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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 -
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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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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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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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Stellantis’ Latest Platform Targets U.S. Fullsize Market
The STLA Large platform accommodates a wide range of flagship vehicles with BEV, ICE and hybrid powertrains.
By Paul Myles • Jan. 22, 2024 -
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Hyundai Stretches to Top of iSpot’s Most-Seen Auto TV Ads Ranking
A commercial for the ’24 Tucson racked up 267.9 million national TV ad impressions, per iSpot.
By WardsAuto Staff • Jan. 19, 2024 -
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Hyundai, Kia restructure R&D for mobility, software-defined vehicles
It’s the second time the automakers have reorganized their R&D efforts in the past year.
By Michael Brady • Jan. 19, 2024 -
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Hyundai Takes Over GM’s Indian Plant
Korean automaker seeks to build on its market share in India with factory acquisition and large investment pledge.
By Paul Myles • Jan. 19, 2024 -
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Ford to cut F-150 Lightning production amid slowing demand
The automaker is also increasing Bronco and Bronco Raptor production to grow sales and profitability.
By Eric Walz • Jan. 19, 2024 -
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VW Ending Production of Last Convertible, T-Roc Cabriolet
The move comes 75 years after the introduction of the original Karmann-produced Beetle cabriolet in 1949.
By Greg Kable • Jan. 18, 2024 -
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Consumer satisfaction with car buying experience the highest since 2020
Larger inventories, higher discounts and more streamlined purchasing experiences are making it easier and faster for consumers to get into a new vehicle, a Cox Automotive survey found.
By Michael Brady • Jan. 18, 2024 -
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Volvo Flies BEV Flag at Davos Despite Weak Market
Volvo CEO claims brand's premium status explains strong growth of its electric products.
By Paul Myles • Jan. 18, 2024 -
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UAW, Buoyed by Detroit Three Deals, Targets Nonunion Plants
The UAW, coming off its successful contract negotiations with the Detroit automakers, is targeting Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen workers in the U.S. for unionization.
By Joseph Szczesny • Jan. 17, 2024 -
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Sixt to buy up to 250,000 vehicles from Stellantis
The rental car company plans to buy a wide range of vehicle types, including city cars, SUVs and vans, from Fiat, Jeep, Peugeot and more.
By Michael Brady • Jan. 17, 2024 -
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UAW president calls out Stellantis for laying off over 500 workers
The news could make it more difficult for the United Auto Workers to convince non-union autoworkers to join its ranks.
By Michael Brady • Jan. 17, 2024 -
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VW Reveals 7-Seat Tayron SUV
A Chinese regulatory filing indicates the 7-seat SUV model will replace the long-wheelbase Tiguan sold in North America and other global markets.
By Greg Kable • Jan. 17, 2024 -
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Stellantis Sells 250,000 Vehicles to Sixt in U.S. and Europe
The multibillion-dollar deal will supply the rental giant with a range of vehicles including all of the automaker's powertrain options.
By Paul Myles • Jan. 17, 2024 -
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Stellantis Laying Off Hundreds of Temporary Employees
The automaker says 535 supplemental employees are being laid off, but a UAW official says the total could exceed 1,600.
By Joseph Szczesny • Jan. 16, 2024 -
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Stellantis replaces its North America COO
Before joining Stellantis, Carlos Zarlenga served as president and CEO of General Motors South America.
By Eric Walz • Jan. 16, 2024 -
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Stellantis invests in sodium-ion battery startup Tiamat
The technology uses no lithium or cobalt and could help Stellantis reduce its dependence on other countries, including China, for EV battery materials.
By Michael Brady • Jan. 16, 2024 -
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Deep DiveThe UAW won big for future EV battery plants
The United Auto Workers agreements with GM, Ford and Stellantis will likely increase labor costs for the Big Three as more EV battery plants open.
By Kalena Thomhave • Jan. 16, 2024 -
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Hyundai’s European Customers Shun Manual Transmissions
A slump in demand for manual gearboxes prompts Hyundai's Czech plant to end production and convert to battery production.
By Paul Myles • Jan. 16, 2024
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