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CBT Live is CBT News' daily show for auto dealers who want to stay ahead of the industry, not just react to it. Airing weekdays at noon ET, hosts talk with dealer principals, OEM leaders, and industry experts about the trends, numbers, and decisions moving the car business right now.

  1. Sep 11

    Mexico Tariff Talks, Ford Defends Its China Ties, Copart to Buy ACV (09.11.26)

    A U.S.-Mexico tariff deal within reach, Ford answering Washington on China, and Copart's $1.9 billion deal for ACV Auctions. Bridget and Jim Fitzpatrick are joined by Adrian Gonzalez, General Manager of Payne Edinburg CDJR, and Greg Uland, Vice President of Marketing at Reynolds and Reynolds. Today marks 25 years since September 11. Jim and Bridget open the show with how dealers responded in 2001, including the van Georgia dealers provided for the family of FDNY firefighter Frank Palombo. TODAY'S HEADLINES Copart agrees to buy ACV Auctions for about $1.9 billion, $10.50 a share and a 45 percent premium.The U.S. and Mexico race toward an interim trade deal that could cut the 25 percent auto tariff to 15 percent.Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa says the auto world is splitting in two: the United States, and everywhere else.Ford defends its Chinese partnerships as Washington sends mixed signals on where the line should be.GUESTS Adrian Gonzalez (@adrianthecarguy), General Manager, Payne Edinburg CDJR.Greg Uland, Vice President of Marketing, Reynolds and Reynolds. What dealers said at Amplify 2026.DEALER OF THE WEEK Fred Beans Automotive Group, 30 dealerships and 20 brands across Pennsylvania and New Jersey. CBT News 40 Under 40, presented by Force Marketing. Nominations close September 18. https://www.cbtnews.com/nominate/ GET THE NEWSLETTER https://www.cbtnews.com/newsletter-signup/ THIS WEEK'S SPONSOR Thank you to Reynolds & Reynolds for supporting CBT Live. https://www.reyrey.com/ CONNECT WITH CBT NEWS Website: www.cbtnews.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/carbiztoday/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/CarBizToday/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/cbt-news/posts/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@carbiztoday X: https://x.com/CarBizToday

  2. Sep 10

    Used Values Soften, Sentiment falls, and a Dealer Closes on Weekends (09.10.26)

    Bridget and Jim Fitzpatrick are joined by Jonathan Dawson of Cherokee Mitsubishi and Skyler Chadwick of Cox Automotive.  TODAY'S HEADLINES Manheim's used vehicle index dips to 208.2, and cheaper cars are holding value best.Cox's Dealer Sentiment Index: new-vehicle sales sentiment falls to 50 as affordability bites.NHTSA opens a probe into how Tesla certified about 1,000 Cybercabs with no wheel or pedals.GUESTS Jonathan Dawson, Dealer Principal, Cherokee Mitsubishi, and Founder and President, Sellchology Sales TrainingSkyler Chadwick, Director of Product Consulting, Cox Automotive CONNECT WITH CBT NEWS Website: www.cbtnews.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/carbiztoday/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/CarBizToday/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/cbt-news/posts/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@carbiztoday X: https://x.com/CarBizToday

  3. Sep 9

    Ford's China Ties, Carvana's Reach, and Record M&A (09.09.26)

    On today's CBT Live, Jim and Bridget cover the Transportation Department's letter to Ford over its China ties, wholesale used-vehicle pricing trends, and GM's expanded in-car security cameras. Then Vince Melkumyan, Founder of Auto AI Radar, joins to talk about FTC compliance monitoring for dealers following the agency's March letters to 97 dealer groups. Later, Don Hall, President and CEO of the Virginia Automobile Dealers Association, discusses Carvana's franchise dealership strategy and three decades of perspective on manufacturer-dealer relations. CONNECT WITH CBT NEWS Website: www.cbtnews.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/carbiztoday/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/CarBizToday/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/cbt-news/posts/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@carbiztoday X: https://x.com/CarBizToday

    Ford's China Ties, Carvana's Reach, and Record M&A (09.09.26)

  4. Sep 9

    Hybrids Surge, JLR Cuts 4,000 Jobs & Seelye Ditches Commissions (09.08.26)

    On today's CBT Live, Jim and Bridget cover Canada's retaliatory tariffs, JLR's plan to cut 4,000 jobs, and Volkswagen's sale of a German factory for defense production. Then David Wyler, CEO of the Jeff Wyler Automotive Family, joins to talk about "firing" his managers and bringing them back as coaches, plus a new partnership with the University of Cincinnati. Later, Fernando Varela, President and CEO of All Star Auto Group, discusses his continued expansion across Texas and Oklahoma and succession planning. CONNECT WITH CBT NEWS Website: www.cbtnews.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/carbiztoday/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/CarBizToday/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/cbt-news/posts/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@carbiztoday X: https://x.com/CarBizToday

    Hybrids Surge, JLR Cuts 4,000 Jobs & Seelye Ditches Commissions (09.08.26)

  5. Sep 8

    Kia's Eric Watson, Lauren Fix, and a Chinese EV Ban? (09.04.26)

    On today's CBT Live, Jim and Bridget cover the industry's push to permanently block Chinese vehicles from the U.S. market, Ford's new EV built in China for export, and rising test-drive activity at dealerships. Then Eric Watson, Kia America's Vice President of Sales Operations, joins to break down the automaker's best sales month ever, nearly 84,000 vehicles in August. Later, Lauren Fix, founder of Car Coach Reports and co-host of The Drive with Lauren & Karl, talks about an unexpected data-privacy issue with her own vehicle and who really controls what a car collects. CONNECT WITH CBT NEWS Website: www.cbtnews.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/carbiztoday/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/CarBizToday/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/cbt-news/posts/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@carbiztoday X: https://x.com/CarBizToday

    Kia's Eric Watson, Lauren Fix, and a Chinese EV Ban? (09.04.26)

  6. Sep 4

    1.6M Views on One Delivery, Mexico's Tariff Push, and Ford's Truck Rebound (09.03.26)

    On today's CBT Live, Jim and Bridget cover a dip in buyer purchase ease, Sonic's acquisition of Porsche Walnut Creek, and Mexico's push for tariff relief. Then Jimmy Anderson, General Manager of Porsche Virginia Beach, joins to talk about the viral delivery video that hit 1.6 million views and what it takes to impress today's luxury buyer. Later, Don Andres, Owner of Auto SCT Consulting & Training, discusses his CBT News article "Where Did All the Gravy Work Go?" and why a busy service department can still be losing money. CONNECT WITH CBT NEWS Website: www.cbtnews.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/carbiztoday/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/CarBizToday/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/cbt-news/posts/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@carbiztoday X: https://x.com/CarBizToday

    1.6M Views on One Delivery, Mexico's Tariff Push, and Ford's Truck Rebound (09.03.26)

  7. Sep 4

    An FTC Warning, BYD Sales, and Kia Sets Sales Record (09.02.26)

    On today's CBT Live, Jim and Bridget cover the FTC's warning on fake dealership websites, Hyundai's push to take Amazon Autos international, and Volvo's sales slide. Then John Murphy, Founder and Managing Partner of Murphy Automotive Partners, joins to break down his first independent forecast, including a coming product drought, the "EV head fake," and a market turning into a barbell. Later, Joe Laham, President of Premier Companies, talks running dealerships across both Audi and Stellantis and what each brand needs to do to compete. CONNECT WITH CBT NEWS Website: www.cbtnews.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/carbiztoday/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/CarBizToday/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/cbt-news/posts/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@carbiztoday X: https://x.com/CarBizToday

    An FTC Warning, BYD Sales, and Kia Sets Sales Record (09.02.26)

  8. Sep 2

    Fuel Rules, VW's Reset, and Skipped Maintenance (09.01.26)

    On today's CBT Live, Jim and Bridget cover the Trump administration's fuel-economy rollback, Hyundai's four-year sales low after strikes in South Korea, and new data on dealership employee turnover. Then Cody Lusk, President & CEO of AIADA, joins to discuss the Connected Vehicle Security Act and the fight over Chinese vehicles in the U.S. Later, Andy Guelcher, Owner & Dealer Principal of Mohawk Chevrolet and Cadillac of Englewood Cliffs, talks back-to-back Chevrolet Dealer of the Year wins and rebuilding a Cadillac store out of bankruptcy. CONNECT WITH CBT NEWS Website: www.cbtnews.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/carbiztoday/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/CarBizToday/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/cbt-news/posts/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@carbiztoday X: https://x.com/CarBizToday

    Fuel Rules, VW's Reset, and Skipped Maintenance (09.01.26)
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CBT Live is CBT News' daily show for auto dealers who want to stay ahead of the industry, not just react to it. Airing weekdays at noon ET, hosts talk with dealer principals, OEM leaders, and industry experts about the trends, numbers, and decisions moving the car business right now.

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  • Creator
    CBT News
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
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