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UAW members ratify new contract at BMW distribution center
The deal includes wage increases of up to 33% at the Pennsylvania facility.
By Haley Cawthon • July 9, 2024 -
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Stellantis’ chief software business officer departs
The move is the latest in a number of high-profile executive exits from the automaker this year.
By Eric Walz • July 9, 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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Honda incentivizes new fuel cell CR-V
The automaker is offering up to $30,000 in hydrogen credits to lease the vehicle, which is the first to use a new fuel cell module co-developed with GM.
By Eric Walz • July 8, 2024 -
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Sonic Automotive’s sales dip as CDK cyberattack causes material impact
The company reported ongoing service disruptions and said vehicle sales declined after an attack on a third-party vendor.
By Matt Kapko • July 8, 2024 -
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Land Rover Defender OCTA Goes After G-Wagen Buyers
Land Rover is introducing a special Defender trim, the OCTA, at the Goodwood Festival of Speed intending to peel off some Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen fans.
By David Kiley • July 8, 2024 -
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VW recalls 84K Golf, Atlas models for faulty back-up camera
A software issue may lead to a delay in showing the camera feed or a black screen when shifting into reverse.
By Eric Walz • July 8, 2024 -
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EU Agrees to Chinese BEV Tariffs, Now Horse-Trading Begins
EU agrees on trade regulators' proposed tariffs although four months of negotiations with China are in hand.
By Paul Myles • July 5, 2024 -
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Stellantis temporarily cuts production at 2 plants amid sales woes
The automaker is temporarily laying off 1,600 workers in Michigan as vehicle inventories grow.
By Eric Walz • July 3, 2024 -
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EU Lawmakers Seek to Guarantee ICE Tech Into Next Decade
European Parliament's largest party proposes legislation to save ICE powertrains using carbon-neutral fuels beyond proposed 2035 CO2 ban.
By Paul Myles • July 3, 2024 -
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The Tariffs Bought Some Time. Now Here’s What We’ve Got to Do
Legacy automakers and suppliers can compete. But they need to move fast and be open to unconventional ideas.
By John McElroy • July 3, 2024 -
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GM increases supply chain visibility with Optilogic
The Cosmic Frog software enables GM to analyze and solve issues related to suppliers, individual parts and more.
By Kelly Stroh • July 2, 2024 -
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BMW of North America names new CFO
Andreas Kindler is replacing Raymond Wittmann, who is relocating to Munich to lead the automaker’s corporate strategy division.
By Eric Walz • July 2, 2024 -
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Cybersecurity ranks atop auto industry concerns: report
Automotive leaders fear exposure to threats will worsen as the sector invests more in technology to drive efficiencies, Rockwell Automation found.
By Kalena Thomhave • July 2, 2024 -
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Porsche Cars North America names new COO
John Capella is joining from Porsche Cars Canada, and replacing longtime executive Joe Lawrence.
By Eric Walz • July 1, 2024 -
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Ford to develop EVs at new California facility
The Long Beach campus will open next year and house the automaker’s recently built skunkworks team.
By Eric Walz • June 28, 2024 -
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GM names Marc Whitten CEO of Cruise
The new chief will take over the robotaxi company as it prepares to restart operations after a months-long suspension and series of executive shake-ups.
By Eric Walz • June 27, 2024 -
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Tesla heads back to court still hoping to pay CEO Elon Musk billions
The EV maker is hoping that a second shareholder approval of Musk’s record compensation package will influence a Delaware court.
By Justin Bachman • June 27, 2024 -
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New EU Tariffs Might Bring Chinese Auto Production to Europe
China has called the EU's proposed higher tariffs blatant protectionism and a possible violation of World Trade Organization rules.
By Sara Lewis • June 27, 2024 -
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Ford recalls over 550K F-150 pickups over transmission issue
The 2014 model year trucks could suddenly downshift into first gear, regardless of speed.
By Eric Walz • June 26, 2024 -
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BMW invests $200M in new US press shop
The automaker has expanded its operations in Spartanburg, South Carolina, ahead of the launch of the new BMW X3.
By Haley Cawthon • June 26, 2024 -
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Uneasy Coexistence Ahead for ICE, BEV Vehicles: Report
Bank of America analyst John Murphy suggests Detroit’s three legacy automakers leave the Chinese market and focus on what they do best: building trucks and SUVs.
By Joseph Szczesny • June 26, 2024 -
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Stellantis looks to new leaders for North American comeback
Jeep, Dodge and Ram have new leaders after a series of high-profile departures from the automaker.
By Haley Cawthon • June 25, 2024 -
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Volkswagen invests $1B in Rivian with plans for a joint venture
The new, equally-controlled business will focus on developing a next-generation electrical/electronic architecture for EVs.
By Haley Cawthon • June 25, 2024 -
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Stellantis Threatens U.K. Production Plants If BEV Demand Stalls
Government must boost consumer BEV take-up or see automaker pull the plug on its British production operations, executive warns.
By Paul Myles • June 25, 2024 -
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Italian Regulator Fines Automaker Over ‘Italian-Made’ Chinese Cars
DR Automobiles to appeal against a multimillion-dollar fine over its marketing of Chinese vehicle parts assembled in Italy.
By Paul Myles • June 25, 2024
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