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Ford inks battery supply deal with LG Energy Solution
Under the agreement, the companies will move battery production for the Mustang Mach-E from Poland to Michigan.
By Eric Walz • Oct. 22, 2024 -
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Nissan joins ChargeScape EV charging joint venture
The company along with BMW, Ford and Honda will deploy electric vehicle charging software aiming to simplify charging and return power to the grid.
By Kalena Thomhave • Oct. 21, 2024 -
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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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GAC Confident of Expansion in Europe Pitching Sub-$45,000 Luxury BEVs
Despite European BEV slowdown, GAC's R&D executive Zhang Fan predicts a healthy future for his company's products among young digital-savvy consumers.
By Paul Myles • Oct. 21, 2024 -
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Honda supply chain woes had little impact on September sales
While the disruptions from Hurricane Helene have subsided, retooling efforts for Ohio EV production are still hampering its manufacturing activity.
By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 18, 2024 -
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Stellantis CEO Contender, Peugeot’s Linda Jackson, Eyes Brand Growth Outside Europe
As Stellantis draws up shortlist to replace the group CEO, Brit head of French brands treads a straight line ruling out a Peugeot return to the U.S.
By Paul Myles • Oct. 18, 2024 -
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The auto industry’s cybersecurity challenges are mounting, experts say
Regulators could soon impose more cybersecurity requirements on OEMs and their suppliers.
By Michael Brady • Oct. 18, 2024 -
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Volvo Cars deputy CEO steps down
The automaker announced several leadership changes as it attempts to navigate geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainties.
By Haley Cawthon • Oct. 17, 2024 -
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Hyundai, Kia and Samsung form software-defined vehicle alliance
The three companies plan to develop technology that links vehicles and smartphones using Samsung’s global “SmartThings” platform.
By Eric Walz • Oct. 17, 2024 -
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GM Energy launches ‘PowerBank’ home energy storage unit for EVs
Customers can pair two stationary batteries for up to 35.4 kilowatt hours of energy storage, enough to power an average U.S. home for up to 20 hours.
By Eric Walz • Oct. 15, 2024 -
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Volkswagen opens port facility in Texas
Up to 140,000 vehicles for Volkswagen and its brands like Audi and Porsche will be processed annually at Port Freeport to support Central and Western U.S. dealers.
By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 15, 2024 -
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What’s Next for Stellantis With Tavares Headed for the Door
Stellantis announces that CEO Carlos Tavares will leave his post in early 2026 and shuffles other executive positions in an attempt to fix its North American operations and rebuild confidence in the automaker with more than a dozen brands.
By David Kiley • Oct. 14, 2024 -
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The ILA strike is over. What should shippers prioritize now?
While the strike was short-lived, it could take weeks to clear cargo backlogs and bring ports back to normal operations.
By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 14, 2024 -
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Stellantis makes sweeping leadership changes
The automaker parted ways with its CFO, named a new North America COO and confirmed its CEO’s plans to retire.
By Haley Cawthon • Oct. 11, 2024 -
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Stellantis Confirms CEO Carlos Tavares to Retire in 2026
Automaker begins hunt for replacement chief plus senior leadership changes amid European trading "challenges" for this year's third quarter.
By Paul Myles • Oct. 11, 2024 -
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Honda recalls nearly 1.7M vehicles for steering issue
The gearbox may have a manufacturing defect that causes excessive internal friction, which can make it difficult to turn the steering wheel.
By Eric Walz • Oct. 10, 2024 -
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How Stellantis experiments with AI on the factory floor
In recent months, the automaker has rolled out robot guidance and automated wheel technology to boost plant processes' efficiency and accuracy.
By Kate Magill • Oct. 10, 2024 -
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Volvo Ditches Deputy CEO in Leadership Efficiency Drive
Top management reshuffle aiming to make team more agile in a rapidly changing automotive industry environment.
By Paul Myles • Oct. 9, 2024 -
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Quarterly sales roundupStellantis US sales tank in Q3 while Tesla charges ahead
Many automakers reported electric vehicle sales growth in the quarter, regardless of their overall sales numbers.
By Haley Cawthon • Updated Nov. 14, 2024 -
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Stellantis files multiple lawsuits against UAW
The automaker claims the union filed “sham” grievances and publicly misrepresented parts of the collective bargaining agreement.
By Haley Cawthon • Oct. 8, 2024 -
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Model year 2025 vehicles contribute to increased inventory: report
New vehicles have meant plentiful supplies even as sales increased 14% year over year, according to a recent Cox Automotive analysis.
By Kalena Thomhave • Oct. 8, 2024 -
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Stellantis recalls 154K hybrid Jeep models for battery fire risk
Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures, and not to recharge their vehicle’s battery until the issues are addressed.
By Eric Walz • Oct. 8, 2024 -
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Renault to Debut Battery and Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Concept at Paris Show
Renault's Emblème concept marries battery-electric and fuel-cell technology to claim a 621-mile potential range between refueling or recharging.
By Paul Myles • Oct. 7, 2024 -
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Q&AMazda’s CMO on the strategy behind the company’s new brand platform
The automaker's "Move and Be Moved" campaign is helping reimagine the 104-year-old brand at a time of industry transformation.
By Chris Kelly • Oct. 3, 2024 -
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Ferrari shutters gas-fueled plant to slash carbon emissions
The Italian carmaker closed its Maranello trigeneration plant this week in a bid to reduce its methane gas consumption and pivot to cleaner energy sources.
By Zoya Mirza • Oct. 3, 2024 -
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Powell says Fed policymakers not ‘in a hurry’ to cut interest rates
“We’re recalibrating policy to maintain the strength in the economy, not because of weakness in the economy,” Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said.
By Jim Tyson • Oct. 3, 2024
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