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.
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NEWARK, Calif., April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lucid Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: LCID), maker of the world's most advanced software-defined vehicles and technologies, today announced that the Lucid Gravity has been named 2026 World Luxury Car...
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A shift from fuel taxes to a vehicle-based fee could change how all customers, including EV buyers, contribute to infrastructure costs.
Weight-based fees may impact ownership costs...
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A 276–133 vote formalizes UAW representation at a key Ford Bronco supplier following a 2.5-year organizing effort.
Ongoing labor activity in the supplier network signals potential cost...
To improve F&I results, dealerships need to address a widening performance gap, according to VP of Ascent Dealer Services, Paul Brown. On the latest episode of F&I Today, Brown attributes...
The autonomous vehicle industry has spent the last decade racing to solve one problem: replacing the human behind the wheel. Billions of dollars have gone into sensors, simulations, and AI...
German drivers who purchased Lexus vehicles expecting full access to their climate and remote convenience features recently learned a hard lesson about modern car ownership. Features they paid for and...
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Tesla’s growing footprint in the Gulf, including 30+ Superchargers, highlights rising geopolitical exposure for its global EV operations.
Public-facing infrastructure, such as showrooms and charging stations, may...
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Rising UAW oversight costs signal continued internal instability that could impact labor negotiations.
Ongoing investigations and leadership disputes may create uncertainty for automakers and dealers.
Membership growth...