TSLA328.2808.75%
GM87.6200.68%
F14.0450.255%
RIVN16.0970.7167%
CYD47.470-1.26%
HMC31.6650.935%
TM189.8502.36001%
CVNA70.2651.925%
PAG216.320-0.08%
LAD371.675-4.105%
AN209.415-1.915%
GPI265.820-5%
ABG212.485-3.505%
SAH81.540-3.35%
TSLA328.2808.75%
GM87.6200.68%
F14.0450.255%
RIVN16.0970.7167%
CYD47.470-1.26%
HMC31.6650.935%
TM189.8502.36001%
CVNA70.2651.925%
PAG216.320-0.08%
LAD371.675-4.105%
AN209.415-1.915%
GPI265.820-5%
ABG212.485-3.505%
SAH81.540-3.35%
TSLA328.2808.75%
GM87.6200.68%
F14.0450.255%
RIVN16.0970.7167%
CYD47.470-1.26%
HMC31.6650.935%
TM189.8502.36001%
CVNA70.2651.925%
PAG216.320-0.08%
LAD371.675-4.105%
AN209.415-1.915%
GPI265.820-5%
ABG212.485-3.505%
SAH81.540-3.35%


EVs & Technology

Model e

Ford targets Model e profitability by 2029 amid EV strategy reset

- February 16, 2026
On the Dash: Ford’s shift toward affordable EVs under $40,000 could improve showroom traffic and volume opportunities. Lower-cost battery platforms and extended-range EVs may ease consumer range anxiety and inventory...
Rivian, EV

Rivian 2026 deliveries set to surge as R2 SUVs reach production

- February 13, 2026
On the Dash: Rivian expects 53% higher deliveries in 2026, driven by the more affordable R2 SUVs. Production and capital expansion for the R2 will be costly, requiring up to...
AI

Dealers brace for AI disruption as software and labor models shift

- February 13, 2026
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...
EV charging

U.S. proposes boosting American-made requirements for federally funded EV charges 

- February 12, 2026
On the Dash: Stricter domestic sourcing requirements may slow installation timelines in some markets, potentially affecting EV adoption rates that dealers rely on for long-term electrification strategies. Dealers working with...
Radar sensor theft

Thieves target radar sensors as auto theft shifts beyond catalytic converters

- February 10, 2026
On the Dash: Dealerships should anticipate increased sensor replacements and plan for parts and labor to meet rising demand. Proactively informing customers about theft risks, vulnerable models, and prevention strategies...
Chinese software ban

Automakers race to remove Chinese software ahead of US vehicle ban

- February 9, 2026
On the Dash: Automakers must certify the removal of Chinese software from connected vehicle systems by March 17. Multi-tier global software supply chains complicate compliance. The rule is accelerating onshoring...
EV fast chargers grew 30% in 2025

EV fast charger network grows 30% in 2025 despite funding pause

- February 4, 2026
On the Dash: • The U.S. added about 18,000 DC fast-charging ports, a 30% increase in 2025. • Drivers recorded a record 141 million charging sessions nationwide. • Private companies sustained charger expansion...
Stellantis, shares

Dealer optimism rises as Stellantis scales back EV plans

- February 4, 2026
On the Dash: Stellantis enters NADA with a reset strategy centered on hybrids, ICE, and dealer collaboration. Leadership changes and late-2025 sales momentum have improved dealer confidence. Significant U.S. investment...
Cox Automotive, AI solutions

Cox Automotive centers NADA 2026 presence on AI-powered dealer solutions

- February 3, 2026
On the Dash: Cox Automotive is positioning AI as an embedded, practical tool to improve dealership efficiency, inventory decisions, and customer experience rather than a standalone add-on. The company is...
EV inventory fell after tax credits expired, while hybrids and used EVs gained traction as consumers searched for affordable options.

Hybrids gain momentum as new EV inventory drops sharply

- February 3, 2026
On the Dash: • New EV inventory dropped sharply after the federal tax credit expired, slowing sales momentum. • Used EVs gained demand due to lower prices and newer vehicle age. • Hybrids...


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