TSLA426.0108.16%
GM78.7901.58%
F14.9301.26%
RIVN14.2200.07%
CYD57.3501.69%
HMC26.4700.21%
TM189.080-0.58%
CVNA68.2803.89%
PAG164.7303%
LAD276.5802.05%
AN189.9803.55%
GPI326.1806.07%
ABG187.7202.34%
SAH78.1602.26%
TSLA426.0108.16%
GM78.7901.58%
F14.9301.26%
RIVN14.2200.07%
CYD57.3501.69%
HMC26.4700.21%
TM189.080-0.58%
CVNA68.2803.89%
PAG164.7303%
LAD276.5802.05%
AN189.9803.55%
GPI326.1806.07%
ABG187.7202.34%
SAH78.1602.26%
TSLA426.0108.16%
GM78.7901.58%
F14.9301.26%
RIVN14.2200.07%
CYD57.3501.69%
HMC26.4700.21%
TM189.080-0.58%
CVNA68.2803.89%
PAG164.7303%
LAD276.5802.05%
AN189.9803.55%
GPI326.1806.07%
ABG187.7202.34%
SAH78.1602.26%

Welcome to the Future of Automotive, a forward-thinking and dynamic show that looks ahead at emerging automotive industry trends and insights. Hosted by Automotive Ventures founder Steve Greenfield, this weekly show offers a thoughtful exploration of cutting-edge automotive technology, including electric vehicles, autonomous driving, connected cars, and mobility solutions. Gain valuable insights into the future of automotive innovation and how these advancements impact consumers, dealerships, and the entire ecosystem.

Welcome to the Future of Automotive, a forward-thinking and dynamic show that looks ahead at emerging automotive industry trends and insights. Hosted by Automotive Ventures founder Steve Greenfield, this weekly show offers a thoughtful exploration of cutting-edge automotive technology, including electric vehicles, autonomous driving, connected cars, and mobility solutions. Gain valuable insights into the future of automotive innovation and how these advancements impact consumers, dealerships, and the entire ecosystem.


Future of Automotive

Hertz will sell used cars on Amazon Autos, marking a major retail push as dealers and fleet operators watch industry impacts.

Hertz to sell used cars on Amazon in major retail shift

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 Steve Greenfield from Automotive Ventures, and I’m glad that you could join us this week. Hertz this week announced it will start selling pre-owned vehicles on Amazon Autos, a move meant to bolster the car rental company’s retail operations as it...
Ford and Toyota overhaul U.S. plants with faster, flexible EV production to compete with rising Chinese automakers.

Ford, Toyota revamp assembly lines to compete with Chinese rivals

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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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From search to summarize: Why SEO is being replaced by GEO

- August 8, 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...
I’m Steve Greenfield and I was back in Kazakhstan this week, this time for their first-ever dealership conference.

Kazakhstan hosts first-ever dealer conference with U.S. industry veterans

- August 1, 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...
Waymo and Tesla ramp up robotaxi efforts, signaling a major shift in urban mobility and the future of autonomous transportation.

Waymo vs. Tesla: Who owns the robotaxi future?

- July 18, 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...
Toyota

Toyota’s $1.8B overhaul could future-proof US auto production

- July 11, 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...
Chinese automakers

Legacy OEMs must adapt as Chinese automakers gain ground

- July 4, 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...
Hertz

Hertz uses AI to detect rental car damage, raising consumer concerns

- June 27, 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...
self-driving cars

From hype to halt: The stalled journey to self-driving cars

- June 20, 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...
Rivian and VW partner in $5B deal to power future EVs with Rivian’s software, signaling a major shift in Volkswagen’s tech strategy.

Rivian and Volkswagen strike $5B deal to power future EVs with shared software

- June 13, 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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