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Honda’s US sales up 36% last quarter
Despite below-average discounts, the automaker grew its U.S. market share significantly.
By Michael Brady , Eric Walz • Feb. 9, 2024 -
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GM hires former Tesla exec to lead EV battery strategy
Kurt Kelty was heavily involved in creating Tesla’s first Gigafactory and has been working on lithium-ion batteries since he worked at Panasonic in 1993.
By Michael Brady • Feb. 9, 2024 -
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Automakers continue to make big investments in autonomous vehicles. We’ve put together a curated list of stories showcasing the technologies and strategies propelling autonomy.
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GM Envolve to offer FreeWire EV charging to fleet customers
The automaker’s fleet, delivery and energy operation aims to streamline the vehicle electrification process for its customers.
By Brian Martucci • Feb. 9, 2024 -
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Nissan’s profits plunged 43% in Q3
Logistics issues on the U.S.-Mexico border held the automaker's sales back in the quarter, CFO Stephen Ma said.
By Michael Brady • Feb. 8, 2024 -
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EU passes domestic clean energy act, trailing US supply chain and climate bills
The European Commission agreed to the Net-Zero Industry Act to increase domestic manufacturing, following similar domestic production acts passed by the U.S.
By Lamar Johnson • Feb. 8, 2024 -
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GM, LG Chem ink $19B cathode material supply deal
The South Korea-based chemical maker will supply the automaker with enough CAM to power five million EVs.
By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 7, 2024 -
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WardsAuto Podcast: AAM Much More Than Axles in EV and Software Era
American Axle & Manufacturing is adapting its businesses to the new parameters and needs of the auto industry in a rapidly changing era of electrification and software-defined vehicles.
By Wards Staff • Feb. 6, 2024 -
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Energy Department opens battery R&D funds for sodium-ion
The $15.7 million will also go towards projects using smart manufacturing technologies to lower the cost of battery production.
By Joelle Anselmo • Feb. 6, 2024 -
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Renault Group cancels Ampere IPO
The automaker planned to spin off its EV and software business in the first half of 2024.
By Eric Walz • Jan. 31, 2024 -
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Wieland to expand Illinois copper production plant
The project will help increase the production of critical components used in EVs and EV charging infrastructure.
By Joelle Anselmo • Jan. 30, 2024 -
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Automotive industry outlook for 2024
Executives are adjusting plans as they deal with economic headwinds, a web of federal mandates and the fallout of the United Auto Workers deal.
By Michael Brady • Jan. 30, 2024 -
Courtesy of Stellantis
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 -
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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 -
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Could 2024 be the year of LFP batteries?
As automakers push for alternative EV battery options, experts say LFP, solid-state and sodium-ion batteries are worth watching in the year ahead.
By Kate Magill • Jan. 24, 2024 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Qualcomm’s Digital Chassis Takes Hold
Many of the seeds Qualcomm planted a year ago with its Snapdragon system on a chip appear to be coming to fruition, as its Digital Cockpit business now is said to be firmly in ramp-up mode.
By David Zoia • Jan. 23, 2024 -
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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 -
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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 -
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ZF Axing up to 12,000 Jobs in Germany
The automotive supplier is cutting up to 12,000 jobs and closing two plants in Germany as it moves operations to lower-cost countries.
By Greg Kable • Jan. 19, 2024 -
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Stellantis invests in sodium-ion battery startup Tiamat
The technology uses no lithium or cobalt and could help Stellantis reduce its dependence on other countries, including China, for EV battery materials.
By Michael Brady • Jan. 16, 2024 -
Courtesy of Ford Motor Co.
Deep DiveThe UAW won big for future EV battery plants
The United Auto Workers agreements with GM, Ford and Stellantis will likely increase labor costs for the Big Three as more EV battery plants open.
By Kalena Thomhave • Jan. 16, 2024 -
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New Jersey law holds EV battery makers responsible for old batteries
It’s the first battery extended producer responsibility law in the U.S. to include EVs.
By Megan Quinn • Jan. 12, 2024 -
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Hyundai Mobis unveils ‘e-Corner System’ EV drive technology
The technology allows a vehicle to move laterally and diagonally, as well as perform stationary 360-degree pivot turns.
By Eric Walz • Jan. 11, 2024 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Continental’s Face Recognition Now Inside and Outside the Vehicle
Two-stage biometric access system opens doors, starts drive systems and allows in-car payment services.
By Paul Myles • Jan. 10, 2024 -
Courtesy of General Motors
Deep Dive3 EV trends shaping the auto industry in 2024
GM, Ford and others are retooling production plans amid slowing EV demand, while also working to move more suppliers and production to the U.S.
By Michael Brady , Eric Walz • Jan. 9, 2024 -
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Continental Brings Bling to the Infotainment System
Partnership with Swarovski sees a jewel-like display grace the dashboard.
By Paul Myles • Jan. 9, 2024
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