CBT Automotive Network

CBT Automotive Network is a specialized multimedia platform designed for professionals in the retail automotive sector. It offers various digital resources, including a daily news broadcast, a comprehensive website, daily email newsletters, a monthly magazine, webinars, and nine shows led by leading trainers and industry experts. CBT serves as the primary resource for your dealership, covering everything from the showroom to the service area.

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Trump administration threatens Manhattan project funding over NYC congestion pricing

2 days ago | cbtnews.com | Jaelyn Campbell

The Trump administration is threatening to withhold federal funding and block approvals for upcoming transportation projects in Manhattan unless New York City halts its congestion pricing program by May 21. The warning was issued Monday in a letter from Sean Duffy to Governor Kathy Hochul.
GM confirms Mexican EV production will continue despite tariffs

2 days ago | cbtnews.com | Jaelyn Campbell

Despite the uncertainty surrounding President Trump’s tariffs on the automotive industry, which could raise costs by thousands of dollars per vehicle, General Motors (GM) continues to produce its Ultium-based electric vehicles in Mexico. The automaker confirmed it has no plans to relocate production of EVs like the Chevrolet Equinox EV and Honda Prologue from its Ramos Arizpe facility, where it began exclusive EV production last year.
Amberly Allen drives dealership savings with compliant surcharge programs

3 days ago | cbtnews.com | Jaelyn Campbell

As credit card processing fees continue to cut into dealership profits, Amberly Allen, founder and managing partner of Dealer Merchant Services, is offering a lifeline. On this episode of Driving Solutions, Allen shares how her company has become the nation’s leading provider of compliant surcharge programs, helping more than a thousand dealerships reduce costs while staying legally and operationally sound.
Kia showcases bold future at Milan Design Week with EV concepts and innovation with Lauren Fix

3 days ago | cbtnews.com | Jaelyn Campbell

CBT News’ anchor Lauren Fix brings us on location at the Milan Design Week, where design takes center stage across every industry—from luxury interiors to next-generation mobility. For the third year in a row, Kia made a strong statement at the international event, unveiling a lineup of electric vehicle concepts that push the boundaries of both form and function.
Volvo to lay off up to 800 U.S. workers due to market uncertainty

3 days ago | cbtnews.com | Jaelyn Campbell

Volvo Group is planning to lay off up to 800 workers at three U.S. facilities over the next three months, citing declining demand and uncertainty tied to President Donald Trump’s trade policies. The cuts will affect roughly 550 to 800 employees at the company’s Mack Trucks plant in Macungie, Pennsylvania, and two Volvo Group operations in Dublin, Virginia, and Hagerstown, Maryland, a spokesperson confirmed on Friday.
Ford halts U.S vehicle exports to China as tariffs hit 150%

3 days ago | cbtnews.com | Jaelyn Campbell

Ford has stopped shipping high-end pickup trucks, SUVs, and sports cars from the U.S. to China as tariffs on American vehicles soar to as much as 150%, the latest fallout from the Trump Administration’s escalating trade measures. Last week, the automaker halted exports of several popular models—including the F-150 Raptor, Mustang, Bronco, and Lincoln Navigator—due to recent retaliatory tariffs imposed by China, according to individuals familiar with the matter.
Mazda halts CX-50 exports to Canada amid tariff impact

6 days ago | cbtnews.com | Jaelyn Campbell

Mazda Motor Corp. will suspend exports of its U.S.-built CX-50 compact SUV to Canada starting May 12, a temporary response to the escalating cost pressures triggered by President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on imported cars and auto parts. The decision reflects the growing strain on foreign automakers as they adjust operations in the face of new trade restrictions. The move affects only Canadian-bound CX-50s assembled at Mazda’s plant in Alabama.
Why dealers lose customers-and how data can help win them back - Glenn Pasch | PCG Digital

1 week ago | cbtnews.com | Jaelyn Campbell

Data is transforming the automotive industry, but many dealerships struggle to fully harness its potential. Glenn Pasch, CEO of PCG Digital, joins Inside Automotive to discuss how dealerships can use data more strategically to increase sales and improve customer engagement. With a new book, The Road to Sold, set for release in April, Pasch breaks down the key insights dealers need to stay competitive in an evolving digital landscape.
Nissan plans to maximize production in response to tariffs

1 week ago | cbtnews.com | Jaelyn Campbell

Nissan Motor is ramping up efforts to maximize vehicle output at its Smyrna, Tennessee, plant in response to President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on imported vehicles. The company is shifting its strategy to localize more production as part of a broader plan to revitalize its U.S. operations. The Smyrna facility, Nissan’s largest in the U.S., spans 6 million square feet and has the capacity to produce up to 640,000 vehicles annually across three shifts.
NY Automotive Forum 2025: John Fitzpatrick | Force Marketing

1 week ago | cbtnews.com | Jaelyn Campbell

You’re watching CBT News’ exclusive coverage of the 2025 New York Automotive Forum, hosted by NADA, J.D. Power, and the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). The forum drew a powerhouse lineup of auto leaders, but all eyes were on the final keynote—an unscripted, high-energy conversation between Force Marketing CEO John Fitzpatrick and newly elected U.S. Senator Bernie Marino, a former dealership executive and the Senate’s first automotive retail representative.