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Decoding the future of car buying with transparency – Katie the Car Lady
For over two decades, Katie the Car Lady has championed consumer rights, earning her reputation as a beacon of transparency and expertise in the independent dealership sector. Bringing a treasure trove of experience to aid in guiding car buyers through the maze of purchasing decisions, Katie O’Toole Smith, the visionary behind Katie the Car Lady, joins us on the latest episode of Inside Automotive. Watch the full segment here
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Ford has become the first automaker to give its electric vehicle customers access to Tesla’s Superchargers by launching its new, and temporarily free, charging adapter. In a post on its media website, the automaker today announced that owners of the F-150 Lightning pickup and Mustang Mach-E sedan would be the first non-Tesla drivers able to access the Supercharger network, thanks to the launch of a brand new adapter compatible with the North American Charging Standard (NACS). Read More
On February 29, President Biden took action to prevent Chinese vehicles with internet access—including electric vehicles—from being sold in the United States. He confirmed that these vehicles present a threat to national security because their operating systems might transmit private data to China. The Commerce Department initiated an emergency investigation into the security issues, which could result in new regulations or restrictions on Chinese cars. Read More
Electric vehicles have seen varying levels of adoption in the U.S., with sales often depending on local factors, including infrastructure, population density, and income levels. Recently, automotive data analytics platform iSeeCars.com identified which metro areas in the U.S. are best suited for electric vehicles, as well as those with the least favorable conditions, giving the industry important insights into the local dynamics impacting the market. Read More
The 2024 Presidential election, a potential Biden-Trump rematch, could profoundly impact the automotive industry, particularly in environmental policy and EV transition. A shift in leadership could significantly adjust federal tax incentives, regulations, and over billions in investments in U.S. battery and EV manufacturing, potentially altering the landscape for OEMs, suppliers, and future battery plant capacities, according to an analysis from S&P Global Mobility. Read More
For Dealers
Citian secures investment for AI-driven transportation technology solutions
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. Read More
Weekly roundup: Apple Car shelved, hybrids gain traction, new EV superchargers and supercars
Earlier this week: Apple’s car project was shelved due to various challenges, leaving the fate of 2,000 jobs in limbo. Consumer Reports’ latest vehicle ratings favor electrification, with hybrids and plug-ins leading the pack. Ford introduces a free adapter granting its EV owners access to Tesla’s Superchargers. Tesla plans ambitious, next-gen Roadster. Meanwhile, China’s BYD is set to challenge luxury sports car brands with its new electric “supercar,” the U9. Here’s a closer look at these top stories and more headlines to stay on top of this week in automotive industry news. Read More
