Hiring for promise can help close skills gaps, research indicates

“Many organizations are transforming their capabilities so rapidly that they can’t acquire all the skills they need,” a Gartner director said.

By Carolyn Crist • March 24, 2025

GM recalls 90K Camaro and Cadillac models for front-wheel lockup

Vehicles equipped with 10-speed automatic transmissions may be susceptible to internal wear that can lead to harsh shifting and other drivability problems.

By Eric Walz • March 21, 2025

GM, Nvidia to partner on AI tech for factories and next-gen vehicles

The automaker will build vehicles on Nvidia’s Drive AGX platform to speed up development and the deployment of autonomous driving technology at scale.

By Eric Walz • March 20, 2025

Nvidia details AI roadmap with new chips, robots and more

The chip designer unveiled its upcoming Rubin graphics processing units and partnerships with General Motors, Google and Disney.

By Nathan Owens • March 20, 2025

New vehicle crash avoidance tech is improving: IIHS

The nonprofit graded 22 out of 30 new models as “acceptable” in crash tests, an improvement after scores dipped last year due to more rigorous testing criteria.

By Kalena Thomhave • March 20, 2025

C-suite leaders grapple with conflict, silos amid AI adoption

Around two-thirds of executives say the technology has led to division within their company, according to a Writer survey.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • March 19, 2025

VW recalls nearly 61,000 ID.4, Audi e-tron models for gearshift issue

The neutral or “N” position may not show on the instrument cluster, increasing the risk of vehicle rollaway if the electronic parking brake is not engaged.

By Eric Walz • March 18, 2025

Audi launches transformation unit to drive growth

The new department is being led by Yvonne Bettkober, who has held leadership roles with Volkswagen, Microsoft and Amazon Web Services.

By Eric Walz • March 7, 2025

Battery maker Clarios unveils $6B investment in US manufacturing

The Wisconsin-based company plans to expand new and existing facilities, advance its closed-loop recycling program and support emerging technologies.

By Nathan Owens • March 7, 2025

Ford Pro’s connected vehicle fleet grew 40% since 2023

The automaker’s software products for fleet operators helps optimize productivity and maximize vehicle uptime.

By Eric Walz • March 6, 2025

ComEd offering $100M in rebates to drive EV growth in Illinois

The program is meant to grow electric vehicle adoption by reducing charger installation costs in homes, businesses and public sites.

By Larry Avila • March 6, 2025

Kia reveals details of EV4, PV5 and EV2 concept at its ‘2025 EV Day’ event

The automaker is aggressively pursuing its global electrification plans, despite slower than anticipated EV adoption and uncertainties in the U.S. market due to tariffs.

By Eric Walz • March 5, 2025

GM names its first-ever chief AI officer

Former Cisco and Google executive Barak Turovsky will lead efforts to accelerate the automaker’s use of the technology. 

By Larry Avila • March 5, 2025

Massachusetts to deploy 100 bidirectional EV chargers in first-of-its-kind ‘V2X’ pilot

The program is available for residential, commercial, municipal and school customers and could add 1.5 MW of flexible grid capacity by September 2026.

By Brian Martucci • March 5, 2025

NFL brain injury metric could improve vehicle safety: IIHS

Data collected by the league could help automakers design vehicles to enhance passengers’ protection against head trauma in a crash.

By Kalena Thomhave • March 5, 2025

Lyft offers assistance for drivers, premium options to fuel growth

CEO David Risher credited the company’s “customer obsession” for a strong quarter, but it's focusing on its drivers, too.  

By Bryan Wassel • March 3, 2025

AEB tech has led to fewer rear-end crashes: study

Data collected through collaborative research conducted by the NHTSA and several major automakers will be used to advance vehicle safety systems.

By Kalena Thomhave • March 3, 2025

Case study: How 1 European OEM reduced equipment design time from 12 to 6 weeks

Many OEMs face outdated workflows. See how one Automotive OEM cut design time by 50% with 3D modeling.

March 3, 2025

Safety benefits diminish in larger vehicles: IIHS

Despite technology advancements, drivers in smaller vehicles are still at risk to injury if involved in a crash with a truck or SUV, a new study found.

By Kalena Thomhave • Feb. 27, 2025

Uber, Lyft riders choose ride-hailing over transit to save time: study

The convenience of ride-hailing services comes with greater greenhouse gas emissions, traffic congestion and noise, however, a University of Michigan study finds.

By Dan Zukowski • Feb. 27, 2025

New York loans Revel $60M to expand NYC public EV charging

The financial arrangement is “an important and replicable precedent” to grow electric vehicle charging, NY Green Bank President Andrew Kessler said.

By Robert Walton • Feb. 13, 2025

Stellantis to launch AI-powered in-car assistant

The automaker also aims to deploy technology developed by France-based startup Mistral AI across vehicle engineering, fleet data analysis, sales and manufacturing.

By Eric Walz • Feb. 12, 2025

Toyota’s expanded $14B North Carolina EV battery plant ready to roll

The batteries produced at the facility will be used in hybrids, plug-in hybrids and fully electric vehicles built in North America.

By Larry Avila • Feb. 10, 2025

Honda prepares to start ‘flexible’ vehicle production at Ohio EV hub

The automaker will produce ICE, hybrid and fully electric models on the same production lines, allowing for flexibility to adapt in market demand.

By Eric Walz • Feb. 6, 2025

Lucid names CFO

Taoufiq Boussaid will take over on Feb. 25 for Gagan Dhingra, who has held the interim post since December 2023. 

By Larry Avila • Feb. 5, 2025