Don Hall joins Inside Automotive to discuss the recent VADA convention and the different perspectives dealers are bringing to the table.

What dealers think about the changing automotive landscape — Don Hall | VADA

CBT News Staff Writer - July 14, 2023

Virginia dealers and executives in the car industry recently gathered to discuss electric vehicles and other hot topics at the Virginia Automobile Dealers Association's (VADA) annual convention. On this episode...

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UAW begins bargaining as the industry braces for tough contract negotiations

Jaelyn Campbell - July 13, 2023

Shawn Fain, president of the United Auto Workers, made a commitment to union members that he would conduct contract negotiations with the Detroit automakers differently this year. Fain has brought the...

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Hyundai has unveiled the IONIQ 5 N, a performance-focused EV that the car manufacturer hopes will jump-start the new "N" lineup.

Hyundai debuts IONIQ 5 N, an EV that makes fake engine noises

CBT News Staff Writer - July 13, 2023

Hyundai has unveiled the IONIQ 5 N, a performance-focused electric vehicle that the car manufacturer hopes will jump-start the new "N" lineup. The automaker showcased the new model at the Goodwood...

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Dealers continued to see a healthy new car supply in June, as inventories shrank slightly from May but remained much greater than in 2022.

New car supply remains steady even as EV inventory outstrips ICE

CBT News Staff Writer - July 13, 2023

Dealers continued to see a healthy new car supply in June, as inventories shrank slightly from May but remained much greater than the previous year's total. By the month's end, 1.95...

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NHTSA suggests a new regulatory path for self-driving vehicles

Jaelyn Campbell - July 13, 2023

It's arguable that a new regulatory pathway for self-driving vehicles to enter the roads will emerge soon. The deployment of autonomous vehicles without conventional controls like steering wheels or brake...

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Electric vehicle startup Lucid has announced its production and delivery numbers for Q2 as it prepares to release its financial results.

Lucid falls behind on production but maintains sales pace in Q2

CBT News Staff Writer - July 12, 2023

Electric vehicle startup Lucid has revealed its production and delivery numbers for the second quarter as it prepares to take shareholder questions during the release of its financial results. From April...

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SAE International has formed a team that it says will help it release guidelines for Tesla's NACS ahead of schedule.

NACS to be standardized ahead of schedule, according to SAE

CBT News Staff Writer - July 12, 2023

SAE International, the engineering organization behind the development of guidelines for the Combined Charging System (CCS), has formed a team that it says will help it release guidelines for Tesla's...

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Electric vehicle discounts caused rising new car prices to stall in June, with transaction totals rising only 1.6% from the prior year.

New car prices stall in June as electric vehicles take a nosedive

CBT News Staff Writer - July 12, 2023

Electric vehicle discounts caused rising new car prices to stall in June, with transaction totals rising only 1.6% from the prior year. This growth is the smallest jump prices have taken...

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Ford has completed the first delivery of electric pickups to the U.S. Army as the military looks to transition away from ICE vehicles.

U.S. Army receives first order of electric pickups from Ford

CBT News Staff Writer - July 11, 2023

Ford has completed the first delivery of electric pickups to the U.S. Army as the military looks to transition away from gas-powered vehicles. The car manufacturer dropped off 25 F-150 Lightning trucks...

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened a new probe into the Kia EV6 over reports of power loss.

Power loss issue affecting Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 may be linked

CBT News Staff Writer - July 10, 2023

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has expanded its investigation into reports of power loss affecting Hyundai electric vehicles with a new probe into the Kia EV6. According to the regulatory...

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What dealers think about the changing automotive landscape — Don Hall | VADA

UAW begins bargaining as the industry braces for tough contract negotiations

Hyundai debuts IONIQ 5 N, an EV that makes fake engine noises

New car supply remains steady even as EV inventory outstrips ICE

NHTSA suggests a new regulatory path for self-driving vehicles

Lucid falls behind on production but maintains sales pace in Q2

NACS to be standardized ahead of schedule, according to SAE

New car prices stall in June as electric vehicles take a nosedive

U.S. Army receives first order of electric pickups from Ford

Power loss issue affecting Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 may be linked

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