Automakers: Page 37


  • A white and orange painted Chevy Bolt EV operated by Cruise parked in front of a cafe in the Hayes Valley neighborhood of San Francisco.
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    GM recalls entire Cruise fleet for unexpected braking

    The NHTSA concluded that a software fault contributed to 10 crashes, four of which involved a vulnerable road user and resulted in injury.

    By Aug. 26, 2024
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    General Motors to lean on solar power for three assembly plants

    The car manufacturer has signed a 15-year renewable power purchase agreement to support its operations at three assembly plants located in Michigan and Missouri.

    By Zoya Mirza • Aug. 26, 2024
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    Automotive Dive Trendline on Cybersecurity

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    Longtime Tesla finance VP bids farewell

    Eleven-year veteran Sreela Venkataratnam resigned, writing in a LinkedIn post that the company is “not for the faint of heart.”

    By Haley Cawthon • Aug. 26, 2024
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    South Korea to Establish BEV Certification Over Car Fire Concerns

    Major BEV fire pushes government to certification program to allay consumer fears.

    By Aug. 26, 2024
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    European Commission Boosts Duty on Chinese BEVs

    Tesla is among the companies targeted by the EC's trade defense tax increases.

    By Greg Kable • Aug. 23, 2024
  • A row of Ford F-150 Lighting pickups parked inside the automaker's Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Michigan.
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    Ford scraps electric SUV plans, delays next-generation truck

    The automaker is taking a $400 million hit as it shifts its electrification strategy yet again.

    By Haley Cawthon • Aug. 21, 2024
  • A Blue 2018 BMW X3 SUV pictured driving on an unpaved road with mountains in the background.
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    BMW recalling nearly 721K vehicles for fire risk

    The recall extends to 12 different models from 2012 through 2018, including the X1, X3 and X5 SUVs.

    By Aug. 21, 2024
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    Stellantis taps Rivian exec to lead North American manufacturing

    Tim Fallon will step into the role on Sept. 2, after leading the EV startup’s manufacturing for more than two years.

    By Haley Cawthon • Aug. 21, 2024
  • A 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid XLT driving on an urban street.
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    Ford issued 6 recalls this month for up to 200k vehicles

    The recalled models include the Ranger, Explorer, Maverick, Bronco Sport, Mustang Mach-E and Lincoln Nautilus.

    By Aug. 20, 2024
  • A close up view of the steering wheel and infotainment screen in the 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV SS.
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    GM to lay off 1,000 from its software and services unit

    The job cuts impact around 600 salaried employees at the automaker’s Warren Tech Center in Michigan and another 400 globally.

    By Aug. 20, 2024
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    UAW threatens Stellantis with nationwide strike

    The labor union said “tens of thousands” of workers are ready to file grievances over the company’s failure to keep product and investment commitments.

    By Haley Cawthon • Aug. 20, 2024
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    Uber and BYD partner to introduce more EVs to global markets

    The project aims to add 100,000 EVs to the ride-hailing platform.

    By Kalena Thomhave • Aug. 19, 2024
  • SAIC-GM-Wuling's Wuling Xing Chi small SUV in China
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    GM CEO Mary Barra: China market is a ‘race to the bottom’

    The automaker reported a $104 million loss in the market during Q2 as deliveries continue to fall.

    By Haley Cawthon • Aug. 16, 2024
  • A close up picture of ChargePoint's Omni Port electric vehicle charging adaptor.
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    ChargePoint unveils its ‘Omni Port’ EV charging solution

    The charging adapter works with Tesla and non-Tesla vehicles at the company's public stations.

    By Aug. 15, 2024
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    Texas sues GM for selling customer driving data

    The automaker failed to tell buyers it was selling their driving data to help insurers analyze driving behavior, according to a Texas AG lawsuit.

    By Justin Bachman • Aug. 15, 2024
  • The 2024 Cadillac LYRIQ lineup showing the Tech, Luxury and Sport trim models with a setting sun in the background.
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    GM recalls over 21K Cadillac Lyriq EVs

    The model’s anti-lock braking system may activate unexpectedly, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says.

    By Aug. 15, 2024
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    European Lease Companies Hit by BEV Low Resale Values

    Companies forced to double leasing costs call for governments and industry executives to slow the pace of BEV transition until the market is more accepting.

    By Aug. 15, 2024
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    BEV Sales Slump in China While PHEVs Advance

    Consumer spending slowdown hits BEVs hardest in the world's second-biggest economy.

    By Aug. 14, 2024
  • The interior and dashboard of the Tesla Model 3 with the white seat color option.
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    Telsa set to reveal its robotaxi Oct. 10

    CEO Elon Musk said he wanted to make some “important changes” to improve the product, which delayed its previously planned Aug. 8 debut.

    By Haley Cawthon • Aug. 14, 2024
  • The engine bay of a 2019 BMW X5 xDrive 40i SUV with the BMW logo on the cover.
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    BMW recalls over 105K vehicles for starter motor problem

    The issue stems from overheating due to repeated start attempts, increasing the risk of fire.

    By Aug. 12, 2024
  • The 2024 Mazda CX-50.
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    Mazda boosts US market share

    The automaker credited the growth to sales increases, dealer optimism and expanded production.

    By Haley Cawthon • Aug. 12, 2024
  • The black colored steering wheel with the Nissan logo on the horn pad of a 2021 Nissan Rogue SUV.
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    NHTSA investigating Nissan Rogue for potential steering defect

    The safety probe follows an incident of inner tie rod failure on a low mileage 2021 model.

    By Aug. 12, 2024
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    CAR MBS 2024 Spotlights Electrification Pain Points, SDVs and Capital Needs

    The auto industry convenes in Traverse City, MI every August and this year’s gathering highlighted how relaxed EV mandates will make for a stronger U.S. auto industry, which is dealing with enormous disruption in its engineering and manufacturing framework.

    By David Kiley • Aug. 12, 2024
  • Employees wearing safety vests at the Warren Truck Assembly Plant inspect a black Jeep Wagoneer after it emerges from the water test booth.
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    Stellantis plans mass layoffs at Warren Truck Plant

    The automaker warned up to 2,450 workers could be affected starting Oct. 8.

    By Aug. 12, 2024
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    Chinese EV to Challenge Rolls-Royce, Maybach

    The Maextro EV brand is the fourth to be created by consumer-electronics giant Huawei in partnership with automaker JAC.

    By Greg Kable • Aug. 12, 2024