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Stellantis recalls over 1M vehicles to fix rearview camera fault
The problem, which potentially impacts over 1 million vehicles, was determined using vehicle manufacturing records.
By Eric Walz • June 18, 2024 -
Waymo recalls 672 vehicles for software error
The robotaxi company said its automated driving system could fail to avoid poles.
By Haley Cawthon • June 18, 2024 -
Stellantis shares software vision and new products for retail customers
The next-generation vehicle features are being developed in-house with strategic partners and will be customized for each of the automaker’s brands.
By Eric Walz • June 17, 2024 -
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By Andrii Olefir, Engagement Director, Avenga Global • June 17, 2024 -
Tesla shareholders back Elon Musk $56B pay package
“Hot damn, I love you guys,” the CEO said on stage during the company’s annual meeting in Austin, Texas.
By Haley Cawthon • June 14, 2024 -
EV adoption falls to its lowest point since 2021: JD Power
Meanwhile, electric vehicles are more available than they’ve ever been.
By Kalena Thomhave • June 13, 2024 -
Musk redirected Tesla’s Nvidia chip shipment to X, xAI
Tesla may face months of delays for a $500 million order of data center GPUs used to train its autonomous driving systems.
By Eric Walz • June 7, 2024 -
Amazon’s Zoox expands robotaxi testing to Austin, Miami
The company will use retrofitted Toyota Highlanders with safety drivers instead of its autonomous robotaxi to gather "valuable insights and feedback."
By Haley Cawthon • June 6, 2024 -
GM promotes 2 former Apple execs to lead its software organization
The executive appointments come as the automaker aims to make software a core component of its vehicle and customer experience.
By Eric Walz • June 5, 2024 -
Ford shows off renovated tech and innovation hub in Detroit
The automaker’s Model e and Integrated Services teams will work out of a former train station that underwent an extensive restoration project.
By Eric Walz • June 4, 2024 -
Vehicle-to-everything bidirectional charging pilot launches in Colorado
The pilot will explore reducing the costs of electric vehicle adoption.
By Robert Walton • May 31, 2024 -
Toyota, Subaru and Mazda to develop new engines for hybrid vehicles
Each automaker will develop a signature engine design that represents its respective brands and customer preferences.
By Eric Walz • May 30, 2024 -
How manufacturers are reskilling factory workers for AI adoption
Companies are leveraging the metaverse and augmented reality to train workers to use artificial intelligence for assembly and maintenance tasks.
By Sakshi Udavant • May 30, 2024 -
Toyota debuts renewable energy system at Port of Long Beach
The resources generated by the new system will support Toyota Logistics Services’ vehicle-processing and distribution center at the port.
By S.L. Fuller • May 24, 2024 -
Ford Pro lands EV charging deal in Dallas
The agreement follows other investments in charging infrastructure as the automaker looks to grow its commercial EV business.
By Eric Walz • May 23, 2024 -
With limited public charging infrastructure, EV owners love charging at home: JD Power
Owners of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids are increasingly satisfied with home charging and are especially satisfied with their faster Level 2 chargers, the study found.
By Kalena Thomhave • May 23, 2024 -
GM China names new president to lead growth strategies
Julian Blissett, president of GM China, has decided to retire after a 28-year career with the automaker.
By Haley Cawthon • May 22, 2024 -
GM, EV battery suppliers establish $150M fund to reimburse Chevrolet Bolt owners
The automaker reached a previous agreement with LG Electronics in October 2021 to cover roughly $2 billion in recall costs.
By Eric Walz • May 21, 2024 -
NHTSA probes Waymo, Zoox over ‘unexpected’ self-driving behavior
The robotaxi companies are facing investigations after their autonomous vehicles behaved erratically, causing collisions.
By Haley Cawthon • May 20, 2024 -
Industry leaders react to tariff hikes on China-made goods
“Automakers embrace fair competition. We’re not shrinking from it, but China’s EV overcapacity and subsidy issue is real," said Alliance for Automotive Innovation President and CEO John Bozzella.
By Philip Neuffer • May 17, 2024 -
Inside Honda’s updated multibillion-dollar electrification strategy
The massive investments will be used to establish a comprehensive electric vehicle value chain.
By Eric Walz • May 16, 2024 -
Honda banks on hybrid profits to fund EV transition
The automaker announced it will increase R&D spending by almost 25% over the next year to gain a competitive advantage in the hybrid vehicle segment.
By Eric Walz • May 15, 2024 -
How 4 technology trends are shaping automotive design
Some design trends are partly a reaction to design aesthetics that preceded them; others are responses to changes in technology, consumer preferences and government regulation, experts said.
By Michael Brady • May 15, 2024 -
Stellantis, Leapmotor JV to launch 2 EV models in Europe this year
As part of the partnership, Stellantis has exclusive rights to manufacture, export and sell Leapmotor EVs outside of China.
By Eric Walz • May 15, 2024 -
Toyota CEO: ‘Next-generation BEVs must change the factories themselves’
The automaker aims to reconfigure its factories to cut the number of processes in half.
By Haley Cawthon • May 14, 2024