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

Canada will allow limited Chinese EV imports at reduced tariffs, drawing pushback from automakers, unions, and provincial leaders.

Canada to allow Chinese EVs under limited import quota

- January 19, 2026
On the Dash: Canada will allow up to 49,000 Chinese EVs annually at a reduced 6.1% tariff. Federal leaders say the deal could support affordability and future domestic production. Automakers,...
NHTSA gave Tesla more time to respond to a probe examining whether vehicles using Full Self-Driving violated traffic laws.

Tesla gets extension in federal probe of Full Self-Driving violations

- January 19, 2026
On the Dash: NHTSA extended Tesla’s response deadline to Feb. 23 in its Full Self-Driving traffic violation probe. Regulators are reviewing complaints, crash data, and internal records tied to alleged...
Ford, BYD

Ford considers sourcing hybrid batteries from BYD, WSJ reports

- January 16, 2026
On the Dash: Ford is exploring BYD as a battery supplier to support its growing hybrid vehicle lineup. The talks highlight Ford’s shift away from EVs and toward hybrids amid...
Traffic deaths are rising in the U.S. as phones, larger vehicles, and stalled safety measures threaten decades of road safety progress.

Decades of progress stall in America’s road safety crisis

- January 16, 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...
Tesla will offer its Full Self-Driving software only through monthly subscriptions starting Feb. 14, ending the one-time purchase option.

Tesla to shift Full Self-Driving software to subscription-only model

- January 15, 2026
On the Dash: Tesla will stop selling Full Self-Driving software as a one-time purchase and shift to a subscription-only model. The move supports the EV maker's strategy to grow recurring...
AI in the service lane

How dealers can deploy AI in the service lane with confidence

- January 15, 2026
What does “great” AI actually look like in the service lane? Many dealers are still figuring that out. It’s not about the technology itself but how it performs for your...
GM CEO Mary Barra says regulatory rollbacks forced EV investment cuts, but electric vehicles remain the automaker’s long-term goal.

GM CEO Mary Barra says EVs remain long-term goal despite regulatory shifts

- January 14, 2026
On the Dash: GM scaled back EV investments after fuel economy rollbacks and the end of federal EV tax credits reduced demand. Mary Barra said electric vehicles remain GM’s long-term...
Global car buyers are shifting back to gas and hybrid vehicles, slowing the EV rush as practicality and affordability take priority worldwide.

EV-only is COLLAPSING: Gas cars are back in the U.S. and Europe

- January 14, 2026
The long-predicted electric-only future for cars is unraveling faster than most experts expected. Across the globe, internal combustion engines are making a comeback, and consumers, automakers, and governments alike are...
EU and China outline next steps on Chinese EV imports as Brussels sets pricing rules following a subsidy probe and steep tariffs.

EU, China agree on framework to resolve dispute over Chinese EV imports

- January 13, 2026
On the Dash: The EU and China agreed on a framework to address the dispute over Chinese electric vehicle imports. The EU issued guidance requiring minimum import prices to prevent...

Mercedes EV sales fall 9%, trailing behind BMW amid upcoming lineup

- January 13, 2026
On the Dash: Mercedes EV sales fell 9% in 2025 to 168,800, widening the gap with BMW’s 442,072 EVs. The company faces stiff competition in China, U.S. tariffs, and a...


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