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Dodge, Chrysler CEO Matt McAlear details brand’s bold performance strategy
8+ hour, 3+ min ago (560+ words) Jaelyn Campbell is a staff writer/reporter for CBT News. She is a recent honors cum laude graduate with a BFA in Mass Media from Valdosta State University. Jaelyn is an enthusiastic creator with more than four years of experience…...
The Nissan Leaf has been chosen by the WWCOTY as the Supreme Winner of 2026
6+ hour, 12+ min ago (520+ words) The jury highlights the high level of competition and the strong parity in the final voting round. March.Women's Worldwide Car of the Year (WWCOTY) has announced that the Nissan Leaf is the overall winner of its 2026 edition, following a…...
Dodge expands 2026 AWD performance, VW expands battery focus, Zoox expands its testing network
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Volkswagen expands battery focus to energy storage amid slower EV growth
15+ hour, 30+ min ago (145+ words) VW is leveraging its Salzgitter facility to supply homes, trade energy, and create a closed-loop battery ecosystem as EV demand falls short of projections. Volkswagen is broadening its battery ambitions beyond EVs to include large-scale energy storage and energy trading,…...
NHTSA hosts safety robotaxi forum; SK Battery cuts 950+ jobs; Middle East conflict disrupts select automakers
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (132+ words) For over 12 years, CBT News has been informing and helping automotive retail professionals grow their businesses and thrive in their careers through an awarding-winning, on-demand streaming platform. With exclusive interviews featuring the biggest names in the industry, daily newscasts, up-to-date…...
Canadian auto suppliers reel as U.S. tariffs, EV policy shake industry
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (340+ words) Canadian auto suppliers reel as U.S. tariffs, EV policy shake industry'CBT News Canadian auto suppliers reel as U.S. tariffs, EV policy shake industry White House trade actions and tariff threats have slashed orders for Canadian auto suppliers, forcing layoffs and sparking uncertainty…...
SK Battery America cuts 958 jobs at Georgia plant amid EV sales slowdown
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (263+ words) The South Korean battery manufacturer reduced its workforce at its Commerce, Georgia, facility by about 37% as EV demand weakens and policy changes reshape the market. Image Source | SK Battery America Facebook SK Battery America laid off 958 employees on Friday, cutting…...
Middle East conflict could disrupt these automakers
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (214+ words) Bernstein analysis shows non-domestic automakers could face supply and sales disruptions amid a U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, with potential global ripple effects. A potential U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran could disrupt sales and supply chains for Toyota, Hyundai, and Chinese automakers,…...
Federal safety agency hosts forum on robotaxi deployment and regulation
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (304+ words) Top autonomous vehicle leaders are set to meet with federal regulators to discuss the growing use of robotaxis on U.S. roadways. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will host a national autonomous vehicle safety forum on Tuesday, featuring executives from…...
Weekly roundup: US-Israel conflict rattles auto supply chains, Detroit 3 fees spike, VW sued over Scout
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (189+ words) For over 12 years, CBT News has been informing and helping automotive retail professionals grow their businesses and thrive in their careers through an awarding-winning, on-demand streaming platform. With exclusive interviews featuring the biggest names in the industry, daily newscasts, up-to-date…...