Automakers: Page 83

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    Altair, CAR Salute Advances in Automotive Lightweighting

    The 2023 winners include Polestar, Lucid, Nikola and Toyota.

    By Gary Witzenburg • Aug. 1, 2023
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    Former Carvana exec joins Rivian as chief policy officer

    Alan Hoffman is filling a similar role vacated by Jim Chen, who left in February along with other high-profile exits.

    By Michael Brady • Aug. 1, 2023
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    Trendline

    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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    Mercedes-Benz invests over $2.2B in AI reskilling

    The carmaker is offering data and digitalization training to over 600 employees as auto manufacturing modernizes.

    By Michael Brady • Aug. 1, 2023
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    Ex-Tesla employees report layoffs on LinkedIn

    An employee posted on the professional networking site that the cuts were part of an “org restructuring.”

    By • Aug. 1, 2023
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    GM blames automation supplier for EV production delays

    CEO Mary Barra said the third-party issue surprised the automaker, but it's "not walking away" from its 400,000 EV production target.

    By Megan Ruggles • July 31, 2023
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    Ghosn Details $1.1 Billion Suit Over Nissan ‘Coup’

    Carlos Ghosn alleges Nissan and 11 current and former executives organized a coup to remove him from management and set him up for criminal charges having little to do with why they wanted him out: to block a planned Renault takeover of the Japanese automaker.

    By Roger Schreffler • July 31, 2023
  • The VinFast VF 9 electric SUV on display at the New York International Auto Show in 2022.
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    EV startup VinFast plans US public listing in August

    The Vietnam-based automaker aims to expand its U.S. business and invest up to $4 billion to assemble electric vehicles and battery packs at its North Carolina factory.

    By • July 31, 2023
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    VW, Audi Embrace China Tie-Ups

    Both the Volkswagen and Audi brands announce new commercial partnerships with Chinese automotive giants Xpeng and SAIC in a bid to expand their e-mobility sales in China’s huge domestic market.

    By • July 28, 2023
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    Nissan Invests $663 Million in Renault’s Ampere EV Division

    The new investment is seen as settling the strained relationship between the two alliance partners by stipulating common cross-shareholding.

    By Greg Kable • July 28, 2023
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    Ford expects to lose $4.5B on EVs in 2023

    The automaker will focus on fewer, higher volume models in popular segments, such as pickups and full-size SUVs, for its next generation of electric vehicles.

    By • July 28, 2023
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    Chevrolet Features 2024 Trax in Most-Watched Auto TV Ad

    NBC was the No.1 network for impression delivery for each of the top five ads, with multiple automakers leaning into the 2023 Open Championship golf tournament.

    By Wards Staff • July 28, 2023
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    Mercedes to Preview Electric CLA at 2023 Munich Auto Show

    The sedan is the first model based on the German automaker’s versatile MMA platform.

    By Greg Kable • July 28, 2023
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    Tesla inflated driving range estimates with rigged algorithm: Reuters

    The automaker’s range deception tactics are part of a long-term pattern of overstating the capabilities of its technology.

    By • July 27, 2023
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    Toyota launches 3 research projects to improve road safety as regulations loom

    The automaker’s Collaborative Research Safety Center will study driver support features for lane centering, develop an in-vehicle intervention and evaluate how data can improve technology that promotes safer driving.

    By Michael Brady • July 27, 2023
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    Nissan, Renault overhaul their alliance

    The two companies will keep a 15% stake in each other, with Renault Group transferring 28.4% of its Nissan shares to a French trust.

    By Michael Brady • July 27, 2023
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    7 automakers form massive EV charging joint venture

    The collaboration will create one of North America's largest public EV charging networks and include 30,000 high-powered chargers.

    By • July 27, 2023
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    The Seven Secrets to Tesla’s Success

    The reason why I think Ford, Toyota and Renault are the only automakers who acknowledge the challenge posed by Tesla is that they’re the only ones to carve out separate EV business units that will function like startups.

    By John McElroy • July 27, 2023
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    Volvo Cars Looks for BEVs’ Low Margins to Improve

    One area of concern is the fall in profit margins of BEVs versus Volvo’s internal-combustion vehicles: down to just 3% compared to 21% for the ICE cars.

    By • July 26, 2023
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    VinFast to break ground on first $2B phase of US plant

    The facility will be the Vietnam-based startup’s first North American location and the first automotive manufacturing plant in North Carolina.

    By Sara Samora • July 26, 2023
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    GM to bring back Chevrolet Bolt despite earlier plan to discontinue the EV

    The automaker also said during its earning call that rising costs, including from its battery joint venture with LG, cut into its margins.

    By • July 26, 2023
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    A more aggressive UAW bargains with the Big Three

    The union is demanding an end to tiered wage structures, the reinstatement of cost-of-living allowances and stronger job security amid the shadow of the transition to electric vehicles.

    By Kalena Thomhave • July 26, 2023
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    Automaker websites are getting better: J.D. Power

    Ram, GMC and Jeep have the best websites among mass-market brands, according to a new study from the consumer intelligence company.

    By Michael Brady • July 25, 2023
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    Mercedes-AMG Planning Software Development Center

    Mercedes-Benz’s AMG performance-car division will build on the MB.OS system with its own add-on software developments for future models.

    By Greg Kable • July 25, 2023
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    Stellantis, Samsung SDI plan second US gigafactory

    The automaker is shoring up battery manufacturing capacity to meet its EV production targets. 

    By Megan Ruggles • July 25, 2023
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    Volvo Begins US Push for its Entry-Level BEV

    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.Volvo’s new entry-level compact all-electric SUV has made its North American debut in New York ahead of an anticipated aggressive marketing ...

    By • July 25, 2023