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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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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 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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Mazda Launches CX-80 Larger Crossover in Europe
Modest increase in length and height allows third-row seating in automaker's latest family-focused crossover.
By Paul Myles • April 19, 2024 -
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GM EVs to Support Bidirectional Charging
General Motors is kicking off a business to sell customers accessories that will allow them to power a home and other BEVs via bidirectional charging.
By David Kiley • April 19, 2024 -
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Honda details progress on Ohio EV hub
The automaker is retooling facilities in Marysville, Anna and East Liberty, Ohio.
By Eric Walz • April 18, 2024 -
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Ford, GM, Honda collaborate on standardized Scope 3 emissions reporting
A new supplier questionnaire can streamline how suppliers report on climate goals and consumption.
By S.L. Fuller • April 18, 2024 -
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Rivian cuts 1% of workforce
The EV maker said the latest round of layoffs are part of a continued effort to right-size the business.
By Haley Cawthon • April 18, 2024 -
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Honda Displays Three New BEVs at Auto China 2024
Two production-ready and one near-ready concept model launch the automaker's new Ye Series electric assault on the Chinese market.
By Paul Myles • April 18, 2024 -
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Ford recalls over 456K Bronco Sport, Maverick models
An undetected low battery charge can result in a loss of drive power on two of the automaker’s more popular vehicles.
By Eric Walz • April 18, 2024 -
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With Range Boost, Lucid’s Outlook Improves
Lucid boosts the range of its Air GT model to 516 miles between charges, and makes charging time faster.
By David Kiley • April 17, 2024 -
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Toyota clinches $150M for new climate-focused fund
The fund will build on the automaker’s inaugural 2021 climate fund, which has backed climate tech startups and carbon capture and storage companies.
By Zoya Mirza • April 17, 2024 -
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Stellantis’ Multi-Energy Strategy in Tough Year Ahead
CEO accepts challenges ahead for 2024 with automaker's diverse powertrain offerings meeting most consumer needs.
By Paul Myles • April 17, 2024 -
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The great stagnation: Workers feel replaceable amid hiring push
A disconnect between employer perceptions and worker realities around advancement points to an opportunity for worker upskilling, a report said.
By Carolyn Crist • April 16, 2024 -
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BMW, Rimac Technology to co-produce battery tech for EVs
The electric vehicle technology company expects the partnership — its largest and most ambitious yet — will help it become a high-volume Tier 1 automotive supplier.
By Eric Walz • April 16, 2024 -
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Maserati BEV Roadster Long on Bling, Short on Detail
Flashy celebrity-led launch of 2025 Maserati GranCabrio Folgore pushes glitzy elegance as its main sales pitch.
By Paul Myles • April 16, 2024 -
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Tesla to cut 10% of global workforce: reports
CEO Elon Musk cited the company’s push for cost reduction and existence of duplicative roles as reasons for the layoffs.
By Eric Walz • April 15, 2024 -
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Podcast
WardsAuto Podcast: Sizing Up Mary Barra’s 10th Year as CEO
Mary Barra is marking her 10th year as CEO of General Motors. The first female executive to run the big automaker, she has the second-longest tenure in the post after Alfred Sloan.
By David Kiley • April 12, 2024 -
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American Honda gives data a promotion on the road to AI
The automotive company is pursuing an AI-for-all strategy, VP of IT Bob Brizendine said on a CIO Dive panel.
By Matt Ashare • April 12, 2024 -
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BMW, Tata Technologies to collaborate on software-defined vehicles
The deal adds to a trend of automakers seeking out external tech expertise to help develop next-generation vehicles.
By Eric Walz • April 12, 2024 -
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Volvo Claims Its First Climate-Neutral Plant in China
Automaker's Taizhou plant becomes brand's second 'green' vehicle production facility globally.
By Paul Myles • April 12, 2024
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