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Featured Interview
Lauren Fix on EV market challenges: High costs, consumer resistance, and the threat of Chinese competition
Despite initial interest and adoption, the U.S. EV market still faces significant challenges that could hinder its growth. On today’s episode of Inside Automotive, we’re joined by Lauren Fix, the Founder of Car Coach Reports, to share insights into what she’s seeing in the EV market today. Watch the full segment here.
J.D. Power reveals EVs cost less to own over 5 years compared to gas cars in nearly every U.S. state
Welcome to another edition of CBT Now on the CBT Automotive Network, where we dive into the latest insights shaping the automotive industry. Today, we’re joined by Stewart Stropp, Executive Director for Electric Vehicle Intelligence at J.D. Power, to discuss a surprising revelation from their recent study: Electric vehicles (EVs) are more affordable to own over five years than gasoline cars in almost every state. If you thought EVs were the pricier option, think again. Watch the full segment here.
For Dealers
CarPlay remains the top infotainment choice
The latest JD Power survey has once again underscored the ongoing dissatisfaction with OEM infotainment systems, with Apple CarPlay emerging as the preferred choice among consumers. Despite improvements in overall vehicle satisfaction for 2024, infotainment systems still need to improve for many OEMs. Read More
