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BMW aims to deploy humanoid robots at its Spartanburg factory

The automaker is testing how general-purpose robots could improve factory productivity as part of a multi-stage deployment deal.

By Eric Walz • Jan. 29, 2024

Lincoln plans to buy out another 100 US dealers in 2024

Ford’s luxury brand is streamlining its sales network to match supply and demand.

By Eric Walz • Jan. 29, 2024

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Automotive Manufacturing

Production strategies are changing rapidly as tariffs and shifts in consumer buying patterns affect the industry.

By WardsAuto staff

GenAI’s impact on the automotive industry and tips to capitalize on it

The global automotive artificial intelligence (AI) market is projected to reach USD 15.23 billion by 2030, and most leading automotive manufacturers worldwide are working to integrate predictive analytics models into operations.

By Rafael Ibanez, Managing Director, Avenga LATAM • Jan. 29, 2024

Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for Jan. 26

Toyota Targets Rolls-Royce & Bentley; Car Dealers Beg Biden To Delay EVs–Again; Lincoln Slashes Dealer Network

Jan. 26, 2024

GM, Honda begin hydrogen fuel cell production at Michigan factory

The joint venture incorporates many industry-first techniques for automating the production of fuel cells.

By Eric Walz • Jan. 26, 2024

Hyundai raked in record profits in 2023

Despite last year’s success, the automaker is taking a cautious approach in 2024 as high interest rates and a global economic slowdown threaten new vehicle sales.

By Michael Brady • Jan. 26, 2024

Stellantis acquires CloudMade’s AI technology for software-defined vehicles

More than 40 engineers and software developers will join the automaker as part of the deal.

By Michael Brady • Jan. 26, 2024

Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for Jan. 25

Battery Plants Need 90% Yield to Make Profit; Tesla’s Growth Slowed in 2023; Should Polestar Go Private Again?

Jan. 25, 2024

SK Battery America cited for safety, health hazard violations at Georgia plant

The Labor Department found the battery maker exposed workers to hazardous conditions when working with nickel, cobalt and manganese.

By Sara Samora • Jan. 25, 2024

Predicted APR Drop Expected to Spur Auto Sales

High loan rates of late have scared off some would-be car buyers. 

By Steve Finlay • Jan. 25, 2024

Tesla warns of growing competition from automakers in China

CEO Elon Musk suggested increasing trade barriers could help fend off competition.

By Eric Walz • Jan. 25, 2024

Lucid Motors expands Arizona plant ahead of Gravity launch

The plant will grow by about 3 million square feet as the company adds a new manufacturing facility, storage space and more.

By Michael Brady • Jan. 25, 2024

Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for Jan. 24

Tesla to Build New Mass Market EV in 2025; Apple’s EV Program Hanging on By a Thread; Cadillac Reveals New CT5-V

Jan. 24, 2024

EV battery research gets $131M funding boost

More than half the Energy Department funding is for 27 projects working on increasing EV driving range, lowering battery costs and advancing on-board charging systems.

By Kate Magill • Jan. 24, 2024

Fisker says more than 100 dealers are interested in selling its EVs

The EV startup also said it would sell all its unsold 2023 vehicle inventory by the end of the first quarter of 2024 to improve its balance sheet.

By Eric Walz • Jan. 24, 2024

How OLED Display Technology Is Driving Infotainment

As rear-seat entertainment screens, passenger-side displays and central information displays become more integrated into vehicles, organic light-emitting diodes are expected to become more popular for automotive applications.

By Michael Hack • Jan. 24, 2024

Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for Jan. 23

UAW Wants National Strike Day; Tesla Unleashes v12 of FSD; USPS Finally Starting EV Transition

Jan. 23, 2024

Stellantis unveils vehicle platform for full-size EVs

The automaker plans to launch eight new vehicles on the STLA Large platform across five brands from 2024 to 2026.

By Eric Walz • Jan. 23, 2024

The hardest manufacturing jobs to fill this year

U.S. EV manufacturers are struggling to find enough workers for positions like automation engineers and machinists.

By Joelle Anselmo • Jan. 23, 2024

Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for Jan. 22

Legacy OEMs Don’t Know How to Write Software; Sales People Make +$200,000/Year at Car Dealerships; CEO Of MAN Says Hydrogen Trucks Not Viable

Jan. 22, 2024

Cummins to spend $580M to upgrade North Carolina plant

The new equipment will expand the Rocky Mount plant’s ability to produce gasoline and propane engines.

By Sara Samora • Jan. 22, 2024

Goodyear names former Stellantis exec CEO

Mark Stewart, former chief operating officer of North America at Stellantis, will lead the automotive supplier’s corporate transformation as it seeks a return to profitability.

By Michael Brady • Jan. 22, 2024

Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for Jan. 19

Ford Cuts F-150 Lightning Production, Boosts Ranger & Bronco; Jeep Teases Wagoneer EV; Cadillac Boosts Lyriq Sales, Adds Dealers

Jan. 19, 2024

Hyundai, Kia restructure R&D for mobility, software-defined vehicles

It’s the second time the automakers have reorganized their R&D efforts in the past year. 

By Michael Brady • Jan. 19, 2024

FTC pauses rule to fight dealer bait-and-switch tactics, junk fees

The National Automobile Dealers Association and the Texas Automobile Dealers Association sued the agency to block the rule from taking effect.

By Michael Brady • Jan. 19, 2024