Automakers: Page 57
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Hyundai, Kia restructure R&D for mobility, software-defined vehicles
It’s the second time the automakers have reorganized their R&D efforts in the past year.
By Michael Brady • Jan. 19, 2024 -
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Hyundai Takes Over GM’s Indian Plant
Korean automaker seeks to build on its market share in India with factory acquisition and large investment pledge.
By Paul Myles • Jan. 19, 2024 -
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Ford to cut F-150 Lightning production amid slowing demand
The automaker is also increasing Bronco and Bronco Raptor production to grow sales and profitability.
By Eric Walz • Jan. 19, 2024 -
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VW Ending Production of Last Convertible, T-Roc Cabriolet
The move comes 75 years after the introduction of the original Karmann-produced Beetle cabriolet in 1949.
By Greg Kable • Jan. 18, 2024 -
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Consumer satisfaction with car buying experience the highest since 2020
Larger inventories, higher discounts and more streamlined purchasing experiences are making it easier and faster for consumers to get into a new vehicle, a Cox Automotive survey found.
By Michael Brady • Jan. 18, 2024 -
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Volvo Flies BEV Flag at Davos Despite Weak Market
Volvo CEO claims brand's premium status explains strong growth of its electric products.
By Paul Myles • Jan. 18, 2024 -
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UAW, Buoyed by Detroit Three Deals, Targets Nonunion Plants
The UAW, coming off its successful contract negotiations with the Detroit automakers, is targeting Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen workers in the U.S. for unionization.
By Joseph Szczesny • Jan. 17, 2024 -
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Sixt to buy up to 250,000 vehicles from Stellantis
The rental car company plans to buy a wide range of vehicle types, including city cars, SUVs and vans, from Fiat, Jeep, Peugeot and more.
By Michael Brady • Jan. 17, 2024 -
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UAW president calls out Stellantis for laying off over 500 workers
The news could make it more difficult for the United Auto Workers to convince non-union autoworkers to join its ranks.
By Michael Brady • Jan. 17, 2024 -
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VW Reveals 7-Seat Tayron SUV
A Chinese regulatory filing indicates the 7-seat SUV model will replace the long-wheelbase Tiguan sold in North America and other global markets.
By Greg Kable • Jan. 17, 2024 -
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Stellantis Sells 250,000 Vehicles to Sixt in U.S. and Europe
The multibillion-dollar deal will supply the rental giant with a range of vehicles including all of the automaker's powertrain options.
By Paul Myles • Jan. 17, 2024 -
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Stellantis Laying Off Hundreds of Temporary Employees
The automaker says 535 supplemental employees are being laid off, but a UAW official says the total could exceed 1,600.
By Joseph Szczesny • Jan. 16, 2024 -
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Stellantis replaces its North America COO
Before joining Stellantis, Carlos Zarlenga served as president and CEO of General Motors South America.
By Eric Walz • Jan. 16, 2024 -
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Stellantis invests in sodium-ion battery startup Tiamat
The technology uses no lithium or cobalt and could help Stellantis reduce its dependence on other countries, including China, for EV battery materials.
By Michael Brady • Jan. 16, 2024 -
Courtesy of Ford Motor Co.
Deep DiveThe UAW won big for future EV battery plants
The United Auto Workers agreements with GM, Ford and Stellantis will likely increase labor costs for the Big Three as more EV battery plants open.
By Kalena Thomhave • Jan. 16, 2024 -
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Hyundai’s European Customers Shun Manual Transmissions
A slump in demand for manual gearboxes prompts Hyundai's Czech plant to end production and convert to battery production.
By Paul Myles • Jan. 16, 2024 -
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BMW Claims ‘Tipping Point’ Reached Between BEV, ICE Sales
Despite just 15% electric-car sales in 2023, the automaker's CFO says the biggest sales growth indicates internal-combustion products are set to decline.
By Paul Myles • Jan. 15, 2024 -
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UAW unionizing efforts ‘gaining traction’ at Mercedes-Benz’s largest US plant
The United Auto Workers said crossing the 30% threshold of support was “a major milestone” for the automaker's employees.
By Michael Brady • Jan. 12, 2024 -
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Stellantis Investment Targets Cheap Sodium BEV Power Packs
Strategic investment into a French start-up focuses on low-cost, high-volume sodium-ion battery production.
By Paul Myles • Jan. 12, 2024 -
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Lexus Crossover Concept Boasts Most Powerful 3-Cyl. ICE
Turbo gasoline triple in the LBX Morizo RR Concept claims a power output of more than 300 hp.
By Paul Myles • Jan. 12, 2024 -
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Jeep Promises Adventure in Latest Most-Seen Auto TV Ad
Ram Trucks is the most-seen brand on iSpot’s ranking, with two ads credited with a combined 337.7 million national TV ad impressions.
By Wards Staff • Jan. 12, 2024 -
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Consumer Attitudes Shift Away From EVs, Toward Affordability
Deloitte’s Global Automotive Consumer Study also explores range anxiety, brand loyalty.
By Steve Finlay • Jan. 12, 2024 -
Courtesy of Tesla Inc.
Tesla’s factory workers in California are getting a wage hike: Bloomberg
The automaker’s wage hikes come as hourly workers at non-union automakers are being encouraged to organize and join the United Auto Workers union.
By Eric Walz • Jan. 12, 2024 -
Courtesy of Toyota Motor Corp
New Jersey law holds EV battery makers responsible for old batteries
It’s the first battery extended producer responsibility law in the U.S. to include EVs.
By Megan Quinn • Jan. 12, 2024 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Red Sea Conflict Hits Tesla Production in Germany
Attacks on shipping by Yemeni rebels forces Tesla to suspend production of its Model Y built at the Berlin gigafactory.
By Paul Myles • Jan. 12, 2024
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