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IDTechEx, a market intelligence firm, believes the need for vehicle innovation will lead automakers to rely more heavily on big tech.

IDTechEx foresees big tech takeover in automotive industry

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Market intelligence platform IDTechEx believes major technology firms may soon rule the automotive business as car manufacturers rely more heavily on third-party software and...
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares defending his company's anti-price-cut position while taking jabs at other pro-discount automakers.

Tavares defends Stellantis pricing strategy, warns of “race to the bottom”

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Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares defended the company's decision to avoid price cuts during a presentation on its new electric vehicle platform. The comments arrive shortly...
Charlie Chesbrough joins Inside Automotive to discuss the 2024 auto market and whether last year's trends will continue in the months ahead.

How will this year’s auto retailing market compare to 2023? —...

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With the 2024 auto market now well underway, dealers are anxious to know how their businesses will perform this year compared to last. Taking...
To succeed in the evolving automotive retail environment, dealers must adapt to changing market conditions and refine their strategies.

Trends and predictions for dealers to know in 2024

2024 will be another year of significant transformation for the automotive retail environment. Shifting product mixes, evolving consumer demands and emerging ways to leverage...
New and used vehicle inventory held steady over the course of December but shifted slightly in response to unexpectedly high sales.

New and used vehicle inventory remain stable to start off year

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New vehicle inventory fell while used vehicle inventory rose over the course of December 2023, as demand continued to fluctuate in response to post-pandemic...
Ford has again cut production of the F-150 Lightning electric pickup as it looks to keep output in line with slower-than-expected demand.

Ford cuts Lightning production again, ramps up Bronco, Ranger manufacturing

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Ford again cut production of its F-150 Lightning electric pickup on Friday but boosted manufacturing targets for the Ranger truck and Bronco SUV. Although the...
I’m Steve Greenfield from Automotive Ventures, and I’m glad that you could join us.It’s been a tough quarter for many of the legacy automakers. highways emissions

Rising labor costs propel automakers toward robotics and automation

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Welcome back to the latest episode of The Future of Automotive on CBT News, where we put recent automotive and mobility news into the...
The FTC is hosting an open meeting to hear statements from the public on the upcoming CARS rule, targeting scams and junk fees in auto sales.

FTC postpones CARS rule after open meeting, following NADA, TADA petition

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This story was originally published January 17 but has been updated to reflect new details. Scroll down to see the edit. The Federal Trade Commission...
Mike Battaglia joins Driving Solutions to discuss how charging solutions companies are enabling the electric vehicle transition.

The future of electric vehicle charging — Mike Battaglia | Blink...

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Many dealers have become disillusioned with the electric vehicle market in the post-pandemic car market as technological and infrastructure limitations continue to suppress sales....
Honda expects to see a 10% to 15% increase in U.S. sales by the end of 2024 after finishing 2023 up 30% year-over-year.

American Honda eyes sales gains for 2024, re-affirms EV commitment

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Honda forecasts higher sales in the U.S. over the next 12 months after making an impressive comeback over the course of 2023. The automaker sold...