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| Categories | Automotive |
|---|---|
| Frequency | Weekly |
| Year founded | 2012 |
| First issue | May 17, 2012 (as CBT News) |
| Company | JBF Media Company |
| Country | United States |
| Based in | Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Language | English |
| Website | https://www.cbtnews.com/ |
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CBT News (Car Biz Today News) is a multimedia platform and on-demand streaming service specifically serving the North American retail automotive industry. Headquartered in Norcross, Georgia, CBT News[1] has established a reputation as the go-to resource for dealership professionals seeking to stay competitive and informed in a rapidly evolving market.
CBT News offers a range of content formats, including daily articles, video newscasts, expert interviews, educational guides, and panel discussions. Its programming addresses every aspect of dealership operations, from sales and marketing to fixed operations, finance, and management. The platform features weekly shows hosted by top automotive trainers and consultants, ensuring that professionals across all dealership departments can access the latest best practices and industry insights.
History
CBT News (Car Biz Today) was founded in Atlanta, Georgia, in 2012 by automotive retail veterans Jim and Bridget Fitzpatrick as an online broadcast network dedicated to serving dealership professionals. The network began with a once-daily video newscast on cbtnews.com, anchored by Bridget Fitzpatrick and Russell Brown. Jim and Bridget Fitzpatrick leveraged their extensive backgrounds in automotive sales, marketing, and management—working with some of the nation's largest dealerships—to build a digital platform that would serve as a "town hall” for the industry, facilitating discussion, professional development, and the sharing of timely news and best practices.
Over the years, CBT News expanded its programming to include a multi-channel lineup of daily news updates, interviews with industry executives, and specialized training for dealership professionals in sales, service, and management. The network became a driving force for automotive retail insights across North America, earning a reputation as a go-to media destination for car dealers, OEM executives, trainers, and analysts seeking to stay ahead of industry trends.
Now headquartered in Norcross, Georgia, CBT News has grown to employ a dedicated team of journalists, producers, and industry experts who create in-depth video, audio, and editorial content tailored to the needs of the retail automotive community. Jim Fitzpatrick continues to lead as president, drawing upon his decades-long career and entrepreneurial experience to keep CBT News at the forefront of automotive media innovation.
Community and Industry Impact
CBT News' mission is to inform, educate, and connect retail automotive professionals, enabling them to navigate industry challenges, adopt new technologies, and drive profitability. Its commitment to delivering relevant, high-quality content has solidified its role as the industry's #1 source for news, analysis, and professional development.
In addition to its digital content, CBT News has organized industry events, such as the CBT Conference + Expo, held in Atlanta in 2016 and 2017. These events brought together over 1,000 participants and featured high-profile speakers from within and outside the automotive industry, including Nick Saban, Marcus Lemonis, Gary Vaynerchuk, Patrick Lencioni, and Scott Stratten.
Annual Events
- CBT News 40 Under 40 Award
References
- About CBT News Retrieved November 17, 2025.
- “Barriers and opportunities the auto industry must address to achieve an all-electric future,” CBT News, August 19 2022.
- “Looking back at 4 of the biggest automotive industry headlines in 2023,” CBT News, December 22 2023. CBT News
- DealerKnows, “The Four Reasons You Should Be Watching CBT News,” March 12 2013.
- CBT News homepage (“Dealers’ *1 source for auto industry news, content, coaching & analysis”). CBT News
- Internal site view showing multiple shows and publishing partners. CBT News
- Inside Automotive with Jim Fitzpatrick - Apple Podcast Powered by CBT News
- Muck Rack - CBT News Company Profile.
- By Lurah Lowery on November 17, 2025 - Auto industry to reportedly benefit from end of government shutdown
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