CBT Live
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.
Episodes
21 episodes
BYD Blocked, Nasdaq Record, the Profits That Can Kill Your Dealership Sale (09.22.26)
27 House Democrats urge President Trump to keep Chinese automakers out of the U.S., why a compliance problem can cut what a dealership is worth, and a look at the good news in the economy.Jim and Bridget Fitzpatrick are joined by Christo...
The 2% Fee That Cost a Dealer Group $1.9M, Stellantis Caps Ad Prices (09.21.26)
A 2% sales commission cost a luxury dealer group $1.9 million, Stellantis limits how low its dealers can advertise, and Kerrigan Advisors reads the Q2 buy-sell market.Jim and Bridget Fitzpatrick are joined by Paul J. Daly, Founder and CE...
Hyundai CEO's China Warning, NJ Allows Off-Site Service, Toyota's David Christ (09.18.26)
Hyundai's CEO warns Chinese automakers could gain ground in the U.S., New Jersey lets dealers run service away from the showroom, and Toyota's David Christ on hybrids and inventory.Jim and Bridget Fitzpatrick are joined by Michael and Se...
Fed Raises Rates, Toyota and the China Question, Tariff Fears Ease (09.17.26)
The Fed's first rate hike since 2023, Toyota's 12-day supply and the China question, and why dealers are less worried about tariffs.GUESTSJohn Murphy, Founder and Managing Partner, Murphy Automotive Partners. What the Fed's f...
FTC Pricing FAQs, GM Misses Hybrid Boom, Toyota's David Christ (09.16.26)
The FTC's new pricing FAQs for dealers, why GM dealers are missing the hybrid boom, and a preview of a new interview with Toyota's David Christ.Jim and Bridget Fitzpatrick are joined by Glen Trafford, General Manager of Salmon Arm Toyota...
Diesel Above $6, 70% Service Retention, Lasco & Treviño (09.15.26)
Diesel above $6 a gallon and what is driving oil prices, how The Niello Company keeps about 70 percent of its service customers, and a new interview with Ken Cook and Adam Marburger.Bridget and Jim Fitzpatrick are joined by Jay Lasco, De...
$10K Car-Loan Deduction, Trump Open to Chinese Plants, Tesla Takes 52% of EVs (09.14.26)
The IRS finalizes a deduction of up to $10,000 a year in new-car loan interest, President Trump says Chinese automakers could build in the U.S. if they hire American workers, and Tesla takes 52% of the U.S. EV market.Jim and Bridget Fit...
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 Ulan...
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 HEADLINESManheim's used vehicle index dips to 208.2, and cheaper cars are holding val...
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, joi...
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 ab...
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 V...
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 v...
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, ...
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,...
$20M GM Lawsuit, Toyota Tariffs, and Tech Loyalty (08.31.26)
Jim and Bridget Fitzpatrick cover a $20M lawsuit against GM, Toyota and Honda's exposure to Canadian tariffs, a study on tech and brand loyalty, and Honda-Nissan's renewed tech partnership. Plus: Michael Gaiter (Hoover Volkswagen Lithia Springs...
Canada vs. Trump, Toyota Dips, and Driver Cameras (08.28.26)
Jim and Bridget Fitzpatrick cover U.S.-Canada tariff talks, Toyota's July sales dip, new drowsy-driving camera research from NHTSA, rising gas prices, and a viral robot world-record clip. Plus: Bradley Hoffman (Hoffman Auto Group) on his family...
Chinese Cars, Hybrids, and The Dealer of 2050 (08.27.26)
Jim and Bridget Fitzpatrick cover a new report on Americans' openness to Chinese-made vehicles, Hyundai's hybrid push, a 2050 outlook on dealership ownership, and the Flock Safety data privacy debate. Plus: Rhett Ricart (Ricart Automotive) on h...
Canada hits back, Honda, and AI Warnings (08.26.26)
Jim and Bridget Fitzpatrick cover Canada's retaliatory tariffs, Honda's potential new U.S. plant, a sixth straight month above 16 million SAAR, the China-built Lincoln Corsair, and Bill Gates on AI and the future of work. Plus: Mike Maroone (Ma...
Tariffs, Fixed Ops, and Toyota vs. GM (08.25.26)
Jim and Bridget Fitzpatrick cover new 50% tariff threats on Canadian autos, Toyota's push toward the U.S. sales crown, a generational shift among dealership owners, and a JD Power study on vehicle tech overload. Plus: Cox Automotive Chief Econo...
Canada, FTC, SAAR, and Bridget is back! (08.24.26)
Jim and Bridget Fitzpatrick launch CBT Live with a look at the week's top dealer news, US-Canada trade talks collapsing, a $4M FTC settlement against a Nissan dealer, and strong August sales and buy-sell numbers. Plus: Tully Williams (Nilo Comp...
