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Vehicle dependability declines as software issues mount, JD Power finds
3+ hour, 56+ min ago (205+ words) Vehicle dependability is slipping as software-related issues and infotainment glitches continue to frustrate owners, according to the JD Power 2026 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study. The study found the industry average rose to 204 problems per 100 vehicles, up 2 PP100 from 2025 and the highest level recorded…...
GM to invest $63M CAD in Oshawa for next-gen trucks
10+ hour, 22+ min ago (305+ words) The investment will prepare Oshawa for next-gen pickup truck production, and follows threats from Canadian officials to reclaim funding tied to recent pullbacks. The capital injection will help prepare Oshawa for the next generation of trucks, including upgrades to stamping…...
KBB report shows January new-vehicle ATP reaches an all-time high
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (352+ words) The strength in pricing is primarily due to shifts in product mix rather than broad-based price increases. New-vehicle prices climbed to a record high for January as automakers pulled back on incentives and higher-priced trucks and SUVs continued to dominate…...
U.S. light vehicles fall 4% in January amid incentive changes
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (219+ words) According to the latest NADA Market Beat report, January 2026 SAAR fell to 14.85M units. In the latest NADA Market Beat report, new-light vehicle sales in January hit a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of 14.85 million units, down 4.1% year-over-year and the lowest…...
Nelson and Allan Long acquire Albany Honda in Georgia
6+ day, 7+ hour ago (166+ 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…...
Toyota appoints new CEO as tariffs and EV pressures mount
1+ week, 3+ day ago (312+ words) Leadership changes signal a sharper financial focus as automakers face tariffs, EV uncertainty, and rising global competition. Toyota announced on February 6 that it would make a surprise leadership change, naming Chief Financial Officer Kenta Kon as CEO effective April 1, replacing…...
Repairify announces BlueDriver MAX integrations with CDK, VINCUE, and PAVE at NADA 2026
1+ week, 6+ day ago (535+ 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…...
2026 Honda Pilot: Familiar strengths, smarter tech, and a nod to adventure
1+ week, 6+ day ago (244+ words) Safety is another area where Honda stays true to form. The 2026 Pilot comes standard with a comprehensive suite of driver-assistance features, including automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and adaptive cruise control. These systems are…...
NADA Show 2026: Lisa Gosselin | Cars Commerce
2+ week, 20+ hour ago (120+ words) Cars Commerce is focused on connecting its tools into a unified ecosystem, helping dealers improve operational efficiency as margins tighten, rather than managing disconnected point solutions. Used-vehicle acquisition remains a top dealer challenge, with AccuTrade, inventory management tools, and service-lane…...
NADA Show 2026: Dave Perry | BLiNK AI Automotive
2+ week, 21+ hour ago (238+ words) Reporting live from the NADA Show 2026 in Las Vegas, CBT News is on the floor with Dave Perry, CEO The post NADA Show 2026: Dave Perry | BLiNK AI Automotive appeared first on CBT News. Reporting live from the NADA Show 2026 in…...