TSLA375.30011.03%
GM83.9501.75%
F13.180-0.03%
RIVN15.3600.37%
CYD35.040-0.36%
HMC32.5300.33%
TM192.5000.97%
CVNA67.2002.09%
PAG212.160-0.45%
LAD316.150-0.12%
AN168.7600.47%
GPI250.8704.45%
ABG184.5501.49%
SAH65.9202.26%
TSLA375.30011.03%
GM83.9501.75%
F13.180-0.03%
RIVN15.3600.37%
CYD35.040-0.36%
HMC32.5300.33%
TM192.5000.97%
CVNA67.2002.09%
PAG212.160-0.45%
LAD316.150-0.12%
AN168.7600.47%
GPI250.8704.45%
ABG184.5501.49%
SAH65.9202.26%
TSLA375.30011.03%
GM83.9501.75%
F13.180-0.03%
RIVN15.3600.37%
CYD35.040-0.36%
HMC32.5300.33%
TM192.5000.97%
CVNA67.2002.09%
PAG212.160-0.45%
LAD316.150-0.12%
AN168.7600.47%
GPI250.8704.45%
ABG184.5501.49%
SAH65.9202.26%


EVs & Technology

Kia, Hyundai, theft

Hyundai, Kia agree to retrofit 7 million U.S. vehicles to curb thefts

- December 17, 2025
On the Dash: Hyundai and Kia will retrofit about 7 million U.S. vehicles and install immobilizers on all new models. The deal resolves an investigation by 35 state attorneys general...
F-150 Lightning, Ford,

Ford scraps F-150 Lightning, takes $19.5B hit as EV demand declines

- December 16, 2025
On the Dash: Ford has canceled the successor to the F-150 Lightning, known as the T3 truck, and has shelved its plans for electric vans, shifting its focus to a...
EV sales,

Global EV sales slow to 6% in November

- December 15, 2025
On the Dash: U.S. EV sales have declined since federal tax credits ended, signaling slower demand for dealerships in North America. Europe remains a growth hotspot, with registrations up 36%...
Standard Model variant, Tesla,

Tesla sales slump 23% in November as Standard EV demand underperforms

- December 12, 2025
On the Dash: Tesla’s U.S. November sales dropped 23% to 39,8000 vehicles, the lowest since January 2022.  Lower-cost Standard Model 3 and Model Y variants failed to drive robust demand. ...
Autonomy, Rivian

Rivian unveils custom self-driving chip and Autonomy+ package, shares drop 8%

- December 12, 2025
On the Dash: Rivian unveiled its first custom self-driving chip and a lower-cost Autonomy+ driver-assistance package. Autonomy+ costs $2,500 or $49.99/month, far below Tesla’s $8,000/$99 options, and supports 3.5M miles...
Waymo and automakers push fully autonomous vehicles, showing major safety gains, but consumer adoption remains uncertain.

Waymo expansion signals tipping point for autonomous vehicles

- December 12, 2025
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...
Lucid Motors plans a software update for its Gravity SUV to fix glitches and improve features, following critical online reviews.

Lucid to release software update for Gravity SUV after reviewer complaints

- December 10, 2025
On the Dash: Lucid will release a software update for the Gravity SUV to fix glitches and improve features. The update follows critical reviews highlighting software issues. Leadership was reshuffled...
Morgan Stanley lowers Tesla rating to hold,

Morgan Stanley downgrades Tesla, warns stock reflects full AI and robotics valuation

- December 9, 2025
On the Dash: Morgan Stanley downgraded Tesla to “hold,” citing stock at full valuation despite Musk’s AI and robotics ambitions. Tesla shares trade at 210x projected earnings, the second-highest in...
EV financing surged before the tax credit expired, but dealer sentiment points to a weaker market ahead, according to Experian and Cox data.

EV financing climbs in Q3 despite expiring tax credit

- December 9, 2025
On the Dash: EV financing jumped to 11.4% in Q3 and remained above 13% in early October due to incentive timing and contract backlogs. Dealers report relief at reducing EV...
Mercedes-Benz inks $1.4B EV battery deal with LG Energy Solution to power 15 new or refreshed EV models by 2027.

Mercedes-Benz inks $1.4B EV battery deal with LG Energy Solution

- December 8, 2025
On the Dash: Mercedes-Benz secured a $1.4 billion, seven-year EV battery supply deal with LG Energy Solution for Europe and North America. The automaker plans to launch 15 new or...


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