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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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Production strategies are changing rapidly as tariffs and shifts in consumer buying patterns affect the industry.
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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 -
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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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Lucid secures $1.5B from largest shareholder
The funding will extend the EV maker’s runway to the end of 2025, according to its principal accounting officer.
By Haley Cawthon • Aug. 6, 2024 -
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Denso Hydrogen Generation Tech Claims “Thousands of kW” Potential
Auto supply giant teams up with energy company Jera to begin testing commercial hydrogen production from waste heat.
By Paul Myles • Aug. 6, 2024 -
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Weak Yen Boosts Japanese Auto Exports
“Due to the yen’s drop, Japan’s corporate profits have risen to their highest levels since 1954,” Nanzan University researchers say.
By Kathryn Wortley • Aug. 6, 2024 -
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Mercedes-Benz promotes execs to US leadership
Marcus Herring was appointed VP of sales and product, and Michael Minielly was named director of communications and experience.
By Haley Cawthon • Aug. 5, 2024 -
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NXP Semiconductors’ inventory woes persist amid slow auto demand
The company's revenue was down last quarter as its plan to normalize inventory levels takes longer than expected.
By Kate Magill • Aug. 5, 2024 -
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Magna’s Volumes Hit by BMW, Ineos and Fisker Production Cuts
Scrapped production plans and an automaker shift back to gas and hybrid powertrains as BEV sales slow hurt auto supply giant's Q2 volumes.
By Paul Myles • Aug. 5, 2024 -
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Auto industry’s innovation push brings ‘startup’ capital structure
As automakers juggle EV resource allocation, regulation and macroeconomics, they are operating more like startups, according to the most recent Hackett Working Capital Survey.
By Adam Zaki • Aug. 5, 2024 -
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Volkswagen looks to drive down costs as overhead increases
The automaker aims to improve profitability across its brands, while also pushing early retirements and hiring freezes.
By Haley Cawthon • Aug. 2, 2024 -
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Europe Drives Volvo’s 6% Global Sales Rise in July
Electrified powertrains lead sales hike with PHEV products selling about the same as Volvo's much-hyped BEVs.
By Paul Myles • Aug. 2, 2024 -
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Toyota sales dropped over 20% in Japan in Q1
But sales gains in the U.S., Europe and Asia helped the automaker post a profitable quarter.
By Eric Walz • Aug. 2, 2024 -
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Genesis Harnesses Sleek Visuals in Latest Most-Seen Auto TV Ad
Viewers found the No.1 commercial for the 2025 GV80 Coupe to be particularly “upscale” and “cinematic,” based on survey data from iSpot’s Creative Assessment.
By Wards Staff • Aug. 1, 2024 -
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GM Ventures leads $39M funding round for battery technology startup
Addionics intends to use the funds to build its global workforce and expand manufacturing and commercialization efforts.
By Haley Cawthon • Aug. 1, 2024 -
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Toyota’s Hybrid Strategy and Weak Yen Boost Q1 Profits
Despite production issues and slumping sales, the automaker posts healthy profits for the start of 2024.
By Paul Myles • Aug. 1, 2024 -
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Hybrids Picking Up Battery-Electrics’ Sales Slack in Europe
Industry watchers link the drop-off in German BEV sales to the government’s sudden cancellation of consumer subsidies.
By Sara Lewis • Aug. 1, 2024
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