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Volvo Cars shakes up leadership team after COO leaves for Rivian
The automaker named new product, engineering and supply chain chiefs as it pursues "technological and commercial transformation."
By Haley Cawthon • May 13, 2024 -
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EV maker Lucid Group shores up its losses with billion-dollar investments
Lucid has received $6.4 billion from Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund since 2018, which has helped support its operations as it works to turn a profit.
By Eric Walz • May 13, 2024 -
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Ford CFO John Lawler to serve in dual role as vice chair
The automaker also named former Lucid Group CFO Sherry House as VP of finance as it begins to execute its Ford+ strategic plan.
By Eric Walz • May 10, 2024 -
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Rivian completes plant retooling, a ‘pivotal step’ on path to profitability
CFO Claire McDonough said the EV maker expects lower variable costs to be the biggest driver of gross profit improvement this year.
By Haley Cawthon • May 10, 2024 -
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Auto retail sales benefit from tax season: Cox Automotive
Used vehicle supply fell to its lowest level in the past year after a spring buying surge.
By Kalena Thomhave • May 9, 2024 -
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Ford execs on EV strategy: 3 lessons learned on pricing, models and profits
The automaker expects each one of its electric vehicles to be profitable within 12 months of launch, and it will do ‘everything it takes’ to make that a reality.
By Haley Cawthon • May 9, 2024 -
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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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