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Toyota Considers Going Hybrid-Only in Some Markets
U.S. sales chief says automaker thinking of cutting some ICE powertrain choices on the way to a full hybrid lineup.
By Paul Myles • Aug. 16, 2024 -
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Toyota Europe Announces First Six Start-Ups for Innovation Platform
Automaker's first picks to present their work at a Demo Day in Paris next month.
By Paul Myles • Aug. 16, 2024 -
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Production strategies are changing rapidly as tariffs and shifts in consumer buying patterns affect the industry.
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GM CEO Mary Barra: China market is a ‘race to the bottom’
The automaker reported a $104 million loss in the market during Q2 as deliveries continue to fall.
By Haley Cawthon • Aug. 16, 2024 -
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Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for Aug. 15
Autoline Daily: Jeep Reprices amidst falling sales; Traffic fatalities up; Oil prices down.
By Wards Staff • Aug. 15, 2024 -
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Toyota Appoints Top Engineer to Fix Vehicle Certification Issues
Auto giant turns to expertise in restructuring and retraining management in vehicle safety certification that has fallen short this year.
By Paul Myles • Aug. 15, 2024 -
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Polestar starts US production, skirting tariffs
The South Carolina plant will manufacture the Polestar 3 electric SUV for North America and Europe.
By Haley Cawthon • Aug. 14, 2024 -
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Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for Aug. 14
Hyundai targets U.S. truck industry for growth; Tesla and Donald Trump raise ire of UAW in interview; Zeekr launches new speedy charge model.
By Wards Staff • Aug. 14, 2024 -
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Magna plans Arizona factory
The expansion in Mesa comes as delays at other plants impact the auto supplier’s projected sales.
By Joelle Anselmo • Aug. 14, 2024 -
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Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for Aug. 13
VW Delays More EVs Again; GM Laying Off Workers in China; EV Sales Tank Without Incentives
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Trump, UAW’s Fain Trade Potshots in Battle for Union Support
Republican Donald Trump’s support among blue-collar workers in 2016 prompted a broad discussion about working-class voters’ shift away from the Democratic Party. This year’s Democratic nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris, seeks to reclaim that support.
By Joseph Szczesny • Aug. 12, 2024 -
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GlobalFoundries auto revenue rebounds in Q2
The chipmaker expects "meaningful" year-over-year growth in the segment as demand improves.
By Kate Magill • Aug. 12, 2024 -
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Mazda boosts US market share
The automaker credited the growth to sales increases, dealer optimism and expanded production.
By Haley Cawthon • Aug. 12, 2024 -
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NHTSA investigating Nissan Rogue for potential steering defect
The safety probe follows an incident of inner tie rod failure on a low mileage 2021 model.
By Eric Walz • Aug. 12, 2024 -
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CAR MBS 2024 Spotlights Electrification Pain Points, SDVs and Capital Needs
The auto industry convenes in Traverse City, MI every August and this year’s gathering highlighted how relaxed EV mandates will make for a stronger U.S. auto industry, which is dealing with enormous disruption in its engineering and manufacturing framework.
By David Kiley • Aug. 12, 2024 -
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Stellantis plans mass layoffs at Warren Truck Plant
The automaker warned up to 2,450 workers could be affected starting Oct. 8.
By Eric Walz • Aug. 12, 2024 -
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GM’s president of North America steps down
Marissa West, former leader of GM Canada, held the position for about eight months.
By Haley Cawthon • Aug. 9, 2024 -
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Toyota Spots Dominate Latest Ranking of Most-Seen Auto TV Ads
Viewers found the message of two Toyota ads to be particularly compelling, per iSpot’s Creative Assessment survey data.
By Wards Staff • Aug. 9, 2024 -
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Report: Auto Industry Crucial to Economy and Security
At a time when the U.S. is blocking inexpensive Chinese EVs from entering the U.S., the Center for Auto Research issues a new report on the importance of the U.S. auto industry to the nation’s economy and national security.
By David Kiley • Aug. 9, 2024 -
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Honda Latest to See Hybrid Sales as Main Global Savior
Robust demand for hybrid models in U.S. and Japanese markets offset challenging trading for the automaker in China.
By Paul Myles • Aug. 8, 2024 -
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Honda posts record-high quarterly profit on strong hybrid sales
Earlier this year, the automaker detailed its efforts to gain a competitive advantage by increasing R&D spending on hybrid vehicles.
By Haley Cawthon • Aug. 8, 2024 -
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GM’s Mark Reuss: ICE Is Powering EV Growth
General Motors President Mark Reuss says the company will keep investing in internal combustion engines and vehicles to offer consumer choices and to help finance electric vehicle development.
By David Kiley • Aug. 8, 2024 -
Courtesy of Rivian Automotive
Rivian already sees tailwinds from VW partnership
CEO RJ Scaringe said the EV maker expects to achieve more favorable pricing from its suppliers as a result of the deal.
By Haley Cawthon • Aug. 7, 2024 -
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Audi-SAIC Partners Push Ahead Rapidly With Co-Developed EVs
Audi and SAIC are claimed to be developing up to nine individual models – all planned to be revealed by 2030.
By Greg Kable • Aug. 7, 2024 -
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BMW touts success of humanoid robot pilot at South Carolina plant
The robots were able to insert sheet metal parts into fixtures, which were used to assemble the chassis of a vehicle.
By Eric Walz • Aug. 7, 2024 -
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Half of US companies plan to add new positions during remainder of 2024
Hiring managers say they’re implementing proactive strategies to reach the best talent and stand out from other companies, a recent report shows.
By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 7, 2024
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