Automakers: Page 15

  • Three 2022 Rivian R1T electric pickups driving.
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    Courtesy of Rivian Automotive
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    Volkswagen invests $1B in Rivian with plans for a joint venture

    The new, equally-controlled business will focus on developing a next-generation electrical/electronic architecture for EVs.

    By • June 25, 2024
  • A white 20204 Toyota Grand Highlander SUV parked outdoors with the sun setting in the background.
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    Courtesy of Toyota Motor North America
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    Toyota recalls 145,000 SUVs for airbag fault

    The driver's side-curtain airbag of 2024 Grand Highlander and Lexus TX SUVs may not deploy as intended.

    By • June 25, 2024
  • The entertainment screen of the Kia EV3 showing icons of streaming apps for Netflix, YouTube and others.
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    Courtesy of Kia America, Inc.
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    LG launches suite of products for software-defined vehicles

    AlphaWare can integrate with existing OEM vehicle systems and help automakers create immersive experiences for drivers and passengers.

    By • June 24, 2024
  • An aerial view of Toyota's manufacturing campus in San Antonio, Texas.
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    Courtesy of Toyota
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    Toyota plans new drivetrain parts facility in Texas

    The automaker is investing $531 million to add a 500,000-square-foot plant to its San Antonio campus.

    By • June 21, 2024
  • A vessel docked at a water port in Georgia.
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    Retrieved from Georgia Ports Authority on June 18, 2024
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    Hyundai EV campus fuels Georgia ports volume growth

    The automaker’s more than $5 billion manufacturing campus is already driving growth in the state, despite production slated to start in Q4.

    By Alejandra Carranza • June 21, 2024
  • The charging port on a red Kia EV6 GT.
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    Courtesy of Kia America, Inc.
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    Ionna EV charging venture picks global HQ, executive team

    Seven major automakers, including Honda and BMW, established the joint initiative in 2023 with plans to install 30,000 chargers in North America by 2030.

    By • June 21, 2024
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    Courtesy of Toyota Motor Corp.

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    Hino Motors to close Arkansas plant, lay off 1,300 workers

    The Toyota subsidiary plans to close its largest U.S. plant as it exits the auto parts business.

    By • June 20, 2024
  • A row of Ford F-150 Lighting pickups parked inside the automaker's Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Michigan.
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    Courtesy of Ford Motor Co.
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    Ford ends Model e EV program for dealers

    The automaker faced pushback over the program’s significant upfront investment costs.

    By • June 20, 2024
  • The black colored interior of a 2002 Ram 1500 pickup showing the dashboard view from the rear seat.
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    Courtesy of Stellantis
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    Stellantis recalls over 1M vehicles to fix rearview camera fault

    The problem, which potentially impacts over 1 million vehicles, was determined using vehicle manufacturing records.

    By • June 18, 2024
  • The STLA SmartCockpit infotainment screen of a Stellantis vehicle.
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    Courtesy of Stellantis
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    Stellantis shares software vision and new products for retail customers

    The next-generation vehicle features are being developed in-house with strategic partners and will be customized for each of the automaker’s brands.

    By • June 17, 2024
  • A worker assembles Volkswagen's ID.3 electric car at a factory in Germany.
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    Jens Schlueter via Getty Images
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    Trump could roll back Inflation Reduction Act tax credits if reelected

    Volkswagen and Samsung SDI leaders expressed concerns at a conference last week about the stability of the IRA should the administration change.

    By • June 17, 2024
  • Cars are prepared for distribution at a Ford factory
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    Tracker

    Tracking US auto sales by month

    Honda, Hyundai and Kia set all-time sales records in March, while Volvo tumbled.

    Updated April 16, 2025
  • In an aerial view, the Juno Horizon, a Japanese bulk vessel, sails though the cleared Fort McHenry Channel in the Patapsco River on June 11 in Baltimore, Maryland. The federal shipping channel has fully reopened more than two months after the cargo ship Dali hit the Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing it to collapse and cutting off vessel access to the port.
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    Deep Dive

    The Port of Baltimore is reopened from the bridge collapse. How much cargo will return?

    With wreckage from the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse removed, leaders are bullish on the port’s ability to retain customers.

    By Colin Campbell • June 13, 2024
  • Toyota Alabama manufacturing facility employees
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    Courtesy of Toyota
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    Toyota adds production lines with $282M Alabama expansion

    The Huntsville manufacturing facility will add 350 jobs as a part of the investment.

    By • June 13, 2024
  • The new Chevrolet Blazer EV, Chevrolet Equinox EV and Chevrolet Silverado EV RST placed together for a media photo.
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    Courtesy of General Motors
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    GM board approves $6B stock buyback

    It’s the automaker’s second major buyback following a $10 billion accelerated share repurchase announced in November.

    By • June 12, 2024
  • CPKC car rail yard vancouver
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    Provided by CPKC

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    CPKC’s next distribution center to aid automotive growth

    The railroad expects the 30-acre facility will help it move finished vehicles more efficiently.

    By • June 12, 2024
  • The interior of a 2023 Kia Telluride SUV as viewed from the passenger side showing the seat layout.
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    Courtesy of Kia America, Inc.
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    Kia recalls up to 463K Telluride SUVs for seat motor fire risk

    The automaker’s safety engineers discovered a micro switch misalignment was causing continuous motor operation on some vehicles.

    By • June 11, 2024
  • A red 2024 Jeep Wagoneer SUV driving on a highway with a body of water in the background.
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    Courtesy of Stellantis
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    Some large SUVs fall short on safety: IIHS

    The 2023-2024 Jeep Wagoneer was the only model to earn a Top Safety Pick award, outperforming GM and Ford SUVs.

    By • June 10, 2024
  • Canada border The Ambassador Bridge
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    Steven Kriemadis via Getty Images
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    Canada border disruption? What shippers should know about a possible strike

    If a strike happens, shippers can expect lengthy delays moving freight on trucks between the U.S. and Canada.

    By • Updated June 7, 2024
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    Courtesy of Geely Auto Group
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    More young Americans would consider buying China-made cars: survey

    Plus, affordable EVs from brands based in China could likely avoid U.S. tariffs if the cars are built in North America.

    By Kalena Thomhave • June 6, 2024
  • The 17-inch infotainment screen of the 20204 Chevy Silverado EV showing icons on the home screen.
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    Courtesy of General Motors
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    GM promotes 2 former Apple execs to lead its software organization

    The executive appointments come as the automaker aims to make software a core component of its vehicle and customer experience.

    By • June 5, 2024
  • Carlos Tavares, CEO of Stellantis, is pictured speaking at the Geneva International Motor Show in 2017
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    Harold Cunningham via Getty Images
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    Stellantis CEO on US tariffs: ‘You cannot stop the competition’

    Carlos Tavares believes the Biden administration is focusing on short-term issues instead of challenging China’s automakers in the electric vehicle market.

    By • June 4, 2024
  • The exterior of the Michigan Central Station building with a dark blue sky in the background.
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    Courtesy of Ford Motor Co.
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    Ford shows off renovated tech and innovation hub in Detroit

    The automaker’s Model e and Integrated Services teams will work out of a former train station that underwent an extensive restoration project.

    By • June 4, 2024
  • A newly built Polestar 3 SUV painted white at Geely's production facility in China.
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    Courtesy of Polestar
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    Polestar ‘evaluating’ potential impact of expanded EV tariffs

    The brand, which is gearing up to launch a new U.S.-built electric crossover this year, sources key parts from China.

    By • June 4, 2024
  • The interior and dashboard of the Tesla Model 3 with the white seat color option.
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    Courtesy of Tesla Inc.
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    Tesla recalls 125K vehicles to fix seat belt warning issue

    It’s the EV maker’s fifth recall this year, following a Cybertruck accelerator pedal issue in April.

    By • June 3, 2024