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Kuniskis Adds NA Marketing, American Brands, SRT to Ram Role
Stellantis announces the Ram CEO will have oversight of a reborn SRT performance division, in addition to new duties overseeing its American brands and North American marketing.
By Christie Schweinsberg • July 2, 2025 -
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Renault’s First Large-Scale V2G Car-Share Service in Europe
Dutch city of Utrecht becomes the Continent’s first to launch mass public V2G vehicle charging.
By Paul Myles • July 2, 2025 -
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TrendlineArtificial Intelligence
Automakers and dealers alike are increasingly seeing the use case for AI within their operations. Explore some use cases in this trendline.
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Second Half Auto Sales Expected to Be Full of Headwinds
While first-half 2025 U.S. new vehicle sales fared well, there is much uncertainty around tariffs and battery-electric-vehicle tax credits, as well as inflationary fears, that make accurate forecasts for sales more difficult than usual.
By David Kiley • July 1, 2025 -
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NHTSA launches safety probe of Range Rover Sport SUVs
The agency is looking into the structural integrity of the front steering knuckle after reports of cracks that can cause a loss of control or crash.
By Eric Walz • July 1, 2025 -
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Ram Boosts Affordable Entrants with New Warlock, Black Express Heavy Duty Truck Models
The new sport-truck variants of the Ram 2500 HD series will be priced on the lower end of the scale for heavy-duty pickup trucks in the U.S.
By Christie Schweinsberg • June 30, 2025 -
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Ford recalls 133K Lincoln Aviator SUVs for loose exterior trim
This is the second recall for Aviator models in June, the first of which was for incorrectly installed second-row seat switch bezels.
By Eric Walz • June 30, 2025 -
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Nvidia to Build First European AI Cloud in Germany
Leading AI chip giant commits to boosting Europe’s capabilities in the technology to catch up with the U.S. and China.
By Paul Myles • June 30, 2025 -
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Bosch CEO: Europe’s AI Red Tape Hurting AV Tech
CEO says excessive regulation is making Europe unattractive as a location for autonomous driving development.
By Paul Myles • June 27, 2025 -
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GM recalls 62K Chevrolet Silverado trucks for brake system electrical short
Because of a resulting fire hazard, the automaker is advising customers to park their vehicles outdoors and away from structures until repairs are completed.
By Eric Walz • June 27, 2025 -
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Honda launches cargo e-bike delivery business
The automaker designed an electric quadricycle for the last-mile delivery service it plans to offer.
By Dan Zukowski • June 27, 2025 -
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Stellantis CEO’s new leadership team features both tenured and fresh faces
Antonio Filosa is surrounding himself with 16 executives he says bring an entrepreneurial spirit and profound understanding of the company's brands.
By Kalena Thomhave • June 27, 2025 -
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EV maker Polestar secures $200M equity investment
The funding comes from existing investor PSD Investment, which is controlled by the founder and chairman of Geely Holding Group.
By Eric Walz • June 26, 2025 -
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Honda recalls 259K vehicles for brake pedal defect
The automaker cites insufficient training at a supplier, which resulted in some brake pedal pins not being properly staked before assembly.
By Eric Walz • June 26, 2025 -
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Chinese Automakers Double European Market Share in Hybrid Push
A switch of focus from BEV to hybrid imports to escape tariffs helps China’s brands boost vehicle registrations in May.
By Paul Myles • June 25, 2025 -
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Nav Specialist HERE Sees Opportunity in Industry’s SDV Hiccups
Automakers are rejiggering their software-defined-vehicle strategies in light of the pullback in battery-electric-vehicle programs, but that could open the door a bit wider to suppliers still looking to play key roles in the transition.
By David Zoia • June 25, 2025 -
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Ford recalls over 300K Explorer, Aviator SUVs for binding second-row seat switches
The automaker is sending out interim notification letters beginning June 23 to alert customers of the safety risk. It will mail a second letter once replacement parts are available.
By Eric Walz • June 25, 2025 -
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Polestar Restarts Its European Sales Expansion
Geely-owned Swedish brand announces sales network to open in France in the second half of 2025.
By Paul Myles • June 24, 2025 -
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Stellantis plans $388M parts distribution ‘Megahub’ in metro Detroit
The facility will be staffed by nearly 500 UAW workers once operational in 2027, according to the company.
By Kalena Thomhave • June 24, 2025 -
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Struggling Maserati’s New Business Strategy Coming Soon
Luxury brand’s CEO tells journalists that new models and dealer network restructure will be announced after Antonia Filosa takes helm at Stellantis.
By Paul Myles • June 23, 2025 -
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Flexibility key in tariff turmoil: Toyota, Rivian execs
Executives from the two companies suggest that with fluctuating trade policies, the short-term priority for OEMs should be staying the course.
By Larry Avila • June 23, 2025 -
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Stellantis’ Europe Recall of Citroën Cars After Airbag Death
Automaker rolls out “stop drive” warning as 82,000 aging models still using disgraced Takata airbags ordered to be immediately removed from the roads by French transport ministry.
By Paul Myles • June 20, 2025 -
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Why Lucid Gravity Charges Past Tesla, Even at Tesla Chargers
The new Lucid Gravity has what it takes to make the most of the most common Tesla Supercharger connector.
By Bengt Halvorson • June 20, 2025 -
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Toyota Seeks to Improve Education on BEVs
The No.1 Japanese automaker says the quirks of battery-electric vehicles and facets of their ownership will require nuanced customer guidance.
By Christie Schweinsberg • June 18, 2025 -
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‘Break the silos’: Software-defined vehicle development requires new approach
More attention must be paid to "middleware" given consumer demand for smartphone-like updates for new models, experts said at AutoTech 2025.
By Eric Walz • June 18, 2025 -
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‘Car culture’ still dominates in the US, survey finds
A Department of Transportation-funded survey finds nine out of 10 U.S. residents own vehicles, and most believe they’re essential to daily life.
By Benton Graham • June 18, 2025
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