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  • A gray 2024 Honda Accord Touring parked in front of a building with tress in the background.
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    Honda recalls nearly 721K vehicles for potential fuel leak

    The recall, which stems from an investigation that began last year, covers certain Accord, CR-V and Civic models.

  • The Federal Trade Commission headquarters is pictured in Washington, D.C. The agency's proposed noncompete ban may face legal challenges on several grounds.
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    FTC appeals Texas noncompete ban decision to 5th Circuit

    This marks the commission’s second such appeal in as many months.

  • The interior of the Tesla Model 3 showing the dashboard, steering wheel and center display screen.
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    NHTSA opens safety probe for up to 2.4M Tesla vehicles

    One of the incidents under investigation is a fatal collision with a pedestrian while the Full Self-Driving feature was active.

  • A 2023 Ford Mustang Mach E electric SUV driving on a two-lane road with green hills in the background.
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    Ford inks battery supply deal with LG Energy Solution

    Under the agreement, the companies will move battery production for the Mustang Mach-E from Poland to Michigan.

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    Independent boards found to enhance worker safety

    The positive impact is heightened in companies dominated by long-term investors, researchers say in an academic paper.

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    Nissan joins ChargeScape EV charging joint venture

    The company along with BMW, Ford and Honda will deploy electric vehicle charging software aiming to simplify charging and return power to the grid.

  • 2013 Honda Accords coming off the assembly line at the Marysville Auto Plant Nov. 1, 2012, exactly 30 years after the first Accord was produced in the U.S. at the Marysville, Ohio plant on Nov. 1, 198
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    Honda supply chain woes had little impact on September sales

    While the disruptions from Hurricane Helene have subsided, retooling efforts for Ohio EV production are still hampering its manufacturing activity.

  • A landscape photo of the Thacker Pass land being developed by Lithium Americas in Nevada.
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    GM invests $625M in lithium production capacity

    The automaker is partnering with Lithium Americas to develop the Thacker Pass mine in Nevada, where GM agreed to buy up to 100% of lithium produced for 20 years.

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    The auto industry’s cybersecurity challenges are mounting, experts say

    Regulators could soon impose more cybersecurity requirements on OEMs and their suppliers.  

  • Export freight containers with Mexican produced goods are seen ready to be shipped to the U.S. in the Pantaco customs complex on June 7, 2019 in Mexico City, Mexico.
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    More US-based companies to shift supply chain operations into Americas: report

    Reducing touch points and increasing proximity to manufacturing and procurement locations is a priority for firms, according to KPMG.

  • Chang Song (left), President and Head of Hyundai Motor Group Advanced Vehicle Platform Division; and Kyungwhoon Cheun, President, CTO of DX Division at Samsung Electronics and Head of Samsung Research together hold the signed agreement at a signing ceremony announcing the new collaboration.
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    Hyundai, Kia and Samsung form software-defined vehicle alliance

    The three companies plan to develop technology that links vehicles and smartphones using Samsung’s global “SmartThings” platform.

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    Volvo Cars deputy CEO steps down

    The automaker announced several leadership changes as it attempts to navigate geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainties.

  • A red Cadillac Lyriq in a garage plugged into a GM Energy residential charger.
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    GM Energy launches ‘PowerBank’ home energy storage unit for EVs

    Customers can pair two stationary batteries for up to 35.4 kilowatt hours of energy storage, enough to power an average U.S. home for up to 20 hours.

  • An aerial view of flooding from Hurricane Helene.
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    5 tips for businesses filing hurricane-related insurance claims

    With Hurricanes Helene and Milton estimated to have cost tens of billions of dollars in damage, it’s important for businesses to carefully document the impact.

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    Lyten to build $1B lithium-sulfur battery factory in Nevada

    The manufacturer received a $4 million Department of Energy grant in January to accelerate its EV battery production.

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    Stellantis makes sweeping leadership changes

      The automaker parted ways with its CFO, named a new North America COO and confirmed its CEO’s plans to retire.

  • The white and gray interior of one of Shinhwa's manufacturing facilities in Auburn, Alabama.
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    Courtesy of Shinhwa Auto USA Corp.

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    Automotive supply chains can benefit from sourcing alliances. Here’s why.

    Collaborations can lower procurement costs and drive operational change, but experts say aligning objectives and cost structures is key to success.

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    Uber rolls out climate-focused features, updates to drive sustainability progress

    The ride-share giant’s expanded green product suite will allow users to hail more electric vehicles and track the amount of emissions they avoid by choosing sustainable transport options.

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  • Inbolt robot guidance technology at work in a Stellantis factory.
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    How Stellantis experiments with AI on the factory floor

    In recent months, the automaker has rolled out robot guidance and automated wheel technology to boost plant processes' efficiency and accuracy.

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    Tracker

    Tracking US auto sales by month

    Mazda, Hyundai and Kia reported record-high U.S. sales in October.

    Updated Nov. 8, 2024
  • The black interior of a 2022 Honda Civic showing the dashboard and steering wheel.
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    Honda recalls nearly 1.7M vehicles for steering issue

    The gearbox may have a manufacturing defect that causes excessive internal friction, which can make it difficult to turn the steering wheel.

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    Kwik Trip launches EV charging program

    The retailer’s branded initiative, Kwik Charge, will bring direct current fast chargers to many stores and develop a new app to support them.

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  • Seven cylindrical batteries with the LG Energy Solution logo printed on the housing.
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    LG Energy Solution aims to double revenue, reduce reliance on EV segment

    The plans include advancing next-generation battery technology and establishing an energy storage software and services business.

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    Stellantis files multiple lawsuits against UAW

    The automaker claims the union filed “sham” grievances and publicly misrepresented parts of the collective bargaining agreement.

  • The 2025 Ram 1500 REV
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    Quarterly sales roundup

    Stellantis US sales tank in Q3 while Tesla charges ahead

    Many automakers reported electric vehicle sales growth in the quarter, regardless of their overall sales numbers.

    Updated Nov. 14, 2024