TSLA360.590-20.67001%
GM72.540-2.5%
F11.590-0.09%
RIVN15.4000.46%
CYD39.410-0.08%
HMC24.150-0.16%
TM207.010-2.66%
CVNA313.5481.45799%
PAG149.3400.18%
LAD251.8201%
AN197.680-0.29%
GPI329.450-1.34%
ABG194.7600.73%
SAH64.870-0.38%
TSLA360.590-20.67001%
GM72.540-2.5%
F11.590-0.09%
RIVN15.4000.46%
CYD39.410-0.08%
HMC24.150-0.16%
TM207.010-2.66%
CVNA313.5481.45799%
PAG149.3400.18%
LAD251.8201%
AN197.680-0.29%
GPI329.450-1.34%
ABG194.7600.73%
SAH64.870-0.38%
TSLA360.590-20.67001%
GM72.540-2.5%
F11.590-0.09%
RIVN15.4000.46%
CYD39.410-0.08%
HMC24.150-0.16%
TM207.010-2.66%
CVNA313.5481.45799%
PAG149.3400.18%
LAD251.8201%
AN197.680-0.29%
GPI329.450-1.34%
ABG194.7600.73%
SAH64.870-0.38%


EVs & Technology

Lucid trims 2026 production

Lucid trims 2026 production forecast amid U.S. EV demand slowdown

- February 25, 2026
On the Dash: Slower 2026 production may limit the availability of high-demand models, especially the Gravity SUV, affecting dealer inventory planning. Supply chain improvements could stabilize deliveries, but cautious production...
Deelr.io Fred Fordin

Deelr.io debuts AI-enhanced tools for recon and inventory management

- February 24, 2026
Fred Fordin, a veteran of high-volume dealerships and automotive software innovation, is stepping into his next chapter as CEO of Deelr.io, co-leading the company with his son, Charles. Fordin joins...
Tesla Autopilot

Judge rejects Tesla’s appeal in $243 million Autopilot fatality case

- February 23, 2026
On the Dash: ADAS liability exposure remains significant, reinforcing the need for clear feature explanations at delivery. The $200 million punitive award highlights jury sensitivity to perceived safety gaps in...
Lucid

Lucid trims hundreds of jobs amid EV market pressure

- February 23, 2026
On the Dash: • Lucid is cutting 12% of its workforce, affecting hundreds of employees. • Production workers in Arizona are not impacted by the layoffs. • The company is focused on margin...
Deelr.io

Deelr.io scales smarter with unified intelligence and AI

- February 23, 2026
Dealership profitability increasingly depends on speed, visibility, and execution across every department. Technology that unifies front- and back-end operations while reducing time-to-market now defines competitive advantage. On today’s episode of...
Skygrid

Skygrid looks to transform vehicles into AI compute nodes

- February 20, 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...
Scout Motors to delay EV launch amid tech challenges 

Scout Motors to delay EV launch amid tech challenges 

- February 19, 2026
On the Dash: Scout EV and range-extended models are now expected in the U.S. in 2028, potentially delaying dealer inventory planning. Technical challenges with the EREV powertrain and factory priorities...
Mercedes-Benz recalled 12K EQB EVs

Mercedes-Benz recalls EQB EVs for third time over battery fire risk

- February 18, 2026
On the Dash: Mercedes-Benz is recalling nearly 12,000 EQB EVs in the U.S. for a third time to replace high-voltage batteries due to fire risk. Early battery cells from Farasis...
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...


CBT News
Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.