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Nissan’s new EV plan aims for significant cost reduction
‘The Arc’ plan includes launching new EVs, manufacturing improvements and the adoption of new technologies to boost global sales.
By Eric Walz , Michael Brady • March 26, 2024 -
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Port of Baltimore halts vessel traffic after bridge collapse
The loss of the Francis Scott Key Bridge is likely to disrupt the automotive shipping hub for some time.
By Colin Campbell • March 26, 2024 -
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VW plant in Tennessee to hold UAW vote in April
It’s the first nonunion auto plant to hold a United Auto Workers election since the union won major concessions from the Detroit Three automakers last fall, according to the UAW.
By Michael Brady • March 25, 2024 -
Courtesy of Fisker Inc.
Fisker’s future in doubt after deal with major automaker falls through
The fledgling automaker had reportedly been in talks with Nissan Motor Corp.
By Michael Brady • March 25, 2024 -
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Volkswagen Group Warns of Slowing Sales in 2024
The German automaker predicts a decline in sales growth despite plans to launch 30 new models across its portfolio of brands.
By Greg Kable • March 25, 2024 -
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WardsAuto Podcast: Can New Generation of Products Revive Lincoln?
The WardsAuto Podcast explores the 2024 Lincoln Nautilus and whether new products can lift the century-plus old Lincoln grand with a new generation of buyers.
By Wards Staff • March 25, 2024 -
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Stellantis Rumored to Build Leapmotor BEVs in Polish Plant
Commercial partnership between automakers may see European-assembled Chinese cars roll off production lines in June, Reuters says.
By Paul Myles • March 25, 2024 -
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Stellantis to lay off 2% of its nonunion US employees
The layoffs are part of long-term cost-cutting efforts and will affect engineering and software roles.
By Eric Walz • March 22, 2024 -
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Chery Adds Italy to European Sales Push
Chinese automaker launches in second major auto market in Europe with Omoda and Jaecoo models.
By Paul Myles • March 22, 2024 -
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Here are the ‘greenest’ cars of 2024
Hyundai Motor Group and Toyota Motor Corp. produce 10 of the 12 most environmentally-friendly cars in the U.S., according to the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy’s GreenerCars report.
By Michael Brady • March 21, 2024 -
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Volkswagen, Mobileye expand autonomous driving collaboration
The companies plan to add more advanced autonomous driving features to the automaker’s production vehicles, including its Audi, Bentley, Lamborghini and Porsche brands.
By Eric Walz • March 21, 2024 -
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Stellantis Bets on Start-Up Lidar Tech to Boost its ADAS
Auto giant invests in French company's next-gen sensor technology to improve ADAS and automated driving systems across its brands.
By Paul Myles • March 21, 2024 -
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EPA softens vehicle emissions standards in win for automakers
The final rule steadily tightens the requirements, giving automakers more time to ramp up EV sales.
By Michael Brady • March 20, 2024 -
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Mercedes-Benz to pilot humanoid robots in its manufacturing facilities
The auto manufacturer plans to use the robots to perform physically demanding or repetitive tasks that are often more hazardous to humans.
By Eric Walz • March 20, 2024 -
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‘Show me the BEV Money’, Says Renault Boss
Luca de Meo stirs political pot ahead of European elections as he pushes for greater investment in automotive industry's transformation.
By Paul Myles • March 20, 2024 -
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UAW Organizing Drive Bears First Fruits at VW Chattanooga
Labor expert Harley Shaiken says the key to the UAW’s efforts to organize nonunion plants is the success of last fall’s “stand-up” strikes against Ford, General Motors and Stellantis.
By Joseph Szczesny • March 19, 2024 -
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IIHS makes top pick safety award tougher for automakers
The changes to the 2024 award criteria are designed to encourage automakers to pursue higher levels of vehicle safety, IIHS said.
By Eric Walz • March 19, 2024 -
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Automakers score victory as Energy Department weakens EV mileage rule
The final regulation means vehicle manufacturers will be able to sell more gas-engine vehicles through 2030.
By Michael Brady • March 19, 2024 -
Courtesy of Fisker, Inc.
Fisker to halt production, raise $150M with future in doubt
The potential cash infusion and production stoppage could help the EV startup stay afloat as it seeks a partnership with a major automaker.
By Michael Brady • March 18, 2024 -
Courtesy of Volkswagen Group
VW plant in Tennessee seeks UAW vote, union says
It’s the first non-union auto plant to ask for a union election since the United Auto Workers won major concessions from the Detroit Three automakers last fall.
By Michael Brady • March 18, 2024 -
Courtesy of Lithium Americas
Biden administration boosts EV supply chain with $2B lithium loan
The money will fund processing facilities at Lithium Americas’ upcoming Nevada project. General Motors has exclusive purchasing rights to all lithium production for up to 15 years.
By Kate Magill • March 18, 2024 -
Courtesy of Mazda North America
Mazda names new design head for North America
Company veteran Jacques Flynn was on the team behind the current generation of MX-5 sports car.
By Michael Brady • March 18, 2024 -
Courtesy of Nissan Motor Corp.
Honda, Nissan consider co-developing EVs, AI
The nonbinding agreement could eventually help the companies catch up in the race to develop and go to market with EVs, as both automakers have fallen behind in recent years.
By Michael Brady • March 15, 2024 -
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Dodge Hypes ‘Power-Packed’ Hornet in Most-Seen Auto TV Ad
Dodge's Hornet commercial racked up 191.2 million national TV ad impressions, per iSpot.tv
By WardsAuto Staff • March 15, 2024 -
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New car affordability remains a concern despite falling prices
Average transaction prices were nearly 14% higher last month than in February 2021, a Cox Automotive report found.
By Michael Brady • March 14, 2024
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