Automakers: Page 12


  • The Tesla Cybertruck.
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    Courtesy of Tesla Photo Gallery
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    Automotive design: Professor explains why minimalism is having a renaissance

    An academic specialized in automotive design broke down recent models and what they say about how executives are adapting to trends for Automotive Dive.

    By May 6, 2024
  • A view from behind of the 2022 Ford Maverick pickup showing the left rear tail light.
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    Courtesy of Ford Motor Co.
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    Ford recalls nearly 243K Maverick pickups for tail light issue

    The company has issued a total of 23 separate recalls across its model lineup since January.

    By May 3, 2024
  • New Ford trucks parked outside at a dealership in Long Beach, California.
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    Ford invests in dealer education to improve customer experience

    With Ford University, the automaker is banking on highly informed dealers to serve as guides to customers throughout the buying process.

    By Kristen Doerer • May 3, 2024
  • A red electric Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer model parked on a gravel surface with a stone wall and greenery in the background.
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    Courtesy of Volkswagen Group
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    Why VW’s Q1 profits fell 20% despite higher deliveries

    The company blamed lower-than-anticipated global sales and its investments in launching new electrified models.

    By May 3, 2024
  • Jack Hollis showcases the 2019 Toyota RAV4
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    Toyota Motor North America creates COO, CSO roles

    EVPs Jack Hollis and Chris Reynolds are taking on additional responsibilities as part of the new assignments.

    By May 2, 2024
  • Rendering of Rivian's $5 billion EV manufacturing plant in Stanton Springs, Georgia.
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    Courtesy of Clayco
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    Rivian reaffirms plans for $5B Georgia EV plant despite construction pause

    The electric carmaker emphasized its intention to continue limited site development activity during the pause period, according to a company letter.

    By Sebastian Obando • May 1, 2024
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    UAW members at Stellantis plant to vote on strike authorization

    The union claims the automaker has failed to resolve health and safety grievances at the Michigan plant.

    By May 1, 2024
  • A graphic showing a pedestrian crossing the road in front of a vehicle.
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    Courtesy of Bosch
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    NHTSA finalizes rule requiring automatic emergency braking on vehicles by 2029

    Hyundai, Mitsubishi and Porsche expressed concerns last year when the NHTSA opened public comments for the proposed rule.

    By May 1, 2024
  • A driver using Ford's BlueCruise automated driving feature on a highway in a 2022 Mustang Mach E.
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    Courtesy of Ford Motor Co.
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    Ford, Tesla face NHTSA investigations over self-driving tech

    For Tesla, the agency will assess whether the automaker's response involving a December recall of 2 million vehicles was sufficient.

    By April 30, 2024
  • The 2025 Ram 1500 REV
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    Courtesy of Stellantis
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    Stellantis revenues slip 12% as it preps for next-gen product launches

    The automaker is debuting 25 new or updated products in 2024, 18 of which will be battery electric vehicles.

    By April 30, 2024
  • A red 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe hybrid SUV pictured on a dirt trail with desert terrain in the background.
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    Courtesy of Hyundai Motor Group
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    Hyundai shifts focus to hybrids as EV demand declines

    Despite record-setting Q1 revenues, the automaker said its EV sales slipped nearly 5% year over year.

    By April 29, 2024
  • A car mechanic using a computer.
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    Dealer service satisfaction improves, despite growing wait times and prices

    Non-Tesla EV drivers reported the lowest satisfaction with new-vehicle dealership services, a J.D. Power study found.

    By Kalena Thomhave • April 29, 2024
  • The new Volkswagen ID. CODE concept vehicle in blue.
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    Volkswagen looks to boost tech, cut costs in China

    The country’s transition to electric vehicles and growing local competition is making it harder for overseas automakers to stay competitive.

    By April 29, 2024
  • Mary Barra, CEO of General Motors
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    GM CEO’s compensation falls 4%

    Mary Barra is no longer the highest-paid executive among the Detroit Three automakers.

    By April 29, 2024
  • Toshihiro Mibe, President and CEO of Honda Motor Co. speak at an event at the automaker's manufacturing plant in Allison, Ontario.
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    Honda invests billions in Canada to set up EV production hub

    The CAD $15 billion ($11 billion) investment into the automaker’s supply chain includes two factories and materials processing projects with joint venture partners.

    By April 25, 2024
  • A Cruise Chevy Bolt EV on the streret in San Francisco.
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    Courtesy of Cruise LLC
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    For Cruise robotaxi business, GM considers ‘outside investments’

    Despite billions in losses attributed to its Cruise subsidiary, General Motors CEO Mary Barra said the company believes in the technology.

    By Dan Zukowski • April 25, 2024
  • Toyota's manufacturing plant in Princeton, Indiana
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    Toyota to assemble new EV at Indiana plant

    The automaker will add up to 340 jobs at the facility with a $1.4B investment.

    By April 25, 2024
  • A Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup on the road.
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    Courtesy of Ford Motor Co.
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    Facing pricing pressure, Ford takes big loss on EVs

    CEO Jim Farley called the segment a “huge drag” on the automaker and the industry overall.

    By April 25, 2024
  • Front view of the Nissan Ariya electric SUV.
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    Courtesy of Nissan Motor Co. Ltd
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    Nissan slashes operating profit amid sales dip

    The automaker lowered its forecasted sales volume for fiscal year 2023 to 3.44 million vehicles last week.

    By April 24, 2024
  • The 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV 3LT in Riptide Blue parked beside a lakeside home.
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    Courtesy of General Motors
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    GM aims to build up to 300K EVs in 2024

    The automaker anticipates that new electric vehicle launches will help it achieve its ambitious sales targets in 2024.

    By April 24, 2024
  • A blue Tesla Model S sedan on the highway.
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    Tesla accelerates launch of new models

    The EV maker said production for a new vehicle lineup will start months earlier than originally announced and include a more affordable model.

    By April 23, 2024
  • A Chevy Volt goes through an assembly line as sparks fly and robotic arms work to build it.
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    Automakers get new standard for cutting a top source of scope 3 emissions

    Indirect emissions are notoriously hard to calculate and address, so the Science Based Targets initiative put forth a new guideline.

    By S.L. Fuller • April 23, 2024
  • A photo of Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares
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    Stellantis shareholders approve CEO compensation boost

    Carlos Tavares’ total compensation was nearly $39.5 million last year, a 56% year-over-year increase.

    By April 23, 2024
  • A rendering of a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV in a residential garage with GM's vehicle-to-home charging equipment mounted on the wall.
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    Courtesy of General Motors
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    GM Energy rolls out its first vehicle-to-home EV charging products

    The bidirectional charging technology allows an electric vehicle’s battery to provide backup power to homes.

    By April 22, 2024
  • The 2024 Tesla Cybertruck outdoors with mountains and greenery in the background.
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    Courtesy of Tesla Inc.
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    Tesla recalls Cybertruck to fix accelerator pedal problem

    The recall is Tesla’s fourth this year and involves 3,878 Cybertrucks manufactured from Nov. 13, 2023 through April 4.

    By April 20, 2024