Automakers: Page 45


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    WardsAuto Podcast: Cadillac Chief John Roth and Electrification

    Cadillac has softened its drive to have an all-BEV showroom by 2030 as demand has slackened and federal regulators have lightened mandates.

    By WardsAuto Staff • May 10, 2024
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    Nissan Looks to U.S. for 2024 Profits Hike

    Challenges in China should be offset by growth in North American markets, automaker says.

    By May 9, 2024
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    Toyota Opens H2 HQ

    Toyota, which markets one hydrogen fuel-cell car, opens a new hydrogen R&D center in Gardena, CA, to develop technology around hydrogen power for vehicles, stationary generators and more.

    By David Kiley • May 9, 2024
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    Fuel-Cell-Powered Ram Headed for U.S., EU Markets

    Stellantis will build a hydrogen fuel-cell electric Ram heavy-duty pickup in Poland and Mexico as FCEV pickups gradually replace diesel trucks.

    By David Kiley • May 9, 2024
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    Auto retail sales benefit from tax season: Cox Automotive

    Used vehicle supply fell to its lowest level in the past year after a spring buying surge.

    By Kalena Thomhave • May 9, 2024
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    Ford execs on EV strategy: 3 lessons learned on pricing, models and profits

    The automaker expects each one of its electric vehicles to be profitable within 12 months of launch, and it will do ‘everything it takes’ to make that a reality.

    By Haley Cawthon • May 9, 2024
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    Toyota’s Hybrids Clean Up in First Quarter

    Automaker shrugs off BEV critics with a stellar list of revenue figures to start off 2024.

    By May 8, 2024
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    Automakers get more flexibility as US finalizes EV tax credit rules

    Electric vehicle makers have been racing to shift their supply chains to qualify for the credit. The latest changes give them more time.

    By May 8, 2024
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    Q&A: General Motors SVP Ken Morris

    GM’s new product leader discusses the automaker’s “0-0-0” goals and future direction.

    By Gary Witzenburg • May 8, 2024
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    April auto sales: EVs make a slight comeback for automakers

    Ford and Kia were the two standouts of the month, notching triple-digit percent growth on electric vehicle sales.

    By Haley Cawthon • May 8, 2024
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    UAW Local 869 votes to authorize strike at Stellantis plant

    The union has put the automaker on notice as workers claim it has failed to address health and safety grievances at the Michigan facility.

    By Haley Cawthon • May 7, 2024
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    BMW’s future EVs will support bidirectional charging

    The automaker’s next generation of vehicles will be able to store energy to send back to the grid.

    By May 7, 2024
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    Rivian hires former Volvo Cars exec as next COO

    Javier Varela will be central to the company’s growth and profitability as it prepares to launch new electric vehicles.

    By May 6, 2024
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    Volvo Sees Continuing Sales Gains in April

    Electrified powertrains continue to drive global vehicle sales for Volvo Cars.

    By May 6, 2024
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    China’s BYD Plans Expansion Into Mexico, Rules Out U.S.

    Should BYD open a Mexican plant and build up a Mexican supply chain (and even source parts from the U.S. and Canada), then under the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement’s rules of origin, its BEVs could enter the U.S. duty-free.

    By Elizabeth Machuca • May 6, 2024
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    Automotive design: Professor explains why minimalism is having a renaissance

    An academic specialized in automotive design broke down recent models and what they say about how executives are adapting to trends for Automotive Dive.

    By Michael Brady • May 6, 2024
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    Ford recalls nearly 243K Maverick pickups for tail light issue

    The company has issued a total of 23 separate recalls across its model lineup since January.

    By May 3, 2024
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    Lancia Ypsilon Urban Hatchback on Sale as BEV and Hybrid

    Famous brand re-enters the market with two powertrain options available as series production starts.

    By May 3, 2024
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    Kia Leads Latest Ranking of Most-Seen Auto TV Ads

    Subaru is the most-seen brand on the chart, with two ads collecting a combined 267.5 million national TV ad impressions, per iSpot.tv.

    By WardsAuto Staff • May 3, 2024
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    Ford invests in dealer education to improve customer experience

    With Ford University, the automaker is banking on highly informed dealers to serve as guides to customers throughout the buying process.

    By Kristen Doerer • May 3, 2024
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    Why VW’s Q1 profits fell 20% despite higher deliveries

    The company blamed lower-than-anticipated global sales and its investments in launching new electrified models.

    By May 3, 2024
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    Toyota Motor North America creates COO, CSO roles

    EVPs Jack Hollis and Chris Reynolds are taking on additional responsibilities as part of the new assignments.

    By Haley Cawthon • May 2, 2024
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    Renault Unveils 7-Seater ‘Petite’ Family Crossover

    Symbioz joins automaker's C-segment offerings as a family-focused entry-level gas-hybrid-powered model.

    By May 2, 2024
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    Cadillac Softens EV-Only Push

    General Motors is backing away from a previous goal of having a 100% BEV showroom by 2030.

    By David Kiley • May 2, 2024
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    Rivian reaffirms plans for $5B Georgia EV plant despite construction pause

    The electric carmaker emphasized its intention to continue limited site development activity during the pause period, according to a company letter.

    By Sebastian Obando • May 1, 2024