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Automakers get more flexibility as US finalizes EV tax credit rules
Electric vehicle makers have been racing to shift their supply chains to qualify for the credit. The latest changes give them more time.
By Eric Walz • May 8, 2024 -
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April auto sales: EVs make a slight comeback for automakers
Ford and Kia were the two standouts of the month, notching triple-digit percent growth on electric vehicle sales.
By Haley Cawthon • May 8, 2024 -
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UAW Local 869 votes to authorize strike at Stellantis plant
The union has put the automaker on notice as workers claim it has failed to address health and safety grievances at the Michigan facility.
By Haley Cawthon • May 7, 2024 -
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BMW’s future EVs will support bidirectional charging
The automaker’s next generation of vehicles will be able to store energy to send back to the grid.
By Eric Walz • May 7, 2024 -
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Rivian hires former Volvo Cars exec as next COO
Javier Varela will be central to the company’s growth and profitability as it prepares to launch new electric vehicles.
By Eric Walz • May 6, 2024 -
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Automotive design: Professor explains why minimalism is having a renaissance
An academic specialized in automotive design broke down recent models and what they say about how executives are adapting to trends for Automotive Dive.
By Michael Brady • May 6, 2024 -
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Ford recalls nearly 243K Maverick pickups for tail light issue
The company has issued a total of 23 separate recalls across its model lineup since January.
By Eric Walz • May 3, 2024 -
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Ford invests in dealer education to improve customer experience
With Ford University, the automaker is banking on highly informed dealers to serve as guides to customers throughout the buying process.
By Kristen Doerer • May 3, 2024 -
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Why VW’s Q1 profits fell 20% despite higher deliveries
The company blamed lower-than-anticipated global sales and its investments in launching new electrified models.
By Eric Walz • May 3, 2024 -
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Toyota Motor North America creates COO, CSO roles
EVPs Jack Hollis and Chris Reynolds are taking on additional responsibilities as part of the new assignments.
By Haley Cawthon • May 2, 2024 -
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Rivian reaffirms plans for $5B Georgia EV plant despite construction pause
The electric carmaker emphasized its intention to continue limited site development activity during the pause period, according to a company letter.
By Sebastian Obando • May 1, 2024 -
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UAW members at Stellantis plant to vote on strike authorization
The union claims the automaker has failed to resolve health and safety grievances at the Michigan plant.
By Haley Cawthon • May 1, 2024 -
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NHTSA finalizes rule requiring automatic emergency braking on vehicles by 2029
Hyundai, Mitsubishi and Porsche expressed concerns last year when the NHTSA opened public comments for the proposed rule.
By Eric Walz • May 1, 2024 -
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Ford, Tesla face NHTSA investigations over self-driving tech
For Tesla, the agency will assess whether the automaker's response involving a December recall of 2 million vehicles was sufficient.
By Eric Walz • April 30, 2024 -
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Stellantis revenues slip 12% as it preps for next-gen product launches
The automaker is debuting 25 new or updated products in 2024, 18 of which will be battery electric vehicles.
By Haley Cawthon • April 30, 2024 -
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Hyundai shifts focus to hybrids as EV demand declines
Despite record-setting Q1 revenues, the automaker said its EV sales slipped nearly 5% year over year.
By Eric Walz • April 29, 2024 -
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Dealer service satisfaction improves, despite growing wait times and prices
Non-Tesla EV drivers reported the lowest satisfaction with new-vehicle dealership services, a J.D. Power study found.
By Kalena Thomhave • April 29, 2024 -
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Volkswagen looks to boost tech, cut costs in China
The country’s transition to electric vehicles and growing local competition is making it harder for overseas automakers to stay competitive.
By Eric Walz • April 29, 2024 -
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GM CEO’s compensation falls 4%
Mary Barra is no longer the highest-paid executive among the Detroit Three automakers.
By Haley Cawthon • April 29, 2024 -
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Honda invests billions in Canada to set up EV production hub
The CAD $15 billion ($11 billion) investment into the automaker’s supply chain includes two factories and materials processing projects with joint venture partners.
By Eric Walz • April 25, 2024 -
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For Cruise robotaxi business, GM considers ‘outside investments’
Despite billions in losses attributed to its Cruise subsidiary, General Motors CEO Mary Barra said the company believes in the technology.
By Dan Zukowski • April 25, 2024 -
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Toyota to assemble new EV at Indiana plant
The automaker will add up to 340 jobs at the facility with a $1.4B investment.
By Haley Cawthon • April 25, 2024 -
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Facing pricing pressure, Ford takes big loss on EVs
CEO Jim Farley called the segment a “huge drag” on the automaker and the industry overall.
By Haley Cawthon • April 25, 2024 -
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Nissan slashes operating profit amid sales dip
The automaker lowered its forecasted sales volume for fiscal year 2023 to 3.44 million vehicles last week.
By Haley Cawthon • April 24, 2024 -
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GM aims to build up to 300K EVs in 2024
The automaker anticipates that new electric vehicle launches will help it achieve its ambitious sales targets in 2024.
By Eric Walz • April 24, 2024
