, vice president of data and analytics at J.D. Power, to...
Steve Greenfield provides a forward-looking perspective and analysis of the retail automotive industry on today's Inside Automotive episode.

How dealers can navigate the accelerating industry – Steve Greenfield | Automotive...

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On CBT News, Steve Greenfield, the CEO and Founder of  Automotive Ventures, provides a forward-looking perspective and analysis of the retail automotive industry every...
So, we might be missing the Detroit 3, we didn’t get the Lions, but we will have some great football and advertising on Super Bowl Sunday.

Ready for Super Bowl Sunday and it’s not just about the...

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As we approach Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas, you can’t help but to look forward to a classic game between Kansas City and...
UAW president Shawn Fain and GOP candidate Donald Trump traded insults on TV and social media following the union's endorsement of Biden.

Trump, Fain trade criticisms following Biden endorsement from UAW

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United Auto Workers (UAW) president Shawn Fain and GOP candidate Donald Trump traded insults following the union's official endorsement of President Joe Biden's re-election...
General Motors plans to bring new hybrids to the U.S. market, reversing course after saying it would only build fully-electric vehicles.

General Motors cancels EV-only strategy, will make hybrids for U.S. market

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General Motors is joining other automakers in prioritizing hybrid production as the car industry looks to balance stringent emissions requirements with slower-than-expected electric vehicle...
Incoming NADA chair Gary Gilchrist said the organization would focus its efforts on opposing government policies targeting dealers in 2024.

New NADA chair details association’s agenda for 2024

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Gary Chilchrist, incoming chairman of the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) and president of Gilchrist Chevrolet Buick GMC, shared details of the organization's agenda...
Colin Wickstrom joins Dealer Forward to reveal how his dealership improved sales and revenue with a seamless digital retailing experience.

Dealer Forward: Creating a seamless digital retailing experience at your dealership

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Digital retailing has become an embedded aspect of the car buying process, making a positive impact on 90% of dealerships, according to a recent...
Learn how Gubagoo has mastered the art of streamlining your dealership's sales processes by focusing on deals instead of leads.

Why you should work deals, not leads

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Conventionally, a vehicle sale kicks off with a lead, which ideally transitions into a deal. This may seem straightforward, but in reality, it's far...