Future of Automotive
Correcting traffic behaviors to build a safer future for U.S. drivers
Welcome back to the latest episode of The Future of Automotive on CBT News, where we put recent automotive and mobility news into the context of the broader themes impacting the industry. I’m Steve Greenfield from Automotive Ventures, and I’m glad that you could join us. There was a great article this last week in the Financial Times with some speculation on why American roads are so dangerous. Watch full segment here.
Top Stories
Toyota invests $1.4 billion to build 3 electric SUVs for U.S. market. Read More
Hyundai to add hybrids production at Georgia EV facility. Read More
NHTSA re-investigating Tesla Autopilot after December recall. Read More
For Dealers
Silicon Valley Update: The Road to Autonomy – A Journey Through the Streets of San Francisco
In the heart of Silicon Valley, the future of mobility is unfolding before our very eyes, painting the streets of San Francisco with the colors of innovation and the promise of autonomy. As the founder and CEO of a recently acquired automotive software company, my professional life orbits the nexus of automotive technology, and it’s my personal passion for automotive innovation and technology that compels me to share this new Silicon Valley Update for CBT News, focusing on topics that blend high-tech and automotive. Read More
Automotive weekly roundup: UAW scores victory, Tesla profits plunge, Toyota breaks sales record
Earlier this week: Workers at Volkswagen’s Tennessee plant vote overwhelmingly to join the United Auto Workers union, scoring a significant victory for the labor rights movement. General Motors posts strong quarterly profits and adjusts full-year earnings forecast. Fisker warns it has 30 days to avoid bankruptcy as it hires a restructuring expert. Tesla promises accelerated timeline for new products as Q1 profits plummet more than 50%. Toyota breaks worldwide annual sales record for fiscal year ending in March on improved supply chain. Read More
