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Hyundai revenue grows 4.7% YoY in Q3
The automaker’s hybrid sales increased nearly 30% in the U.S. year over year.
By Eric Walz • Oct. 25, 2024 -
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Tesla Q3 profits boosted by rising Full Self-Driving revenue
CEO Elon Musk said rapid advancements with FSD have made it challenging to find flaws in the technology.
By Haley Cawthon • Oct. 24, 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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More automakers install improved tech to remind drivers to buckle up
Louder warnings to passengers are among the measures OEMs take, according to IIHS.
By Larry Avila • Oct. 24, 2024 -
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Honda previews next-gen tech for its new ‘0 Series’ EVs
The first model is expected to launch in 2026 and will be built on a newly developed platform.
By Eric Walz • Oct. 24, 2024 -
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ColumnParis Motor Show 2024: Europe’s Automakers Putting Up a Brave Front
As the auto industry faces up to a challenging landscape, standing toe-to-toe with Chinese automakers able to undercut all their BEV products, there's a mood of confidence that a counterstrike is still possible.
By Paul Myles • Oct. 24, 2024 -
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GM targets EV growth with 500-mile range trucks
The automaker's Q3 revenues topped analysts’ estimates for the fourth straight quarter as it focuses on EV growth.
By Larry Avila • Oct. 23, 2024 -
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IMF Backs Toyota’s Warning That BEV Roll-Out Would Cost Auto Worker Jobs, Wages
Akio Toyoda's bleak prediction is echoed by the IMF which expects cheap Chinese imports to wipe billions of dollars off Europe's GDP.
By Paul Myles • Oct. 23, 2024 -
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Honda recalls nearly 721K vehicles for potential fuel leak
The recall, which stems from an investigation that began last year, covers certain Accord, CR-V and Civic models.
By Eric Walz • Oct. 22, 2024 -
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NHTSA opens safety probe for up to 2.4M Tesla vehicles
One of the incidents under investigation is a fatal collision with a pedestrian while the Full Self-Driving feature was active.
By Eric Walz • Oct. 22, 2024 -
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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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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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