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Cars. com expands AI video ads to boost VIN-level targeting, in-market conversions
19+ hour, 21+ min ago (340+ words) New automation tool turns dealer inventory into targeted video ads, linking shopper behavior to in-market vehicle demand Cars. com is scaling its AI-powered video advertising platform that converts dealership inventory into automated, VIN-specific video ads designed to match active shopper…...
Lawmakers push to protect U. S. auto market, Stellantis launches two-tier connected services, Toyota supply chain strained by Iran conflict
21+ hour, 9+ min ago (133+ 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…...
Stellantis streamlines connected services with two-tier offering
1+ day, 4+ min ago (254+ words) The automaker bundles long-term connectivity with optional subscription features as it expands EV tools, safety, and in-vehicle tech. Stellantis is restructuring its connected services portfolio into a simplified two-tier model, bundling core features into a long-term package while offering premium…...
Toyota's supply chain strain intensifies as Iran conflict disrupts materials flow
1+ day, 24+ min ago (275+ words) Ongoing geopolitical tensions tighten material supplies, forcing Japanese auto suppliers to cut forecasts and brace for production risks. Japan's auto supply chain is showing early signs of strain as disruptions tied to the Iran war begin to ripple through companies…...
Bipartisan momentum builds to safeguard American auto market
23+ hour, 34+ min ago (323+ words) Lawmakers cite national security risks and industry protection as debate intensifies ahead of U. S. -China talks. On April 28, more than 70 House Democrats urged President Donald Trump to maintain restrictions preventing Chinese automakers from building or selling vehicles in the United States,…...
DIY AI: Building your own AI tools to power your dealership
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (899+ words) BMW of Reading GM, Kevin Pitts, shares how he built his own AI-powered tools to transform his dealership and how others can do the same. More and more car dealers are turning to artificial intelligence to help streamline operations and…...
The government wants to track every mile you drive, and call it 'fair"
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (845+ words) The next big fight over your car isn't about gas prices, emissions, or even electric vehicles. It's about something much bigger, who controls the road, and who controls you while you're on it. What's happening in Illinois should set off…...
Autosaver Group compliance officer says resolving complaints early keeps dealers off regulators' radar
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (492+ words) Jaelyn Campbell is a staff writer/reporter for CBT News. She is a recent honors cum laude graduate with a BFA in Mass Media from Valdosta State University. Jaelyn is an enthusiastic creator with more than four years of experience…...
Lotlinx Q1 2026 Vincensus report reveals a market in motion: Demand has not disappeared " it has moved
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (323+ words) New Vehicle Prices Hit $45, 926 as Used Vehicles Surge 8%; EV Inventory Swells to 100-Day Supply While Hybrid Sales Capture a Quarter of the Market New vehicle sales fell 7% quarter over quarter in Q1 2026, landing slightly below the same period last year, according…...
New vehicle inventory falls to 79 days in March
2+ day, 39+ min ago (286+ words) New-vehicle inventory fell to an average of 79 days in March, signaling potential pricing adjustments for dealers with tighter inventory, according to the latest data from Cox Automotive. New-vehicle inventory fell to an average 79-day supply in March, according to the…...