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BMW Claims ‘Tipping Point’ Reached Between BEV, ICE Sales
Despite just 15% electric-car sales in 2023, the automaker's CFO says the biggest sales growth indicates internal-combustion products are set to decline.
By Paul Myles • Jan. 15, 2024 -
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UAW unionizing efforts ‘gaining traction’ at Mercedes-Benz’s largest US plant
The United Auto Workers said crossing the 30% threshold of support was “a major milestone” for the automaker's employees.
By Michael Brady • Jan. 12, 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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Stellantis Investment Targets Cheap Sodium BEV Power Packs
Strategic investment into a French start-up focuses on low-cost, high-volume sodium-ion battery production.
By Paul Myles • Jan. 12, 2024 -
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Lexus Crossover Concept Boasts Most Powerful 3-Cyl. ICE
Turbo gasoline triple in the LBX Morizo RR Concept claims a power output of more than 300 hp.
By Paul Myles • Jan. 12, 2024 -
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Jeep Promises Adventure in Latest Most-Seen Auto TV Ad
Ram Trucks is the most-seen brand on iSpot’s ranking, with two ads credited with a combined 337.7 million national TV ad impressions.
By Wards Staff • Jan. 12, 2024 -
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Consumer Attitudes Shift Away From EVs, Toward Affordability
Deloitte’s Global Automotive Consumer Study also explores range anxiety, brand loyalty.
By Steve Finlay • Jan. 12, 2024 -
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Tesla’s factory workers in California are getting a wage hike: Bloomberg
The automaker’s wage hikes come as hourly workers at non-union automakers are being encouraged to organize and join the United Auto Workers union.
By Eric Walz • Jan. 12, 2024 -
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New Jersey law holds EV battery makers responsible for old batteries
It’s the first battery extended producer responsibility law in the U.S. to include EVs.
By Megan Quinn • Jan. 12, 2024 -
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Red Sea Conflict Hits Tesla Production in Germany
Attacks on shipping by Yemeni rebels forces Tesla to suspend production of its Model Y built at the Berlin gigafactory.
By Paul Myles • Jan. 12, 2024 -
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BYD Reveals 1,000-HP-Plus Porsche Taycan Sedan Rival
The third model from the newly established Yangwang brand is set to see Chinese sale in 2024.
By Greg Kable • Jan. 11, 2024 -
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Hyundai Mobis unveils ‘e-Corner System’ EV drive technology
The technology allows a vehicle to move laterally and diagonally, as well as perform stationary 360-degree pivot turns.
By Eric Walz • Jan. 11, 2024 -
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Deep DiveAutomotive consumer trends in 2024
Buyers remain concerned about the price of EVs and a lack of a national charging infrastructure, hampering EV adoption.
By Michael Brady , Eric Walz • Jan. 10, 2024 -
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CES 2024Honda reveals futuristic Space-Hub, Saloon EV concepts at CES
The automaker aims to launch a production vehicle based on the Saloon in North America in 2026.
By Eric Walz • Jan. 10, 2024 -
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Kia Unveils Global Modular EV Lineup
“The design strategy is to enable a single vehicle chassis to be used to fulfill multiple mobility needs," Kia says, in describing the vision behind its Platform Beyond Vehicles.
By David Kiley • Jan. 10, 2024 -
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EV startup Vinfast swaps CEO, board leadership
The shift comes as the fledgling automaker seeks to grow its U.S. sales.
By Michael Brady • Jan. 9, 2024 -
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CES 2024Volkswagen debuts in-vehicle voice assistant powered by ChatGPT
‘Cerence Chat Pro’ is the world’s first automotive-grade ChatGPT integration, according to the automaker.
By Eric Walz • Jan. 9, 2024 -
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CES 2024China-based EV makers tap Nvidia for AI tech
Automakers in China have been racing to produce autonomous vehicles with high-tech infotainment.
By Michael Brady • Jan. 9, 2024 -
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VWs to Feature ChatGPT AI Capability
The German automaker will incorporate software from Cerence that will allow vehicle occupants to control infotainment, navigation and other functions using intuitive ChatGPT artificial-intelligence technology.
By David Zoia • Jan. 8, 2024 -
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BMW Reveals Innovations at CES 2024
The German automaker focuses on digital and autonomous driving technology.
By Greg Kable • Jan. 8, 2024 -
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Daimler Truck Deploying Hydrogen Trucks With Customers
With both the U.S. and EU trying to phase out diesel in heavy trucking by 2040, Daimler Truck is rolling out fuel-cell-powered heavy trucks this year to test the emerging mobility model.
By David Kiley • Jan. 8, 2024 -
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U.K. Auto Battery Innovator Wins Backing from ex-Tesla Chiefs
Welsh battery and motor producer gets boost as seasoned disruptors take charge and pump in investment.
By Paul Myles • Jan. 8, 2024 -
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Transportation tech, challenges on agenda for new US DOT advisory committee
The wide range of experts will advise the agency in what Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg called a time of “unprecedented” challenges and opportunity.
By Dan Zukowski • Jan. 5, 2024 -
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Tesla lowers advertised driving ranges for the Model Y, other EVs
The automaker adjusted its range figures in response to changes to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s emissions testing cycle, Drive Tesla reported.
By Eric Walz • Jan. 5, 2024 -
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Just 1 in 4 automakers ready for software-defined vehicles
Over half of automakers preferred a proprietary software model, while suppliers and tech firms preferred a mix of open-source and proprietary vehicle software, an AlixPartners survey found.
By Michael Brady • Jan. 5, 2024 -
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Jeep, Jeter Top Latest Ranking of Most-Seen Auto TV Ads
Football played an integral role in generating national TV ad impressions for nearly all of the commercials in iSpot’s latest ranking.
By WardsAuto Staff • Jan. 5, 2024
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