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Volkswagen subsidiary PowerCo lands battery tech licensing deal
QuantumScape says its solid state battery technology can allow an EV to travel up to 500,000 kilometers (roughly 311,000 miles) without any noticeable loss of range.
By Eric Walz • July 15, 2024 -
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GM shareholders deny 3 ethical supply chain proposals
Responding to the proposals, the automaker defended its existing practices for supplier agreements and operational policies.
By Kelly Stroh • July 15, 2024 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineAutomotive Manufacturing
Production strategies are changing rapidly as tariffs and shifts in consumer buying patterns affect the industry.
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Podcast
WardsAuto Podcast: Automakers and the Battle for Software-Defined Vehicles
Automakers are not only being challenged by BEV mandates, but also by the shift from internal-combustion-engine vehicles to those based largely on software.
By Wards Staff • July 15, 2024 -
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EV maker Polestar risks Nasdaq delisting
The company has until Jan. 2 to regain compliance by maintaining the stock market's $1 minimum bid price requirement for at least 10 days.
By Haley Cawthon • July 15, 2024 -
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Most-Seen Auto TV Ads Leverage ‘Cinematic’ Approach
The top spots, as ranked by iSpot for national TV ad impressions across July 1-7, harnessed compelling visuals to capture viewer attention.
By WardsAuto Staff • July 12, 2024 -
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Automakers accelerate drive for fossil-free steel
Volvo is leading the industry for steel and aluminum decarbonization. Mercedes, Tesla and Ford follow.
By S.L. Fuller • July 12, 2024 -
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DOE allocates $1.7B for auto factory conversions
Eleven shuttered or at-risk facilities in eight states will be converted to support electric vehicle manufacturing.
By Haley Cawthon • July 12, 2024 -
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Electrify America Caps Charge Times
In an effort to break bottlenecks at its charging stations, Electrify America is piloting a program to kick BEV owners off public chargers after reaching an 85% charge.
By David Kiley • July 11, 2024 -
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Podcast
WardsAuto Podcast: Talking Infotainment With LG Vehicle Solutions
South Korean electronics giant is the market leader in vehicle infotainment, a market that is growing 11.6% a year and should reach $28.3 billion by 2028.
By Wards Staff • July 11, 2024 -
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Rivian chief accounting officer to step down
Jeffrey Baker will resign later this month to pursue another opportunity, the electric vehicle maker disclosed in a securities filing.
By Haley Cawthon • July 11, 2024 -
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Audi Considers Pulling Plug on Q8 e-tron as Sales Collapse
Downturn in premium BEV sales blamed for automaker considering and early end to flagship model's series production.
By Paul Myles • July 10, 2024 -
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BYD Agrees to $1 Billion Tariff-Dodging Car Plant in Turkey
Chinese auto giant shows global car production ambitions with latest manufacturing facility.
By Paul Myles • July 9, 2024 -
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Stellantis’ chief software business officer departs
The move is the latest in a number of high-profile executive exits from the automaker this year.
By Eric Walz • July 9, 2024 -
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Column
Embracing the AI Future of Fleet Management
Using a fleet-specific large language model connects people, data and workflows together for improved business performance.
By Kobi Eisenberg • July 9, 2024 -
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Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for July 8
Legacy Suppliers Key to Tesla 48v System; Renault Pioneers Pouch-To-Pack Tech; EVs & Hybrids Up Strong in U.S.
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Honda incentivizes new fuel cell CR-V
The automaker is offering up to $30,000 in hydrogen credits to lease the vehicle, which is the first to use a new fuel cell module co-developed with GM.
By Eric Walz • July 8, 2024 -
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Sonic Automotive’s sales dip as CDK cyberattack causes material impact
The company reported ongoing service disruptions and said vehicle sales declined after an attack on a third-party vendor.
By Matt Kapko • July 8, 2024 -
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Volvo Reports June Sales Hike Despite U.S. Dealers’ Cyberattack
Automaker's global sales up despite operations shutdown among U.S. dealers and stiff domestic competition in China.
By Paul Myles • July 8, 2024 -
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GM subsidiary withdraws ILC charter application
If the application had been approved, it would have marked a return to the industrial loan company format for the automaker.
By Rajashree Chakravarty • July 8, 2024 -
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Not Enough Copper to Support EV Transition, Study Says
An EV requires three to five times as much copper as an internal-combustion-engine vehicle – not to mention the copper required for upgrades to the electrical grid.
By Joseph Szczesny • July 8, 2024 -
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Infiniti Leads iSpot’s Latest Ranking of Most-Seen Auto TV Ads
Viewers considered the 2025 QX80 spot “upscale” and “cinematic,” according to iSpot’s Creative Assessment.
By WardsAuto Staff • July 5, 2024 -
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Stellantis temporarily cuts production at 2 plants amid sales woes
The automaker is temporarily laying off 1,600 workers in Michigan as vehicle inventories grow.
By Eric Walz • July 3, 2024 -
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CDK eyes service restoration for all car dealers by Fourth of July
A systemwide outage following a cyberattack has impacted more than 15,000 car dealers since June 19.
By Matt Kapko • July 2, 2024 -
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McLaren Warns U.K. Could Miss Out on Electrified Supercar Opportunity
Supercar manufacturer's CEO says Britain has a big opportunity in electrified performance powertrains if battery supplies are domestically produced.
By Paul Myles • July 2, 2024 -
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BMW of North America names new CFO
Andreas Kindler is replacing Raymond Wittmann, who is relocating to Munich to lead the automaker’s corporate strategy division.
By Eric Walz • July 2, 2024
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