1+ hour, 55+ min ago  (510+ words) Dealerships across the country are reassessing lifetime limited warranty programs as rising repair costs and shifting profit participation dynamics begin to impact long-term performance. During today's Training Camp episode, Rob Johnson, VP of Sales at Ascent Dealer Services, outlines how…...

21+ hour, 48+ min ago  (270+ 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…...

3+ day, 21+ hour ago  (85+ words) Image source: Porsche Des Moines Ed Morse Automotive Group acquired Porsche Des Moines in Iowa from Jason Pittack of the Woodhouse Auto Family in a transaction that closed April 1, 2026. The dealership will continue operating under its existing name. Pinnacle Mergers…...

3+ day, 21+ hour ago  (173+ words) General Motors announced plans to invest more than $150 million in its Saginaw Metal Casting Operations to support the production of the sixth generation of GM's V-8 engine blocks and heads used in full-size pickup trucks. The investment includes new equipment and…...

4+ day, 22+ hour ago  (55+ words) Seller: Sonic Automotive, Inc. Buyer: McLarty Automotive Group Transaction Date: March 24, 2026 Rebranded Dealerships: Honda of Jefferson City " Honda of Jefferson City (name retained) Hyundai of Jefferson City " Hyundai of Jefferson City (name retained) Nissan of Jefferson City " Nissan of Jefferson…...

5+ day, 14+ hour ago  (282+ words) There are good quarters, and then there are record-breaking ones. For Kia America, the first three months of 2026 turned out to be the latter. The automaker sold 207,015 vehicles in Q1, the highest first-quarter total in the company's history and a 4% jump…...

6+ day, 1+ hour ago  (390+ words) Dealers across the country are keeping a close eye on the Volkswagen'Scout class action lawsuit, and for good reason. On today's episode of CBT Now, we're joined by Len Bellavia, Founding Partner of Bellavia Cohen, the law firm leading the…...

1+ week, 52+ min ago  (232+ words) The new AAOS SDV platform will provide OEMs with a centralized, modular software architecture, reducing complexity and enabling over-the-air updates. Google announced a new open platform, Android Automotive OS for Software Defined Vehicles (AAOS SDV), that will provide a standardized…...

1+ week, 1+ hour ago  (391+ words) U.S. automakers produced more than 10 million vehicles over the past year, each requiring multiple transitions across the logistics chain, from plant to yard, yard to rail, and ultimately to dealerships or customers. This process often involves multiple vendors, creating fragmentation and…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (320+ words) The annual contest returns to recognize industry professionals leading automotive retail into the future. DAYTON, Ohio " March 26, 2026 "Reynolds and Reynolds announced today it will once again be holding its Automotive Amplifiers Contest during Reynolds Retail Summit: Amplify. The annual contest…...