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NHTSA fines Ford $165M for slow response to safety recall
The agency says Ford did not fully comply with a 2020 recall of 620,000 vehicles for a rear backup camera fault.
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VW taps new head of manufacturing for Chattanooga factory
Henning Habicht will take over from Chris Glover, who will retire at the end of January after three years in the role.
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Automatic emergency braking is making progress at slow speeds: AAA
The technology helped model year 2024 vehicles avoid 100% of crashes at 35 miles per hour, but work is still needed to improve safety at higher speeds.
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NHTSA probes 1.4M Honda vehicles for engine failures
The agency is assessing whether a connecting rod bearing issue was missed in a previous recall.
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Hyundai shakes up C-suite to drive growth
The global company made nine executive moves, including the promotion of presidents and CEOs to lead Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Corp.
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Remote workers say they miss out on promotions — but they don’t want RTO
United Culture noted that employees continue to favor workplace flexibility, highlighting “a disconnect between what leaders and their employees want.”
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AV confidence gains traction, but still room for improvement: JD Power
Consumers are concerned about safety as well as their personal data protection when riding in a self-driving vehicle.
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GM recalls 462K pickups, SUVs for potential rear wheel lock-up
The transmission control valve is susceptible to excessive wear on the vehicles equipped with diesel engines.
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The workforce is aging. Here’s how tailored benefit packages can make a difference.
Providing benefits that factor in age and individual needs are key to productivity, according to a report by Bank of America and the Global Council on Aging.
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Volkswagen, Rivian launch their $5.8B joint venture
The announcement lifts the veil on one of the largest automotive deals this year, providing more details on its goals, leadership and financial structure.
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Average salary increases are sloping downward, survey shows
More companies returned to the “typical” salary increase range of 3% to 3.9% in 2024, Salary.com found.
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Stellantis to lay off 400 workers at Detroit material logistics facility
The latest job cuts follow last week’s lay off announcement of 1,100 UAW-represented employees at the automaker’s Toledo South Assembly Plant in Ohio.
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Polestar’s US customers gain Tesla Supercharger access
The company’s expanding global charging network also includes 20,000 Supercharger locations in Europe and 200 cities across China.
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Rivian locks in 5-year battery deal with LG Energy Solution
The U.S.-based electric vehicle maker’s agreement shores up its domestic supply chain.
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Automotive groups react to Donald Trump’s victory
Companies say they are now turning their focus on policies to protect and grow jobs.
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Deloitte: Most workers worry future generations won’t have adequate human skills
Training, shadowing and on-the-job opportunities could help close the gap, with many workers saying they want these experiences, Deloitte says.
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Rising share of consumers owe more on their cars than they’re worth
At least one in five consumers had negative equity of more than $10,000 in Q3, according to Edmunds research.
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Fed cuts rate by quarter point, sees ‘balanced’ risks to inflation, jobs
The reduction in borrowing costs came just two days after Donald Trump won a second term as president, heralding likely economic policy shifts.
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Ford recalls 25K F-Series Super Duty pickups over tailgate camera fault
The automaker’s investigation into warranty claims revealed that the camera bracket had not been designed or tested for potential water intrusion before being introduced in series production.
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Nissan plans to cut 9,000 jobs as it slashes global production
CEO Makoto Uchida said the cost-cutting move is in response to weak sales and a 90% drop in operating profit.
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Stellantis to lay off 1,100 at its Toledo South Assembly Plant
The layoffs are effective as early as Jan. 5, 2025. The automaker called it a “necessary action to reduce high inventory levels.”
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Volvo Cars launches NACS adapter for Tesla Supercharger access
The chargers can be located using the automaker's app or built-in Google Maps via the vehicle’s infotainment system starting on Nov. 18.
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Volkswagen’s Q3 revenue drops by 41.7% YoY
The automaker attributed the decline to slowing sales in the China market, restructuring expenses for its passenger cars business and investments in new products.
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Subaru anticipates 15% drop in 2025 profits
The automaker reported a 20% sales decrease — including a 10% decline in the U.S. — during the first half of its fiscal year.
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As US EV sales growth slows, election results could reverse or reinforce the trend
U.S. electric vehicle sales are rising, though the rate of growth has declined in the past year. The next president can continue support for purchase incentives or seek to cut the popular tax credit, experts say.
