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Volkswagen invests $1B in Rivian with plans for a joint venture
The new, equally-controlled business will focus on developing a next-generation electrical/electronic architecture for EVs.
By Haley Cawthon • June 25, 2024 -
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Toyota recalls 145,000 SUVs for airbag fault
The driver's side-curtain airbag of 2024 Grand Highlander and Lexus TX SUVs may not deploy as intended.
By Eric Walz • June 25, 2024 -
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Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for June 24
China to EU: Drop Tariffs…Or Else; China Car Exports Up 26% In 2024; Ford, Rivian & Hyundai EVs Tackle Pikes Peak
June 24, 2024 -
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Rolls-Royce Gets CATL’s Latest Energy Storage Tech
Chinese battery giant claims 20-year lifecycle for new battery technology with no degradation within first five years.
By Paul Myles • June 24, 2024 -
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Russian Auto Dealers Clash With Chinese Manufacturers
Beset by the exodus of Western, Japanese and Korean manufacturers following Vladamir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, Russian auto dealers are now complaining that Chinese automakers are taking advantage of their dominance of the market by requiring them to buy more vehicles than they can sell.
By Eugene Gerden • June 24, 2024 -
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Toyota plans new drivetrain parts facility in Texas
The automaker is investing $531 million to add a 500,000-square-foot plant to its San Antonio campus.
By Haley Cawthon • June 21, 2024 -
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Stellantis Starts Chinese BEV Assembly in Europe, Analysts Claim
Leapmotor managers tell analysts that Stellantis's Polish plant is now assembling its first BEV targeting European sales while sidestepping proposed tariffs.
By Paul Myles • June 21, 2024 -
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Ultium Cells workers ratify UAW contract
The General Motors supplier will pay workers $35 an hour by October 2027 under the ratified deal.
By Haley Cawthon • June 21, 2024 -
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Among Most-Seen Auto TV Ads, Dodge Stands Out for Purchase Intent
After watching ‘Inner Child Intervention,’ 27% of iSpot Creative Assessment survey respondents said the ad made them much more likely to purchase.
By WardsAuto Staff • June 21, 2024 -
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Ionna EV charging venture picks global HQ, executive team
Seven major automakers, including Honda and BMW, established the joint initiative in 2023 with plans to install 30,000 chargers in North America by 2030.
By Eric Walz • June 21, 2024 -
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Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for June 20
Dealers Profit $4,500 Per Car; XPeng Claims Best EV Aerodynamics; Tesla Batteries Easily Last 200K Miles
June 20, 2024 -
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Fisker’s Implosion: Why It Happened
Fisker Inc. files for bankruptcy, thus likely ending Henrik Fisker’s dreams of an automotive legacy.
By David Kiley • June 20, 2024 -
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Hino Motors to close Arkansas plant, lay off 1,300 workers
The Toyota subsidiary plans to close its largest U.S. plant as it exits the auto parts business.
By Sara Samora • June 20, 2024 -
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Ford ends Model e EV program for dealers
The automaker faced pushback over the program’s significant upfront investment costs.
By Eric Walz • June 20, 2024 -
Courtesy of Stellantis
Stellantis recalls over 1M vehicles to fix rearview camera fault
The problem, which potentially impacts over 1 million vehicles, was determined using vehicle manufacturing records.
By Eric Walz • June 18, 2024 -
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Autoline Daily: Top Industry News for June 18
Tesla Roadster Delayed Again; Porsche Creating Battery Digital Twin; Magna Gets Order for Swivel Seats
June 18, 2024 -
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Fisker files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
The EV startup says it’s in advanced discussions with financial stakeholders regarding the sale of its assets.
By Haley Cawthon • June 18, 2024 -
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Podcast
WardsAuto Podcast: Intel Inside…Your Vehicle
The auto industry is moving to software-defined vehicles, and Intel Automotive is a big player in this revolution. WardsAuto talks with Chief Technology Officer Rebecca Delgado about the future of mobility.
By Wards Staff • June 17, 2024 -
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Trump could roll back Inflation Reduction Act tax credits if reelected
Volkswagen and Samsung SDI leaders expressed concerns at a conference last week about the stability of the IRA should the administration change.
By Kate Magill • June 17, 2024 -
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Tesla shareholders back Elon Musk $56B pay package
“Hot damn, I love you guys,” the CEO said on stage during the company’s annual meeting in Austin, Texas.
By Haley Cawthon • June 14, 2024 -
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Dodge, Ram Trucks Harness the News With Most-Seen Auto TV Ads
The No.1 ad from Dodge scored particularly high for watchability and likability, according to iSpot.tv’s Creative Assessment.
By WardsAuto Staff • June 14, 2024 -
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TrackerTracking US auto sales by month
Hyundai, Honda report sales gains in June as Kia, Mazda, Subaru and Volvo fall.
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Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for June 13
AD #3832 – 46% of EV Owners Want ICE Car Back; Ford Skunkworks Up to 300 Employees; Honda & Mitsubishi Form EV Joint Venture
June 13, 2024 -
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Toyota adds production lines with $282M Alabama expansion
The Huntsville manufacturing facility will add 350 jobs as a part of the investment.
By Haley Cawthon • June 13, 2024
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