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Bans on ICE Vehicle Advertisements: Bold Move or Symbolic Gesture?
A legally binding ban on the advertising of internal-combustion-engine vehicles by the Dutch city of The Hague has stirred global discussion regarding its aims and merits. WardsAuto provides background and perspective on the growing initiative.
By Greg Kable • Sept. 23, 2024 -
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Battery sector gets $3B from Biden administration
The funding will go towards new battery manufacturing facilities, as well as critical mineral processing plants and recycling sites.
By Sara Samora • Sept. 20, 2024 -
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Fed cuts main rate by half point, voices confidence inflation falling
The central bank trimmed borrowing costs from a two-decade high after policymakers noted their growing concern about softening in the labor market.
By Jim Tyson • Sept. 19, 2024 -
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How High Do EV Tariffs Need to Be to Ward Off China?
Both U.S. political parties seem motivated to block Chinese EVs, but high tariffs may not necessarily keep them out.
By David Kiley • Sept. 19, 2024 -
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BEV Slowdown Sparks Alarm, Rivalry Among European Automakers
Several call for delays in regulators' targets on CO2 tailpipe emissions while Stellantis eyes a commercial advantage with its Chinese automaker joint venture.
By Paul Myles, Greg Kable • Sept. 17, 2024 -
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Forced and Child Labor Abuses Found in 75% of Lithium Battery Supply Chains
AI-driven data research finds Chinese mining companies among worst offenders of human rights, risking automotive battery supplies for BEVs.
By Paul Myles • Sept. 16, 2024 -
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Russia Weighing Protectionist Measures Against Chinese Auto Imports
The head of No.1 domestic automaker AvtoVAZ, Maxim Sokolov, has argued for protectionist policies, contending that the growing number of Chinese imports is harming domestic production.
By Eugene Gerden • Sept. 13, 2024 -
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Biden finalizes China tariff hikes
The first set of increases, including for electric vehicles and batteries, will go into effect on Sept. 27.
By Kate Magill • Sept. 13, 2024 -
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Tesla unexpectedly releases ‘Actually Smart Summon’
The updated feature allows owners to send a vehicle to a location of their choosing.
By Haley Cawthon • Sept. 12, 2024 -
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Stellantis recalls over 1.2M Ram 1500 pickups for ABS fault
A software glitch may disable the vehicle’s electronic stability control system.
By Eric Walz • Sept. 11, 2024 -
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Canada Follows U.S. in Slapping 100% Tariff on Chinese BEV Imports
This tariff will be combined with the existing 6.1% duty levied on Chinese BEV exports. More restrictions may come.
By Keith Nuthall • Sept. 11, 2024 -
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Trump, Harris spar over manufacturing, trade and tariffs
In Tuesday’s presidential debate, the candidates offered vastly different strategies for how to grow the economy and compete with China on clean vehicles and advanced technology.
By Kate Magill • Sept. 11, 2024 -
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Pedestrian deaths from SUV, pickup truck crashes are the focus for proposed federal rule
The NHTSA wants to require new vehicles be designed to reduce the risk of serious injuries and fatalities in pedestrian collisions.
By Dan Zukowski • Sept. 10, 2024 -
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Italy Pushes for Early Confirmation of ICE Reprieve in Europe
As BEV uptake slows, industry minister demands early review of carbon-neutral ICE powertrain's future to give automakers clarity.
By Paul Myles • Sept. 10, 2024 -
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Renault Warns BEV Slowdown Sparks Billions in Fines for Automakers
Luca de Meo calls for EU flexibility over CO2 emissions targets as consumers continue to move away from BEVs and toward gas hybrids.
By Paul Myles • Sept. 9, 2024 -
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Ford recalls over 90K vehicles for Ecoboost engine failures
The recalled vehicles include six 2021-2022 Ford and Lincoln models equipped with either the 2.7L or 3.0L version of the engines.
By Eric Walz • Sept. 5, 2024 -
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Companies aren’t as resilient against cyber risks as they think
Most companies fall short on business continuity as malicious threat activity continues to rise, a Cohesity study found.
By David Jones • Sept. 5, 2024 -
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Volvo scales back its EV goals
In 2021, the automaker pledged to be fully electric by 2030. Now, the company is abandoning that goal, focusing instead on “electrified” models.
By Haley Cawthon • Sept. 4, 2024 -
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DOT calls for wireless vehicle tech on national highways, most intersections by 2037
The Transportation Department seeks connected communications between vehicles, cyclists, pedestrians and infrastructure.
By David Taube • Sept. 3, 2024 -
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BMW Board Member Calls for Preferential EV Regulations
Automaker’s production boss proposes dedicated electric-vehicle lanes on German autobahns.
By Greg Kable • Aug. 29, 2024 -
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Automakers face growing data privacy challenges, experts say
A Federal Trade Commission crackdown and lawsuit against GM show automakers are increasingly navigating legal risks.
By Michael Brady • Aug. 27, 2024 -
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Uber Hit by $324M Data Privacy Breach Fine in Europe
Dutch watchdog penalizes the ride-hail giant after hundreds of French drivers discover their personal data is sent to U.S. HQ.
By Paul Myles • Aug. 27, 2024 -
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GM recalls entire Cruise fleet for unexpected braking
The NHTSA concluded that a software fault contributed to 10 crashes, four of which involved a vulnerable road user and resulted in injury.
By Eric Walz • Aug. 26, 2024 -
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European Commission Boosts Duty on Chinese BEVs
Tesla is among the companies targeted by the EC's trade defense tax increases.
By Greg Kable • Aug. 23, 2024 -
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Former GM manager sentenced to 2 years in prison for bribery
Hyoung Nam So was convicted for conspiring to solicit and receive a $5 million bribe from a South Korea-based supplier.
By Haley Cawthon • Aug. 22, 2024
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