U.S. safety regulators scrutinize changes to Tesla’s autonomous vehicles

Jaelyn Campbell - July 6, 2023

The modifications Tesla made to its Autopilot, partially automated driving system, including how it ensures drivers are paying attention and how it identifies and reacts to objects, are being closely...

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Volkswagen intends to move past Argo AI by testing autonomous vehicles in Texas

Jaelyn Campbell - July 6, 2023

German auto giant Volkswagen said it would start testing its self-driving electric cars in Austin, Texas, later this month. Although the carmaker already has two autonomous vans in the U.S. and...

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Ford saw increased sales in the second quarter thanks to improved electric vehicle inventory and increased pickup demand in the U.S.

Ford sees uptick in pickup, electric vehicle sales thanks to improved supply

CBT News Staff Writer - July 6, 2023

Ford saw increased sales in the second quarter thanks to improved electric vehicle inventory and increased pickup demand in the U.S. From April through June, the automaker sold 531,662 vehicles across...

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk praised China's work on artificial intelligence during a conference in the country on Thursday, July 6.

Musk praises Chinese artificial intelligence as Tesla faces tough competition

CBT News Staff Writer - July 6, 2023

Tesla CEO Elon Musk praised China's work on artificial intelligence during a Thursday event in the country. Speaking by video to attendees of the state-run World Artificial Intelligence Conference, Musk encouraged...

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Hugh Okoye joins Inside Automotive to discuss his own professional journey and the benefits of choosing a career in automotive sales.

Starting an automotive sales career? Here’s what dealers look for — Hugh Okoye | Ocean Cadillac

CBT News Staff Writer - July 6, 2023

Among the many career paths in the car business, few are as challenging or rewarding as a job in automotive sales. But with a rapidly evolving industry landscape, joining a...

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Jonathan Dawson shares his insights into the core principles that help entrepreneurs drive business success in a challenging environment.

How your dealership can avoid the “boiled frog” scenario

Jonathan Dawson - July 6, 2023

On the latest episode of Mind Your Own Business, host Jonathan Dawson, founder of Sellchology, discusses the importance of recognizing areas of your dealership that might be struggling and proactively...

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Electric vehicle inventory rose to new heights over the second quarter, dwarfing supplies of gas-powered cars in the U.S.

Electric vehicle supply beats ICE for first time as sales improve

CBT News Staff Writer - July 6, 2023

Electric vehicle inventory rose to new heights over the second quarter, dwarfing supplies of gas-powered cars in the U.S. According to Cox Automotive, the average days' supply of electric vehicles totaled...

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Kentucky is the first U.S. state to mandate Tesla’s charging standard

Jaelyn Campbell - July 6, 2023

The state of Kentucky is requiring electric vehicle charging companies to include Tesla's plug if they want to be part of a state program to electrify highways using federal dollars. Kentucky's...

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GM acquires a software startup to detect EV battery hazards like fires

Jaelyn Campbell - July 6, 2023

On June 30, General Motors said it had acquired Algolion, an Israel-based software startup that can detect potential hazards in battery cells. The automaker disclaimed that Algolion's six employees, including the...

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Toyota says it has made a breakthrough in EV battery technology which will reduce costs and boost performance.

Toyota developing EV batteries with twice the power and half the cost

CBT News Staff Writer - July 6, 2023

Toyota says it has made a breakthrough in solid-state electric-vehicle batteries, which will significantly reduce manufacturing costs while providing greater performance than current models. On July 4, the automaker announced it...

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U.S. safety regulators scrutinize changes to Tesla’s autonomous vehicles

Volkswagen intends to move past Argo AI by testing autonomous vehicles in Texas

Ford sees uptick in pickup, electric vehicle sales thanks to improved supply

Musk praises Chinese artificial intelligence as Tesla faces tough competition

Starting an automotive sales career? Here’s what dealers look for — Hugh Okoye | Ocean Cadillac

How your dealership can avoid the “boiled frog” scenario

Electric vehicle supply beats ICE for first time as sales improve

Kentucky is the first U.S. state to mandate Tesla’s charging standard

GM acquires a software startup to detect EV battery hazards like fires

Toyota developing EV batteries with twice the power and half the cost

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