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Toyota names new global president and CEO
Company veteran Kenta Kon, who joined the automaker in 1991, will retain his current position as operating officer in addition to the new role.
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Deep DiveAutomated driving is staging a comeback with the help of AI
Interest in self-driving waned as technology hit some snags and automakers invested in battery-electric vehicles. But autonomy is back in focus and headed to the market in a big way.
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Volkswagen recalls more than 44,000 EVs for battery fire risk
The battery defect is due to misaligned electrodes during manufacturing, which was confirmed by supplier SK Battery America.
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Mitsubishi dealership acquisition heralds birth of new auto group with used-car focus
Consultant Jen Morley told WardsAuto the owner’s emphasis on used-vehicle sales tracks with strategies used by other Nissan and Mitsubishi dealers.
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Courtesy of Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Volkswagen plant workers in Tennessee to join UAW in historic deal
The automaker’s agreement with the union includes a 20% across-the-board wage increase for hourly workers in Chattanooga.
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European BEV sales grow in 2025 but remain shy of targets
Hybrids remain in the top spot as the EU’s most popular consumer choice.
