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    Tesla slashes Model Y prices in China

    The price cuts follow a 31% drop in July sales amid growing competition.

    By • Aug. 14, 2023
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    Automotive data privacy under scrutiny in California

    The California Privacy Protection Agency is examining how automakers handle data collected from internet-connected vehicles.

    By Michael Brady • Aug. 14, 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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    Mitsubishi Motors Europe, Vinturas partner on blockchain-powered supply chain

    The automaker will use blockchain technology from Vinturas to precisely track the movement of newly built vehicles from its factories to consumers.

    By • Aug. 11, 2023
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    Chevrolet Silverado Spot Leads Most-Seen Auto TV Ads

    But Subaru is the most-seen brand in the ranking, with two spots that received a combined 323.6 million national TV ad impressions, per iSpot.

    By Wards Staff • Aug. 11, 2023
  • A worker assembles Volkswagen's ID.3 electric car at a factory in Germany.
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    Hyundai Mobis to supply Volkswagen with EV battery system assemblies

    Volkswagen’s next-generation electric vehicle platform will include the components, which will be built at a factory in Spain.

    By • Aug. 10, 2023
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    Honda’s US sales spur 78% leap in Q1 profits as supply chain disruptions ease

    The carmaker delivered nearly 45% more vehicles in the United States from April to June but saw sales declines in China.

    By • Aug. 10, 2023
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    Opel Reveals Experimental Concept

    The CUV concept points to an electric future for the traditional German brand.

    By Greg Kable • Aug. 10, 2023
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    Tesla enhances auto parts distribution with New York facility

    The facility will serve as a hub for Tesla's East Coast vehicle parts distribution starting in October.

    By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 9, 2023
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    Cadillac Pulls Wrap Off Escalade IQ Battery Electric Vehicle

    The new electric version of Cadillac’s venerable ‘Slade has a 450-mile range and is filled to the brim with technology, comfort and convenience features.

    By • Aug. 9, 2023
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    Stellantis launches ‘bproauto’ private-label parts brand in North America

    The automaker’s second-line brand of aftermarket parts will cost less than original Mopar parts and will include components made for vehicles from other automakers.

    By • Aug. 9, 2023
  • A red Rivian R1T pickup parked in front of a Rivian service center.
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    Rivian boosts production by 50% in Q2

    Electric vehicle deliveries grew by 50% while gross profit per vehicle improved by roughly $35,000 as the company increased cost efficiencies across all major categories.

    By • Aug. 9, 2023
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    First Porsche Charging Lounge Opens in Germany

    A new network of “"premium” charging stations is unveiled to support Porsche’s ramp-up of battery-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles.

    By Greg Kable • Aug. 9, 2023
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    GM’s future Ultium-based EVs will support vehicle-to-home charging

    The bidirectional charging technology uses a GM vehicle’s battery as a backup power source in the event of a power outage.

    By • Aug. 8, 2023
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    Nissan Throws In the Towel on Titan

    Realizing it can’t challenge Detroit on fullsize pickup trucks, Nissan kills off the Titan.

    By David Kiley • Aug. 8, 2023
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    Hyundai, Kia invest $50M in semiconductor startup Tenstorrent

    The automaker plans to use Tenstorrent’s technology to jointly develop AI chiplets and optimized semiconductors.

    By • Aug. 8, 2023
  • Christopher Yang, the new president and CEO of Toyota Connected North America.
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    Toyota shakes up data, software leadership as it revamps EV plans

    The automaker promoted Christopher Yang to president and CEO of Toyota Connected North America.

    By Michael Brady • Aug. 7, 2023
  • A sign is posted in front of a Tesla service center on April 20, 2022 in Fremont, California.
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    Tesla CFO resigns after 13 years at the company

    The automaker’s chief accounting officer, Vaibhav Taneja, took over on Aug. 4, replacing Zachary Kirkhorn. 

    By • Aug. 7, 2023
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    General Motors, EVgo charging network hits 1,000th charger milestone

    “The availability of fast charging infrastructure is key to widespread EV adoption," said EVgo's CEO.

    By Dan Zukowski • Aug. 7, 2023
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    UAW wants 46% pay hike by 2027 from GM, Ford and Stellantis

    The union is demanding a 20% upfront wage increase, followed by a 5% raise annually through 2027.

    By • Aug. 4, 2023
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    Chevrolet Owns Two Most-Watched Auto TV Ads

    Commercials for the ’24 Trax and ’24 Blazer EV received a combined 565.4 million national TV ad impressions, per iSpot.

    By Wards Staff • Aug. 4, 2023
  • Former Waymo CEO John Krafcik speaks during the opening keynote address at Google I/O in 2018
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    Former Hyundai Motor America, Waymo CEO John Krafcik joins Rivian’s board

    The industry veteran has considerable experience with manufacturing and automotive technology, including autonomous vehicles.

    By • Aug. 3, 2023
  • A Tesla car recharges its battery at the Petaluma Supercharger on March 09, 2022 in Petaluma, California.
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    Tesla owners allege false advertising over EV ranges in class-action lawsuit

    If the court approves the suit, people in California could join it, potentially exposing the automaker to significant legal risk.

    By Michael Brady • Aug. 3, 2023
  • Porsche logo is displayed during the first press day at the 89th Geneva International Motor Show on March 5, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland
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    Porsche eyes $3.3B EV battery plant in US

    The German luxury carmaker is also weighing options at home and in Canada for its planned factory.

    By Sebastian Obando • Aug. 3, 2023
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    Geely develops large language model for in-vehicle infotainment

    It’s expected to be the first large language model deployed in the auto industry.

    By • Aug. 3, 2023
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    VW Reportedly Secures Rights to Xpeng EV Platform

    The purchase fits in with the German automaker’s plans for new electric SUV models for China.

    By Greg Kable • Aug. 3, 2023