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  • The interior and dashboard of the Tesla Model 3 with the white seat color option.
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    Telsa set to reveal its robotaxi Oct. 10

    CEO Elon Musk said he wanted to make some “important changes” to improve the product, which delayed its previously planned Aug. 8 debut.

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    Magna plans Arizona factory

    The expansion in Mesa comes as delays at other plants impact the auto supplier’s projected sales.

  • The black colored steering wheel with the Nissan logo on the horn pad of a 2021 Nissan Rogue SUV.
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    Courtesy of Nissan North America, Inc.
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    NHTSA investigating Nissan Rogue for potential steering defect

    The safety probe follows an incident of inner tie rod failure on a low mileage 2021 model.

  • Rendering of LG's $5.5 billion battery plant in Queen Creek, Arizona
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    Courtesy of LG Energy Solution
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    Market headwinds force owners to hit the brakes on EV projects

    Financing woes, soaring material prices and waning demand are causing auto and battery makers to delay jobs, even those that have already started.

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  • The 2024 Mazda CX-50.
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    Courtesy of Mazda North America
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    Mazda boosts US market share

    The automaker credited the growth to sales increases, dealer optimism and expanded production.

  • The engine bay of a 2019 BMW X5 xDrive 40i SUV with the BMW logo on the cover.
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    Courtesy of BMW Group AG
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    BMW recalls over 105K vehicles for starter motor problem

    The issue stems from overheating due to repeated start attempts, increasing the risk of fire.

  • Employees wearing safety vests at the Warren Truck Assembly Plant inspect a black Jeep Wagoneer after it emerges from the water test booth.
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    Courtesy of Stellantis
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    Stellantis plans mass layoffs at Warren Truck Plant

    The automaker warned up to 2,450 workers could be affected starting Oct. 8.

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    Courtesy of General Motors Co.
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    GM’s president of North America steps down

    Marissa West, former leader of GM Canada, held the position for about eight months.

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    Provided by CPKC

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    Canada’s rail networks edge closer to disruption

    Soon after regulators said any labor action would be legal as early as Aug. 22, CPKC threatened to lock out some workers.

  • The 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid painted red.
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    Courtesy of American Honda
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    Honda posts record-high quarterly profit on strong hybrid sales

    Earlier this year, the automaker detailed its efforts to gain a competitive advantage by increasing R&D spending on hybrid vehicles.

  • A window sticker on a Hyundai vehicle to deter would-be thieves that reads "This vehicle equipped with Hyundai anti-theft logic."
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    Courtesy of Highway Loss Data Institute
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    Hyundai, Kia thefts drop over 50%: study

    A software update was “extremely effective” at thwarting theft tactics popularized by viral social media videos, per Highway Loss Data Institute research.

  • The Figure 02 humanoid robot shown inside BMW's Plant Spartanburg production facility with machinery in the background.
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    Courtesy of BMW Group AG
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    BMW touts success of humanoid robot pilot at South Carolina plant

    The robots were able to insert sheet metal parts into fixtures, which were used to assemble the chassis of a vehicle.

  • A Rivian R1T nears undergoes final assembly at the automaker's plant in Normal, Illinois.
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    Courtesy of Rivian Automotive
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    Rivian already sees tailwinds from VW partnership

    CEO RJ Scaringe said the EV maker expects to achieve more favorable pricing from its suppliers as a result of the deal.

  • New Tesla vehicles parked on a car lot
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    Justin Sullivan via Getty Images
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    Owner satisfaction with new vehicles rebounds: JD Power

    Owners of new EVs made by traditional automakers are more satisfied with their cars than ever, according to a study.

  • A person sits at a desk, coding on several computer screens.
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    Skill gaps can cost employers a month of productivity each year, survey suggests

    Workers face challenges in making data analysis more efficient and automating processes, a new report finds.

  • The exterior of a Lucid Air.
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    Courtesy of Lucid Group
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    Lucid secures $1.5B from largest shareholder

    The funding will extend the EV maker’s runway to the end of 2025, according to its principal accounting officer.

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  • A "job fair" sign is displayed in the foreground and people talk in the background.
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    Half of US companies plan to add new positions during remainder of 2024

    Hiring managers say they’re implementing proactive strategies to reach the best talent and stand out from other companies, a recent report shows.

  • 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS model lineup parked in a city.
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    Courtesy of Mercedes-Benz AG
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    Mercedes-Benz promotes execs to US leadership

    Marcus Herring was appointed VP of sales and product, and Michael Minielly was named director of communications and experience.

  • A vehicle on a lift in a repair shop showing a right front air suspension component highlighted in orange for visibility.
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    Courtesy of Continental AG
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    Continental mulls spinoff of its automotive business

    The company cited the industry’s software-driven technology transformation as one of the reasons for the potential move.

  • Nissan preisdent Makoto Uchida and Honda president Toshihiro Mibe shake hands at a press event announced the collaboration.
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    Courtesy of Honda Motor Co.
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    Nissan, Honda join forces to research vehicle technologies

    The two companies believe that software, autonomous driving, connectivity and AI will determine the value of vehicles in the future.

  • NXP Semiconductors' headquarters building in Eindhoven, Netherlands.
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    NXP Semiconductors’ inventory woes persist amid slow auto demand

    The company's revenue was down last quarter as its plan to normalize inventory levels takes longer than expected. 

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    Auto industry’s innovation push brings ‘startup’ capital structure

    As automakers juggle EV resource allocation, regulation and macroeconomics, they are operating more like startups, according to the most recent Hackett Working Capital Survey.

  • A blue 2024 Toyota RAV4 hybrid SUV parked outside with a concrete building structure in the background.
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    Courtesy of Toyota Motor North America
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    Toyota sales dropped over 20% in Japan in Q1

    But sales gains in the U.S., Europe and Asia helped the automaker post a profitable quarter.

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    Courtesy of Addionics
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    GM Ventures leads $39M funding round for battery technology startup

    Addionics intends to use the funds to build its global workforce and expand manufacturing and commercialization efforts.

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  • A customer walks by a now hiring sign posted in front of Target store
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    Budget constraints may be behind hiring uncertainty in 2024, survey says

    Although most hiring managers have a positive outlook on the remainder of the year, some reported their companies don’t have enough money to hire.