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  • The front grill of a red 2022 Ford Bronco Sport Badlands.
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    Ford recalls over 456K Bronco Sport, Maverick models

    An undetected low battery charge can result in a loss of drive power on two of the automaker’s more popular vehicles.

    By • April 18, 2024
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    Employers worry training won’t keep pace with tech advancement

    Business leaders responding to a survey said it’s never been so hard to plan for future talent requirements.

    By Carolyn Crist • April 18, 2024
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    Trendline

    Artificial Intelligence

    Automakers and dealers alike are increasingly seeing the use case for AI within their operations. Explore some use cases in this trendline.

    By WardsAuto staff
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    Toyota clinches $150M for new climate-focused fund

    The fund will build on the automaker’s inaugural 2021 climate fund, which has backed climate tech startups and carbon capture and storage companies.

    By Zoya Mirza • April 17, 2024
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    Kendrion to sell automotive business to Solero Technologies

    The transaction is expected to expand Solero Technologies' product offerings, geographic footprint and customer base.

    By Haley Cawthon • April 17, 2024
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    Satisfaction gap widens between EV and ICE tires

    BFGoodrich, Continental, Falken, Goodyear, Hankook, Kumho and Michelin are among the top-performing original equipment tire brands, according to a J.D. Power study.  

    By Kalena Thomhave • April 16, 2024
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    BMW, Rimac Technology to co-produce battery tech for EVs

    The electric vehicle technology company expects the partnership — its largest and most ambitious yet — will help it become a high-volume Tier 1 automotive supplier.

    By • April 16, 2024
  • CIO Dive Reporter Lindsey Wilkinson discusses data and AI strategy with American Honda VP of IT Bob Brizendine, during a CIO Dive virtual event on March 21, 2024.
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    American Honda gives data a promotion on the road to AI

    The automotive company is pursuing an AI-for-all strategy, VP of IT Bob Brizendine said on a CIO Dive panel.

    By Matt Ashare • April 12, 2024
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    BMW, Tata Technologies to collaborate on software-defined vehicles

    The deal adds to a trend of automakers seeking out external tech expertise to help develop next-generation vehicles.

    By • April 12, 2024
  • An range and white Chevy Bolt EV robotaxi operated by Cruise crosses an intersection San Francisco.
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    Cruise to resume mapping for robotaxis in Phoenix

    It’s the first deployment of the company’s vehicles on public roads since California regulators suspended its permits last fall.

    By • April 11, 2024
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    US private equity firm buys majority stake in Panasonic Automotive

    The companies expect the transaction to close by the end of the first quarter of 2025.

    By Michael Brady • April 10, 2024
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    In an era of AI, skill building is a top organizational priority, LinkedIn says

    For the second year, aligning learning to business goals is a main focus for L&D professionals.

    By Carolyn Crist • April 10, 2024
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    Elon Musk teases Tesla robotaxi

    The CEO’s announcement comes five years after he first told investors Tesla expected to put one million robotaxis on the road in 2020.

    By Haley Cawthon • April 9, 2024
  • Lutz Meschke, Porsche AG Deputy Chairman of the Executive Board, Finance and IT (left), and Qasar Younis, CEO of Applied Intuition. The two companie will jointly develop automotive software.
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    Porsche and Applied Intuition to jointly develop vehicle software

    The partnership also aims to help the automaker better manage and provide vehicle updates.    

    By • April 8, 2024
  • A light green 2022 Ford Maverick hybrid pickup truck on a highway.
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    Ford to expand hybrid offerings, delay EV launches

    With demand for EVs decreasing, the automaker will focus on launching new hybrid models and upgrading its manufacturing facilities.

    By • April 5, 2024
  • A yellow Mercedes-Benz C Class sedan undergoes crash testing.
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    Mercedes-Benz pilots high-speed X-ray technology for crash tests

    Researchers used high-speed X-ray technology to analyze how vehicle body structures deform in a crash to better protect test dummies.

    By • April 5, 2024
  • A person holds SteerLight's compact lidar-on-a-chip next to their right eye to show its compact size.
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    Stellantis invests in lidar startup SteerLight

    The company’s solid-state lidar sensor uses low-cost silicon photonics technology and has no moving parts.

    By • April 2, 2024
  • A woman looks at her smartphone and while driving.
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    Traffic deaths declined in 2023, but distracted driving remains a danger

    The proliferation of infotainment screens in new vehicles adds potential distraction, safety experts say.

    By Dan Zukowski • April 2, 2024
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    Auto industry disruptions now ‘controllable’ but still a challenge: AlixPartners

    “Although disruptions like the chip shortage may be behind the auto industry, that certainly doesn’t mean life is getting any easier,” said AlixPartners' Mark Wakefield.

    By Kalena Thomhave • April 1, 2024
  • A red Hyundai Ioniq 6 electric sedan.
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    Hyundai to invest billions in South Korea to boost EV production

    The automaker will also advance the development of software-defined vehicles and other technologies.

    By Michael Brady • March 28, 2024
  • The interior view of driver’s side front cabin in the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV.
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    GM loses 2 more execs as software shakeup continues

    The resignations come just two weeks after the automaker’s software and services head left the company.

    By • March 28, 2024
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    Tesla to offer US customers a free 1-month trial of Full Self Driving

    Boosting FSD subscriptions could help the automaker generate revenue and overcome dwindling operating margins.

    By • March 27, 2024
  • Pictured is Archer Aviation CEO Adam Goldstein (left) and Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares with an Archer eVTOL aircraft in the background.
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    Stellantis invests further in aviation startup Archer

    Archer plans to market its first electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft in 2025, which it plans to build at its Georgia factory.

    By • March 27, 2024
  • Nissan President and Chief Executive Officer Makoto Uchida.
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    Nissan’s new EV plan aims for significant cost reduction

    ‘The Arc’ plan includes launching new EVs, manufacturing improvements and the adoption of new technologies to boost global sales.

    By , Michael Brady • March 26, 2024
  • A black Volkswagen ID Buzz electric van outfitted with autonomous driving technology from Mobileye.
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    Volkswagen, Mobileye expand autonomous driving collaboration

    The companies plan to add more advanced autonomous driving features to the automaker’s production vehicles, including its Audi, Bentley, Lamborghini and Porsche brands.  

    By • March 21, 2024
  • The Apollo robot shown on the floor of a Mercedes-Benz manufacturing facility.
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    Mercedes-Benz to pilot humanoid robots in its manufacturing facilities

    The auto manufacturer plans to use the robots to perform physically demanding or repetitive tasks that are often more hazardous to humans.

    By • March 20, 2024