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Automakers warn NHTSA proposal creates de facto occupancy detection mandate

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s seat belt reminder rule will also annoy or confuse drivers, an auto industry group says.

By Michael Brady • Nov. 10, 2023

Strike Strategy Paid Off, UAW President Tells Rank-and-File

The early voting indicates the contracts with General Motors, Ford and Stellantis will be approved.

By Joseph Szczesny • Nov. 9, 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

Volvo’s Collaboration to Advance Electric Truck Charging

Focus on fast-charging for trucks could make Volvo's BEV products look more attractive to fleet managers.

By Paul Myles • Nov. 9, 2023

Rivian sees post-purchase experience as key electric vehicle differentiator

CEO RJ Scaringe believes Rivian’s software capabilities and user experience will help it stand out from the competition.

By Bryan Wassel • Nov. 9, 2023

EV sales are rising. So why are automakers nervous?

Slower sales growth, lower prices and growing inventories have spooked carmakers, leading some to reconsider their electric vehicle plans to bolster their finances.

By Michael Brady • Nov. 9, 2023

Lucid Group names Marc Winterhoff as first-ever COO

The EV startup named a chief operating officer after reducing its full-year production guidance to adjust to dwindling demand for its Lucid Air sedan.

By Eric Walz • Nov. 8, 2023

Cheaper Batteries Will Help Tesla, Other OEMs Field Affordable EVs

A crop of cheaper EVs will hit the U.S. and EU markets in the next three years thanks to declining battery prices.

By David Kiley • Nov. 8, 2023

GM halts production of the Cruise Origin robotaxi

The decision comes after California regulators ordered Cruise to cease operations after a pedestrian was struck by one of its self-driving vehicles in downtown San Francisco.

By Eric Walz • Nov. 8, 2023

Installing AM radio in EVs could cost automakers $3.8B

The costs stem from mitigating electromagnetic interference caused by electric vehicle propulsion systems, a Center for Automotive Research report says.

By Michael Brady • Nov. 8, 2023

Lexus Reveals U.S. Off-Road Custom Range at SEMA

Lexus custom adventure accessories are aimed at U.S. off-roaders.

By Paul Myles • Nov. 8, 2023

Audi Starts New e-Motor Production in Hungary

Motors for a new BEV platform are produced at the automaker's plant in the city of Győr.

By Paul Myles • Nov. 7, 2023

Unifor Members Ratify Deal With Stellantis Canada

The tentative agreement halted a short one-morning strike on Oct. 30.

By Keith Nuthall • Nov. 7, 2023

Ford Trucks, Quantron Partner to Study Fuel-Cell Technology

Ford and other truck makers face government mandates to supplant diesel with zero-emission propulsion systems such as batteries and hydrogen fuel cells.

By David Kiley • Nov. 7, 2023

Stellantis Looks to Build Truck Share with 2025 Ram ICE, EV and PHEV Trims

Ram has long been No.3 in the fullsize pickup battle, but Stellantis sees an opportunity in the EV era to move up.

By David Kiley • Nov. 7, 2023

Hyundai’s EV manufacturing campus draws 3 more suppliers to Georgia

The latest auto parts manufacturing investments will help supply the automaker with armrests, headrests, chassis and body parts, and seat frames for electric vehicles.

By Sara Samora • Nov. 7, 2023

GM Halts Origin Driverless Van Production

Concerns over the automaker's Cruise robo-taxi safety bring a "temporary" halt to the driverless LCV project.

By Paul Myles • Nov. 7, 2023

Autoworkers in Canada approve labor agreement with Stellantis

The three-year collective bargaining agreements cover about 8,200 autoworkers, including two assembly plants in Windsor and Brampton, as well as the Etobicoke Casting Plant.

By Michael Brady • Nov. 7, 2023

Fisker CTO resigns, automaker names David King successor

He will lead the automaker’s engineering and software teams.

By Michael Brady • Nov. 7, 2023

UAW Contracts Include Common Benefits, Unique Terms

The UAW’s tentative contracts with Ford, General Motors and Stellantis all include an immediate 11% wage increase and a 25% raise across the 4.5-year life of the contract, plus restoration of the cost-of-living allowance after more than a decade.

By Joseph Szczesny • Nov. 6, 2023

BYD Eyes Hungary for First European BEV Factory

German newspaper sources claim the Chinese BEV giant was wooed by Hungary's prime minister on a recent trip.

By Paul Myles • Nov. 6, 2023

GM to invest another $2B in EVs under UAW deal

The additional funds are part of the automaker’s plans to invest more than $13 billion in electric and internal combustion vehicle production in the U.S.

By Michael Brady • Nov. 6, 2023

Mercedes-Benz installing EV chargers at 55 shopping malls

The automaker will host vehicle launches, install displays and outdoor advertising, and do test drives at Simon Property Group’s high-traffic retail locations.

By Eric Walz • Nov. 6, 2023

UAW takes aim at Toyota after historic agreements with the Big Three

The union plans to use its new agreements with the Big Three to court non-unionized autoworkers, including those working for Toyota.

By Eric Walz • Nov. 3, 2023

Hyundai Spot Leads Ranking of Most-Seen Auto TV Ads

Kia is the most-seen brand in the latest ranking, with two commercials that had a combined 230.6 million national TV ad impressions, per iSpot.

By Wards Staff • Nov. 3, 2023

Southern California Toyota Dealers Try Interactive Ads

New technology allows viewers to personalize their ad experiences.

By Steve Finlay • Nov. 3, 2023