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Episode · Wednesday, October 28, 2026 · 4:31

AI Pricing Pressure Meets a Breach Warning

CBT News files three stories this morning on the same pressure point. AI is changing how shoppers find a dealership, and CarEdge's chief executive says the tools now hand customers a price estimate before they walk in. Auto Remarketing carries a sharper warning, with a law firm saying the VinSolutions breach could leave dealers exposed regardless of fault. GM posts its best fleet numbers since twenty nineteen, Toyota talks up selling its engines to rivals, and buy-sell activity keeps moving from Iowa to Belfast to the Southeast. Ally reports stronger loan volume, Car-Mart faces another lender deadline, and Motor Trader has used hybrid ads at a record high in the UK.

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What does CarEdge's chief executive say about AI shopping tools and dealer pricing?

CarEdge's chief executive tells CBT News that AI shopping tools now hand buyers a price estimate before they walk in the door.

What warning does Lefkoff Law give about the VinSolutions breach?

Lefkoff Law tells Auto Remarketing that trickle-down liability from the VinSolutions breach could be enormous for dealers, regardless of who is at fault.

How did GM's fleet sales perform compared to Porsche's deliveries?

CBT News reports that GM's fleet sales hit their highest level since 2019, while Porsche deliveries fell over the same period.

Why is Toyota talking about its next-generation engines?

Automotive News, citing CarBuzz, reports that Toyota wants to sell its next-generation engines to other automakers, though no partner has been named yet.

What is the status of Car-Mart's lender deadline?

Auto Remarketing reports that Car-Mart is nearing its next lender deadline after receiving a five million dollar lifeline.

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