The U.S. eases AV rules, aiming to boost innovation, unify regulations, and stay ahead in the global race for autonomous tech leadership.

NHTSA to streamline crash reporting, expand AV testing flexibility

Jasmine Kiniklis - April 25, 2025

The Trump administration is clearing the way for more autonomous vehicles (AVs) to hit the pavement on American roads by easing federal safety regulations and streamlining reporting rules. These changes...

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China's battery giants CATL and BYD unveil 5-minute EV charging tech, narrowing the gap with gas cars and reshaping adoption timelines.

Could five-minute charging finally push EVs past the tipping point?

Steve Greenfield - April 25, 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...

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U.S. opens national security probe into imported commercial trucks, raising potential for new tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and Japan.

Trump administration targets imported commercial trucks in national security probe

CBT News Editorial Team - April 24, 2025

The U.S. Department of Commerce has launched a new national security investigation into imports of medium- and heavy-duty trucks and related parts, a move that could lead to sweeping tariffs...

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Ford debuts Platinum Plus program with concierge service, luxury perks, and premium maintenance for $100K+ Super Duty truck buyers.

Ford elevates truck ownership with exclusive Platinum Plus experience

Jasmine Kiniklis - April 24, 2025

Ford is launching a new exclusive ownership experience program aimed at its top-tier pickup customers. The new program is exclusive to the Platinum Plus trucks and offers a curated, high-end...

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Alan Dickie shares proven sales tactics for dealers to drive traffic, boost morale, and close more deals—even in a tough market.

Alan Dickie on how dealers can drive profit in a challenging market

Jasmine Kiniklis - April 24, 2025

Where should dealers and sales teams focus their efforts to drive more success? In today's episode of Inside Automotive, host Jim Fitzpatrick is joined by Alan Dickie–a speaker, sales trainer,...

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CA dealers sues Scout Motors, Tesla’s Q1 sales fall short, Stellantis shakes up fleet strategy

CBT News Editorial Team - April 23, 2025

Top Stories California dealers sue VW and Scout Motors to block direct sales model. Read More Tesla stumbles in Q1 as auto revenue drops 20%. Read More Stellantis taps AutoNation veteran to revive struggling...

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Tesla stumbles in Q1 as auto revenue drops 20%

Jasmine Kiniklis - April 23, 2025

Tesla is having a rough start to the year and reported dramatic declines in both its gross and net revenues for the first quarter of 2025 on Tuesday. The company’s...

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Stellantis has appointed Michael Ferreira, an AutoNation executive, as senior vice president of its U.S. fleet sales.

Stellantis taps AutoNation veteran to jumpstart lagging U.S. fleet sales

Jaelyn Campbell - April 23, 2025

As Stellantis looks to revitalize a commercial segment that contributed to a 12% drop in U.S. vehicle sales in the first quarter, the Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, and Ram automaker has...

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Boost service approvals with Jen Suzuki’s 3-step strategy: teach, demonstrate, and apply a process that drives real customer buy-in.

Fix the process, not just the numbers: Jen Suzuki’s three-step strategy

Jasmine Kiniklis - April 23, 2025

Oftentimes, leaders get so caught up in what's happening in the day-to-day that they neglect investing the time necessary to develop their teams. In today's episode of Loyalty-Based Sales Strategies,...

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On today’s episode of Lessons in Leadership, Anderson urges leaders to challenge the illusion that promotions equal preparedness.

Dave Anderson urges dealers to build leaders, not just name them

Jaelyn Campbell - April 23, 2025

Leadership expert and President of LearnToLead, Dave Anderson, delivers a pointed reality check for new and aspiring managers: being handed a title isn’t a declaration of competence—it’s a countdown to...

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NHTSA to streamline crash reporting, expand AV testing flexibility

Could five-minute charging finally push EVs past the tipping point?

Trump administration targets imported commercial trucks in national security probe

Ford elevates truck ownership with exclusive Platinum Plus experience

Alan Dickie on how dealers can drive profit in a challenging market

CA dealers sues Scout Motors, Tesla’s Q1 sales fall short, Stellantis shakes up fleet strategy

Tesla stumbles in Q1 as auto revenue drops 20%

Stellantis taps AutoNation veteran to jumpstart lagging U.S. fleet sales

Fix the process, not just the numbers: Jen Suzuki’s three-step strategy

Dave Anderson urges dealers to build leaders, not just name them

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