Automakers: Page 85

  • A blue 2024 Kia EV9 SUV on the road with snow-capped mountains in the background.
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    Kia to invest over $200M in Georgia plant expansion

    The West Point expansion will enable the automaker to produce its first electric vehicle in North America.

    By Sara Samora • July 17, 2023
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    Porsche Vision 357 Speedster Debuts at Goodwood Festival

    Electric concepts abound at Goodwood, including Porsche’s open-top concept car that points to the future of the 718 Boxster, and two Polestar prototypes.

    By Greg Kable • July 17, 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.

    By WardsAuto staff
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    Automakers blast EU proposal to make cars more recyclable

    The European Union may require automakers to use recycled plastic and help finance the cost of recycling old cars.

    By Michael Brady • July 17, 2023
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    UAW Cites Dangerous Conditions at GM Battery JV

    The potential hazards in the Ultium Cells plant have contributed to high employee turnover, which undermines quality and productivity, according to a UAW report. Ultium Cells calls the report “false and misleading.”

    By Joseph Szczesny • July 14, 2023
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    Subaru Spots Lead Most-Watched Auto Ad Ranking

    Chevrolet goes on a “Barbie” bonanza with a movie tie-in commercial for the Blazer BEV that received 157.6 million national TV ad impressions, per iSpot.

    July 14, 2023
  • A 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT does a burnout at a racetrack.
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    American muscle cars among deadliest vehicles on the road: IIHS

    Versions of the Chevrolet Camaro, Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger and Ford Mustang made up six of the 21 vehicles with the highest driver death rates for model year 2020, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

    By Michael Brady • July 14, 2023
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    Volkswagen CEO Schaefer to Managers: ‘The Roof Is on Fire’

    Thomas Schaefer’s fiery address reveals tough times are ahead for Volkswagen as unprecedented investments in the transition to electric vehicles weigh heavily on the German brand.

    By Greg Kable • July 13, 2023
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    Will NHTSA allow GM to deploy self-driving cars on public roads?

    If the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration grants the waiver, General Motors could manufacture 2,500 vehicles without driver controls annually for two years.

    By Michael Brady • July 13, 2023
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    Audi Closes in on Chinese EV Platform for Future Models

    Delays in the development of the Volkswagen Group’s SSP structure are behind moves to source an EV platform from SAIC-run luxury brand IM Motors.

    By Greg Kable • July 12, 2023
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    Maserati Muscle on Display at U.K.’s Goodwood Festival

    The Ghibli 334 Ultima’s name refers to its top speed in kilometers per hour, making it what Maserati says is the current fastest internal-combustion-engine sedan in the world.

    By Wards Staff • July 12, 2023
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    Renault, Geely form joint venture for powertrain technology

    The joint venture aims to produce up to 5 million low-emissions internal combustion, hybrid and plug-in hybrid engines per year for multiple OEMs.

    By • July 12, 2023
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    Automakers, independent auto repair groups sign right-to-repair agreement

    The organizations plan to oppose state legislation that conflicts with the agreement and work together on federal legislation.

    By Michael Brady • July 12, 2023
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    Amazon deliveries made by Rivian EVs surge to 150M

    The e-commerce giant has deployed over 5,000 custom Rivian electric vehicles as it works to decarbonize its fleet.

    By Alejandra Carranza • July 11, 2023
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    Stellantis Introduces Versatile STLA Medium Platform

    The modular structure is planned to underpin up to 2 million vehicles per year.

    By Greg Kable • July 11, 2023
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    Where IT fits into Formula E racing

    Friedemann Kurz, head of information technology at Porsche Motorsport, detailed how IT pros supply real-time data to accelerate racing strategies.

    By Lindsey Wilkinson • July 11, 2023
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    Recycling batteries necessary to meet growing EV demand: Guidehouse

    Battery recycling could help automakers reclaim up to 98% of key raw materials for battery production, which make up nearly 80% of battery manufacturing costs.

    By • July 11, 2023
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    Volkswagen overhauls its charging and energy business

    The automaker’s new head of charging and energy, Giovanni Palazzo, will oversee the addition of load management, energy market optimization and energy trading services.

    By Michael Brady • July 11, 2023
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    Mercedes-Benz Unveils New CLE Coupe, Convertible

    The replacement for the C- and E-Class Coupe and Convertible is set to see U.S. sales next year as a rival to the BMW 4-Series.

    By Greg Kable • July 10, 2023
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    Dealers Scramble to Adapt to Sudden Spread of Tesla Chargers

    The change is costly to dealers who delivered on manufacturers' instructions to invest in CCS-standard connectors.

    By • July 10, 2023
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    Lamborghini Ends Run of Traditional ICE Supercars

    Electrified drivetrains will power future models from the famed Italian supercar maker.

    By Greg Kable • July 10, 2023
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    Fiat Unveils 600e CUV

    The 500’s electric-powered big brother is planned for sale in North America by 2025, with an Abarth performance version also in the works.

    By Greg Kable • July 10, 2023
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    Ram Trucks Leads New Ranking of Most-Seen Auto TV Ads

    A promotion for the automaker’s Fourth of July Sales Event received more than 283 million national TV ad impressions, per iSpot.

    By Wards Staff • July 7, 2023
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    Alfa Romeo Sports Car to Debut Aug. 30

    Alfa Romeo CEO Jean-Philippe Imparato suggests the 6C’s design will draw on the Tipo 33 Stradale, a sports car produced between 1967 and 1969 as a road-legal version of the automaker’s Tipo 33 race car.

    By Greg Kable • July 7, 2023
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    EV Market ‘Overheating,’ Says Volkswagen China CEO

    Ralf Brandstätter warns of problems facing the electric-vehicle market and backs the continued development of internal-combustion-engine models.

    By Greg Kable • July 7, 2023
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    Auto Sales Brisk, But Affordability Concerns Slow Progress

    U.S. light-vehicle sales are on track to reach 15 million units this year, a healthy gain from 13.9 million in 2022. But there are several factors restraining sales growth.

    By • July 7, 2023