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  • A white 2025 Lincoln Aviator SUV on road with tress and greenery in the background.
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    Ford recalls 133K Lincoln Aviator SUVs for loose exterior trim

    This is the second recall for Aviator models in June, the first of which was for incorrectly installed second-row seat switch bezels.

    By June 30, 2025
  • A red 2024 Chevrolet Silverado Chassis Cab parked at a work site with a bridge and construction machinery in the background.
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    GM recalls 62K Chevrolet Silverado trucks for brake system electrical short

    Because of a resulting fire hazard, the automaker is advising customers to park their vehicles outdoors and away from structures until repairs are completed.

    By June 27, 2025
  • Man seated in a four-wheel cargo van in the bike lane of a New York City street.
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    Honda launches cargo e-bike delivery business

    The automaker designed an electric quadricycle for the last-mile delivery service it plans to offer.

    By Dan Zukowski • June 27, 2025
  • Antiono Filosa Stellantis CEO Jeep
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    Stellantis CEO’s new leadership team features both tenured and fresh faces

    Antonio Filosa is surrounding himself with 16 executives he says bring an entrepreneurial spirit and profound understanding of the company's brands.

    By Kalena Thomhave • June 27, 2025
  • A white Polestar 3 long-range electric SUV parked outdoors with mountains in the background.
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    EV maker Polestar secures $200M equity investment

    The funding comes from existing investor PSD Investment, which is controlled by the founder and chairman of Geely Holding Group.

    By June 26, 2025
  • The driver side of a 2023 Honda Pilot SUV showing the steering wheel and dashboard.
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    Honda recalls 259K vehicles for brake pedal defect

    The automaker cites insufficient training at a supplier, which resulted in some brake pedal pins not being properly staked before assembly.

    By June 26, 2025
  • The interior of a 2025 Ford Explorer SUV showing the steering wheel and instrument panel.
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    Ford recalls over 300K Explorer, Aviator SUVs for binding second-row seat switches

    The automaker is sending out interim notification letters beginning June 23 to alert customers of the safety risk. It will mail a second letter once replacement parts are available.

    By June 25, 2025
  • Stellantis Mopar Megahub Detroit Michigan
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    Stellantis plans $388M parts distribution ‘Megahub’ in metro Detroit

    The facility will be staffed by nearly 500 UAW workers once operational in 2027, according to the company. 

    By Kalena Thomhave • June 24, 2025
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    Flexibility key in tariff turmoil: Toyota, Rivian execs

    Executives from the two companies suggest that with fluctuating trade policies, the short-term priority for OEMs should be staying the course.

    By June 23, 2025
  • A graphic showing binary numbers representing how data moves throughout a software-based vehicle.
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    ‘Break the silos’: Software-defined vehicle development requires new approach

    More attention must be paid to "middleware" given consumer demand for smartphone-like updates for new models, experts said at AutoTech 2025.

    By June 18, 2025
  • A street on a bridge filled with cars, green signs say "Queens Bronx," "Broadway East S 5 St," "Bway West to 278 West Staten Island Exit Only."
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    ‘Car culture’ still dominates in the US, survey finds

    A Department of Transportation-funded survey finds nine out of 10 U.S. residents own vehicles, and most believe they’re essential to daily life. 

    By Benton Graham • June 18, 2025
  • The Origin autonomous shuttle co-developed by Cruise, General Motors and Honda for their planned commercial ride-hailing service.
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    Courtesy of Honda Motor Co.
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    NHTSA revises exemption process for vehicles without driver controls

    The updated application process allows manufacturers to build up to 2,500 vehicles a year without steering wheels, pedals or mirrors.

    By June 17, 2025
  • Lucid VP of Engineering James Hawkins AutoTech2025
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    Photo by Larry Avila 

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    Lucid’s strategy to strengthen supply chain means using fewer parts

    "Doing more with less is at the heart of sustainability and at the heart of resilience," said VP of Engineering James Hawkins.

    By June 17, 2025
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    BMW Group Financial Services North America names president and CEO

    Ole Jensen was appointed the new head of BMW’s financial services arm in the US and the Americas.

    By Kalena Thomhave • June 16, 2025
  • An rendering of a software-based vehicle with blue and green graphics depicting its modular components.
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    Automakers face challenges in managing software-defined vehicles at scale

    Industry experts suggest as vehicle technology increases in complexity, faster and more secure data management will be needed. 

    By June 13, 2025
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    GM names head of global manufacturing

    Company veteran Mike Trevorrow will serve a dual role overseeing the automaker’s worldwide manufacturing and engineering operations.

    By June 12, 2025
  • The Scout Traveler SUV parked outdoors with a setting sun in the background.
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    Courtesy of Scout Motors
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    The revival of Scout preserves its heritage through innovation

    CTO Burkhard Huhnke details how the digital twin design process is expediting product testing as the automaker ramps up toward production in 2027.

    By June 12, 2025
  • Lucid vehicles on display
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    Lucid elects Douglas Grimm to board

    The seasoned transportation industry executive’s experience includes stints with Chrysler and Dana Inc.

    By June 11, 2025
  • A dark gray 2025 Chevy Blazer SUV traveling on a road will mountains in the background.
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    GM is investing $4B in three plants to boost domestic production

    The automaker says the investments will provide it with the capacity to build 2 million vehicles a year in the U.S.

    By June 11, 2025
  • Nissan Smyrna vehicle assembly plant
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    Provided by Nissan Motor Co. 

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    Automakers must cope with tariff-fueled business climate in the short-term: analyst

    S&P Global forecasts that the global trade environment may have more clarity by the end of the year. 

    By June 10, 2025
  • Belvidere Illinois Assembly Plant Stellantis
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    Stellantis scraps plans for Illinois battery plant, parts hub: UAW

    The automaker remains committed to restarting its idled Belvidere factory in 2027.

    By June 9, 2025
  • M235 xDrive Gran Coupé Spartanburg, South Carolina
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    BMW of North America shuffles leadership team

    The automaker appointed a new VP of the central region, which includes 12 midwestern states.

    By Kalena Thomhave • June 6, 2025
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    Subaru of America names chairman and CEO

    Company veteran Yoichi Hori will oversee the automaker’s U.S. business operations.

    By June 5, 2025
  • Tesla CEO Elon Musk in the White House on May 30, 2025.
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    Tesla CFO offloads over $2M in stock as EU sales tumble

    The stock sales come as Tesla’s European sales declined by 53% in April compared to the previous year.

    By Grace Noto • June 5, 2025
  • An exterior red and white Toyota sign at the entrance of company's North America Headquarters in Plano, Texas.
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    Toyota Motor North America names chief compliance officer

    Dawn Pittman Collins will take over for Jacqueline Thomas who is retiring after more than two decades with the automaker.

    By June 4, 2025