CBT Automotive Network

1 week ago | cbtnews.com | Lauren Fix

We’ve all done this. You’re driving down the highway, choosing your speed based on traffic, weather, or your schedule. Now imagine your car automatically slowing you down, capping your speed regardless of what YOU want. This isn’t science fiction—it’s the next move in driving technologies with Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA), advanced cruise control, and vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) systems mandated by the government.

1 week ago | cbtnews.com | Jaelyn Campbell

Mercedes-Benz announced Thursday that it will manufacture a new vehicle at its Tuscaloosa, Alabama, plant by 2027, expanding its U.S. footprint as the Trump administration enforces steep new tariffs on imported vehicles and automotive parts. Although the company withheld details about the vehicle, it described it as a “core segment” model. The Alabama facility currently produces popular SUV models such as the GLE and GLS, making it likely that the new addition will also be an SUV.

1 week ago | cbtnews.com | Jaelyn Campbell

On May 1, Ford reported a 16% increase in U.S. auto sales for April, driven by strong demand for pickup trucks and aggressive discounting through its employee pricing program. However, electric vehicle (EV) sales fell sharply, with a 40% decline compared to the same month last year. The sales increase came amid heightened consumer urgency to purchase vehicles ahead of potential price hikes linked to President Donald Trump’s tariff policies.

1 week ago | cbtnews.com | Jaelyn Campbell

In a world where failure is often viewed as something to avoid, leadership expert and keynote speaker Dr. Margie Warrell argues that learning to “fail well” is essential for growth. In her latest book, The Courage Gap: Five Steps to Braver Action, she outlines how setbacks can become powerful tools for personal and professional development. On the latest episode of CBT Now, Dr. Warrell discusses why failure should be viewed not as a defeat, but as an opportunity for growth.

2 weeks ago | cbtnews.com | Jaelyn Campbell

Ford Motor has abruptly canceled its flagship software architecture project, known as FNV4, which executives once described as vital to competing with electric vehicle (EV) leaders like Tesla. The decision, revealed to select employees last week, ends a multi-year effort to modernize the digital foundation of Ford’s vehicle lineup and streamline costly software systems. Three sources who spoke with Reuters reported that the project was facing an end due to rising costs and persistent delays.