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  • The Stellantis "STLA Large" electric vehicle platform shown without a vehicle body attached.
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    Stellantis, Zeta Energy ink deal to develop lithium-sulfur EV batteries

    Zeta Energy's lithium-sulfur batteries do not require critical raw materials, such as cobalt, nickel manganese or graphite.

  • A front view of a Freightliner Cascadia truck.
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    Volvo, Daimler ink deal to develop SDV platform

    The 50/50 joint venture will create a dedicated truck operating system and tools that vehicle manufacturers can use as a basis to make their own digital vehicle features.

  • A blue sky and clouds above an artist rendering of the exterior of Toyota's advanced paint facility it plans to build in Kentucky
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    Toyota invests $922M in Kentucky advanced paint factory

    The plant's production technologies aim to cut lead times, improve process accuracy and offer customers new color options.  

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    Provided by Hyundai Motor Co. 

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    Hyundai and Genesis Motor North America names CEO

    The automaker said Randy Parker has been instrumental in leading its U.S. sales growth, setting all-time company sales records for three consecutive years.

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    EVs leap to almost 9% of US light duty vehicle sales in Q3: EIA

    Hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery electric vehicles accounted for 21.2% of new vehicle sales in the quarter, EIA said.

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  • A split screen view of a person viewing a smartphone on left, and a Hyundai Ioniq 5 N vehicle on the right with an orange heart above it.
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    Amazon launches retail partnership with Hyundai in 48 US cities

    Customers can browse, order, finance and schedule pickup of a new vehicle through the e-commerce website.

  • Workers assemble a vehicle at the FAW-Volkswagen factory in Foshan, China.
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    Volkswagen, SAIC extend partnership to 2040

    The joint venture will focus on product, production and decarbonization initiatives, including an accelerated electrification strategy. 

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    Inventory management key amid EV uncertainty, affordability woes, experts say

    Automakers might struggle to manage inventories as federal support for electric vehicle purchases could change with the new administration.

  • A fleet of Cruise ride-hailing vehicles parked in a row outdoors on a sunny day with buildings and greenery in the background.
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    GM shuts troubled Cruise robotaxi unit

    “A robotaxi business is not General Motors’ core business," CEO Mary Barra said on a conference call Tuesday.

  • The front of a Toyota dealership.
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    Toyota names C-suite officers after resignation

    Two current executives will take over Jun Nagata's chief risk officer and chief compliance officer roles.

  • A white 2025 Ram 1500 Tradesman pickup parked outdoors with green trees in the background.
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    Stellantis shakes up North American leadership, Ram CEO returns

    As the automaker seeks to spark sales, Timothy Kuniskis has returned as Ram CEO after retiring in May.

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    Wholesale used vehicle prices increased in first half of November

    Retail pre-owned sales have increased in recent weeks, which should contribute to elevated demand, according to Cox Automotive Analyst Jeremy Robb.

  • A white vehicles with rooftop and other external sensors, lettered Waymo, drives along a street.
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    Waymo to begin robotaxi service in Miami next year

    The company also plans to add autonomous ride-hailing operations in Atlanta and Austin, Texas, building upon current services in San Francisco and Los Angeles.

  • A yellow robot working on a silver battery cell in a facility.
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    E-Storage subsidiary to build $712M plant in Kentucky

    Shelbyville Battery Manufacturing is establishing a cell, module and packaging facility and is set to begin production in 2025.

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  • A person charges a blue Rivian R1S SUV outdoors with the sun shining at the company's Joshua Tree Charging Outpost in California
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    Rivian to open its charging network to all EV drivers

    The move follows Tesla’s decision to open its Superchargers to other automakers to improve public access and promote EV adoption.

  • The left rear corner of a white 2024 Chevy Silverado HD 3500 showing the left rear tail lamp and 4x4 label.
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    GM recalls 132K pickups for tailgates that can open while driving

    The automaker issued a previous recall in February for up to 570,434 pickups for the same issue.

  • Volkswagen ID.3 electric cars stand in the storage tower following assembly at the "Gläserne Manufaktur" ("Glass Manufactory") production facility on June 08, 2021 in Dresden, Germany.
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    Volkswagen’s PowerCo secures battery materials supply deal

    The five-year agreement with Australia-based Novonix, a manufacturer of synthetic graphite material, is slated to start in 2027.

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    Honda, Lexus best in retaining resale value: JD Power

    Balanced marketing strategies and fewer discounts contributed to each brand’s strong performance in the used vehicle market.

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    Nissan names US chief marketing officer

    The automaker says Allyson Witherspoon is tasked with strengthening its image in a critical market for the company.

  • Peter Navarro arrives at the E. Barrett Prettyman Courthouse on Jan. 25, 2024 in Washington, DC.
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    Trump taps Peter Navarro as lead trade advisor

    The former Trump administration official will return to the White House to advance the president-elect's trade and manufacturing agendas.   

  • An aerial view of the Ultium Cells electric vehicle battery cell plant in Lansing, Michigan.
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    GM sells stake in Ultium Cells joint venture battery plant

    The plant is one of three U.S. facilities that the automaker planned to operate as part of its joint venture with LG Energy Solution.

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  • Chevrolet EV bolt charging Reliant energy
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    GM Energy partners with a Texas utility to provide free EV charging

    The program for Chevrolet electric vehicle owners will utilize renewable energy while offsetting charging costs.

  • Potato chips on a manufacturing conveyor belt in a factory.
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    Manufacturing ‘neared stabilization’ in November: PMI

    Companies are preparing for growth under a second Trump administration, even as the threat of tariffs causes some uncertainty.

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    Note from the Editor-in-Chief

    A change in ownership and what it means for our readers.

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    Where Michigan stands as an auto hub in the electrification era

    The state’s reputation as the heart of the auto industry offers a solid foundation for the transition to EVs.

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