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  • An ariel view of the Volvo Cars plant in Ridgeville, South Carolina.
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    Volvo to boost investment in South Carolina, launch new hybrid model before 2030

    The factory is the automaker’s only manufacturing facility in the U.S. and will produce the XC60 mid-size SUV for the North American market.

    By Sept. 30, 2025
  • Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) Belvidere Assembly Plant
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    Stellantis confirms new mid-size truck for Belvidere plant

    Production is slated for 2027 following cancellation of an electric Ram pickup and the Jeep Gladiator 4xe.

    By Sept. 30, 2025
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    Trendline

    Automotive Cybersecurity

    Automotive Dive Trendline on Cybersecurity

    By WardsAuto staff
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    Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for Sept. 29

    Used EVs Are Hottest Segment in U.S.; European Suppliers Beg for EU’s Help; BYD Slashed Japan Prices 50%

    Sept. 29, 2025
  • Jaguar Land Rover Assembly Line for at Halewood in the U.K.
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    JLR’s $2B government boost restarts production ‘in days’

    The loan is expected to be provided by an as-yet-unspecified commercial bank and is to be repaid within five years backed by a government Export Development Guarantee provided by export credit agency U.K. Export Finance.

    By Sept. 29, 2025
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA sedan
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    Mercedes-Benz appoints leaders for technology, supply chain

    The automaker says the executive moves will maintain continuity in top management.

    By Sept. 29, 2025
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    Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for Sept. 26

    Trump Slaps 25% Tariff on Heavy-Duty Trucks; BYD Continues Price War in China; Dreame Technology Rips Off Rolls-Royce Cullinan

    Sept. 26, 2025
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    Ford claims latest most-seen non-luxury auto TV ad

    NFL and college football delivered wide reach for Ford’s No.1 ad, which received 161.5 million national TV ad impressions for Sept. 15-21, per iSpot.

    By Wards Staff • Sept. 26, 2025
  • A bright blue 2024 Chevy Blazer EV plugged into a EVgo-branded charger.
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    Regulatory uncertainty slowing US electric vehicle adoption: report

    While domestic EV purchases will grow, the elimination of incentives could deter buyers, per EY Mobility Lens Forecaster.

    By Sept. 26, 2025
  • Aerial view of Tesla's parking lot on April 20, 2022 in Fremont, California
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    Former factory worker sues Tesla after robotic arm knocks him unconscious

    The worker is seeking $51 million as recompense from his employer and robot maker Fanuc.

    By Nathan Owens • Sept. 26, 2025
  • 2024 Acura ZDX
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    Acura ending US production of electric ZDX

    Manufacturing of the vehicle was taking place at GM’s Spring Hill, Tennessee plant through a partnership with the automaker.

    By Sept. 25, 2025
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    Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for Sept. 24

    Data Centers Use 10X Electricity of EVs; North American OEMs Cutting Overcapacity; Tariffs Not Helping U.S. Auto Industry

    Sept. 24, 2025
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    Automakers should expect regional paths to customer loyalty in SDV implementation

    The recent Omdia Automotive Software-Defined Vehicle Survey finds key regional differences in the popularity of various SDV-supported features.

    By Maite Bezerra • Sept. 24, 2025
  • 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 XRT
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    Hyundai Motor America names VP of product line management

    The automaker says company veteran Andrew Franceschini will bring a ‘fresh perspective’ to product planning.

    By Sept. 24, 2025
  • Car pulling out of garage under banner with Hertz logo
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    Hertz deployed an AI vehicle scanner. Then came the CX meltdown.

    The technology was supposed to improve the vehicle damage inspection process. What went wrong?

    By Michael Brady • Sept. 24, 2025
  • Doors are fitted and checked during production at the Jaguar Land Rover factory on March 1, 2017 in Solihull, England. Jaguar Land Rover is relaunching certain operations following a September 2025 cyberattack.
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    JLR says shutdown extends until October 1

    The automaker announces its global vehicle production freeze, caused by a cyberattack, will last until next month.

    By Sept. 23, 2025
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    Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for Sept. 23

    Chinese Double Car Sales in Europe; Jeep Cancels Gladiator PHEV; Cali. Gov. Blames GM CEO for Overturning ICE Ban

    Sept. 23, 2025
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    Nissan to close San Diego design center

    The automaker will also shutter a center in Brazil as it looks to slash costs and realign operations.

    By Sept. 23, 2025
  • The 2026 Ram 1500 REV Tungsten parked in front of concrete wall,
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    Stellantis cancels electric Ram pickup amid slowing EV demand

    The automaker’s decision to cancel the truck follows sluggish sales of other electric pickups in North America, including Ford’s F-150 Lightning.

    By Sept. 23, 2025
  • President Donald Trump holds a copy of a 2025 National Trade Estimate Report
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    White House asks Supreme Court to uphold Trump’s tariff powers

    The government submitted a 49-page brief urging the high court to affirm Trump's broad emergency levies.

    By Antone Gonsalves • Sept. 23, 2025
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    Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for Sept. 22

    Truck Sales Bad Sign for U.S. Economy; Nissan Developing FSD-Like System; California Can’t Afford Its Own EV Rebate

    Sept. 22, 2025
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    Nissan continues to shuffle global leadership

    The automaker appointed a new chairperson to oversee its operations in Africa, the Middle East, India, Europe and Oceania to help accelerate its turnaround.

    By Sept. 22, 2025
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    Magna names chief financial officer

    The automotive supplier said Philip Fracassa’s operational experience will help the company to drive growth.

    By Sept. 22, 2025
  • 2026 Nissan Leaf
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    Nissan names US marketing and sales leader

    Michael Soutter has served a variety of executive roles with the company over the last decade.

    By Sept. 22, 2025
  • PIlot GM EVgo
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    Pilot, GM surpass 200 EV charging sites

    The partnership, which originated in 2022, has resulted in nearly 850 charging stalls in nearly 40 states.

    By Jessica Loder • Sept. 22, 2025
  • Robotic arm and conveyor in a futuristic assembly manufacturing factory.
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    Regional manufacturing: The future of a resilient industry

    Regional manufacturing turns disruption into resilience—and a lasting competitive edge.

    By Doug Brenneke • Sept. 22, 2025