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Employers increasingly shed jobs, reflecting economic uncertainty
Hiring intentions fell to the lowest year-to-date total since data tracking began in 2005, Challenger, Gray & Christmas said.
By Carolyn Crist • Sept. 25, 2024 -
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US seeks to limit China, Russia’s role in connected vehicle supply chains
The Department of Commerce's proposed new rule would require vehicles used in the U.S. to exclude suppliers with links to those countries.
By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 23, 2024 -
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GM releases NACS adapter for access to Tesla Superchargers
The device is now available to customers in the U.S., followed by Canada later this year.
By Eric Walz • Sept. 23, 2024 -
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GM recalls nearly 450K vehicles for brake warning fault
A software error in the brake control module means drivers may not be alerted that the vehicle’s brake fluid level is low.
By Eric Walz • Sept. 23, 2024 -
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BMW taps Redwood Materials for battery recycling
The company will work directly with BMW of North America at over 700 locations, including dealerships and distribution centers, to collect batteries for recycling.
By Eric Walz • Sept. 23, 2024 -
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AV developer Nuro plans to license its tech to automotive OEMs
The company had been working on autonomous driving technology for last-mile delivery vehicles, which are not designed to carry passengers.
By Eric Walz • Sept. 19, 2024 -
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Honda rethinks manufacturing as it overhauls Ohio plants
The automaker is redesigning factory floor layouts and installing new equipment in preparation for producing EVs, hybrids and gasoline cars across three facilities.
By Kate Magill • Sept. 19, 2024 -
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Factorial, Mercedes-Benz develop range-boosting EV battery
The solid-state battery can add up to 600 miles to electric vehicles’ range, 80% more than current lithium-ion batteries, per the companies.
By Eric Walz • Sept. 18, 2024 -
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Bosch Paints Bleak Global Vehicle Sales Picture for Next Few Years
Tier 1 giant predicts BEV sales slowdown part of an overall flat prospect for global vehicle sales in the near future.
By Paul Myles • Sept. 18, 2024 -
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Uber plans to offer autonomous Waymo rides in Atlanta, Austin
The number of self-driving vehicles on the ride-hailing platform will eventually grow into the hundreds.
By Eric Walz • Sept. 17, 2024 -
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BMW: Spartanburg Remains ‘Pivotal’ to Global X3 Production
BMW’s single best-selling model remains dependent on its 30-year-old South Carolina factory despite its South African plant’s greater role in assembly of the new fourth-generation SUV and heavy focus on electric-vehicle production.
By Greg Kable • Sept. 17, 2024 -
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New Volkswagen Atlas Derivative Revealed in Chinese Registry Filing
The Chinese-market Teramont Pro hints at the future of the U.S.-made Atlas SUV.
By Greg Kable • Sept. 17, 2024 -
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GM moves BrightDrop EVs under Chevy brand
The decision aims to make it more convenient for commercial customers to maintain and service the electric vehicles.
By Eric Walz • Sept. 17, 2024 -
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BEV Slowdown Sparks Alarm, Rivalry Among European Automakers
Several call for delays in regulators' targets on CO2 tailpipe emissions while Stellantis eyes a commercial advantage with its Chinese automaker joint venture.
By Paul Myles, Greg Kable • Sept. 17, 2024 -
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GM, EVgo plan 400 EV charging stations in metro areas
Most flagship stations are expected to feature up to 20 stalls, but some select sites will offer significantly more chargers.
By Eric Walz • Sept. 16, 2024 -
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Stellantis Looks to Stave Off Work Stoppage
Stellantis appears to be feeling the pressure from the union as it announces plans to invest more than $406 million in three Michigan plants “to execute (a) multi-energy strategy,” which calls for producing battery-electric, hybrid and internal-combustion vehicles.
By Joseph Szczesny • Sept. 16, 2024 -
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Ford Pro CEO to step down
Ted Cannis, who has led the automaker's most profitable business unit since its founding, is retiring after 35 years.
By Haley Cawthon • Sept. 16, 2024 -
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BMW lowers guidance amid costly recall, China headwinds
The automaker says faulty integrated braking systems on 1.5 million vehicles will result in nine-figure warranty costs in Q3.
By Haley Cawthon • Sept. 16, 2024 -
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Ford to Fire Up Car Production in India as Market Rebounds
Just three years after shuttering its southern Indian plant, Michigan giant says it's returning to building cars in the country.
By Paul Myles • Sept. 13, 2024 -
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FEV’s ICE Hydrogen Promotion Paves Way to Infrastructure Boost
Commercial-vehicle applications of hydrogen powertrains open door to more passenger car possibilities.
By Paul Myles • Sept. 13, 2024 -
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GM, Hyundai plan global alliance on EVs, clean-energy tech
The potential collaboration aims to reduce automaker costs and deliver a wider range of vehicles and emerging technologies to market faster.
By Eric Walz • Sept. 12, 2024 -
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Chinese BEV Makers Told ‘Keep Auto Tech Safe from Foreigners’
State authorities warn its producers not to fall prey to technology transfer despite many believing China benefited from plundering western companies.
By Paul Myles • Sept. 12, 2024 -
Courtesy of Stellantis
Stellantis invests over $400M in 3 Michigan facilities
The automaker’s electrification strategy involves retooling several factories to assemble electric vehicles alongside internal combustion engine models.
By Haley Cawthon • Sept. 11, 2024 -
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Stellantis recalls over 1.2M Ram 1500 pickups for ABS fault
A software glitch may disable the vehicle’s electronic stability control system.
By Eric Walz • Sept. 11, 2024 -
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Trump, Harris spar over manufacturing, trade and tariffs
In Tuesday’s presidential debate, the candidates offered vastly different strategies for how to grow the economy and compete with China on clean vehicles and advanced technology.
By Kate Magill • Sept. 11, 2024
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