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Stellantis Reducing Production at Detroit, Toledo Plants

Stellantis says it is modifying operations at the plants in part because of the need to manage sales of the Jeep vehicles they produce and to comply with California emissions regulations.

By Joseph Szczesny • Dec. 8, 2023

UAW Eyes Organizing Breakthrough at VW Chattanooga

The German automaker approved 11% pay raises for Chattanooga employees shortly after UAW members ratified new, 4½-year contracts with General Motors, Ford and Stellantis including 25% increases in base wages.

By Joseph Szczesny • Dec. 8, 2023

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Artificial Intelligence

Automakers and dealers alike are increasingly seeing the use case for AI within their operations. Explore some use cases in this trendline.

By WardsAuto staff

Toyota’s carbon footprint rises despite emissions-curbing initiatives

The car manufacturer’s scope 1 and scope 2 emissions saw an increase over last year’s levels, even as the company aims to be carbon neutral by 2035 across its North America operations.

By Zoya Mirza • Dec. 8, 2023

Stellantis to test EV battery swapping technology with Ample

The EV battery swap process takes less than five minutes and is an alternative to waiting an hour or more for a vehicle’s battery to charge.

By Eric Walz • Dec. 8, 2023

Powered-up Coupe Heads New Mercedes-AMG CLE Lineup

Mercedes-Benz’s AMG performance division replaces the E53 4Matic+ Coupe with a CLE53 4Matic+ Coupe.

By Greg Kable • Dec. 8, 2023

Hyundai Harnesses NFL, Still No.1 Among Most-Seen Auto TV Ads

A promotion for the automaker’s Getaway Sales Event racked up 130.2 million national TV ad impressions.

By Wards Staff • Dec. 8, 2023

GM to supply hydrogen fuel cells for Autocar’s heavy-duty vocational trucks

Production of the zero-emissions commercial vehicles will start in 2026 at Autocar’s plant in Alabama.

By Kalena Thomhave • Dec. 8, 2023

GM and Autocar Team to Create ZEV Vocational Vehicles

The General Motors-Autocar Industries partnership will see GM’s HYDROTEC power cubes used with vocational vehicles like those used in the construction and mining industries.

By David Kiley • Dec. 7, 2023

VW is launching a vehicle-to-home EV charging pilot in Sweden

The bidirectional charging capabilities are available on all new ID electric models equipped with the 77 kWh battery and software version 3.5 or higher.

By Eric Walz • Dec. 7, 2023

Gracenote’s new data platform lets automakers customize infotainment offerings

Vehicle makers will have access to the company’s entertainment datasets for radio, streaming music, movies, podcasts, sports and more.

By Eric Walz • Dec. 6, 2023

Toyota’s hybrid-only Camry serves as a ‘bridge’ during slow EV adoption

The automaker is building out its mix of low-emissions products, which to date include more hybrids than battery-electric vehicles.

By Kalena Thomhave • Dec. 6, 2023

Cruise Chief Says Driverless Tech Needs Work to Match Human Capability

General Motors' robo-taxi unit placed too much faith in technology, admits new president.

By Paul Myles • Dec. 6, 2023

Stellantis Ramps Up Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Production

Automaker's joint venture targets advancing hydrogen powertrains in U.S. and European markets.

By Paul Myles • Dec. 5, 2023

Ford Pro and Xcel Energy to install 30,000 EV chargers for commercial fleets

The partnership will roll out in Colorado and Wisconsin next year, with plans to expand to six other states by 2030.

By Kalena Thomhave • Dec. 5, 2023

WardsAuto Podcast: Who’s Buying Tesla’s Cybertruck?

WardsAuto Podcast Host David Kiley talks about the Tesla Cybertruck with Stephanie Brinley, associate director of research and analysis at S&P Global.

By Wards Staff • Dec. 4, 2023

GM lands 10-year contract to build armored SUVs for State Department

The automaker is revamping the manufacturing process to improve build and delivery times. 

By Eric Walz • Dec. 4, 2023

Toyota Promises Six New BEVs for Europe

Automaker ramps up electric offerings while reaffirming commitment to hydrogen future.

By Paul Myles • Dec. 4, 2023

After Strike, Ford Bullish on ‘24 Sales and EV Business

Ford lost 100,000 units and $1.7 billion during the strike while General Motors lost 95,000 units and an estimated $1.1 billion.

By Joseph Szczesny • Dec. 1, 2023

Russian Automakers Reach Out to Fresh Markets

War-ravaged domestic markets spur Russian automakers to seek car sales in other countries.

By Roma Nazarov • Dec. 1, 2023

Hyundai and Kia unveil ‘Uni Wheel’ in-wheel motor for EVs

Hyundai and Kia’s Universal Wheel Drive System could be a game changer, with the potential to transform how electric vehicles are made.

By Eric Walz • Dec. 1, 2023

Ford says new UAW contract will cost $8.8B

The automaker estimates its new labor contract with the United Auto Workers union will cost around $900 per vehicle by 2028.

By Eric Walz • Dec. 1, 2023

Hyundai Airs Two of the Latest Most-Seen Auto TV Ads

Hyundai continues to hype its Getaway Sales Event with two spots that ran up a combined 408.9 million national TV ad impressions, per iSpot.

By Wards Staff • Dec. 1, 2023

BMW, Mercedes Launch Premium Chinese BEV Charge Network

Joint venture to bring branded charging experience to Chinese consumers.

By Paul Myles • Dec. 1, 2023

Tesla Launches Cybertruck Into Sea of Pessimism

Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk delivers the first Cybertrucks to paying customers, emphasizing toughness, performance and utility.

By David Kiley • Nov. 30, 2023

Thousands of nonunion autoworkers launch campaign to join UAW

The massive union drive covers nearly 150,000 autoworkers from at least 13 companies, including Toyota, Honda, Hyundai and Mercedes-Benz.

By Eric Walz • Nov. 30, 2023