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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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) on AI and the future of the GM role, and Jason Becknell (CBT News) on the Slate Truck vs. Ford Fathom affordable EV pickup race.

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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 dealership's expansion into Vermont, and John Fitzpatrick (Force Marketing) on dealer marketing trends, AI, and the Labor Day push.

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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 his Ford Lifetime Achievement Award, NADA, and affordability, and Shannon Robertson (AFIP) on the FTC's latest moves and what they mean for dealers.

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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 (Maroone USA) on affordability, EVs, and Carvana, and Leigh Ann Converse (CDK) on turning dealership data into results with AI.

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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 Economist Jeremy Robb on the economy and car buyer trends, and Rohrman Automotive Group CEO Ryan Rohrman on customer data, Amazon Autos, and the modern dealership experience.

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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 Company) on hitting 70% service retention, and Steve Greenfield (Automotive Ventures) on where AI takes the dealership next.

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