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Q&A: General Motors SVP Ken Morris
GM’s new product leader discusses the automaker’s “0-0-0” goals and future direction.
By Gary Witzenburg • May 8, 2024 -
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April auto sales: EVs make a slight comeback for automakers
Ford and Kia were the two standouts of the month, notching triple-digit percent growth on electric vehicle sales.
By Haley Cawthon • May 8, 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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UAW Local 869 votes to authorize strike at Stellantis plant
The union has put the automaker on notice as workers claim it has failed to address health and safety grievances at the Michigan facility.
By Haley Cawthon • May 7, 2024 -
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BMW’s future EVs will support bidirectional charging
The automaker’s next generation of vehicles will be able to store energy to send back to the grid.
By Eric Walz • May 7, 2024 -
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Rivian hires former Volvo Cars exec as next COO
Javier Varela will be central to the company’s growth and profitability as it prepares to launch new electric vehicles.
By Eric Walz • May 6, 2024 -
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Volvo Sees Continuing Sales Gains in April
Electrified powertrains continue to drive global vehicle sales for Volvo Cars.
By Paul Myles • May 6, 2024 -
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China’s BYD Plans Expansion Into Mexico, Rules Out U.S.
Should BYD open a Mexican plant and build up a Mexican supply chain (and even source parts from the U.S. and Canada), then under the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement’s rules of origin, its BEVs could enter the U.S. duty-free.
By Elizabeth Machuca • May 6, 2024 -
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Automotive design: Professor explains why minimalism is having a renaissance
An academic specialized in automotive design broke down recent models and what they say about how executives are adapting to trends for Automotive Dive.
By Michael Brady • May 6, 2024 -
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Ford recalls nearly 243K Maverick pickups for tail light issue
The company has issued a total of 23 separate recalls across its model lineup since January.
By Eric Walz • May 3, 2024 -
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Lancia Ypsilon Urban Hatchback on Sale as BEV and Hybrid
Famous brand re-enters the market with two powertrain options available as series production starts.
By Paul Myles • May 3, 2024 -
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Kia Leads Latest Ranking of Most-Seen Auto TV Ads
Subaru is the most-seen brand on the chart, with two ads collecting a combined 267.5 million national TV ad impressions, per iSpot.tv.
By WardsAuto Staff • May 3, 2024 -
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Ford invests in dealer education to improve customer experience
With Ford University, the automaker is banking on highly informed dealers to serve as guides to customers throughout the buying process.
By Kristen Doerer • May 3, 2024 -
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Why VW’s Q1 profits fell 20% despite higher deliveries
The company blamed lower-than-anticipated global sales and its investments in launching new electrified models.
By Eric Walz • May 3, 2024 -
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Toyota Motor North America creates COO, CSO roles
EVPs Jack Hollis and Chris Reynolds are taking on additional responsibilities as part of the new assignments.
By Haley Cawthon • May 2, 2024 -
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Renault Unveils 7-Seater ‘Petite’ Family Crossover
Symbioz joins automaker's C-segment offerings as a family-focused entry-level gas-hybrid-powered model.
By Paul Myles • May 2, 2024 -
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Cadillac Softens EV-Only Push
General Motors is backing away from a previous goal of having a 100% BEV showroom by 2030.
By David Kiley • May 2, 2024 -
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Rivian reaffirms plans for $5B Georgia EV plant despite construction pause
The electric carmaker emphasized its intention to continue limited site development activity during the pause period, according to a company letter.
By Sebastian Obando • May 1, 2024 -
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UAW members at Stellantis plant to vote on strike authorization
The union claims the automaker has failed to resolve health and safety grievances at the Michigan plant.
By Haley Cawthon • May 1, 2024 -
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NHTSA finalizes rule requiring automatic emergency braking on vehicles by 2029
Hyundai, Mitsubishi and Porsche expressed concerns last year when the NHTSA opened public comments for the proposed rule.
By Eric Walz • May 1, 2024 -
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Stellantis Promises ICE Versions of BEVs Where There’s Demand
Automaker's CFO sings praises of its multi-energy platform strategy meeting consumer demand amid BEV slowdown.
By Paul Myles • May 1, 2024 -
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Ford, Tesla face NHTSA investigations over self-driving tech
For Tesla, the agency will assess whether the automaker's response involving a December recall of 2 million vehicles was sufficient.
By Eric Walz • April 30, 2024 -
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Stellantis revenues slip 12% as it preps for next-gen product launches
The automaker is debuting 25 new or updated products in 2024, 18 of which will be battery electric vehicles.
By Haley Cawthon • April 30, 2024 -
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Rimac, BMW Announce EV Battery Partnership
The Croatian electric-vehicle specialist will supply batteries for next-generation BMW models.
By Greg Kable • April 30, 2024 -
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Ford’s BlueCruise ADAS Probed After Two Fatal Crashes
NHTSA investigates driver monitoring system after three people killed when Ford Mustang Mach-E cars slam into stopped cars at night.
By Paul Myles • April 30, 2024 -
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Polestar Demos Extreme Fast Charging ‘Breakthrough’
Swedish automaker joins with charging Israeli charging specialist to show 10%-80% charging in 10 minutes.
By Paul Myles • April 30, 2024
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