Automakers: Page 23
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Toyota reports strong earnings as hybrid sales boom
The automaker also raised its full-year guidance.
By Michael Brady • Feb. 7, 2024 -
GM, LG Chem ink $19B cathode material supply deal
The South Korea-based chemical maker will supply the automaker with enough CAM to power five million EVs.
By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 7, 2024 -
Energy Department opens battery R&D funds for sodium-ion
The $15.7 million will also go towards projects using smart manufacturing technologies to lower the cost of battery production.
By Joelle Anselmo • Feb. 6, 2024 -
Volkswagen launches in-house AI company
The lab will create vehicle infotainment and navigation products, collaborating with tech companies across China, Europe and North America.
By Eric Walz • Feb. 6, 2024 -
Retrieved from Northwest Seaport Alliance on September 20, 2023
Auto volumes surge at Northwest Seaport Alliance during 2023
The growth was fueled by Glovis America’s consolidation of its Kia and Hyundai business at the seaport and business from General Motors.
By Alejandra Carranza • Feb. 5, 2024 -
UAW drive gains momentum at Hyundai plant in Alabama
Autoworkers at the plant filed an unfair labor practice complaint against the company in December, alleging union-busting activities.
By Michael Brady • Feb. 5, 2024 -
Peugeot adding ChatGPT voice assistant to its vehicles
The Stellantis-owned brand will pilot the AI-powered chatbot in France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the U.K. before rolling it out to other markets in the second half of the year.
By Eric Walz • Feb. 5, 2024 -
Tesla to update 2.2M vehicles in largest-ever recall
Federal regulators determined the vehicles' brake, park and anti-lock warning lights are too small.
By Eric Walz • Feb. 5, 2024 -
January sales roundup: Automakers see annual gains, but Hyundai, Kia lag
Honda, Mazda and Subaru posted strong sales figures, avoiding a post-holiday slump.
By Michael Brady • Feb. 2, 2024 -
Volkswagen Group names new CTO for China
The Volkswagen brand will also combine its new mobility and technical development divisions.
By Michael Brady • Feb. 1, 2024 -
Tesla installing $500M supercomputer to train AI at gigafactory
The New York facility's Dojo supercomputer will process massive amounts of data to support Tesla's autonomous driving program.
By Eric Walz • Feb. 1, 2024 -
Class 8 demand in North America to mostly hold in 2024, Paccar forecasts
Retail orders could hit up to 300,000 units, which is on the upper end of the OEM’s forecast.
By David Taube • Feb. 1, 2024 -
Toyota sees first annual sales increase in 2 years
The automaker sold 11.2 million vehicles worldwide in 2023, a 7.2% year-over-year increase.
By Michael Brady • Jan. 31, 2024 -
GM to sell more hybrids as EV demand wanes
The automaker will time some new vehicle launches to comply with fuel economy and emissions standards, CEO Mary Barra said.
By Eric Walz • Jan. 31, 2024 -
Renault Group cancels Ampere IPO
The automaker planned to spin off its EV and software business in the first half of 2024.
By Eric Walz • Jan. 31, 2024 -
GM CEO: ‘We are committed to Cruise’
Despite investigations, ongoing safety concerns and a $2.7 billion loss last year for the robotaxi unit, General Motors CEO Mary Barra insists the “technology is sound.”
By Dan Zukowski • Jan. 31, 2024 -
New vehicle sales slowed in January
Sales volume is projected to end the month down an estimated 21.3% from December, Cox Automotive said.
By Michael Brady • Jan. 30, 2024 -
Automotive industry outlook for 2024
Executives are adjusting plans as they deal with economic headwinds, a web of federal mandates and the fallout of the United Auto Workers deal.
By Michael Brady • Jan. 30, 2024 -
BMW aims to deploy humanoid robots at its Spartanburg factory
The automaker is testing how general-purpose robots could improve factory productivity as part of a multi-stage deployment deal.
By Eric Walz • Jan. 29, 2024 -
Lincoln plans to buy out another 100 US dealers in 2024
Ford’s luxury brand is streamlining its sales network to match supply and demand.
By Eric Walz • Jan. 29, 2024 -
Justice Department, SEC to investigate Cruise robotaxi pedestrian crash
Cruise exhibited poor leadership, poor judgment and an adversarial attitude toward regulators, according to a report it and General Motors commissioned on the crash.
By Dan Zukowski • Jan. 29, 2024 -
GM, Honda begin hydrogen fuel cell production at Michigan factory
The joint venture incorporates many industry-first techniques for automating the production of fuel cells.
By Eric Walz • Jan. 26, 2024 -
Hyundai raked in record profits in 2023
Despite last year’s success, the automaker is taking a cautious approach in 2024 as high interest rates and a global economic slowdown threaten new vehicle sales.
By Michael Brady • Jan. 26, 2024 -
Stellantis acquires CloudMade’s AI technology for software-defined vehicles
More than 40 engineers and software developers will join the automaker as part of the deal.
By Michael Brady • Jan. 26, 2024 -
Tesla warns of growing competition from automakers in China
CEO Elon Musk suggested increasing trade barriers could help fend off competition.
By Eric Walz • Jan. 25, 2024