Automakers: Page 46
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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 -
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UAW members at Stellantis plant to vote on strike authorization
The union claims the automaker has failed to resolve health and safety grievances at the Michigan plant.
By Haley Cawthon • May 1, 2024 -
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NHTSA finalizes rule requiring automatic emergency braking on vehicles by 2029
Hyundai, Mitsubishi and Porsche expressed concerns last year when the NHTSA opened public comments for the proposed rule.
By Eric Walz • May 1, 2024 -
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Stellantis Promises ICE Versions of BEVs Where There’s Demand
Automaker's CFO sings praises of its multi-energy platform strategy meeting consumer demand amid BEV slowdown.
By Paul Myles • May 1, 2024 -
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Ford, Tesla face NHTSA investigations over self-driving tech
For Tesla, the agency will assess whether the automaker's response involving a December recall of 2 million vehicles was sufficient.
By Eric Walz • April 30, 2024 -
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Stellantis revenues slip 12% as it preps for next-gen product launches
The automaker is debuting 25 new or updated products in 2024, 18 of which will be battery electric vehicles.
By Haley Cawthon • April 30, 2024 -
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Rimac, BMW Announce EV Battery Partnership
The Croatian electric-vehicle specialist will supply batteries for next-generation BMW models.
By Greg Kable • April 30, 2024 -
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Ford’s BlueCruise ADAS Probed After Two Fatal Crashes
NHTSA investigates driver monitoring system after three people killed when Ford Mustang Mach-E cars slam into stopped cars at night.
By Paul Myles • April 30, 2024 -
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Polestar Demos Extreme Fast Charging ‘Breakthrough’
Swedish automaker joins with charging Israeli charging specialist to show 10%-80% charging in 10 minutes.
By Paul Myles • April 30, 2024 -
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Hyundai shifts focus to hybrids as EV demand declines
Despite record-setting Q1 revenues, the automaker said its EV sales slipped nearly 5% year over year.
By Eric Walz • April 29, 2024 -
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Daimler Truck Vote Extends UAW’s Southern Win Streak
UAW President Shawn Fain says the tentative agreement is a “major victory for the members who build Freightliner and Western Star trucks and Thomas Built buses.”
By Joseph Szczesny • April 29, 2024 -
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Dealer service satisfaction improves, despite growing wait times and prices
Non-Tesla EV drivers reported the lowest satisfaction with new-vehicle dealership services, a J.D. Power study found.
By Kalena Thomhave • April 29, 2024 -
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Volkswagen looks to boost tech, cut costs in China
The country’s transition to electric vehicles and growing local competition is making it harder for overseas automakers to stay competitive.
By Eric Walz • April 29, 2024 -
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WardsAuto Podcast: Talking Chevy Quality and Model Upgrades
General Motors’ outlook is bright, with strong internal-combustion models and more hybrids and BEVs on the way.
By Wards Staff • April 29, 2024 -
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Nissan Opens Europe Dealer Network to City BEV Maker
Spanish start-up sees its Silence S04 NanoCar distributed through Nissan's extensive retail network.
By Paul Myles • April 29, 2024 -
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GM CEO’s compensation falls 4%
Mary Barra is no longer the highest-paid executive among the Detroit Three automakers.
By Haley Cawthon • April 29, 2024 -
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2025 Ram 1500 RHO Takes On All Comers
An updated Ram RHO stakes its claim in the growing off-roading performance truck market.
By David Kiley • April 26, 2024 -
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Honda’s $11 Billion North American BEV Capability Boost
Automaker commits to huge investment into Canadian battery and vehicle production plants.
By Paul Myles • April 26, 2024 -
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Honda invests billions in Canada to set up EV production hub
The CAD $15 billion ($11 billion) investment into the automaker’s supply chain includes two factories and materials processing projects with joint venture partners.
By Eric Walz • April 25, 2024 -
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For Cruise robotaxi business, GM considers ‘outside investments’
Despite billions in losses attributed to its Cruise subsidiary, General Motors CEO Mary Barra said the company believes in the technology.
By Dan Zukowski • April 25, 2024 -
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Toyota to assemble new EV at Indiana plant
The automaker will add up to 340 jobs at the facility with a $1.4B investment.
By Haley Cawthon • April 25, 2024 -
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Ford Pro Offsetting EV and Pickup Declines in Q1
Ford’s first-quarter earnings drop from a year ago, but still manage to beat Wall Street forecasts by overachieving on commercial vehicles and software services.
By David Kiley • April 25, 2024 -
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Hybrids and BEVs Drive Record Sales for Volvo Cars
Nearly half of the brand's global vehicle sales comprised PHEV- and BEV-powertrain cars in first-quarter 2024.
By Paul Myles • April 25, 2024 -
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Facing pricing pressure, Ford takes big loss on EVs
CEO Jim Farley called the segment a “huge drag” on the automaker and the industry overall.
By Haley Cawthon • April 25, 2024 -
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Lamborghini Claims First PHEV Hyper-SUV
Automaker boasts new Urus SE plug-in hybrid has near-200 mph potential.
By Paul Myles • April 25, 2024
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