Technology has become entwined with the automotive industry in a way that has changed transportation forever. The way we view cars has evolved at a rapid pace over the last decade. This change has been so fast, in fact, that its hard to remember all the progress that we’ve made. From the rise of electric…

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 this week. I’m thrilled to announce that Assurant Ventures,…

From the car company which invented the seatbelt and then did not patent it so that all manufacturers could use it, comes the new XC90. Volvo has garnered a fine reputation for making the safest cars in the world, and the XC90 is no exception, as the vehicle has time and again proved its mettle…

When launching in September last year, the new SUV brand Jetour was on the lookout for local lifestyle, travel, and tech influencers who would authentically embody the brand’s authenticity, passion, and creativity. With her background as an international eSports host and content creator, fitness fanatic and lover of all things tech, TechGirl, Samantha Wright, was…

Shanghai (Gasgoo)- Chinese automotive supplier Kongxiang Automotive Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (“Kongxiang Technologies”) announced earlier this month it had successfully closed a Series A funding round worth tens of millions of yuan. The newly raised capital will be used to scale up mass production for passenger vehicle projects, introduce new initiatives, and expand the company’s…

Weight is a complaint consistently levied against EVs, particularly those with sporting intent. New market entrant Longbow is hoping to correct this with its Featherweight Electric Vehicle, which will be available in Speedster and Roadster forms. UK-based Longbow’s trio of founders are veterans of the automotive, technology and finance sectors. Daniel Davey and Mark Tapscott…

SIU School of Automotive students get hands-on learning. (Photo by Deangelo Handley) March 13, 2025 2025 Celebrate Women raises funds for scholarships The 28th annual Celebrate Women event will feature a Southern Illinois University Carbondale automotive technology instructor who will speak on the theme, “Driving Us Forward: Women in Automotive.” The event will be from…

A smarter, lighter wiring harness A radically simplified wiring harness is a fundamental component of the digital nervous system. Based on a zonal wiring harness architecture, it reduces wiring by 600 metres and saves 30% in weight compared to previous models. The vehicle’s wiring is divided into four key zones: front end, centre, rear and…

RCC donates surplus vehicles to local high school automotive programs Published 10:57 am Wednesday, March 12, 2025 By Rogue Valley Times staff Goodfellas Towing — a Josephine County-based business — volunteered its services to transport the donated vehicles. RCC on Facebook image High school students, start your engines. Rogue Community College’s Automotive Department says it’s…