This week, we’re taking a closer look at two auto industry titans — two CEOs with very different incentives and approaches to their future.

One cashes out, one bets big: Barra and Musk signal different futures

Steve Greenfield - September 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 the industry. I’m...

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Hundreds of South Korean workers detained during a U.S. immigration raid at Hyundai Motor and LG Energy Solution’s EV battery plant

South Korean EV plant workers to return home after U.S. immigration raid

Jaelyn Campbell - September 11, 2025

On the Dash: Roughly 300 South Korean workers detained during a U.S. immigration raid at Hyundai and LG Energy Solution’s EV battery plant in Georgia are expected to return home...

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Nissan accelerates product launches as it battles the worst financial crisis in decades

Colin Fitzpatrick - September 11, 2025

On the Dash: Nissan faces its worst financial crisis in 25 years and is banking on faster model development and new product launches to drive a turnaround. CEO Ivan Espinosa...

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The Stop CARB Act challenges California’s emissions authority, seeking lower costs, uniform rules, and more consumer choice nationwide.

The Stop CARB Act: A bold move to rein in California’s emission rules

Lauren Fix - September 11, 2025

If this passes, California's iron grip on the automotive market could finally be over! The Stop CARB Act, introduced in the U.S. Senate as part of larger legislative efforts to...

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California eyes state EV rebates as federal tax credits expire, raising questions over affordability, policy power, and industry impact.

What happens to California when federal EV tax credits END?

Lauren Fix - September 10, 2025

California is once again at the center of the nation’s automotive and energy policy debate. With federal electric vehicle (EV) tax credits set to expire this September, the state is...

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EV insurance costs are 49% higher than gas cars, adding thousands to ownership expenses, with rates varying widely by state.

Insurify data shows EV insurance costs nearly 50% more than traditional cars

Ashby Lincoln - September 10, 2025

On the Dash: EV insurance premiums are 49% higher than for gas cars, adding $1,326 annually. Insurance rates for EVs vary widely by region, with high-adoption areas like California seeing...

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Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) said that the recent cyberattack on the company had compromised some of its data and disrupted production and sales.

JLR cyberattack disrupts production, compromises data

Ashby Lincoln - September 10, 2025

On the Dash: Jaguar Land Rover confirmed a cyberattack has compromised some data and disrupted production across multiple facilities. Factory closures affect plants in the UK, Slovakia, China, and India,...

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Stellantis NV plans to reopen a third shift at its Windsor Assembly Plant in early 2026, providing Canadian auto workers with increased hours

Stellantis reopens third shift in Windsor, GM delays Oshawa cut amid Canada-U.S. trade tensions

Colin Fitzpatrick - September 10, 2025

On the Dash: Stellantis will reopen a third shift at its Windsor Assembly Plant in early 2026, increasing work for Canadian auto laborers and reflecting a commitment from the 2023...

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Pilot Company, GM, and EVgo announced that their EV fast-charging network now spans more than 200 locations across nearly 40 states.

EV highway charging grows as Pilot, GM, EVgo reach 200+ sites

Jaelyn Campbell - September 10, 2025

On the Dash: Pilot, GM, and EVgo have expanded their collaborative network to over 200 locations across nearly 40 states, adding nearly 850 high-power fast chargers in just over two...

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Lucid Motors confirmed it will launch a third midsize electric vehicle, based on the Gravity X concept, priced around $50,000.

Lucid confirms third $50,000 midsize EV

Ashby Lincoln - September 10, 2025

On the Dash: Lucid confirmed a third midsize EV, based on the Gravity X concept, priced around $50,000, targeting the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y market segment. The Gravity...

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One cashes out, one bets big: Barra and Musk signal different futures

South Korean EV plant workers to return home after U.S. immigration raid

Nissan accelerates product launches as it battles the worst financial crisis in decades

The Stop CARB Act: A bold move to rein in California’s emission rules

What happens to California when federal EV tax credits END?

Insurify data shows EV insurance costs nearly 50% more than traditional cars

JLR cyberattack disrupts production, compromises data

Stellantis reopens third shift in Windsor, GM delays Oshawa cut amid Canada-U.S. trade tensions

EV highway charging grows as Pilot, GM, EVgo reach 200+ sites

Lucid confirms third $50,000 midsize EV

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