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    Hybrids Lead the Way in Second Gen Skoda Kodiaq

    Editor's note: This story is part of the WardsAuto digital archive, which may include content that was first published in print, or in different web layouts.Škoda has released powertrain details of its second-generation Kodiaq compact SUV, hoping the upgrades will maintain the global sales succes...

    By • Oct. 5, 2023
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    A Talk With Hyundai’s Jose Munoz: Electrification, Safety and Unionization

    Hyundai Global President and COO Jose Munoz discusses the automaker’s electrification strategy.

    By David Kiley • Oct. 4, 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.

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    Stellantis Plans Five C-Segment Models for Italian Plant, say Unions

    Editor's note: This story is part of the WardsAuto digital archive, which may include content that was first published in print, or in different web layouts.Stellantis plans to begin production of five new C-segment battery electric cars aimed at European and Middle East markets from one of its I...

    By • Oct. 4, 2023
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    Manufacturing remains in a trough, but signs of relief are showing: PMI

    Companies are shifting from layoffs to attrition and hiring freezes to manage headcount, as companies note greater optimism for future growth in the industry.

    By Kate Magill • Oct. 4, 2023
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    4 ways ‘cars are the worst’ for privacy

    All 25 brands studied by Mozilla earned its “*Privacy Not Included” warning label, the open-source nonprofit said.

    By Michael Brady • Oct. 4, 2023
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    Rivian deliveries up 23% in Q3

    The automaker exceeded analysts' expectations, delivering 15,564 vehicles in Q3, up from 12,640 vehicles in Q2.

    By Michael Brady • Oct. 3, 2023
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    Ford temporarily lays off 330 more workers due to UAW strike

    The automaker furloughed 243 workers at the Chicago Stamping Plant and 90 workers at the Lima Engine Plant, a Ford spokesperson said.

    By Michael Brady • Oct. 3, 2023
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    Nissan’s Digital Reveal of First of Series BEV Concepts

    Editor's note: This story is part of the WardsAuto digital archive, which may include content that was first published in print, or in different web layouts.Nissan is running a series of digital reveals of its concept BEVs ahead of the Japan Mobility Show later this month.The first reveal is of i...

    By • Oct. 3, 2023
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    WardsAuto Podcast: Honda Prologue and Subaru’s EV Future

    Honda is launching its first BEV, the Honda Prologue; and Subaru’s plans for seven electrified vehicles by 2027.

    By Wards Staff • Oct. 2, 2023
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    Tesla misses Q3 delivery expectations

    Factory upgrades this summer slowed vehicle production, the electric automaker said.

    By Michael Brady • Oct. 2, 2023
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    U.S. Expands Sanctions on Russian Automotive Sector

    Among automakers, only Kaliningrad-based Avtovor is not on the U.S. Department of Treasury’s list of companies whose assets are blocked.

    By Eugene Gerden • Oct. 2, 2023
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    EVs could reach 86% of global vehicle sales by 2030

    Although electric vehicles took roughly six years to get from 1% to 10% of global market share, it will take just six more years to reach 80% adoption, an RMI report says.

    By • Oct. 2, 2023
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    Suppliers say automakers must balance sustainability with safety, costs

    Greater standardization of targets and measures would help the automotive industry reach net-zero emissions globally by 2050, a Center for Automotive Research report says.

    By Michael Brady • Oct. 2, 2023
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    Honda dreams of net zero emissions with first all-electric SUV campaign

    “Keep Dreaming” introduces the 2024 Prologue and showcases the company’s history of innovation and commitment to global carbon neutrality.

    By Chris Kelly • Oct. 2, 2023
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    UAW Adds GM, Ford Assembly Plants to Walkout

    Walkouts at GM’s Delta Township (MI) assembly plant and Ford's Chicago Assembly plant add to 25,000 workers already on strike against Detroit’s automakers.

    By Joseph Szczesny • Sept. 29, 2023
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    7,000 more UAW members to strike at Ford Chicago plant and GM Michigan factory

    Stellantis will not face additional picket lines after making concessions ahead of the UAW’s Facebook Live event Friday morning, union President Shawn Fain said.

    By Thai Phi Le • Sept. 29, 2023
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    Lexus Again Leads Ranking of Most-Seen Auto TV Ads

    A Lexus commercial had a 13.6% decrease in national TV ad impressions week-over-week, but still remained in first place, per iSpot.

    By Wards Staff • Sept. 29, 2023
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    Tesla sued for racial harassment, retaliation at California factory

    The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission alleges a pervasive pattern of racism against Black employees at the carmaker’s plant in Fremont. 

    By Kalena Thomhave • Sept. 29, 2023
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    Can ‘24 Prologue Be Thoroughly Honda on GM Platform?

    Honda will launch the Prologue battery-electric CUV in 2024, one of two BEVs from the Japanese automaker built on GM’s Ultium EV architecture.

    By David Kiley • Sept. 28, 2023
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    Porsche unveils privacy center as criticism of automakers’ data collection practices ramp up

    Automakers are facing greater scrutiny over how they handle personal information, but the sports car maker’s new feature allows customers to choose what they share.

    By Kalena Thomhave • Sept. 28, 2023
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    Samsung SDI to invest $2B in joint battery factory with Stellantis

    The investment is part of Samsung SDI’s push into the U.S. market, as it also expands in Michigan.

    By Sara Samora • Sept. 28, 2023
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    Nissan-Backed Autonomous Pilot Launched in UK

    Editor's note: This story is part of the WardsAuto digital archive, which may include content that was first published in print, or in different web layouts.A Nissan supported autonomous technology pilot has taken to the road in the UK hoping to accelerate the nation’s ability to take part in the...

    By • Sept. 28, 2023
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    Vehicle subscriptions could speed EV adoption, Deloitte says

    Bundled services could help automakers make cars more affordable for consumers, a Deloitte report says.

    By Michael Brady • Sept. 27, 2023
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    Mercedes-Benz, Mastercard bring ‘pay by fingerprint’ to cars

    The service, available in Germany, starts automatically on the automaker’s MBUX infotainment system when a driver reaches a connected service station and switches off the engine.

    By Michael Brady • Sept. 27, 2023
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    Audi to Claim Third Net Zero Production Plant Next Year

    Editor's note: This story is part of the WardsAuto digital archive, which may include content that was first published in print, or in different web layouts.Audi says its Ingolstadt facility will begin net carbon-neutral production on January 1, 2024 and its main plant will commence building the ...

    By • Sept. 27, 2023