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Ford, GM outline difference in hybrid future, UAW president oversees Stellantis department, Tesla recalls 125,000 vehicles

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Ford, GM Chiefs diverge on the future of hybrid vehicles. Read More

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Tesla recalls over 125,000 vehicles due to seat belt warning system malfunction. Read More

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Today's episode of CBT Now discusses sales training and growing two types of associates. We're pleased to welcome Louie Herron.Louie Herron reveals the art of separation and preparation in sales excellence
How do you effectively cater to the training needs of a seasoned salesperson while simultaneously training a newbie? Today’s episode of CBT Now discusses sales training and growing two types of associates. We’re pleased to welcome Louie Herron, Former Dealer Principal, Business Coach, Entrepreneur, and Author. Watch the full segment
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Ford decided that each of their dealers had to opt into one of two EV certification tiers that cover investment levels in fast chargersFord reverses EV course, dealers no longer bound by costly EV investments
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 the industry. I’m Steve Greenfield from Automotive Ventures, and I’m glad that you could join us. Watch the full segment here.

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Here's a closer look at the top dealership stories and more headlines to stay on top of this week's automotive industry news.Weekly roundup: FTC defends new rule on dealership practices, GM unveils its 2025 Optiq EV, Toyota’s new compact engines embrace carbon neutrality
Earlier this week: The Federal Trade Commission defended its new regulations on dealership advertising and finance practices. General Motors announced that its new entry-level Cadillac Optiq EV will start at $54,000. Toyota is making a significant stride in engine technology with plans to develop smaller engines capable of running on carbon-neutral fuels. The NHTSA said that owners of nearly 84,000 older Nissan vehicles in the United States equipped with recalled, unrepaired Takata airbags should immediately stop driving them.
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