Automakers: Page 48
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Ferrari Boosts Production Capacity with ‘e-Building’
Italian sports car brand readies for first BEV production at its Maranello campus.
By Paul Myles • June 25, 2024 -
Toyota recalls 145,000 SUVs for airbag fault
The driver's side-curtain airbag of 2024 Grand Highlander and Lexus TX SUVs may not deploy as intended.
By Eric Walz • June 25, 2024 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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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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Europe Enters Trade Negotiations Over Chinese BEV Tariffs
German automakers behind pressure to get European Union regulators around the table with Chinese peers angered by proposed vehicle tariff hike.
By Paul Myles • June 24, 2024 -
LG launches suite of products for software-defined vehicles
AlphaWare can integrate with existing OEM vehicle systems and help automakers create immersive experiences for drivers and passengers.
By Eric Walz • June 24, 2024 -
Toyota plans new drivetrain parts facility in Texas
The automaker is investing $531 million to add a 500,000-square-foot plant to its San Antonio campus.
By Haley Cawthon • June 21, 2024 -
Retrieved from Georgia Ports Authority on June 18, 2024
Hyundai EV campus fuels Georgia ports volume growth
The automaker’s more than $5 billion manufacturing campus is already driving growth in the state, despite production slated to start in Q4.
By Alejandra Carranza • June 21, 2024 -
Ionna EV charging venture picks global HQ, executive team
Seven major automakers, including Honda and BMW, established the joint initiative in 2023 with plans to install 30,000 chargers in North America by 2030.
By Eric Walz • June 21, 2024 -
Hydrogen ICE Van Tested in 656-mile Winter Dash
Phinia claims test success makes case for burning hydrogen in internal-combustion engines for commercial transportation uses.
By Paul Myles • June 20, 2024 -
Ferrari to Pitch Half-Million Dollar BEV, Source Claims
News agency source releases starting price and claims new plant boosts automaker's annual production capacity by up to a third.
By Paul Myles • June 20, 2024 -
Hino Motors to close Arkansas plant, lay off 1,300 workers
The Toyota subsidiary plans to close its largest U.S. plant as it exits the auto parts business.
By Sara Samora • June 20, 2024 -
Ford ends Model e EV program for dealers
The automaker faced pushback over the program’s significant upfront investment costs.
By Eric Walz • June 20, 2024 -
Stellantis recalls over 1M vehicles to fix rearview camera fault
The problem, which potentially impacts over 1 million vehicles, was determined using vehicle manufacturing records.
By Eric Walz • June 18, 2024 -
Most ‘Most-American Vehicles’ Wear Foreign Badges
Six foreign-brand entrants are in Cars.com’s top-10 list of vehicles made in the U.S.
By Steve Finlay • June 18, 2024 -
Ford Sees Software as Most Valuable Part of Today’s Car
AutoTech 2024 hears how the entrance of software into vehicles will continue to be the biggest driver of changes in mobility.
By Paul Myles • June 17, 2024 -
Stellantis shares software vision and new products for retail customers
The next-generation vehicle features are being developed in-house with strategic partners and will be customized for each of the automaker’s brands.
By Eric Walz • June 17, 2024 -
Trump could roll back Inflation Reduction Act tax credits if reelected
Volkswagen and Samsung SDI leaders expressed concerns at a conference last week about the stability of the IRA should the administration change.
By Kate Magill • June 17, 2024 -
Tracker
Tracking US auto sales by month
Hyundai, Honda report sales gains in June as Kia, Mazda, Subaru and Volvo fall.
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Deep Dive
The Port of Baltimore is reopened from the bridge collapse. How much cargo will return?
With wreckage from the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse removed, leaders are bullish on the port’s ability to retain customers.
By Colin Campbell • June 13, 2024 -
Toyota adds production lines with $282M Alabama expansion
The Huntsville manufacturing facility will add 350 jobs as a part of the investment.
By Haley Cawthon • June 13, 2024 -
EU Propose Sliding-Scale Tariffs on Chinese BEVs
Trade regulators wind up investigation into unfair Chinese government support for its automakers charging cooperative brands less duty than others.
By Paul Myles • June 12, 2024 -
GM board approves $6B stock buyback
It’s the automaker’s second major buyback following a $10 billion accelerated share repurchase announced in November.
By Eric Walz • June 12, 2024 -
CPKC’s next distribution center to aid automotive growth
The railroad expects the 30-acre facility will help it move finished vehicles more efficiently.
By Larry Avila • June 12, 2024 -
Collaboration Vital for the Success of SDVs
Infor tells automakers and suppliers that a transitioning future requires agility, scalability and security enabled by collaboration.
By Paul Myles • June 11, 2024 -
Kia recalls up to 463K Telluride SUVs for seat motor fire risk
The automaker’s safety engineers discovered a micro switch misalignment was causing continuous motor operation on some vehicles.
By Eric Walz • June 11, 2024 -
Stakes High for Both Sides as VW, UAW Begin Bargaining
The challenges of aligning the Chattanooga workers’ contract with the UAW-Detroit Three agreements are significant, particularly in terms of balancing labor costs with employee health, safety and job security.
By Joseph Szczesny • June 10, 2024