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Stellantis’ volumes nearly 100K less in Q1. Here’s where production was cut.
The automaker expects production of next-generation vehicles to ramp up “significantly” in the second half of 2024.
By Haley Cawthon • May 15, 2024 -
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Honda banks on hybrid profits to fund EV transition
The automaker announced it will increase R&D spending by almost 25% over the next year to gain a competitive advantage in the hybrid vehicle segment.
By Eric Walz • May 15, 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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How 4 technology trends are shaping automotive design
Some design trends are partly a reaction to design aesthetics that preceded them; others are responses to changes in technology, consumer preferences and government regulation, experts said.
By Michael Brady • May 15, 2024 -
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Stellantis, Leapmotor JV to launch 2 EV models in Europe this year
As part of the partnership, Stellantis has exclusive rights to manufacture, export and sell Leapmotor EVs outside of China.
By Eric Walz • May 15, 2024 -
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VW I.D. Buzz Entering Challenging Market For EVs and Minivans
When Volkswagen’s all-electric I.D. Buzz goes on sale in the U.S. in June it will be offered in three trims, expected to be priced roughly between $45,000 and $50,000.
By David Kiley • May 14, 2024 -
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Stellantis Sees Modest Q1 Europe Performance in “Tough” Market
Stellantis Sees Modest Q1 Europe Performance in "Tough" Market
By Paul Myles • May 14, 2024 -
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Stellantis Launches Global JV With China’s Leapmotor
Two BEV models will enter several European, South American, Middle Eastern and Asian markets by the end of 2024.
By Paul Myles • May 14, 2024 -
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Biden hikes tariffs on China-made EVs, batteries
The action aims to protect the U.S. market from the rise in Chinese electric vehicle exports, which the U.S. says jumped 70% from 2022 to 2023.
By Kate Magill , Eric Walz • May 14, 2024 -
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Toyota CEO: ‘Next-generation BEVs must change the factories themselves’
The automaker aims to reconfigure its factories to cut the number of processes in half.
By Haley Cawthon • May 14, 2024 -
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Honda Opens Indian Motorcycle Dedicated R&D Center
Automaker seeks to tap into huge 2-wheeled market in India with carbon-neutral products.
By Paul Myles • May 14, 2024 -
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Volvo Cars shakes up leadership team after COO leaves for Rivian
The automaker named new product, engineering and supply chain chiefs as it pursues "technological and commercial transformation."
By Haley Cawthon • May 13, 2024 -
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Mercedes Reportedly Cancels MB.EA-Large EV Platform
Germany’s Handelsblatt reports Mercedes-Benz has halted development of its flagship electric-vehicle platform due to poor sales of its luxury electric models.
By Greg Kable • May 13, 2024 -
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EV maker Lucid Group shores up its losses with billion-dollar investments
Lucid has received $6.4 billion from Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund since 2018, which has helped support its operations as it works to turn a profit.
By Eric Walz • May 13, 2024 -
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Environmentalists Try to Storm Tesla’s Euopean Gigafactory
German police make multiple arrests as campaigners attempt to stop expansion of plant that threatens surrounding woodlands.
By Paul Myles • May 13, 2024 -
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Ford CFO John Lawler to serve in dual role as vice chair
The automaker also named former Lucid Group CFO Sherry House as VP of finance as it begins to execute its Ford+ strategic plan.
By Eric Walz • May 10, 2024 -
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Rivian completes plant retooling, a ‘pivotal step’ on path to profitability
CFO Claire McDonough said the EV maker expects lower variable costs to be the biggest driver of gross profit improvement this year.
By Haley Cawthon • May 10, 2024 -
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BYD Sends Yangwang Hyper-BEV to Goodwood
European charm offensive to compete on hill-climb at the famous Goodwood Festival of Speed.
By Paul Myles • May 10, 2024 -
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WardsAuto Podcast: Cadillac Chief John Roth and Electrification
Cadillac has softened its drive to have an all-BEV showroom by 2030 as demand has slackened and federal regulators have lightened mandates.
By WardsAuto Staff • May 10, 2024 -
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Nissan Looks to U.S. for 2024 Profits Hike
Challenges in China should be offset by growth in North American markets, automaker says.
By Paul Myles • May 9, 2024 -
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Toyota Opens H2 HQ
Toyota, which markets one hydrogen fuel-cell car, opens a new hydrogen R&D center in Gardena, CA, to develop technology around hydrogen power for vehicles, stationary generators and more.
By David Kiley • May 9, 2024 -
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Fuel-Cell-Powered Ram Headed for U.S., EU Markets
Stellantis will build a hydrogen fuel-cell electric Ram heavy-duty pickup in Poland and Mexico as FCEV pickups gradually replace diesel trucks.
By David Kiley • May 9, 2024 -
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Auto retail sales benefit from tax season: Cox Automotive
Used vehicle supply fell to its lowest level in the past year after a spring buying surge.
By Kalena Thomhave • May 9, 2024 -
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Ford execs on EV strategy: 3 lessons learned on pricing, models and profits
The automaker expects each one of its electric vehicles to be profitable within 12 months of launch, and it will do ‘everything it takes’ to make that a reality.
By Haley Cawthon • May 9, 2024 -
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Toyota’s Hybrids Clean Up in First Quarter
Automaker shrugs off BEV critics with a stellar list of revenue figures to start off 2024.
By Paul Myles • May 8, 2024 -
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Automakers get more flexibility as US finalizes EV tax credit rules
Electric vehicle makers have been racing to shift their supply chains to qualify for the credit. The latest changes give them more time.
By Eric Walz • May 8, 2024
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