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    Toyota Dealers Head to Vegas

    Toyota Vice President David Christ says dealers back the manufacturer’s electrification approach.

    By Nancy Dunham • Sept. 8, 2023
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    First Battery Factory for Stellantis in Italy Opens

    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 has opened its first Battery Technology Center in Italy as it positions itself to work within the European Union’s rules of origi...

    By • Sept. 8, 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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    UAW balks at GM’s ‘insulting proposal’

    General Motors offered most United Auto Workers members a 10% wage increase.

    By Michael Brady • Sept. 7, 2023
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    UAW Expected to Counter Ford’s Contract Proposal

    The UAW’s demands have been categorically panned by Wall Street analysts, who describe them as unrealistic and unaffordable. But they are not out of line with other major contract settlements across the economy.

    By Joseph Szczesny • Sept. 7, 2023
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    Honda adopting Tesla’s EV plug in North America

    Honda joins a growing list of automakers planning to adopt Tesla’s North American Charging Standard charging port for their future electric vehicles.

    By • Sept. 7, 2023
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    VW CEO Blume: Design Must Play Bigger Role in EV Era

    Volkswagen Group CEO Oliver Blume says design will separate automakers in the EV era, more so than in the age of internal-combustion engines.

    By Greg Kable • Sept. 7, 2023
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    Continental, Google Cloud to bring generative AI to vehicles

    By integrating generative AI into Continental’s Smart Cockpit, drivers and passengers can communicate with vehicles using their natural voice.

    By • Sept. 7, 2023
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    Stellantis’s Big Bet on Ellesmere as its Only BEV Plant

    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 has chosen the under-threat UK Vauxhall Ellesmere Port plant to create its first global BEV-only factory.While many in the UK hav...

    By • Sept. 7, 2023
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    Tesla, Hilton partner to deploy 20,000 EV chargers at hotels

    The hotel chain said locations “alongside roadways and in key urban destinations” are uniquely suited to provide EV charging to travelers. 

    By Jenna Graber • Sept. 7, 2023
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    52M air bag inflators should be recalled: NHTSA

    The faulty inflators can rupture in a crash, “causing metal debris to be forcefully ejected into the passenger compartment of the vehicle,” the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.

    By Michael Brady • Sept. 6, 2023
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    Volkswagen Group Fine-Tunes Electronic Parts Purchasing

    The biggest challenge to the automaker’s procurement efficiency is the rise of demand for vehicle semiconductors.

    By • Sept. 6, 2023
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    BMW Unveils Vision Neue Klasse

    The advanced electric sedan concept points to the future of the 3-Series and other upcoming new BMW models.

    By Greg Kable • Sept. 6, 2023
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    BMW Previews Neue Klasse CUV

    The 2026 iX3 successor is among six new electric models under development by BMW.

    By Greg Kable • Sept. 6, 2023
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    Audi SQ8 Boasting ‘Bonkers’ SUV Performance

    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.Heading up the line-up range of the refreshed Audi Q8, is a SQ8 TFSI boasting an eye-watering 0 to 62mph of just 4.1 seconds for an SUV weig...

    By • Sept. 6, 2023
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    Dodge, Hyundai, Kia among most frequently stolen vehicles

    “If you own a [Dodge] Hellcat, you better check your driveway,” HLDI Senior Vice President Matt Moore said. “These numbers are unbelievable.”

    By • Updated Sept. 7, 2023
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    Rivian hires former Porsche Cars North America CEO

    Kjell Gruner will serve as the electric vehicle maker’s chief commercial officer.

    By Michael Brady • Sept. 6, 2023
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    BMW Group taps AWS to engineer its automated driving platform

    The luxury carmaker will shift engineering and operational deployment of new vehicle technologies to the cloud.

    By Matt Ashare • Sept. 5, 2023
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    Hyundai adds Chris Paukert to public relations team

    The former journalist recently left his position at car-shopping website Edmunds.com.

    By Michael Brady • Sept. 5, 2023
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    EVs offer worse tech user experiences than gas-powered cars: J.D. Power

    A survey examining 21 advanced features of electric and internal-combustion engine vehicles found that EVs, except Tesla, had more problems than ICE vehicles in 17 categories.

    By Michael Brady • Sept. 5, 2023
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    Plastic Omnium invests in two hydrogen vehicle sites in Michigan

    The $171 million investment follows the auto parts manufacturer's $2 billion order from a major U.S. automaker earlier this year.

    By Sara Samora • Sept. 5, 2023
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    Hyundai, LG Energy to invest additional $2B in Georgia battery cell plant

    The latest investment adds to the $4.3 billion commitment announced in May and will create 400 more jobs.

    By Sara Samora • Sept. 5, 2023
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    VW ID.GTI Concept Previews Electric-Powered Hot Hatch

    The compact front-wheel-drive hot hatch is set to lead Volkswagen’s upcoming entry-level BEV lineup with a front-mounted electric motor, a sporting suspension and an anticipated starting price of about $32,800.

    By Greg Kable • Sept. 3, 2023
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    Mercedes-Benz CLA Sedan Goes Electric

    The Concept CLA Class points to the new third-generation CLA sedan due out in 2024 with up to 536 hp and a 466-mile range.

    By Greg Kable • Sept. 3, 2023
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    UAW Dismisses Ford Offer, Says Automakers Must ‘Get Real’

    The union files unfair labor practice complaints against General Motors and Stellantis with less than two weeks before its national contracts with the Detroit Three expire.

    By Joseph Szczesny • Sept. 1, 2023
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    Tesla Debuts Long-Range Model 3 Amid Range Exaggeration Claims

    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.Tesla will debut its refreshed Model 3 in China and then Germany this month claiming a 377-mile range, albeit against a backdrop of allegati...

    By • Sept. 1, 2023