2+ hour, 16+ min ago   (549+ words) For over 12 years, CBT News has been informing and helping automotive retail professionals grow their businesses and thrive in their careers through an awarding-winning, on-demand streaming platform. With exclusive interviews featuring the biggest names in the industry, daily newscasts, up-to-date…...

1+ week, 8+ hour ago   (245+ words) CBT News Co-Founder Jim Fitzpatrick caught up with Donald Wallace Kemp, General Sales Manager at Stowasser Buick GMC and a recipient of CBT News" 2025 40 Under 40 award, which honors rising talent and outstanding achievements among today"s retail automotive professionals. Kemp…...

3+ week, 21+ hour ago   (447+ words) Colorado's approval of Scout Motors' dealer license is sending ripples well beyond the state, putting franchise dealers nationwide on high alert. On today's special episode of Inside Automotive, NADA CEO and President, Mike Stanton, and Virginia Auto Dealers Association CEO…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (276+ words) Many outside the retail automotive space argue that a direct-sales model benefits consumers. Jackson strongly agrees, emphasizing that the franchise system remains the most practical and consumer-friendly distribution model in the U.S. "This is the kind of incident that demonstrates the…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (276+ words) Many outside the retail automotive space argue that a direct-sales model benefits consumers. Jackson strongly agrees, emphasizing that the franchise system remains the most practical and consumer-friendly distribution model in the U.S. "This is the kind of incident that demonstrates the…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (431+ words) When Garber Ford Bay City underwent a major rebuild last year, Sales Manager Vaughn Roten played a pivotal role in achieving nearly 200% year-over-year growth. This accomplishment marks the latest milestone in a career that began unexpectedly when he transitioned from…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago   (222+ words) Payne Auto Group has expanded its South Texas footprint with the purchase of Team Chevrolet-GMC in Alice from Mike Terry Auto Group and Steven Jackson of Jackson Automotive Group. The store will continue operating at its current location under its…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (304+ words) 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 automotive professionals who demonstrate remarkable leadership, unwavering passion and outstanding achievements. Smith's…...

2+ mon, 2+ day ago   (236+ words) The 2026 season marks Ford's return to Formula 1 in over two decades. Ford Racing is kicking off its 2026 season in Detroit on January 15 at the revitalized Michigan Central Station. The launch coincides with the 2026 Detroit Auto Show, positioning the city as…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (350+ words) On the Dash: Dream Motor Group will acquire Toyota-Lexus of Montgomery in November 2025, marking its first Toyota and Lexus stores. The franchises retail roughly 4,500 vehicles annually, with key staff remaining in place throughout'the transition. The acquisition expands Dream Motor's luxury…...