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Deep DiveAs EV load grows, utilities use managed charging to harness flexibility, lower costs
Active managed charging can delay costly system upgrades while saving individual customers money on their bills, utilities, automakers and aggregators say, but a lack of standardized data-sharing is slowing adoption.
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Sponsored by vAutoConnected data, connected decisions: The real AI advantage for inventory leaders
A smarter way to think about AI begins with better data.
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Jeep, Ram shipments surge in North America, driving Stellantis’ Q1 rebound
The automaker reported a strong start in 2026 as new launches boost demand for its products.
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Rivian, Redwood Materials announce energy storage partnership
The EV maker’s second-life battery packs will be integrated into an energy system for its Illinois assembly plant.
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Honda considers an analog spin for software-defined vehicles
With an investment in semiconductor manufacturer Mythic, analog computing might help cut energy consumption in future AI-powered vehicle systems.
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Courtesy of CarMax
CarMax prices start to fall as turnaround plan begins
New CEO Keith Barr said lower prices beget more sales, but cost cutting moves are still on the table.
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Lucid confirms $750M of fresh investment, scaled-up Uber robotaxi project
Alongside the appointment of a new CEO and a vote-of-confidence investment from Saudi Arabia’s PIF, Uber is agreeing to up its investment and buy 15,000 more vehicles.
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Courtesy of Ford Motor Co.
Ford creates new unit to deliver next-gen vehicles, software and services
The automaker aims to make its highest-volume vehicles into platforms for digital growth with updated electrical architectures and enhanced over-the-air software capabilities.
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Courtesy of Tesla Inc.
Tesla’s Full Self-Driving approved for public roads in the Netherlands
The country’s Vehicle Authority will test the deployment for 18 months, while stressing it’s an ADAS system and not self-driving technology.
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US automakers fear EU safety, emissions rules endanger tariff deal
The European Union's unratified tariff deal with the U.S. is now in the balance as proposed safety and emissions standards affect big truck imports.
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Circle K plans 350 EV charging sites with Ionna
The partnership will involve a mix of updating existing charging stations and adding over 250 new sites to the network, all of which Ionna will operate.
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Lucid Group appoints permanent CEO after 14-month search
COO Marc Winterhoff has been serving in the role on an interim basis since February 2025 following the resignation of Peter Rawlinson.
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Courtesy of BMW Group
Bosch, Qualcomm expand partnership to include ADAS technology
Bosch said it delivered over 10 million cockpit computers to global OEMs using Qualcomm’s Snapdragon system-on-chips.
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Courtesy of Nissan Motor Co.
Nissan announces its new ‘Mobility Intelligence for Everyday Life’ long-term strategy
The automaker aims to boost its global competitiveness with next-generation AI technologies, electrification and shared vehicle architectures.
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Slate Auto says $650M boost will get it to ‘next stages of production’
Deliveries of the startup’s affordable electric truck are due in late 2026, with pricing set to be announced in June.
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Courtesy of Dodge
ColumnBuild it and they will come? Not always in the auto biz
Automakers today are less likely to build multiple vehicle configurations that don’t sell well.
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Stellantis to cut 650 engineer jobs at Opel’s German HQ
Company and unions confirm decision to trim more than a third of technicians at Rüsselsheim after Tech Center assessment.
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UAW signals Alabama Mercedes-Benz plant may be next in push to unionize
VW workers in Tennessee just joined the union, in a breakthrough after four decades of attempts to unionize auto plants in the South.
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Courtesy of Vann York Automotive Group
Vann York Auto Group acquires Hyundai, Kia stores
Adding human capital supported Vann York Automotive Group's recent Hyundai and Kia store acquisitions.
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Courtesy of Ford Motor Co.
Ford recalls nearly 423,000 trucks, SUVs for wiper arm defect
The automaker recalled over 1 million vehicles in March for windshield wiper issues.
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Courtesy of Kia
Kia plans US-bound pickup, more hybrids and robots
In a strategy update, Kia aims to double the number of U.S. hybrid models but is again lowering its EV targets.
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Courtesy of Volkswagen of America
Volkswagen ending ID.4 EV production in the US
The automaker said the Chattanooga, Tennessee assembly plant will focus more on higher volume models that support sustained growth in North America, including the second-generation Atlas SUV.
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Low inventories, income-tax refunds raising used-vehicle values
High prices for new vehicles are prompting new-car shoppers to pivot to used vehicles, and that boosts used-car demand, Cox Automotive said.
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Courtesy of Renault Group
Europe vehicle registrations drop in first two months of 2026
Hybrids remained the most popular consumer choice while EVs gained market share.
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Courtesy of Hyundai USA
Hyundai recalls nearly 47K Palisade SUVs for third-row seat belt issue
A damaged wiring harness can cause the instrument panel to indicate that the seat belt buckle is fastened when it’s not latched.
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Volvo’s global sales slump 11% in Q1
The automaker said a 12% jump in electric vehicle sales proves that it’s on the right transition path.
