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Pedestrian deaths from SUV, pickup truck crashes are the focus for proposed federal rule
The NHTSA wants to require new vehicles be designed to reduce the risk of serious injuries and fatalities in pedestrian collisions.
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Tesla unexpectedly releases ‘Actually Smart Summon’
The updated feature allows owners to send a vehicle to a location of their choosing.
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Stellantis invests over $400M in 3 Michigan facilities
The automaker’s electrification strategy involves retooling several factories to assemble electric vehicles alongside internal combustion engine models.
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Stellantis recalls over 1.2M Ram 1500 pickups for ABS fault
A software glitch may disable the vehicle’s electronic stability control system.
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4 takeaways from Hyundai’s updated long-term strategy
Extended-range EVs, advanced technologies for hybrid vehicles and new models are in store over the next decade.
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TrackerTracking US auto sales by month
Kia, Honda and Mazda announced major sales growth in August, while Volvo reported a year-over-year decline.
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American Battery Technology Co. taps Rivian exec as COO
Steven Wu will succeed Andrés Meza, whose last day was on Sept. 1.
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Volkswagen switches exec roles, naming new finance chief
Patrik Andreas Mayer and David Powels are trading positions as the automaker takes big operating losses in its passenger cars division.
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Former Visa CEO joins GM board
The automaker says Alfred Kelly will be an asset as it looks to unlock growth opportunities in electric and autonomous vehicles.
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Ultium Cells workers in Tennessee join UAW
The GM battery supplier agreed to recognize the union after a majority of the Spring Hill plant’s employees signed union cards.
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Toyota, BMW to co-develop and share a fuel cell system
BMW Chairman Oliver Zipse called the partnership a “milestone in automotive history.”
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Ford recalls over 90K vehicles for Ecoboost engine failures
The recalled vehicles include six 2021-2022 Ford and Lincoln models equipped with either the 2.7L or 3.0L version of the engines.
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Uber taps former Tesla exec to oversee sustainability strategy, shift to EVs
Rebecca Tinucci will oversee the ride-share giant’s transition to becoming an emissions-free mobility platform by 2040.
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Polestar hires Stellantis exec as next CFO
Jean-Francois Mady will step into the role as the EV maker faces several challenges, including potential delisting from the Nasdaq stock exchange.
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Volvo scales back its EV goals
In 2021, the automaker pledged to be fully electric by 2030. Now, the company is abandoning that goal, focusing instead on “electrified” models.
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Companies aren’t as resilient against cyber risks as they think
Most companies fall short on business continuity as malicious threat activity continues to rise, a Cohesity study found.
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Porsche plans majority takeover of Varta battery unit
The automaker expects to participate in the reorganization of the manufacturer, whose lithium-ion cells are used in the hybrid Porsche 911 Carrera GTS.
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Stellantis promotes 2 to help lead North America operations
The automaker has been shaking up its leadership ranks, this time naming a new Jeep head and network development lead for the region.
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Uber to partner with Wayve to deploy AVs on its platform
The ride-sharing conglomerate also invested in the autonomous driving startup, an extension of the company’s $1 billion Series C fundraising round in May.
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Ford, TXU Energy aim to make at-home EV charging more affordable
The utility is offering the automaker's electric vehicle customers 125 hours of free home charging time a week.
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Mazda promotes Japan exec as North America CFO
The automaker says Tatsuro Omura will play a key role in steering its financial strategy and operations in the U.S.
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Courtesy of Polestar
Polestar CEO resigns
The company announced that Michael Lohscheller, who has previously served as CEO of Opel, VinFast and Nikola, will take over as CEO on Oct 1.
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Courtesy of Waymo
A look inside the sixth-generation Waymo Driver
The newest version includes 13 cameras, four lidars, six radar units and external audio receivers for its robotaxis.
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DOT awards $521M in EV charging grants amid slowing sales growth
The number of public electric vehicle chargers in the U.S. has doubled during President Biden’s term, with about 1,000 being added each week, according to the Department of Transportation.
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Canadian rail carriers’ recovery from work stoppage may take weeks
Embargoes put in place prior to the disruption have created freight backlog for Canadian National and CPKC.
