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Stellantis Ramps Up Hydrogen LCV Powertrain Production
Two more manufacturing sites added to boost hydrogen-fuel-cell production for the Pro One van range in Europe.
By Paul Myles • Jan. 30, 2024 -
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Renault Shelves Ampere IPO Amid Slowing BEV Sales
Downturn in sales plus wave of less-expensive Chinese products brings caution to French automaker's financial plans.
By Paul Myles • Jan. 30, 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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BMW aims to deploy humanoid robots at its Spartanburg factory
The automaker is testing how general-purpose robots could improve factory productivity as part of a multi-stage deployment deal.
By Eric Walz • Jan. 29, 2024 -
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Next-Gen Enclave Powers Buick’s U.S. Growth Push
Buick shows a preview of the next-generation Enclave CUV as its U.S. sales are on the upswing, while its normally strong China business is slipping.
By David Kiley • Jan. 29, 2024 -
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Lincoln plans to buy out another 100 US dealers in 2024
Ford’s luxury brand is streamlining its sales network to match supply and demand.
By Eric Walz • Jan. 29, 2024 -
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Justice Department, SEC to investigate Cruise robotaxi pedestrian crash
Cruise exhibited poor leadership, poor judgment and an adversarial attitude toward regulators, according to a report it and General Motors commissioned on the crash.
By Dan Zukowski • Jan. 29, 2024 -
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GM, Honda begin hydrogen fuel cell production at Michigan factory
The joint venture incorporates many industry-first techniques for automating the production of fuel cells.
By Eric Walz • Jan. 26, 2024 -
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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 -
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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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