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Ford issues largest recall of 2025: Over 1.4 million vehicles for backup camera fault
The automaker has recalled over 2.5 million vehicles for rearview camera problems since January.
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Porsche EV drivers gain access to Tesla Superchargers
The automaker joins the long list of companies enabling their EV customers to charge on the expansive charger network.
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Ford to open new HQ, demolish iconic ‘Glass House’
The site in Dearborn, Michigan, has served as the center of the automaker’s global operations since 1956.
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Editor's noteAutomotive Dive and WardsAuto combine: new site and newsletter coming soon
Starting in October, readers will be able to access both publications’ work under a unified WardsAuto website and redesigned newsletters, as part of a larger combination.
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UP, NS intermodal service to connect western, southern markets
The railroad service aims to offer truck-competitive transit times for multiple industries, including automotive and consumer goods.
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Lucid Group closes on $300M Uber investment
The strategic financing, which was announced in July, will cover the development costs associated with adding Lucid Gravity robotaxis to the Uber platform globally.
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Subaru drivers report satisfaction with attention support tech
Nearly 9 in 10 owners always or mostly use the company's DriverFocus feature designed to combat distracted driving, according to the IIHS.
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Consumer confidence falls on dimming outlook for labor market
“After months of a frozen job market with little hiring outside of healthcare, people now see more industries turning to layoffs,” Navy Federal Credit Union Chief Economist Heather Long said.
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Bridgestone Americas continues probe as it looks to restore operations
The tiremaker disclosed a cyberattack just days after Jaguar Land Rover was impacted by a major hack that also disrupted production at certain locations.
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Mercedes-Benz, LG Energy strike $11B EV battery supply deal
The two contracts are the largest order to date for the company’s cylindrical 46-series cells, according to news media reports.
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Provided by Toyota Motor North America
Toyota moving Lexus ES production back to Japan
The automaker’s largest global manufacturing site in Kentucky will continue building its Camry and RAV4 hybrid models.
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Ultrafast EV chargers aim to lower utility costs, accelerate adoption
ChargePoint and power management company Eaton debuted bidirectional EV chargers designed to reduce grid constraints.
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Auto dealership will pay $275,000 to settle claims it segregated roles by sex
The business segregated talent by sex and cited stereotypes as their reasoning, EEOC said in a lawsuit.
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Feds arrest 475 at Hyundai’s EV battery factory jobsite
The project in Georgia is the future home of the automaker's $4.3B battery factory co-owned by LG Energy Solution.
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Mercedes-Benz USA appoints VP of customer services
Long-time company executive Nicolette Lambrechts will take over the role on Nov. 1.
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Supreme Court to hear Trump’s tariff legality case in November
The high court granted an expedited review of an appellate court finding that the president's sweeping tariffs were illegal.
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Courtesy of Astemo Americas
Tier 1 supplier Astemo Americas to open new regional headquarters in Michigan
The company says the new campus will help it meet growing demand for more complex vehicle software to support advanced driver assist systems and electrification.
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Stellantis loses global sales leader of Jeep
Mike Koval also previously led Mopar North America and the Ram truck brand.
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Provided by Rivian
Rivian lays off workers from its commercial team
The staff reduction impacted less than 1.5% of the company’s workforce of nearly 15,000, a spokesperson said.
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Courtesy of Hyundai Motor Group
Hyundai officially launches its ‘Next Urban Mobility Alliance’
The public-private initiative brings together government, industry and academia to co-develop an AI-powered mobility ecosystem for cities.
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Energy Department allocates $60M for two critical mineral programs
The Trump administration’s latest funding plans target rare earth magnet development and evaluation of domestic ore deposits.
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US enacts Japan tariff deal
Automakers will pay just a 15% tariff instead of the 25% section 232 tariff for vehicles and auto parts deemed “products of Japan.”
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Provided by Volkswagen of America
VW of America names chief communications officer
Jeannine Ginivan returns to her former role with the automaker after departing in 2018.
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Courtesy of Ford Motor Co.
Ford recalls 499K crossovers for rear brakes hoses that could rupture
The Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX models were previously recalled in April 2021 for front brake hose leaks.
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Courtesy of Stellantis
Stellantis to build Mopar parts distribution center in Georgia
The 422,000-square-foot facility will feature automated storage and retrieval to cut order wait times.
