Automakers: Page 16

  • The black interior of a 2022 Honda Civic showing the dashboard and steering wheel.
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    Honda recalls nearly 1.7M vehicles for steering issue

    The gearbox may have a manufacturing defect that causes excessive internal friction, which can make it difficult to turn the steering wheel.

    By • Oct. 10, 2024
  • Inbolt robot guidance technology at work in a Stellantis factory.
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    How Stellantis experiments with AI on the factory floor

    In recent months, the automaker has rolled out robot guidance and automated wheel technology to boost plant processes' efficiency and accuracy.

    By • Oct. 10, 2024
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    Quarterly sales roundup

    Stellantis US sales tank in Q3 while Tesla charges ahead

    Many automakers reported electric vehicle sales growth in the quarter, regardless of their overall sales numbers.

    By • Updated Nov. 14, 2024
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    Stellantis files multiple lawsuits against UAW

    The automaker claims the union filed “sham” grievances and publicly misrepresented parts of the collective bargaining agreement.

    By • Oct. 8, 2024
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    Model year 2025 vehicles contribute to increased inventory: report

    New vehicles have meant plentiful supplies even as sales increased 14% year over year, according to a recent Cox Automotive analysis. 

    By Kalena Thomhave • Oct. 8, 2024
  • The chassis of the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe showing the blue protective housing for the battery pack.
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    Stellantis recalls 154K hybrid Jeep models for battery fire risk

    Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures, and not to recharge their vehicle’s battery until the issues are addressed.

    By • Oct. 8, 2024
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    Q&A

    Mazda’s CMO on the strategy behind the company’s new brand platform

    The automaker's "Move and Be Moved" campaign is helping reimagine the 104-year-old brand at a time of industry transformation.

    By Chris Kelly • Oct. 3, 2024
  • A child walks among a row of red Ferrari cars on display.
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    Ferrari shutters gas-fueled plant to slash carbon emissions

    The Italian carmaker closed its Maranello trigeneration plant this week in a bid to reduce its methane gas consumption and pivot to cleaner energy sources.

    By Zoya Mirza • Oct. 3, 2024
  • Jerome Powell, testimony, U.S. House, Financial Services Committee
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    Powell says Fed policymakers not ‘in a hurry’ to cut interest rates

    “We’re recalibrating policy to maintain the strength in the economy, not because of weakness in the economy,” Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said.

    By Jim Tyson • Oct. 3, 2024
  • 2023 Volkswagen ID.4
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    Volkswagen slashes financial outlook — again

    It’s the second time in less than three months that VW has warned of reduced profits.

    By • Oct. 3, 2024
  • The Stellantis sign outside the company’s North American office in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
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    Stellantis’ sales struggles spur lower guidance

    The automaker also adjusted its inventory and shipment plans, citing "corrective actions" in North America.

    By • Oct. 2, 2024
  • A blue Kia SUV on display at the Los Angeles Auto Show in 2023.
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    Top automotive industry conferences in 2025

    Several trade shows will focus on the hot topics of recent years, including EVs, battery tech, hybrid powertrains and software-defined vehicles.

    By • Updated Feb. 3, 2025
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    Volkswagen integrates Google’s generative AI to enhance app experience

    Through a Google collaboration, car owners will be able to search their owners’ manuals by posing questions like “How do I change a tire?”

    By Aaron Baar • Sept. 30, 2024
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    Dealer pessimism rises amid concerns about economy, election

    The sentiment is likely driven by rising costs and declining profitability relative to an industry peak in 2021, according to a recent Cox Automotive survey.

    By Kalena Thomhave • Sept. 30, 2024
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    Fed rate cut unlikely to boost US auto sales in Q4

    However, continued interest rate cuts and lower vehicle prices could make a difference in 2025, analysts said.

    By • Sept. 27, 2024
  • Workers at the Sterling Heights Assembly Plant install a V-8 engine on the chassis of the Ram 1500 pickup
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    Stellantis lays off seasonal workers at Michigan plant

    The automaker cut 177 supplemental employees as well as 14 full-timers at its Sterling Heights Assembly Plant, citing multiple reasons.

    By • Sept. 26, 2024
  • The infotainment display of the 2022 Ford Maverick.
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    Ford recalls nearly 145K Mavericks for rear camera display failures

    The recall covers certain 2022-2024 Maverick pickups equipped with Ford’s Connected Touch Radio.

    By • Sept. 26, 2024
  • A blue Kia EV9 SUV parked outdoors with a setting sun and hills in the background.
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    Kia will offer NACS adapters for its EVs in early 2025

    The automaker says the adapter will “vastly expand charger availability” for U.S. electric vehicle customers.

    By • Sept. 25, 2024
  • Employees work in a factory.
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    Employers increasingly shed jobs, reflecting economic uncertainty

    Hiring intentions fell to the lowest year-to-date total since data tracking began in 2005, Challenger, Gray & Christmas said.

    By Carolyn Crist • Sept. 25, 2024
  • View from inside a driverless vehicle approaching a crosswalk with people on bicycles.
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    US seeks to limit China, Russia’s role in connected vehicle supply chains

    The Department of Commerce's proposed new rule would require vehicles used in the U.S. to exclude suppliers with links to those countries.

    By • Sept. 23, 2024
  • Three GM vehicles parked at a Tesla Supercharger location with a person preparing to plug in a blue Chevy Equinox EV.
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    GM releases NACS adapter for access to Tesla Superchargers

    The device is now available to customers in the U.S., followed by Canada later this year.

    By • Sept. 23, 2024
  • The instrument cluster of the 2023 Chevy Tahoe showing the Super Cruise driver assist feature active.
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    GM recalls nearly 450K vehicles for brake warning fault

    A software error in the brake control module means drivers may not be alerted that the vehicle’s brake fluid level is low.

    By • Sept. 23, 2024
  • A worker assembles a battery pack for the BMW X5 xDrive45e at the automaker's factory in South Carolina.
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    BMW taps Redwood Materials for battery recycling

    The company will work directly with BMW of North America at over 700 locations, including dealerships and distribution centers, to collect batteries for recycling.

    By • Sept. 23, 2024
  • The Nuro R3 autonomous delivery vehicle on the road next to a person riding a skateboard.
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    AV developer Nuro plans to license its tech to automotive OEMs

    The company had been working on autonomous driving technology for last-mile delivery vehicles, which are not designed to carry passengers.

    By • Sept. 19, 2024
  • A high-pressure die cast machine at a Honda plant in Ohio.
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    Honda rethinks manufacturing as it overhauls Ohio plants

    The automaker is redesigning factory floor layouts and installing new equipment in preparation for producing EVs, hybrids and gasoline cars across three facilities.

    By • Sept. 19, 2024