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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 -
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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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 -
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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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Volkswagen switches exec roles, naming new finance chief
Patrik Andreas Mayer and David Powels are trading positions as the automaker takes big operating losses in its passenger cars division.
By Haley Cawthon • Sept. 10, 2024 -
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4 takeaways from Hyundai’s updated long-term strategy
Extended-range EVs, advanced technologies for hybrid vehicles and new models are in store over the next decade.
By Eric Walz • Sept. 10, 2024 -
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Pedestrian deaths from SUV, pickup truck crashes are the focus for proposed federal rule
The NHTSA wants to require new vehicles be designed to reduce the risk of serious injuries and fatalities in pedestrian collisions.
By Dan Zukowski • Sept. 10, 2024 -
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Stellantis Grabs More Market Share Despite Flat Sales in Europe
Automaker group sees its brands take top sales spot in three main markets to hold onto its second-place spot behind the Volkswagen Group.
By Paul Myles • Sept. 10, 2024 -
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Former Visa CEO joins GM board
The automaker says Alfred Kelly will be an asset as it looks to unlock growth opportunities in electric and autonomous vehicles.
By Haley Cawthon • Sept. 9, 2024 -
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Internal Discord, Dispute With Stellantis Slow UAW’s Momentum
In response to Stellantis’s belt-tightening, the UAW is threatening to authorize strikes at assembly plants in Toledo, OH; Kokomo, IN; and Detroit, Warren and Sterling Heights, MI.
By Joseph Szczesny • Sept. 9, 2024 -
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Renault Warns BEV Slowdown Sparks Billions in Fines for Automakers
Luca de Meo calls for EU flexibility over CO2 emissions targets as consumers continue to move away from BEVs and toward gas hybrids.
By Paul Myles • Sept. 9, 2024 -
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Toyota, BMW to co-develop and share a fuel cell system
BMW Chairman Oliver Zipse called the partnership a “milestone in automotive history.”
By Eric Walz • Sept. 6, 2024 -
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Ford recalls over 90K vehicles for Ecoboost engine failures
The recalled vehicles include six 2021-2022 Ford and Lincoln models equipped with either the 2.7L or 3.0L version of the engines.
By Eric Walz • Sept. 5, 2024 -
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Aston Martin Vanquish Returns Still as Awesome V-12 ICE
Iconic British sports car maker keeps faith with V-12 format in the era of electrification.
By Paul Myles • Sept. 5, 2024 -
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Column
Hey Detroit: Collaborate or Evaporate
What we need is a regional strategy with much more cooperation, not just amongst automakers and suppliers, but with the UAW and government entities, both elected and regulatory.
By John McElroy • Sept. 5, 2024 -
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Porsche plans majority takeover of Varta battery unit
The automaker expects to participate in the reorganization of the manufacturer, whose lithium-ion cells are used in the hybrid Porsche 911 Carrera GTS.
By Haley Cawthon • Sept. 4, 2024 -
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Stellantis promotes 2 to help lead North America operations
The automaker has been shaking up its leadership ranks, this time naming a new Jeep head and network development lead for the region.
By Haley Cawthon • Sept. 4, 2024 -
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Volvo scales back its EV goals
In 2021, the automaker pledged to be fully electric by 2030. Now, the company is abandoning that goal, focusing instead on “electrified” models.
By Haley Cawthon • Sept. 4, 2024 -
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Mazda promotes Japan exec as North America CFO
The automaker says Tatsuro Omura will play a key role in steering its financial strategy and operations in the U.S.
By Haley Cawthon • Sept. 3, 2024
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