Automakers: Page 62
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Hyundai raked in record profits in 2023
Despite last year’s success, the automaker is taking a cautious approach in 2024 as high interest rates and a global economic slowdown threaten new vehicle sales.
By Michael Brady • Jan. 26, 2024 -
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Report: Toyota Creating Global Luxury Brand
Taking aim at Bentley and Rolls-Royce, the exclusive model lineup will be positioned above the Lexus brand, according to Forbes.
By Greg Kable • Jan. 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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Chevy Leads Latest Ranking of Most-Seen Auto TV Ads
The NFL was a primary impressions delivery vehicle for all five ads on iSpot.tv’s chart.
By WardsAuto Staff • Jan. 26, 2024 -
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Cruise ‘Misled’ Frisco Robo-Taxi Accident Investigators
General Motors' driverless technology unit admits unintentional actions led to accusations of misleading investigation into pedestrian collision.
By Paul Myles • Jan. 26, 2024 -
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Stellantis acquires CloudMade’s AI technology for software-defined vehicles
More than 40 engineers and software developers will join the automaker as part of the deal.
By Michael Brady • Jan. 26, 2024 -
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GM, Honda Launch Fuel-Cell Mass Production in Michigan
General Motors and Honda plan to produce 2,000 hydrogen fuel-cell modules annually by 2025 at their joint-venture plant.
By Gary S. Vasilash • Jan. 25, 2024 -
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Porsche Reveals 2024 Macan BEVs
The all-new Tesla Model Y rival offers up to 630 hp, a 0-62 mph time of 3.3 seconds and a WLTP range of 367 miles.
By Greg Kable • Jan. 25, 2024 -
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Tesla warns of growing competition from automakers in China
CEO Elon Musk suggested increasing trade barriers could help fend off competition.
By Eric Walz • Jan. 25, 2024 -
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Lamborghini Reaches Expansion Agreement with Workforce
A radical deal to change working hours and boost jobs is welcomed by automaker unions.
By Paul Myles • Jan. 25, 2024 -
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Lucid Motors expands Arizona plant ahead of Gravity launch
The plant will grow by about 3 million square feet as the company adds a new manufacturing facility, storage space and more.
By Michael Brady • Jan. 25, 2024 -
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Tesla Earnings Miss Expectations With Growth Slowing in 2024
Tesla Motors posted its slowest growth in three years in 2023 and expects the pace to continue in 2024 as demand for EVs slackens.
By David Kiley • Jan. 24, 2024 -
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BMW Investigated for Possible Illegal Diesel Defeat Device
The German automaker is accused of manipulating exhaust emissions of the X3 SUV in the latest Dieselgate development.
By Greg Kable • Jan. 24, 2024 -
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2025 V-Series Sedans Accelerate Cadillac’s Momentum
Cadillac is expected to be all-EV by 2030, but in the meantime is launching new V-Series performance gas-powered cars that stack up well against German and Asian competitors.
By David Kiley • Jan. 24, 2024 -
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Fisker says more than 100 dealers are interested in selling its EVs
The EV startup also said it would sell all its unsold 2023 vehicle inventory by the end of the first quarter of 2024 to improve its balance sheet.
By Eric Walz • Jan. 24, 2024 -
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Frontera Name Returns to Vauxhall/Opel Brands
Stellantis revives name of model that once was Europe's most popular SUV.
By Paul Myles • Jan. 24, 2024 -
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Hyundai unveils ‘Active Air Skirt’ to improve EV range, stability
The technology increases downforce and reduces turbulence, which improves traction and stability at higher speeds.
By Eric Walz • Jan. 24, 2024 -
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Could 2024 be the year of LFP batteries?
As automakers push for alternative EV battery options, experts say LFP, solid-state and sodium-ion batteries are worth watching in the year ahead.
By Kate Magill • Jan. 24, 2024 -
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Stellantis CEO Decries Italy’s Lack of BEV Incentives
CEO blasts far-right government's absence of help to advance BEV adoption by consumers.
By Paul Myles • Jan. 24, 2024 -
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Stellantis unveils vehicle platform for full-size EVs
The automaker plans to launch eight new vehicles on the STLA Large platform across five brands from 2024 to 2026.
By Eric Walz • Jan. 23, 2024 -
Courtesy of General Motors
GMC expanding to China, Australia and New Zealand
The automaker said entering new global markets would bolster its established operations in the U.S., Mexico, Canada and the Middle East.
By Eric Walz • Jan. 23, 2024 -
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SAIC Sets Sail for Europe With MG and Maxus Models
The 219-yard-long SAIC Anji Logistics is planned to operate predominantly on European and Australia-New Zealand routes, with an annual capacity of about 30,000 vehicles.
By Greg Kable • Jan. 23, 2024 -
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The hardest manufacturing jobs to fill this year
U.S. EV manufacturers are struggling to find enough workers for positions like automation engineers and machinists.
By Joelle Anselmo • Jan. 23, 2024 -
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GM Takes GMC to China, Australia and New Zealand in 2024
GMC finished 2023 in the U.S. with a 6.5% year-on-year increase in retail sales, its best performance since 2017.
By David Kiley • Jan. 22, 2024 -
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Tech Trends and Insights From CES 2024
Software-defined vehicles, or SDVs, were all the rage. Everyone was talking about them: automakers, suppliers, analysts, media – everyone.
By John McElroy • Jan. 22, 2024 -
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Goodyear names former Stellantis exec CEO
Mark Stewart, former chief operating officer of North America at Stellantis, will lead the automotive supplier’s corporate transformation as it seeks a return to profitability.
By Michael Brady • Jan. 22, 2024
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