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Rivian spins off micromobility unit as new startup named ‘Also’
The unit will focus on small, lightweight electric vehicles to address global mobility transportation challenges, according to the EV maker.
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Volvo debuts first customer for truck-as-a-service subscription
R&M Trucking’s use of Volvo on Demand will help it meet customers’ sustainability interests while limiting upfront investment.
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Håkan Samuelsson returns to Volvo Cars as CEO
The two-year appointment aims to ensure stability while the automaker searches for a long-term successor.
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Ford asks investors to vote down supply chain emissions proposal
Shareholder Green Century Capital Management wants the automaker to regularly disclose its strategies for meeting low-carbon steel benchmarks, among others.
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Manufacturing economy stalls amid tariff confusion
The industry is bracing for the impact of the Trump administration’s upcoming “Liberation Day,” on April 2, set to bring a slew of widespread tariffs.
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Honda fined $632K for violating California Consumer Privacy Act
A state enforcement agency said the automaker made customers share excessive personal information with third parties without providing contract terms.
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Sudden downshifts spur NHTSA probe of over 1M Ford F-150s
The agency received 138 complaints of unexpected transmission issues in 2015-2017 pickups, leading to rear-wheel lockup in some cases.
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Cleveland-Cliffs lays off more than 1,200 workers as tariffs hit demand
A number of North American steel manufacturers are struggling to deal with the impacts of the Trump administration’s trade policy.
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Ford taps Lululemon exec to lead integrated services unit
The department aims to further develop the automaker’s suite of software and digital services to inspire customer loyalty.
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Nissan Americas CIO to retire amid broader leadership shifts
Lesley Ma, a seasoned executive with stints at Ford and General Motors, will replace William Orange, effective April 7.
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GM Energy joins PG&E bidirectional EV charging pilot in California
Certain electric vehicle owners are now eligible for discounts on charging equipment that can be used to power homes during blackouts.
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US auto tariffs begin, parts tariffs to start May 3
A 25% import tax is being applied to foreign vehicles, though a federal register notice clarifies foreign parts will be taxed at a later date.
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Hyundai to invest $21B in US manufacturing
The automaker plans to build a $5.8 billion steel plant in Louisiana as part of the investment.
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Rivian rolls out hands-free driving via software update
The automaker says that the cameras it developed for its Enhanced Highway Assist feature offer the highest resolution “of any vehicle in North America.”
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Nissan to launch 10 new models in North America to fuel comeback
The roster of refreshed and all-new vehicles will include the return of the electric Leaf as a compact crossover in the U.S.
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Pilot EV charging network passes 130 locations
The travel center company’s partnership with EVgo and General Motors has reached over half of U.S. states.
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Toyota opens 2 EV charging stations in California
The two co-branded stations in Sacramento and Baldwin Park, California, are owned and operated by the automaker’s charging partner EVgo.
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Tesla’s Cybertruck recall began with a routine review of field repairs
Owners of the electric truck may experience noise inside the cabin or observe exterior trim pieces separating from the vehicle.
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Tariffs, seasonal demand drive flatbed trucking rate increases
Companies are racing to stockpile steel and other goods amid tariff whiplash, sparking rising costs in for the products’ transportation.
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Stellantis offers buyouts in Michigan, Ohio and Illinois
The buyouts and voluntary retirement packages follow a challenging 2024 for the automaker that included declining profits and shrinking market share in North America.
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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.
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AI, ‘digital fluency’ top workers’ skills-building wishlist
Adoption of the technology at work continues to be a tricky area of conversation, especially regarding the future-proofing of individual resumes and entire businesses.
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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.
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Nissan, SK On announce $661M EV battery supply deal
The automaker will use the batteries for electric vehicles manufactured at its assembly plant in Mississippi.
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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.
