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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Musk battles Trump over $2.4T tax bill, fights to save EV credit

2 days ago | cbtnews.com | Cameron James

Elon Musk is actively working to derail President Donald Trump’s $2.4 trillion tax bill after failing to convince Republican lawmakers to preserve key electric vehicle subsidies. The Tesla CEO personally appealed to House Speaker Mike Johnson in an attempt to retain the $7,500 EV tax credit, which the House version of the legislation would eliminate by the end of 2025.
EV sales climb to record high as global prices drop and adoption expands

3 days ago | cbtnews.com | Cameron James

According to the International Energy Agency’s latest Global EV Outlook, sales of electric vehicles (EVs) are accelerating globally, despite trade pressures and market disruptions, including U.S. tariffs. In 2024, more than 17 million EVs were sold worldwide, representing over 20% of all new vehicle sales- a 25% increase compared to the previous year. That momentum continued into early 2025, with first-quarter EV sales rising 35% year-over-year.
Nissan plans $7B asset sales and loans to avert cash crunch, Bloomberg News reports

1 week ago | cbtnews.com

Nissan plans to raise $7B via asset sales and loans, including UK support, to manage debt and cash shortfalls, per Bloomberg.
How to handle habitually late employees with skill and accountability

1 week ago | cbtnews.com | Jaelyn Campbell

On the latest episode of Lessons in Leadership, leadership expert and President of LearnToLead, Dave Anderson, dives into the common workplace challenge of dealing with habitually late employees. Rather than resorting to sarcasm or ineffective reminders, Anderson advocates for structured, purposeful conversations that emphasize core values, accountability, and effective follow-through.
Volvo to cut 3,000 jobs amid cost-cutting and slowing EV demand

1 week ago | cbtnews.com | Jaelyn Campbell

Volvo Cars announced on Monday it will cut around 3,000 mostly white-collar jobs as part of a broad restructuring aimed at trimming costs by 18 billion Swedish crowns ($1.9 billion). The layoffs come amid slowing demand for electric vehicles (EVs), rising production costs, and ongoing trade uncertainties that have weighed on the company’s performance and share price.
Nissan’s Vinay Shahani charts return to brand greatness with dealer-centric strategy

1 week ago | cbtnews.com | Jaelyn Campbell

After nearly a decade away, Vinay Shahani has returned to Nissan with a mission: restore the automaker’s reputation, simplify dealer relations, and reinvigorate its brand identity in the U.S. market. In an exclusive interview on Inside Automotive, we sit down with Shahani, now senior vice president of U.S. marketing and sales, who reflected on Nissan’s past success, acknowledged its missteps, and shared his renewed commitment to dealers as the foundation of a stronger future.
Chevy launches off-road Trail Boss trim for 2026 Silverado EV this summer

1 week ago | cbtnews.com | Jaelyn Campbell

Chevrolet will introduce the Trail Boss off-road trim to its 2026 Silverado EV lineup starting this summer, combining the rugged capability of the popular Trail Boss with the advantages of an electric truck. The Trail Boss trim, previously available on Silverado and Colorado gasoline models, offers customers a lifted off-road experience with a 2-inch suspension lift and 24% higher ground clearance than the base Silverado EV.
Used car prices surge past $30K as supply shrinks, report says

1 week ago | cbtnews.com | Jaelyn Campbell

According to a new report from Edmunds released May 22, used vehicles are more expensive than they’ve been in years. The average transaction price for used vehicles three years old or newer surpassed $30,000 in Q1 2025, marking the first time it has done so since 2023. The gap between lightly used and new car prices has now narrowed to just $17,000, the smallest margin since 2022.
Meridith Elliot Powell on leading your dealership through uncertainty

1 week ago | cbtnews.com | Jaelyn Campbell

As dealers brace for continued market turbulence—driven by inflation, interest rates, and global tariffs—leadership under pressure has never been more vital. During the latest episode of CBT Now, award-winning business strategist Meridith Elliott Powell offers a practical roadmap for leading through uncertainty while protecting profitability and retaining talent.
Honda scales back EV goals, slashes investment amid slowing U.S. demand

2 weeks ago | cbtnews.com | Jaelyn Campbell

Honda is backing away from its aggressive electric vehicle (EV) ambitions, citing a cooling U.S. market and growing global uncertainty. On May 20, the Japanese automaker announced it would no longer pursue its goal of having EVs account for 30% of global vehicle sales by 2030, and would reduce planned investment in electrification by $21 billion.