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BMW Using Bike Racing Series on Road to Clean ICE Future
Automaker says no reduction in power using fuel that is just 60% fossil-fuel based.
By Paul Myles • Feb. 16, 2024 -
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Ford Looking Outside UAW Strongholds After Strike
Ford CEO Jim Farley says the automaker is more likely to source future manufacturing outside UAW influence as a result of last fall’s strike.
By David Kiley • Feb. 15, 2024 -
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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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Stellantis Profitable in 2023, Downplays Merger Talk With Renault
Stellantis, the world’s third-largest automaker by sales, reports $20 billion in profits for 2023, and says 2024 will be a more volatile year for the industry.
By David Kiley • Feb. 15, 2024 -
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Stellantis to produce EV drive modules in Hungary
The modules, which combine an electric motor, reduction gearset and inverter into a single unit, should begin production in late 2026.
By Eric Walz • Feb. 15, 2024 -
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BYD’s All-Out European Sales Push at Geneva Auto Show
As the Chinese auto giant advances through Europe, it offers its first PHEV in recognition of poor charging infrastructure in many countries.
By Paul Myles • Feb. 15, 2024 -
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Panasonic, Novonix sign synthetic graphite supply deal
The deal will help the battery maker as it opens its Kansas factory, which is expected to supply automakers like Tesla and Mazda.
By Kate Magill • Feb. 15, 2024 -
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Rivian names former Meta, Amazon exec as marketing head
The move comes weeks before Rivian launches the R2, the automaker’s smaller, more affordable electric crossover.
By Michael Brady • Feb. 14, 2024 -
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Lucid Cuts Prices and Complexity
Lucid Motors, backed by the Saudi Sovereign Wealth Fund, cuts and restructures pricing to appeal to more buyers.
By David Kiley • Feb. 14, 2024 -
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GM’s Cruise unit names safety leader amid federal investigations
Steve Kenner will help the company improve safety and reestablish trust with regulators, government officials and the public.
By Michael Brady • Feb. 14, 2024 -
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Ford Looks to Europe for F-150 Lightning Sales
Automaker hopes to offset flagging home sales with move into BEV-friendly Continental countries.
By Paul Myles • Feb. 14, 2024 -
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GM Dealers Keen on Return of Plug-In Hybrids
General Motors auto retailers express confidence in automaker after a closed-door meeting.
By Steve Finlay • Feb. 13, 2024 -
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Vehicle dependability slips after 3 years of ownership: JD Power
The study found a decline in long-term dependability for two-thirds of the vehicle brands analyzed.
By Eric Walz • Feb. 13, 2024 -
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BorgWarner inks manufacturing deal with BYD subsidiary
The auto supplier will use FinDreams Battery’s LFP battery pack design and manufacturing process in Europe, the Americas and parts of the Asia-Pacific region.
By Sara Samora • Feb. 13, 2024 -
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Why the UAW deal may not result in more automation
Robots are too expensive for vehicle manufacturers to replace autoworkers at scale, experts say, but they can make assembly plants more efficient.
By Kalena Thomhave • Feb. 13, 2024 -
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Stellantis Adds Hungarian Plant to BEV Component Production
Szentgotthard factory joins French and North American sites for electric drive module production.
By Paul Myles • Feb. 13, 2024 -
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Joint venture EV charging network Ionna begins operations
The firm, which seven leading automakers support, plans to install at least 30,000 high-powered public chargers in strategic locations throughout North America.
By Eric Walz • Feb. 13, 2024 -
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Honda’s US sales up 36% last quarter
Despite below-average discounts, the automaker grew its U.S. market share significantly.
By Michael Brady , Eric Walz • Feb. 9, 2024 -
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GM hires former Tesla exec to lead EV battery strategy
Kurt Kelty was heavily involved in creating Tesla’s first Gigafactory and has been working on lithium-ion batteries since he worked at Panasonic in 1993.
By Michael Brady • Feb. 9, 2024 -
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VW Ready to Go Big in Super Bowl and 2024
Volkswagen of America’s CEO forecasts 20% sales growth year over year, far outpacing the industry overall, with the fourth-quarter launch of the ID. Buzz paying homage to the classic Microbus.
By David Kiley • Feb. 9, 2024 -
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GM Envolve to offer FreeWire EV charging to fleet customers
The automaker’s fleet, delivery and energy operation aims to streamline the vehicle electrification process for its customers.
By Brian Martucci • Feb. 9, 2024 -
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Nissan’s profits plunged 43% in Q3
Logistics issues on the U.S.-Mexico border held the automaker's sales back in the quarter, CFO Stephen Ma said.
By Michael Brady • Feb. 8, 2024 -
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EU passes domestic clean energy act, trailing US supply chain and climate bills
The European Commission agreed to the Net-Zero Industry Act to increase domestic manufacturing, following similar domestic production acts passed by the U.S.
By Lamar Johnson • Feb. 8, 2024 -
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Toyota investing $1.3B for EV production in Kentucky
The automaker will install a battery pack assembly line at the Kentucky plant and build a new three-row electric SUV for the U.S. market starting in 2025.
By Eric Walz • Feb. 8, 2024 -
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Ford created a secret team to build an affordable EV
The automaker plans to launch multiple EVs based on the platform as part of its revamped electrification strategy, CEO Jim Farley said.
By Eric Walz , Michael Brady • Feb. 8, 2024 -
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Most Volkswagen autoworkers in Tennessee want to join union, UAW says
With a majority of workers having signed union cards, the United Auto Workers lauded the moment as a positive sign for its industry unionization drive.
By Michael Brady • Feb. 7, 2024
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