Technology: Page 4

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    Automakers face growing data privacy challenges, experts say

    A Federal Trade Commission crackdown and lawsuit against GM show automakers are increasingly navigating legal risks.

    By • Aug. 27, 2024
  • A white and orange painted Chevy Bolt EV operated by Cruise parked in front of a cafe in the Hayes Valley neighborhood of San Francisco.
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    Courtesy of Cruise LLC
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    GM recalls entire Cruise fleet for unexpected braking

    The NHTSA concluded that a software fault contributed to 10 crashes, four of which involved a vulnerable road user and resulted in injury.

    By • Aug. 26, 2024
  • The General Motors logo.
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    General Motors to lean on solar power for three assembly plants

    The car manufacturer has signed a 15-year renewable power purchase agreement to support its operations at three assembly plants located in Michigan and Missouri.

    By Zoya Mirza • Aug. 26, 2024
  • A showroom of a dealership featuring several cars.
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    Dealers are unsure about AI’s role in credit risk and auto loans: JD Power

    Finance teams worry the technology will limit their ability to be creative, forge key relationships and close deals.

    By Kalena Thomhave • Aug. 26, 2024
  • A 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid XLT driving on an urban street.
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    Courtesy of Ford Motor Co.
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    Ford issued 6 recalls this month for up to 200k vehicles

    The recalled models include the Ranger, Explorer, Maverick, Bronco Sport, Mustang Mach-E and Lincoln Nautilus.

    By • Aug. 20, 2024
  • A close up view of the steering wheel and infotainment screen in the 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV SS.
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    Courtesy of General Motors
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    GM to lay off 1,000 from its software and services unit

    The job cuts impact around 600 salaried employees at the automaker’s Warren Tech Center in Michigan and another 400 globally.

    By • Aug. 20, 2024
  • An Uber sticker on a vehicle windshield
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    Uber and BYD partner to introduce more EVs to global markets

    The project aims to add 100,000 EVs to the ride-hailing platform.

    By Kalena Thomhave • Aug. 19, 2024
  • A close up picture of ChargePoint's Omni Port electric vehicle charging adaptor.
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    Courtesy of ChargePoint, Inc.
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    ChargePoint unveils its ‘Omni Port’ EV charging solution

    The charging adapter works with Tesla and non-Tesla vehicles at the company's public stations.

    By • Aug. 15, 2024
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    Texas sues GM for selling customer driving data

    The automaker failed to tell buyers it was selling their driving data to help insurers analyze driving behavior, according to a Texas AG lawsuit.

    By Justin Bachman • Aug. 15, 2024
  • The 2024 Cadillac LYRIQ lineup showing the Tech, Luxury and Sport trim models with a setting sun in the background.
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    GM recalls over 21K Cadillac Lyriq EVs

    The model’s anti-lock braking system may activate unexpectedly, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says.

    By • Aug. 15, 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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    Telsa set to reveal its robotaxi Oct. 10

    CEO Elon Musk said he wanted to make some “important changes” to improve the product, which delayed its previously planned Aug. 8 debut.

    By • Aug. 14, 2024
  • GlobalFoundries employees stand in a clean room inside a fabrication plant.
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    GlobalFoundries auto revenue rebounds in Q2

    The chipmaker expects "meaningful" year-over-year growth in the segment as demand improves.

    By Kate Magill • Aug. 12, 2024
  • A window sticker on a Hyundai vehicle to deter would-be thieves that reads "This vehicle equipped with Hyundai anti-theft logic."
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    Courtesy of Highway Loss Data Institute
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    Hyundai, Kia thefts drop over 50%: study

    A software update was “extremely effective” at thwarting theft tactics popularized by viral social media videos, per Highway Loss Data Institute research.

    By • Aug. 9, 2024
  • A Rivian R1T nears undergoes final assembly at the automaker's plant in Normal, Illinois.
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    Courtesy of Rivian Automotive
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    Rivian already sees tailwinds from VW partnership

    CEO RJ Scaringe said the EV maker expects to achieve more favorable pricing from its suppliers as a result of the deal.

    By • Aug. 7, 2024
  • The Figure 02 humanoid robot shown inside BMW's Plant Spartanburg production facility with machinery in the background.
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    Courtesy of BMW Group AG
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    BMW touts success of humanoid robot pilot at South Carolina plant

    The robots were able to insert sheet metal parts into fixtures, which were used to assemble the chassis of a vehicle.

    By • Aug. 7, 2024
  • New Tesla vehicles parked on a car lot
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    Owner satisfaction with new vehicles rebounds: JD Power

    Owners of new EVs made by traditional automakers are more satisfied with their cars than ever, according to a study.

    By Kalena Thomhave • Aug. 7, 2024
  • A vehicle on a lift in a repair shop showing a right front air suspension component highlighted in orange for visibility.
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    Courtesy of Continental AG
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    Continental mulls spinoff of its automotive business

    The company cited the industry’s software-driven technology transformation as one of the reasons for the potential move.

    By • Aug. 6, 2024
  • NXP Semiconductors' headquarters building in Eindhoven, Netherlands.
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    NXP Semiconductors’ inventory woes persist amid slow auto demand

    The company's revenue was down last quarter as its plan to normalize inventory levels takes longer than expected. 

    By Kate Magill • Aug. 5, 2024
  • Nissan preisdent Makoto Uchida and Honda president Toshihiro Mibe shake hands at a press event announced the collaboration.
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    Courtesy of Honda Motor Co.
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    Nissan, Honda join forces to research vehicle technologies

    The two companies believe that software, autonomous driving, connectivity and AI will determine the value of vehicles in the future.

    By • Aug. 5, 2024
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    Auto industry’s innovation push brings ‘startup’ capital structure

    As automakers juggle EV resource allocation, regulation and macroeconomics, they are operating more like startups, according to the most recent Hackett Working Capital Survey.

    By Adam Zaki • Aug. 5, 2024
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    Courtesy of Addionics
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    GM Ventures leads $39M funding round for battery technology startup

    Addionics intends to use the funds to build its global workforce and expand manufacturing and commercialization efforts.

    By • Aug. 1, 2024
  • A Mercedes-Benz dashboard with a racing video game
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    Courtesy of Mercedes-Benz
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    3 things influencing Mercedes-Benz’s strategy in China

    CEO Ola Källenius believes more than 90% of BEV makers in the country are burning cash.

    By • July 31, 2024
  • A person plugs an electric F-150 Lighting for charging in a garage.
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    Courtesy of Ford Motor Co.
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    Sunrun, BGE launch first US electric vehicle-to-home virtual power plant

    The initiative kicks off with just three customers but is “a significant proof of concept ... and the goal is to expand these programs all around the country,” said Sunrun CEO Mary Powell.

    By Robert Walton • July 31, 2024
  • UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty
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    What does your CEO need to know about cybersecurity?

    CEOs don’t necessarily have to become experts in the technical aspects of cybersecurity to be prepared in case of an attack or — hopefully — stop one before it starts.

    By Jen A. Miller • July 25, 2024
  • Dashboard of Nissan Rogue Sport vehicle
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    Courtesy of Nissan
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    Partial automation systems unlikely to prevent crashes: report

    Lane-centering technology and adaptive cruise control should not be considered safety features, according to the IIHS.

    By Kalena Thomhave • July 25, 2024