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UAW Endorses Biden for Re-election Over ‘Scab’ Trump
Labor expert Harley Shaiken says UAW leadership’s endorsement of Biden could be decisive in states like Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania where the union has a strong presence – even though it is easy to find Trump supporters in any auto plant.
By Joseph Szczesny • Jan. 26, 2024 -
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Dealers Want to “Hit the Brakes” on EVs
Protests over EV regulations reach new levels.
By Jim Henry • Jan. 26, 2024 -
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Automakers are evaluating their long-term strategies, revisiting their product mix, and approach to both retail and manufacturing approach along the way.
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Maserati Claims 100% Italian Made Standard
Iconic automaker says even its BEVs are entirely designed, developed and manufactured at its historic Modena factory.
By Paul Myles • Jan. 26, 2024 -
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Will the BEV Signal the End of the Classic Car?
Poor longevity of the modern BEV could see consumers hold on to more enduring powertrain technology.
By Eric Volkman • Jan. 25, 2024 -
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2025 Chevy Equinox Better, Brawnier
Chevrolet is looking to build market share in the compact CUV segment with a more chiseled look and better value based on standard features.
By David Kiley • Jan. 23, 2024 -
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Iveco Joins BASF’s European BEV Battery Recycling Project
Italian heavy-duty vehicle maker boosts its drive for circular economy status with recycling deal.
By Paul Myles • Jan. 23, 2024 -
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Brit BEV Maker Arrival in ‘Insolvency Talks’
Electric light-commercial-vehicle maker is latest start-up to run out of funds.
By Paul Myles • Jan. 23, 2024 -
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Cruise Challenges Bump-in-the-Road, Says Oxa
GM Cruise's woes should not hold back the autonomous technology industry in passenger shuttle services.
By Siegfried Mortkowitz • Jan. 22, 2024 -
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Podcast
WardsAuto Podcast: Why Software-Derived-Vehicles Are Confounding Automakers
The mobility industries are shifting from a mechanical and electrical engineering culture to one defined and dominated by software engineers, which is causing great disruption among automakers and suppliers.
By Wards Staff • Jan. 22, 2024 -
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Siemens, Voltaiq Join Forces in Battery Quality Offering
Germany-based industrial giant Siemens forms a partnership with Voltaiq, which has a proprietary quality assurance software platform for battery-cell manufacturing.
By David Kiley • Jan. 19, 2024 -
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Russia Looks to Revive Soviet-Era Automotive Brands
Following the recent launch of the Moskvich, a licensed copy of Chinese automaker JAC’s JS4 model, industry officials plan to bring back the Volga premium sedan produced from 1956 to 2010 by Russian automaker GAZ.
By Eugene Gerden • Jan. 19, 2024 -
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EC Steps Up Investigation Into Chinese EV Imports
European Commission representatives are to visit Chinese automakers as part of a study into supply chains and Chinese government subsidies.
By Greg Kable • Jan. 17, 2024 -
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Foxconn Establishes New Electric Vehicle Company
The Apple iPhone contract manufacturer accelerates EV plans with a new Chinese customer base amid the slowing of smartphone contracts.
By Greg Kable • Jan. 16, 2024 -
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Hybrids May Drive Profits to Dealers
Cars.com studies suggest $30,000 ceiling for vehicle shoppers.
By Alysha Webb • Jan. 16, 2024 -
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CES 2024: What’s Buzzing in Autos
Automakers and suppliers showcasing new wares at CES 2024 are embracing AI-driven technology for autonomous driving advances and software-based vehicles.
By David Kiley • Jan. 12, 2024 -
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Stellantis Sees Virtual Cockpit Boost With Latest Partnership
Automaker's tie-up with BlackBerry and AWS accelerates the speed of design and testing of driver instrumentation and controls.
By Paul Myles • Jan. 11, 2024 -
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EV Confidence Slackens, KPMG Survey Says
Automaker and supplier executives say they are less certain about the EV transition, while investment in gas-electric hybrids jumps from fourth to second place overall, according to KPMG’s annual survey.
By Joseph Szczesny • Jan. 11, 2024 -
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Bosch Launching Hydrogen Combustion Engine
The hydrogen-fueled internal-combustion engine is among the first fruits of automotive supplier Bosch’s newly created Bosch Mobility unit.
By David Kiley • Jan. 10, 2024 -
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Battery Recycling Partnership Boost for European Automakers
BASF and Stena Recycling aiming for closed-loop supply chain to supply domestically sourced metals for BEV manufacturers.
By Paul Myles • Jan. 10, 2024 -
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U.K. Hopes Telecom Street Furniture Could Double Charge Points
British Telecom unit trials converting old street cable storage cabinets into public charging devices.
By Paul Myles • Jan. 9, 2024 -
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Handicapping the 2024 North American Car, Truck and Utility of the Year Awards
NACTOY picks its winners with a judging pool of 50 automotive journalists from 50 separate media outlets and hosts its own dedicated test drives. Our juror on the panel, Drew Winter, handicaps the nine finalists.
By Drew Winter • Jan. 4, 2024 -
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BEV Demand Growing in Pockets Across U.S.: Study
Urban Science analysts urge dealers to target early adopters.
By Alysha Webb • Jan. 4, 2024 -
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Autonomous Car Parking Robot an Early CES Winner
Claiming Level 4 autonomy, the Parkie is set for real-world trials this spring.
By Paul Myles • Jan. 4, 2024 -
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Denso Aims for Mass Market Hydrogen Fuel Cells
Solid-state technology is being tipped as the best way to get automotive powertrains switched to hydrogen power.
By Paul Myles • Jan. 3, 2024 -
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EV Buyers Give Dealerships Twice as Many One-Star Ratings
Staff friendliness, helpful communication can boost ratings.
By Nancy Dunham • Jan. 2, 2024
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