Automakers: Page 53
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2025 Ram 1500 RHO Takes On All Comers
An updated Ram RHO stakes its claim in the growing off-roading performance truck market.
By David Kiley • April 26, 2024 -
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Honda’s $11 Billion North American BEV Capability Boost
Automaker commits to huge investment into Canadian battery and vehicle production plants.
By Paul Myles • April 26, 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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Honda invests billions in Canada to set up EV production hub
The CAD $15 billion ($11 billion) investment into the automaker’s supply chain includes two factories and materials processing projects with joint venture partners.
By Eric Walz • April 25, 2024 -
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For Cruise robotaxi business, GM considers ‘outside investments’
Despite billions in losses attributed to its Cruise subsidiary, General Motors CEO Mary Barra said the company believes in the technology.
By Dan Zukowski • April 25, 2024 -
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Toyota to assemble new EV at Indiana plant
The automaker will add up to 340 jobs at the facility with a $1.4B investment.
By Haley Cawthon • April 25, 2024 -
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Ford Pro Offsetting EV and Pickup Declines in Q1
Ford’s first-quarter earnings drop from a year ago, but still manage to beat Wall Street forecasts by overachieving on commercial vehicles and software services.
By David Kiley • April 25, 2024 -
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Hybrids and BEVs Drive Record Sales for Volvo Cars
Nearly half of the brand's global vehicle sales comprised PHEV- and BEV-powertrain cars in first-quarter 2024.
By Paul Myles • April 25, 2024 -
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Facing pricing pressure, Ford takes big loss on EVs
CEO Jim Farley called the segment a “huge drag” on the automaker and the industry overall.
By Haley Cawthon • April 25, 2024 -
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Lamborghini Claims First PHEV Hyper-SUV
Automaker boasts new Urus SE plug-in hybrid has near-200 mph potential.
By Paul Myles • April 25, 2024 -
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Nissan slashes operating profit amid sales dip
The automaker lowered its forecasted sales volume for fiscal year 2023 to 3.44 million vehicles last week.
By Haley Cawthon • April 24, 2024 -
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Tesla’s Musk Says Affordable BEV Coming in Early 2025
Tesla CEO Elon Musk says Tesla plans to build “affordable models” that incorporate pieces of a next-generation platform on the production lines in the company’s existing factories in China, Germany, California and Texas.
By Joseph Szczesny • April 24, 2024 -
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GM aims to build up to 300K EVs in 2024
The automaker anticipates that new electric vehicle launches will help it achieve its ambitious sales targets in 2024.
By Eric Walz • April 24, 2024 -
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Tesla accelerates launch of new models
The EV maker said production for a new vehicle lineup will start months earlier than originally announced and include a more affordable model.
By Haley Cawthon • April 23, 2024 -
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GM Claims Profitability Despite Q1 China, BEV Losses
Chairman and CEO Mary Barra says GM is preparing to launch several new vehicles that will bolster its position in China and expects to become profitable again in second-quarter 2024.
By Joseph Szczesny • April 23, 2024 -
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Automakers get new standard for cutting a top source of scope 3 emissions
Indirect emissions are notoriously hard to calculate and address, so the Science Based Targets initiative put forth a new guideline.
By S.L. Fuller • April 23, 2024 -
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Stellantis shareholders approve CEO compensation boost
Carlos Tavares’ total compensation was nearly $39.5 million last year, a 56% year-over-year increase.
By Haley Cawthon • April 23, 2024 -
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Mercedes-Benz Refines EQS
The electric sedan gains subtle styling updates and a larger-capacity battery for greater range in the face of added competition.
By Greg Kable • April 23, 2024 -
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Vauxhall/Opel SUV Now All Electrified Powertrains
Brand's popular midsize Grandland SUV offers BEV, PHEV and mild-hybrid powertrain options.
By Paul Myles • April 23, 2024 -
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GM Energy rolls out its first vehicle-to-home EV charging products
The bidirectional charging technology allows an electric vehicle’s battery to provide backup power to homes.
By Eric Walz • April 22, 2024 -
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Hybrids Power Toyota’s European Sales
First-quarter sales show a 10% lift across the automaker's brands, with hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains dominating.
By Paul Myles • April 22, 2024 -
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UAW Wins at VW Chattanooga, Sets Sights on Mercedes-Benz Alabama
The May vote at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Vance, AL, is the next major test of the UAW’s campaign to organize the 150,000 workers employed by European and Asian carmakers located in the Deep South.
By Joseph Szczesny • April 22, 2024 -
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Podcast
WardsAuto Podcast: Toyota’s Hybrid Body-on-Frame Strategy
Toyota is poised to take advantage of surging interest in hybrids with offerings on cars, as well as both unibody and body-on-frame trucks and utility vehicles.
By Wards Staff • April 22, 2024 -
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Labor Strife Shadows Financial Outlook for Embattled Tesla
Tesla’s sales have been dropping across Scandinavia where the strike by the company’s Swedish mechanics has picked up broad support from other elements of organized labor, a critical element of Scandinavian culture.
By Joseph Szczesny • April 22, 2024 -
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Tesla recalls Cybertruck to fix accelerator pedal problem
The recall is Tesla’s fourth this year and involves 3,878 Cybertrucks manufactured from Nov. 13, 2023 through April 4.
By Eric Walz • April 20, 2024 -
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Volkswagen workers join UAW in historic vote
A vast majority of the Chattanooga, Tennessee plant workers voted in favor of joining the union.
By Haley Cawthon • April 20, 2024
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