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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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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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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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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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Volkswagen Cost-Cutting Could Shut East German Plants
Automaker risks wrath of unions and government with potential closure of plants and job losses to feed the political shift to the right in Germany.
By Paul Myles • Sept. 3, 2024 -
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Polestar CEO resigns
The company announced that Michael Lohscheller, who has previously served as CEO of Opel, VinFast and Nikola, will take over as CEO on Oct 1.
By Eric Walz • Aug. 30, 2024 -
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Automakers Activate Around Football With Latest Most-Seen TV Ads
According to iSpot, all of the top five commercials, as ranked by national TV ad impressions, aired during NFL preseason and/or college football games.
By Wards Staff • Aug. 30, 2024 -
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Typhoon Shanshan Piles More Production Woes Onto Toyota
Severe storm forces closure of 14 of automaker's car plants as global production volumes slide for sixth month.
By Paul Myles • Aug. 30, 2024 -
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Ford names new design head
Todd Willing, who has been with the automaker for over two decades, now leads design for Ford and Lincoln vehicles worldwide.
By Haley Cawthon • Aug. 29, 2024 -
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GM, Samsung SDI finalize $3.5B battery joint venture
The two companies aim to start production at the Indiana plant in 2027, a year later than previously expected.
By Haley Cawthon • Aug. 29, 2024 -
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Hyundai Motor America names chief marketing officer
Sean Gilpin will also retain his responsibilities as VP of global sales and marketing for Hyundai Motor Co.
By Eric Walz • Aug. 28, 2024 -
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Honda makes North Carolina home to its North American ATV production
The company is investing more than $20 million in its Swepsonville, North Carolina, site as part of the move.
By Kate Magill • Aug. 27, 2024 -
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Automakers face growing data privacy challenges, experts say
A Federal Trade Commission crackdown and lawsuit against GM show automakers are increasingly navigating legal risks.
By Michael Brady • Aug. 27, 2024 -
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GM recalls entire Cruise fleet for unexpected braking
The NHTSA concluded that a software fault contributed to 10 crashes, four of which involved a vulnerable road user and resulted in injury.
By Eric Walz • Aug. 26, 2024 -
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General Motors to lean on solar power for three assembly plants
The car manufacturer has signed a 15-year renewable power purchase agreement to support its operations at three assembly plants located in Michigan and Missouri.
By Zoya Mirza • Aug. 26, 2024
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