Dealers brace for AI disruption as software and labor models shift
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Lawmakers move to require manual backups for electric door handles
On the Dash:
The SAFE Exit Act would require manual mechanical releases in vehicles with electronic door systems.
The bill follows fatal incidents where electric door handles reportedly failed after...
Automakers race to remove Chinese software ahead of US vehicle ban
On the Dash:
Automakers must certify the removal of Chinese software from connected vehicle systems by March 17.
Multi-tier global software supply chains complicate compliance.
The rule is accelerating onshoring...
EV fast charger network grows 30% in 2025 despite funding pause
On the Dash:
• The U.S. added about 18,000 DC fast-charging ports, a 30% increase in 2025.
• Drivers recorded a record 141 million charging sessions nationwide.
• Private companies sustained charger expansion...
What dealers should focus on as AI takes center stage at NADA Show 2026
On the Dash:
• AI at NADA Show 2026 is focused on practical, demo-ready tools dealers can deploy now.
• The strongest use cases center on efficiency, decision quality, and reduced operational...
Hyundai and Kia introduce Vision Pulse to detect hazards beyond driver sight
On the Dash:
• Vision Pulse uses ultra-wide band signals to detect vehicles, pedestrians, and objects beyond a driver’s line of sight.
• The system delivers real-time accuracy while reducing dependence on...
Stellantis deploys autonomous robots to streamline assembly plant inventory
On the Dash:
Stellantis is using autonomous robots to gain real-time visibility into parts and inventory at its Michigan assembly plant.
The AI system helps prevent production disruptions and improves...
Blink AI CEO highlights AI’s role in streamlining dealer service
As AI evolves, the question isn’t whether dealers should use it, but how to use it in a way that actually drives ROI, especially in fixed ops. Joining us on...
Cars Commerce study uncovers evolving dealer priorities for 2026 – Brian Kramer
A new Dealer Pain Points Study from Cars Commerce illustrates that affordability, differentiation, and operational efficiency are emerging as the most prominent and consistent challenges for dealers navigating 2026. On this...
AI’s growing influence on autonomy, marketplaces, and dealerships
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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