ATLANTA – September 8, 2025 – As Manheim—Cox Automotive’s flagship wholesale brand—celebrates its 80th anniversary, the company is making a bold move to shape the future of the wholesale marketplace. Today, Cox Automotive announces it has acquired full ownership of Alliance Inspection Management (AiM), a recognized leader in vehicle inspection services and Manheim’s long-time wholesale inspection […] The post Cox Automotive acquires full ownership of Alliance Inspection Managem...| CBT News
Lithia Motors Inc. has acquired two dealerships in West Palm Beach, Florida, from Napleton Automotive Group. The locations will now operate as Palm Beach Acura and West Palm Beach Hyundai-Genesis of West Palm Beach, strengthening Lithia’s regional operations and brand offerings. Sign up for CBT News’ daily newsletter and get the latest industry stories delivered […] The post Lithia Motors acquires two West Palm Beach dealerships from Napleton Automotive appeared first on CBT News.| CBT News
On the Dash: Jaguar Land Rover confirmed a cyberattack has compromised some data and disrupted production across multiple facilities. Factory closures affect plants in the UK, Slovakia, China, and India, halting vehicle assembly and delaying new registrations. The breach compounds challenges from U.S. tariffs and Jaguar’s paused production ahead of its EV relaunch. Jaguar Land […] The post JLR cyberattack disrupts production, compromises data appeared first on CBT News.| CBT News
Top Stories Stellantis reopens third shift in Windsor, GM delays Oshawa cut amid Canada-U.S. trade tensions. Read More Ford launches first global campaign in 15 years to re-energize brand. Read More EV highway charging grows as Pilot, GM, EVgo reach 200+ sites. Read More Lucid confirms third $50,000 midsize EV. Read More Featured Interviews Kevin […] The post Stellantis & GM adjust Canada shifts, Ford launches global campaign, EV charging network expands appeared first on CBT News.| CBT News
Molle Auto Group acquired Max Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram of Belton, Missouri, from Max Motors Dealerships in August 2025. Following the sale, the store was rebranded as Molle Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram. Sign up for CBT News’ daily newsletter and get the latest industry stories delivered straight to your inbox. Deal Details: Seller: Max Motors Dealerships Buyer: Molle Auto Group Transaction […] The post Molle Auto Group acquires Max CDJR of Belton, renames It Molle CDJR appeared first on CBT News.| CBT News
On the Dash: Stellantis will reopen a third shift at its Windsor Assembly Plant in early 2026, increasing work for Canadian auto laborers and reflecting a commitment from the 2023 Unifor negotiations. General Motors is delaying a planned shift reduction at its Oshawa truck plant until at least February 2026, maintaining three-shift operations temporarily and […] The post Stellantis reopens third shift in Windsor, GM delays Oshawa cut amid Canada-U.S. trade tensions appeared first on CBT N...| CBT News
On the Dash: Ford launched Ready Set Ford, its first global campaign in over 15 years, to modernize the brand and deepen customer connections. The company is restructuring around four core promises: Capability, Passion, Community, and Trust, to align its products and customer experience. Ford plans to shift focus from individual nameplates to customer lifestyles, […] The post Ford launches first global campaign in 15 years to re-energize brand appeared first on CBT News.| CBT News
Pilot Company, GM, and EVgo announced that their EV fast-charging network now spans more than 200 locations across nearly 40 states.| CBT News
Car dealerships and other organizations can unintentionally foster entitlement. Dave Anderson explains how to build an earn & deserve culture| CBT News
ICYMI: BMW unveils the iX3 ‘Neue Klasse’ EV. Amazon will sell used and CPO cars online. Honda’s Q2 profit drops 50%. Toyota lowers 2025 profit forecast. GM will import Chinese batteries for the 2026 Chevy Bolt. Here’s a closer look at these top stories and more headlines to stay on top of this week’s automotive […]| CBT News
Rivian reported a higher-than-expected Q2 loss, driven by rare earth material shortages and declining revenue from regulatory credits.| CBT News
China’s largest electric vehicle manufacturer, BYD, reported a sharp drop in monthly sales for the first time in 2025.| CBT News
Tesla’s brand loyalty has sharply declined in the U.S. since CEO Elon Musk publicly endorsed Donald Trump in July 2024.| CBT News
Cox Automotive recently released its latest Kelley Blue Book EV sales report, offering a snapshot of current electric vehicle market dynamics.| CBT News
President Donald Trump has extended Mexico’s current tariff rates for 90 days, temporarily holding off on a threatened 30% hike.| CBT News
Carvana reported its strongest quarter ever in Q2 2025, delivering all-time records in retail unit sales, revenue, and profitability.| CBT News
Sen. Bernie Moreno outlines major auto reforms including EV rollback, Trump tariffs, new tax breaks, and pro-dealer trade policy.| CBT News
I’m Steve Greenfield and I was back in Kazakhstan this week, this time for their first-ever dealership conference.| CBT News
Ford has appointed Alicia Boler Davis as the new president of Ford Pro, its global commercial vehicle and service divisions, effective Oct.1| CBT News
ChatGPT said:The 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid earns Cars.com’s Best Cars for Car Seats award with top marks in all safety seat tests.| CBT News
The Federal Reserve voted to hold its benchmark interest rate steady for the fifth time this year, keeping it in the range of 4.25% to 4.50%.| CBT News
As AI reshapes the automotive retail landscape, Jen Suzuki urges dealership leaders to embrace digital transformation, through tech literacy| CBT News
Toyota reported record global sales for the first half of 2025, driven by robust demand for hybrid vehicles in core markets.| CBT News
The EPA has proposed rescinding the 2009 endangerment finding and provided the legal basis for regulating emissions under the Clean Air Act| CBT News
Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings Plc is scaling back U.S. shipments to cushion the impact of new auto tariffs imposed by President Trump.| CBT News
Top Stories Trump to ease auto tariffs, reimburse automakers, and soften parts duties. Read More GM reassesses 2025 outlook amid tariff uncertainty despite Q1 beat. Read More Ford unveils breakthrough battery tech. Read More Automakers rally against California’s gas vehicle sales ban. Read More Featured Interviews Why dealers need to rethink their sales metrics – […]| CBT News
President Trump is expected to ease the financial blow of his newly imposed auto tariffs by allowing reimbursements for automakers.| CBT News
Ahmed Iqbal, Head of Industry for Automotive at TikTok, joins us to explain how the platform is shaping the future of car buying.| CBT News
Starting March 3, Stellantis is requiring its U.S. workers to report to the office three to five days a week at its Auburn Hills headquarters| CBT News
Toyota reported it sold 10.8 million vehicles globally, securing its position as the world’s top-selling automaker for the fifth year.| CBT News
As EV adoption continues to surge across the nation, Tom Kondrat, breaks down the data, revealing key insights into the growing role of EVs| CBT News
The goal of the DOGE is to cut through the red tape, reduce unnecessary bureaucracy, and eliminate wasteful spending.| CBT News
On today’s episode of Inside Automotive, Hovik shares his strategy for EV success, the changing landscape, and what dealers can learn| CBT News
The U.S. Trade Representative's office announced a delay in implementing steep tariff increases on a range of Chinese imports.| CBT News
Ford is enhancing the 2025 Maverick with an all-wheel-drive option for its hybrid powertrain, responding to a major customer request.| CBT News
On the latest episode of CBT Now, we’re joined by Marnie Stockman and Nick Coniglio, their book takes a fresh perspective on leadership.| CBT News
Cox Automotive's 2024 Power of Data study is a crucial resource that gathered feedback from franchise dealers and their management| CBT News
Two U.S. senators are urging the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate automakers for allegedly selling customers' driving data.| CBT News