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GM, Nvidia to partner on AI tech for factories and next-gen vehicles
The automaker will build vehicles on Nvidia’s Drive AGX platform to speed up development and the deployment of autonomous driving technology at scale.
By Eric Walz • March 20, 2025 -
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Stellantis Shuns Defense Role in EU
Stellantis is sitting out greater defense production as the EU increases armaments to make up for U.S. budget cuts and position to likely not intervene to stop Russian expansion, choosing to increase vehicle production in Italy.
By Paul Myles • March 20, 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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Bentley Profits Dive as it Readies for BEV Future
Volkswagen Group's Bentley division reports lower revenues and profits in 2024, and says it won't detail model sales to the public in future.
By Paul Myles • March 19, 2025 -
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Nissan’s new leaders bring fresh perspective: analysts
A new CEO and executive team may be the right approach to revitalize the struggling automaker, experts say.
By Larry Avila • March 18, 2025 -
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Mazda’s Multi-Energy Assembly Line Plan Can Save Billions
The niche automaker expects to punch above its weight in both BEV and hybrid vehicle production using its "Lean Asset Strategy".
By Paul Myles • March 18, 2025 -
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VW recalls nearly 61,000 ID.4, Audi e-tron models for gearshift issue
The neutral or “N” position may not show on the instrument cluster, increasing the risk of vehicle rollaway if the electronic parking brake is not engaged.
By Eric Walz • March 18, 2025 -
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Nissan’s latest self-driving tech hits the streets in Japan
The company’s Silicon Valley research team played a key role in developing the software used in the vehicle.
By Larry Avila • March 17, 2025 -
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Toyota subsidiary to acquire Radius Recycling in $907M deal
The deal is expected to expand Toyota’s closed loop system for materials like steel, precious metals and batteries used by automotive manufacturers.
By Jacob Wallace • Updated July 11, 2025 -
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VW recalls nearly 14,000 Audi e-trons and ID.4 SUVs for battery charging problem
The presence of condensation on the printed circuit board of the EV’s integrated DC/DC-converter may cause a short due to insufficient protective coating.
By Eric Walz • March 17, 2025 -
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Toyota Doubts Profitability of Cheap Europe-Built BEVs
Japanese auto giant unsure over commercial viability of budget legacy brand BEVs while underlining commitment to multi-energy powertrain development.
By Paul Myles • March 17, 2025 -
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Renault Trims LCV Factory Jobs in Uncertain Economic Environment
French automaker continues its rationalization program as demand for LCVs slows in a challenging economic year.
By Paul Myles • March 13, 2025 -
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Nissan assembles new executive team to lead turnaround
The management team will work alongside incoming CEO Ivan Espinosa on a "360 degree turnaround."
By Larry Avila • March 13, 2025 -
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JLR Delays Plans for BEV Production in India
JLR reacts to BEV consumer sales slowdown and issues over sourcing quality Indian components.
By Paul Myles • March 13, 2025 -
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Lotus’ Historic Turbo SE Nameplate Takes Flagship Spot
Revived spec badge from the 1980s now takes the top slot as the brand's fastest road-going Emira model.
By Paul Myles • March 12, 2025 -
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Tesla plans nearly $200M battery factory near Houston
The EV maker will replicate its Lathrop, California, megafactory at a site in Texas, a company representative said.
By Larry Avila • March 12, 2025 -
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Northvolt’s Swedish Gigafactory Goes Bankrupt
Europe's once-poster child for domestic auto battery production finally shuts shop as it runs out of cash.
By Paul Myles • March 12, 2025 -
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Rivian swipes Tesla vet for CAO
Former Tesla VP of Finance Sreela Venkataratnam will receive a $20,000 cash bonus from Rivian as part of her compensation package, the company said.
By Grace Noto • March 12, 2025 -
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Trump reverses Canada steel, aluminum tariff hike
The new duties will go into effect Wednesday as part of a broader action against imports of the two metals.
By Phil Neuffer • Updated March 11, 2025 -
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Ford Restructuring German Operation’s Debt, Product Lineup
The U.S. automaker’s injection of $4.9 billion into its German unit is aimed at bolstering a turnaround amid challenging market conditions and the transition to electric vehicles.
By Greg Kable • March 11, 2025 -
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Nissan ousts CEO after failed Honda merger
Chief Planning Officer Ivan Espinosa was tapped to lead the automaker following a C-suite shakeup in which five executives are stepping down.
By Larry Avila • March 11, 2025 -
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Has China Hit Peak Auto?
The Chinese auto industry is starting to face some significant headwinds. For one thing, a lot of countries are uncomfortable with all those Chinese cars pouring into their markets.
By John McElroy • March 10, 2025 -
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Tesla CFO sells $1.7M more in stock
The sale comes as Tesla’s stock has lost a third of its value since President Donald Trump took office, amid a backlash against the EV maker’s CEO Elon Musk and a broadening trade war.
By Grace Noto • March 10, 2025 -
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BYD Considers Third European BEV Assembly Plant
Chinese BEV giant anticipating rapid growth despite EU's import tariffs but raises regulator concerns over vehicles with high proportion of non-European components.
By Paul Myles • March 10, 2025 -
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Toyota halts RAV4 production in Japan after deadly explosion at supplier
The disruption should not impact the automaker’s production of the vehicle in the U.S., a company spokesperson said.
By Larry Avila • March 7, 2025 -
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Audi launches transformation unit to drive growth
The new department is being led by Yvonne Bettkober, who has held leadership roles with Volkswagen, Microsoft and Amazon Web Services.
By Eric Walz • March 7, 2025
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