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    NHTSA finalizes ‘significant’ updates to its 5-star safety ratings program

    The changes are intended to make roads safer by encouraging automakers to add pedestrian protection technology to their vehicles.

    By • Nov. 21, 2024
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    Rivian CFO inks $3.5M trading plan as EV industry faces bumps

    President-elect Trump will likely ax the tax credit on electric vehicles, which could significantly impact competition in the segment.

    By Grace Noto • Nov. 20, 2024
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    NHTSA fines Ford $165M for slow response to safety recall

    The agency says Ford did not fully comply with a 2020 recall of 620,000 vehicles for a rear backup camera fault.

    By • Nov. 18, 2024
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    Automatic emergency braking is making progress at slow speeds: AAA

    The technology helped model year 2024 vehicles avoid 100% of crashes at 35 miles per hour, but work is still needed to improve safety at higher speeds.

    By Kalena Thomhave • Nov. 18, 2024
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    Hyundai shakes up C-suite to drive growth

    The global company made nine executive moves, including the promotion of presidents and CEOs to lead Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Corp.

    By • Nov. 15, 2024
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    AV confidence gains traction, but still room for improvement: JD Power

    Consumers are concerned about safety as well as their personal data protection when riding in a self-driving vehicle.

    By Kalena Thomhave • Nov. 14, 2024
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    Volkswagen, Rivian launch their $5.8B joint venture

    The announcement lifts the veil on one of the largest automotive deals this year, providing more details on its goals, leadership and financial structure.

    By • Nov. 13, 2024
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    Polestar’s US customers gain Tesla Supercharger access

    The company’s expanding global charging network also includes 20,000 Supercharger locations in Europe and 200 cities across China.

    By • Nov. 12, 2024
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    Deloitte: Most workers worry future generations won’t have adequate human skills

    Training, shadowing and on-the-job opportunities could help close the gap, with many workers saying they want these experiences, Deloitte says.

    By Carolyn Crist • Nov. 12, 2024
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    How AI is transforming the automotive industry

    Learn how companies like Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Tesla, BAIDU, and XPENG are leveraging AI in their operations.

    By Andrii Olefir, Business Consultancy Specialist, Avenga Global • Nov. 11, 2024
  • A 2023 Ford Super Duty pickup with the rear tailgate down showing the camera and backup sensor.
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    Ford recalls 25K F-Series Super Duty pickups over tailgate camera fault

    The automaker’s investigation into warranty claims revealed that the camera bracket had not been designed or tested for potential water intrusion before being introduced in series production.  

    By • Nov. 8, 2024
  • A white Volvo EX90 electric SUIV plugged in for charging at a Tesla Supercharger location.
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    Volvo Cars launches NACS adapter for Tesla Supercharger access

    The chargers can be located using the automaker's app or built-in Google Maps via the vehicle’s infotainment system starting on Nov. 18.

    By • Nov. 6, 2024
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    People are skeptical of robotaxis — until they use one: JD Power

    Fear about autonomous driving technology tends to subside after a person experiences it for themselves, an October J.D. Power study found.

    By Kalena Thomhave • Nov. 4, 2024
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    Stellantis, Factorial to launch demo fleet to test solid-state-EV batteries

    A fleet of electric Dodge Charger Daytonas will evaluate their real-world performance with the goal of commercializing the technology.

    By • Nov. 1, 2024
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    Mercedes-Benz opens its own battery recycling factory

    With a targeted recovery rate of up to 96%, the facility will process and recycle enough materials to produce more than 50,000 new battery modules per year.

    By • Oct. 31, 2024
  • Two people prepare to enter a Waymo ride-haling vehicle in San Francisco.
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    Waymo raises $5.6B to expand ride-hailing operations

    The company, which spun out of Google’s self-driving car project, aims to be the first to scale commercial robotaxis across the U.S.

    By • Oct. 28, 2024
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    Tesla Q3 profits boosted by rising Full Self-Driving revenue

    CEO Elon Musk said rapid advancements with FSD have made it challenging to find flaws in the technology.  

    By • Oct. 24, 2024
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    More automakers install improved tech to remind drivers to buckle up

    Louder warnings to passengers are among the measures OEMs take, according to IIHS.

    By • Oct. 24, 2024
  • Honda Motor Co. CEO Toshihiro Mibe delivers a keynote at the company's 0 Series tech meeting on Oct 9. in Japan.
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    Honda previews next-gen tech for its new ‘0 Series’ EVs

    The first model is expected to launch in 2026 and will be built on a newly developed platform.

    By • Oct. 24, 2024
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    Few mid-career and older workers use AI at work — yet

    Many employers are offering some form of training support for workers using AI, including both formal programs and informal resources.

    By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 24, 2024
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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.

    By • Oct. 22, 2024
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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.  

    By • Oct. 18, 2024
  • 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.

    By • Oct. 17, 2024
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    Wolfspeed to secure $750M CHIPS funding for North Carolina, New York

    The company's semiconductors are used in EVs, plug-in hybrids, artificial intelligence applications and more, the government noted.

    By Joelle Anselmo • Oct. 15, 2024
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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.

    By • Oct. 15, 2024