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OpinionIndustry Voices | Can CX Shift From Transactional to Transformational?
We must regularly ask what customers want, what experience is needed to meet their needs and how technology can enable that experience.
By Parrish Hanna, Dennis Ephlin • Dec. 26, 2024 -
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Wards Top 10 Stories of 2024
Much has happened in 2024 and will continue to happen in the auto industry in 2025. From EV growing pains to CEOs being toppled, WardsAuto identifies the top stories of the year, and the outlook for those stories in 2025.
By David Kiley • Dec. 24, 2024 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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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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White Paper Sees Auto Industry Nearing Breaking Point
The white paper argues the industry has to “unlearn” old engineering practices and policies that are either irrelevant or too slow, or both.
By John McElroy • Dec. 24, 2024 -
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Volkswagen Announces Sweeping Restructuring Plan
Agreement with works council to see significant job cuts in pursuit of greater efficiency and competitive edge in electric vehicle transition.
By Greg Kable • Dec. 20, 2024 -
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Volkswagen Extends Joint Venture With SAIC
The 40-year-old German-Sino partnership will accelerate their product offensive with new electric, plug-in hybrid and range-extender models.
By Greg Kable • Dec. 20, 2024 -
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Subaru the most reliable car brand: Consumer Reports
The automaker’s use of shared components across different models, increased their vehicle dependability rating.
By Kalena Thomhave • Dec. 20, 2024 -
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Ford was plagued by recalls in 2024
The automaker has issued 62 separate recalls this year, the second-most among the Detroit Three, according to the NHTSA.
By Eric Walz • Dec. 19, 2024 -
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Key tech details of Rivian and VW’s joint venture partnership
Significant work has been done to ensure Rivian’s electrical architecture and software are compatible with Volkswagen vehicles.
By Eric Walz • Dec. 19, 2024 -
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Stellantis Charm Offensive Sees Production Boost Pledge for Italy
Post-Tavares business strategy kicks off with auto group promising full vehicle production plans to secure Italian jobs starting in 2026.
By Paul Myles • Dec. 19, 2024 -
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GM, ChargePoint partner to deploy 500 ultra-fast EV chargers
The chargers will support electric vehicles equipped with either CCS or NACS charging ports without the need for adapters.
By Eric Walz • Dec. 18, 2024 -
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SDV Market Tracker: 2024 Analysis
Wards Intelligence’s SDV Market Tracker reveals that U.S. automakers currently dominate the global software-defined vehicle (SDV) market, with Tesla’s Model Y and Model 3 projected to be the top-selling SDVs in 2024. However, Chinese OEMs are on track to overtake and assume market leadership in the near future.
By Maite Bezerra • Dec. 18, 2024 -
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Stellantis, Zeta Energy ink deal to develop lithium-sulfur EV batteries
Zeta Energy's lithium-sulfur batteries do not require critical raw materials, such as cobalt, nickel manganese or graphite.
By Eric Walz • Dec. 18, 2024 -
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Cars Are Great, Until They’re Not
According to Consumer Reports' test track director, dealers must unpack customers’ past experiences to move them toward future ones.
By Steve Finlay • Dec. 17, 2024 -
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DOE closes on $9.6B loan to Ford’s BlueOval SK battery joint venture
The funds will finance construction of up to three electric vehicle battery plants in the U.S., two in Kentucky and one in Tennessee.
By Eric Walz • Dec. 17, 2024 -
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Nissan shuffles C-suite to spark turnaround
The automaker plans to announce more appointments in April as it looks to revive slumping sales.
By Larry Avila • Dec. 16, 2024 -
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Volvo, Daimler ink deal to develop SDV platform
The 50/50 joint venture will create a dedicated truck operating system and tools that vehicle manufacturers can use as a basis to make their own digital vehicle features.
By Haley Cawthon • Dec. 16, 2024 -
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Tavares Admits Stellantis Boardroom Fallout Forced ‘Amicable’ Resignation
Former auto group boss admits disagreements over how to fix the automaker's current problems forced him to make a break from the company he was due to leave in 2026.
By Paul Myles • Dec. 16, 2024 -
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Hyundai and Genesis Motor North America names CEO
The automaker said Randy Parker has been instrumental in leading its U.S. sales growth, setting all-time company sales records for three consecutive years.
By Larry Avila • Dec. 13, 2024 -
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Toyota invests $922M in Kentucky advanced paint factory
The plant's production technologies aim to cut lead times, improve process accuracy and offer customers new color options.
By Eric Walz • Dec. 12, 2024 -
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Volkswagen, SAIC extend partnership to 2040
The joint venture will focus on product, production and decarbonization initiatives, including an accelerated electrification strategy.
By Haley Cawthon • Dec. 12, 2024 -
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Bosch’s Labor Cutbacks Deeper Than Expected, Worker Rep Says
Auto supply giant's response to industry challenges in Europe risks up to 10,000 jobs in Germany, according to labor representative estimates.
By Paul Myles • Dec. 12, 2024 -
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GM shuts troubled Cruise robotaxi unit
“A robotaxi business is not General Motors’ core business," CEO Mary Barra said on a conference call Tuesday.
By Dan Zukowski • Dec. 11, 2024 -
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Amazon launches retail partnership with Hyundai in 48 US cities
Customers can browse, order, finance and schedule pickup of a new vehicle through the e-commerce website.
By Eric Walz • Dec. 11, 2024 -
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Toyota names C-suite officers after resignation
Two current executives will take over Jun Nagata's chief risk officer and chief compliance officer roles.
By Kalena Thomhave • Dec. 11, 2024 -
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Deep DiveInventory management key amid EV uncertainty, affordability woes, experts say
Automakers might struggle to manage inventories as federal support for electric vehicle purchases could change with the new administration.
By Michael Brady • Dec. 11, 2024
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