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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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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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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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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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TrackerTracking US auto sales by month
Hyundai, Honda report sales gains in June as Kia, Mazda, Subaru and Volvo fall.
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Deep DiveThe 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
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