TSLA389.610-4.85%
GM77.500-0.14%
F14.130-0.0499%
RIVN16.780-1.02%
CYD44.720-1.15%
HMC28.7250.835%
TM179.6162.6964%
CVNA70.135-0.455%
PAG204.4204.02%
LAD337.5156.145%
AN207.7804.24%
GPI328.0058.605%
ABG226.3507.92%
SAH101.8402.11%
TSLA389.610-4.85%
GM77.500-0.14%
F14.130-0.0499%
RIVN16.780-1.02%
CYD44.720-1.15%
HMC28.7250.835%
TM179.6162.6964%
CVNA70.135-0.455%
PAG204.4204.02%
LAD337.5156.145%
AN207.7804.24%
GPI328.0058.605%
ABG226.3507.92%
SAH101.8402.11%
TSLA389.610-4.85%
GM77.500-0.14%
F14.130-0.0499%
RIVN16.780-1.02%
CYD44.720-1.15%
HMC28.7250.835%
TM179.6162.6964%
CVNA70.135-0.455%
PAG204.4204.02%
LAD337.5156.145%
AN207.7804.24%
GPI328.0058.605%
ABG226.3507.92%
SAH101.8402.11%


Steve Greenfield

Chinese automakers

Legacy OEMs must adapt as Chinese automakers gain ground

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Hertz

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

- June 27, 2025
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self-driving cars

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

- June 20, 2025
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Tesla plans to launch its first robotaxi pilot in Austin this June, but industry insiders warn it’s far from full autonomy.

Tesla to launch “minimum viable robotaxi” in Austin after delays

- May 30, 2025
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Erin Kerrigan just published the findings of their 2025 OEM Survey, a study that polls some of the top talent in automotive leadership

Chinese automakers poised to disrupt U.S. market, says Kerrigan survey

- May 23, 2025
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Ford folds FNV4 into existing platform, highlighting SDV challenges—and a dealership opportunity in fixed ops loyalty and service growth.

Why SDVs could be dealers’ next big profit engine

- May 16, 2025
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China's battery giants CATL and BYD unveil 5-minute EV charging tech, narrowing the gap with gas cars and reshaping adoption timelines.

Could five-minute charging finally push EVs past the tipping point?

- April 25, 2025
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How ScaleVoice helps dealers automate conversations and boost efficiency

- April 18, 2025
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Loanbridge

Automotive Ventures backs LoanBridge.ai to modernize the repossession process

- April 11, 2025
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Fisker

Fisker Oceans receives second chance as part of NYC rideshare fleet

- March 28, 2025
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