Automakers: Page 44
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Subaru teams up with Toyota to mitigate EV ‘risks’
The two automakers will jointly develop four battery electric SUVs by the end of 2026.
By Haley Cawthon • May 21, 2024 -
Courtesy of Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz workers in Alabama vote against joining UAW
UAW President Shawn Fain said what happens next is up to the workers.
By Haley Cawthon • May 20, 2024 -
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Stellantis names new leaders for Dodge, Ram
The executive appointments come as the automaker prepares to launch new vehicles, including a battery-powered Ram pickup later this year.
By Eric Walz • May 20, 2024 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Fiat Strips Italian Flags From Moroccan-Made Vehicles
Police impound Stellantis brand’s cars at Italian port, citing improper markings related to origins of production.
By Paul Myles • May 20, 2024 -
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Nissan Starts Drive to 100% Low-Carbon Aluminum Car Parts
Green and recycled aluminum to make up all the automaker’s use of the metal in products by 2030.
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Industry leaders react to tariff hikes on China-made goods
“Automakers embrace fair competition. We’re not shrinking from it, but China’s EV overcapacity and subsidy issue is real," said Alliance for Automotive Innovation President and CEO John Bozzella.
By Phil Neuffer • May 17, 2024 -
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Inside Honda’s updated multibillion-dollar electrification strategy
The massive investments will be used to establish a comprehensive electric vehicle value chain.
By Eric Walz • May 16, 2024 -
Courtesy of Mercedes-Benz AG
Mercedes-Benz Q1 profits down nearly 30%
The automaker attributed lower volumes to product transitions and supply chain bottlenecks.
By Haley Cawthon • May 16, 2024 -
Courtesy of Stellantis
Stellantis’ volumes nearly 100K less in Q1. Here’s where production was cut.
The automaker expects production of next-generation vehicles to ramp up “significantly” in the second half of 2024.
By Haley Cawthon • May 15, 2024 -
Courtesy of Honda Motor Co.
Honda banks on hybrid profits to fund EV transition
The automaker announced it will increase R&D spending by almost 25% over the next year to gain a competitive advantage in the hybrid vehicle segment.
By Eric Walz • May 15, 2024 -
Courtesy of Tesla Inc.
How 4 technology trends are shaping automotive design
Some design trends are partly a reaction to design aesthetics that preceded them; others are responses to changes in technology, consumer preferences and government regulation, experts said.
By Michael Brady • May 15, 2024 -
Courtesy of Stellantis
Stellantis, Leapmotor JV to launch 2 EV models in Europe this year
As part of the partnership, Stellantis has exclusive rights to manufacture, export and sell Leapmotor EVs outside of China.
By Eric Walz • May 15, 2024 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
VW I.D. Buzz Entering Challenging Market For EVs and Minivans
When Volkswagen’s all-electric I.D. Buzz goes on sale in the U.S. in June it will be offered in three trims, expected to be priced roughly between $45,000 and $50,000.
By David Kiley • May 14, 2024 -
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Stellantis Sees Modest Q1 Europe Performance in “Tough” Market
Stellantis Sees Modest Q1 Europe Performance in "Tough" Market
By Paul Myles • May 14, 2024 -
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Stellantis Launches Global JV With China’s Leapmotor
Two BEV models will enter several European, South American, Middle Eastern and Asian markets by the end of 2024.
By Paul Myles • May 14, 2024 -
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Biden hikes tariffs on China-made EVs, batteries
The action aims to protect the U.S. market from the rise in Chinese electric vehicle exports, which the U.S. says jumped 70% from 2022 to 2023.
By Kate Magill , Eric Walz • May 14, 2024 -
Courtesy of Toyota Motor North America
Toyota CEO: ‘Next-generation BEVs must change the factories themselves’
The automaker aims to reconfigure its factories to cut the number of processes in half.
By Haley Cawthon • May 14, 2024 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Honda Opens Indian Motorcycle Dedicated R&D Center
Automaker seeks to tap into huge 2-wheeled market in India with carbon-neutral products.
By Paul Myles • May 14, 2024 -
Courtesy of Volvo
Volvo Cars shakes up leadership team after COO leaves for Rivian
The automaker named new product, engineering and supply chain chiefs as it pursues "technological and commercial transformation."
By Haley Cawthon • May 13, 2024 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Mercedes Reportedly Cancels MB.EA-Large EV Platform
Germany’s Handelsblatt reports Mercedes-Benz has halted development of its flagship electric-vehicle platform due to poor sales of its luxury electric models.
By Greg Kable • May 13, 2024 -
Courtesy of Lucid Group, Inc.
EV maker Lucid Group shores up its losses with billion-dollar investments
Lucid has received $6.4 billion from Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund since 2018, which has helped support its operations as it works to turn a profit.
By Eric Walz • May 13, 2024 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Environmentalists Try to Storm Tesla’s Euopean Gigafactory
German police make multiple arrests as campaigners attempt to stop expansion of plant that threatens surrounding woodlands.
By Paul Myles • May 13, 2024 -
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Ford CFO John Lawler to serve in dual role as vice chair
The automaker also named former Lucid Group CFO Sherry House as VP of finance as it begins to execute its Ford+ strategic plan.
By Eric Walz • May 10, 2024 -
Courtesy of Rivian Automotive
Rivian completes plant retooling, a ‘pivotal step’ on path to profitability
CFO Claire McDonough said the EV maker expects lower variable costs to be the biggest driver of gross profit improvement this year.
By Haley Cawthon • May 10, 2024 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
BYD Sends Yangwang Hyper-BEV to Goodwood
European charm offensive to compete on hill-climb at the famous Goodwood Festival of Speed.
By Paul Myles • May 10, 2024
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