TSLA348.750-6.06001%
GM86.2700.09%
F13.870-0.08%
RIVN16.070-0.73%
CYD38.210-2.18%
HMC31.8600.53%
TM194.4802.48%
CVNA74.040-0.05%
PAG217.010-0.84%
LAD370.360-0.68%
AN200.0901.34%
GPI263.9501.91%
ABG211.6200.95%
SAH79.6800.39%
TSLA348.750-6.06001%
GM86.2700.09%
F13.870-0.08%
RIVN16.070-0.73%
CYD38.210-2.18%
HMC31.8600.53%
TM194.4802.48%
CVNA74.040-0.05%
PAG217.010-0.84%
LAD370.360-0.68%
AN200.0901.34%
GPI263.9501.91%
ABG211.6200.95%
SAH79.6800.39%
TSLA348.750-6.06001%
GM86.2700.09%
F13.870-0.08%
RIVN16.070-0.73%
CYD38.210-2.18%
HMC31.8600.53%
TM194.4802.48%
CVNA74.040-0.05%
PAG217.010-0.84%
LAD370.360-0.68%
AN200.0901.34%
GPI263.9501.91%
ABG211.6200.95%
SAH79.6800.39%


About: Jason Becknell

Jason Becknell

Jason Becknell is a staff writer and correspondent for CBT News. He covers the latest automotive industry news, market insights, emerging technology and trends, and key figures in the car business. Based in Atlanta, he's an Emmy Award-winning journalist with more than 25 years of experience in broadcasting and multimedia communications. He holds a degree in Journalism from the University of South Carolina.

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NADA President cheers advancement of bill to block Chinese vehicles

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Concerns over Chinese-made vehicles and their connection to U.S. roads have been building for months. Automakers and franchise dealers have largely aligned against allowing Chinese-linked vehicles, software, and hardware into...
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Waymo's driverless cars crash 68% less than humans, IIHS study finds

Waymo’s driverless cars crash 68% less than humans, IIHS study finds

- July 24, 2026
On the Dash: Waymo vehicles crashed 68% less often than human drivers over 50 million miles studied Single-vehicle crashes dropped 85% and injury crashes dropped 81% compared with human...
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Ford picks Apple Maps for its new $30,000 UEV platform pickup

Ford picks Apple Maps for its UEV platform and $30,000 pickup

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On the Dash: Apple Maps replaces Ford's native navigation on the UEV Platform starting in 2027. The $30,000 midsize pickup will offer EV routing with battery preconditioning built in. Road-level...
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Honda confirms next gen Ridgeline coming within 2 years

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- July 24, 2026
On the Dash: Honda confirmed the third-generation Ridgeline, arriving within two years with a more rugged design. Production of the current 2026 Ridgeline pauses later this year to prepare...
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Senate panel advances bill to ban Chinese vehicle tech

Senate panel advances bill to ban Chinese vehicle tech

- July 23, 2026
On the Dash: The Senate Commerce Committee advanced the Connected Vehicle Security Act, permanently banning Chinese connected-vehicle tech. Mercedes-Benz's 20% Chinese ownership stake exceeds the bill's 15% threshold, risking a...
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Ford partners with China's Geely to build EVs in Spain

Ford partners with China’s Geely to build EVs in Spain

- July 23, 2026
On the Dash: Ford and Geely will build EVs together at Valencia, Spain  All vehicles produced stay in Europe, with no U.S. market plans announced Deal deepens Ford-Geely ties as...
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New-vehicle satisfaction hits a 3-year high, JD Power finds

New-vehicle satisfaction hits a 3-year high, JD Power finds

- July 23, 2026
On the Dash: Owner satisfaction hit 858 points, up 7, the biggest annual gain since 2018 New models still lag carryover vehicles, with infotainment and setup issues persisting Premium...
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Former NFL exec. Scott Pioli says winning teams are powered by people, not skill

Former NFL exec. Scott Pioli says winning teams are powered by people, not skill

- July 23, 2026
Good dealerships and great ones often look similar on paper, but the difference shows up in the details, according to one of football's most decorated team builders. Scott Pioli spent 27...
Tips & Training Inside Automotive
GM to launch new gas-powered Cadillac models in 2028

Cadillac shifts from all-EV future, new gas-powered models arriving in 2027

- July 22, 2026
On the Dash: GM will launch next-generation gas-powered Cadillac CT5, XT5 and XT6 models starting next spring through 2028 The move adds to $10.9 billion in EV-related charges GM has...
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Hybrid sales surge as new EV registrations fall in California

Hybrid sales surge as new EV registrations fall in California

- July 22, 2026
On the Dash: Hybrid vehicles hit a record 22.1% share of California's new-vehicle market in the first half of 2026. EV registrations fell 24.8% as gas prices climbed and the...
EVs & Technology Articles

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