Automakers: Page 19
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Sixt to buy up to 250,000 vehicles from Stellantis
The rental car company plans to buy a wide range of vehicle types, including city cars, SUVs and vans, from Fiat, Jeep, Peugeot and more.
By Michael Brady • Jan. 17, 2024 -
UAW president calls out Stellantis for laying off over 500 workers
The news could make it more difficult for the United Auto Workers to convince non-union autoworkers to join its ranks.
By Michael Brady • Jan. 17, 2024 -
Stellantis replaces its North America COO
Before joining Stellantis, Carlos Zarlenga served as president and CEO of General Motors South America.
By Eric Walz • Jan. 16, 2024 -
Stellantis invests in sodium-ion battery startup Tiamat
The technology uses no lithium or cobalt and could help Stellantis reduce its dependence on other countries, including China, for EV battery materials.
By Michael Brady • Jan. 16, 2024 -
Deep Dive
The UAW won big for future EV battery plants
The United Auto Workers agreements with GM, Ford and Stellantis will likely increase labor costs for the Big Three as more EV battery plants open.
By Kalena Thomhave • Jan. 16, 2024 -
UAW unionizing efforts ‘gaining traction’ at Mercedes-Benz’s largest US plant
The United Auto Workers said crossing the 30% threshold of support was “a major milestone” for the automaker's employees.
By Michael Brady • Jan. 12, 2024 -
Tesla’s factory workers in California are getting a wage hike: Bloomberg
The automaker’s wage hikes come as hourly workers at non-union automakers are being encouraged to organize and join the United Auto Workers union.
By Eric Walz • Jan. 12, 2024 -
New Jersey law holds EV battery makers responsible for old batteries
It’s the first battery extended producer responsibility law in the U.S. to include EVs.
By Megan Quinn • Jan. 12, 2024 -
Hyundai Mobis unveils ‘e-Corner System’ EV drive technology
The technology allows a vehicle to move laterally and diagonally, as well as perform stationary 360-degree pivot turns.
By Eric Walz • Jan. 11, 2024 -
Deep Dive
Automotive consumer trends in 2024
Buyers remain concerned about the price of EVs and a lack of a national charging infrastructure, hampering EV adoption.
By Michael Brady , Eric Walz • Jan. 10, 2024 -
CES 2024
Honda reveals futuristic Space-Hub, Saloon EV concepts at CES
The automaker aims to launch a production vehicle based on the Saloon in North America in 2026.
By Eric Walz • Jan. 10, 2024 -
EV startup Vinfast swaps CEO, board leadership
The shift comes as the fledgling automaker seeks to grow its U.S. sales.
By Michael Brady • Jan. 9, 2024 -
CES 2024
Volkswagen debuts in-vehicle voice assistant powered by ChatGPT
‘Cerence Chat Pro’ is the world’s first automotive-grade ChatGPT integration, according to the automaker.
By Eric Walz • Jan. 9, 2024 -
CES 2024
China-based EV makers tap Nvidia for AI tech
Automakers in China have been racing to produce autonomous vehicles with high-tech infotainment.
By Michael Brady • Jan. 9, 2024 -
Transportation tech, challenges on agenda for new US DOT advisory committee
The wide range of experts will advise the agency in what Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg called a time of “unprecedented” challenges and opportunity.
By Dan Zukowski • Jan. 5, 2024 -
Tesla lowers advertised driving ranges for the Model Y, other EVs
The automaker adjusted its range figures in response to changes to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s emissions testing cycle, Drive Tesla reported.
By Eric Walz • Jan. 5, 2024 -
Just 1 in 4 automakers ready for software-defined vehicles
Over half of automakers preferred a proprietary software model, while suppliers and tech firms preferred a mix of open-source and proprietary vehicle software, an AlixPartners survey found.
By Michael Brady • Jan. 5, 2024 -
EV startup Fisker abandoning its direct-to-consumer sales model in the US
The automaker expects to have approximately 100 dealer locations in North America and Europe.
By Eric Walz • Jan. 5, 2024 -
Ford, VW report 2023 sales growth as pickups and crossovers reign supreme
“We saw strong gains coming from gas-powered vehicles and record setting sales for our hybrid and electric vehicles,” Ford Blue President Andrew Frick said.
By Eric Walz • Jan. 5, 2024 -
GM to provide $7,500 incentive for EVs that lost tax credit eligibility
The move aims to help General Motors dealers sell EVs until more of its models are eligible for federal clean energy vehicle tax credits.
By Michael Brady • Jan. 4, 2024 -
Cummins reaches $1.7B settlement with EPA, California for emissions violations
The Justice Department accused the engine maker of installing parts that exceeded emissions standards in 630,000 Dodge Ram pickup trucks.
By Sara Samora • Jan. 4, 2024 -
GM, Hyundai and other top automakers report record US sales in 2023
Higher deliveries, supply chain improvements and stronger dealer incentives fueled the jump in new vehicle sales.
By Eric Walz • Jan. 4, 2024 -
Tesla loses EV sales crown to BYD in Q4, despite annual sales record
The change in quarterly sales rankings signals growing competition in China and other major markets.
By Eric Walz • Jan. 3, 2024 -
Amazon to trial Mercedes-Benz hydrogen fuel-cell trucks in 2024
Daimler Truck aims to make its carbon neutral vehicles available in core markets, including the U.S., Europe and Japan, by 2039.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • Jan. 3, 2024 -
Over 20 EVs will lose tax credit eligibility in 2024
Fewer eligible vehicles could make it harder for automakers to sell EVs by making them less affordable.
By Michael Brady • Jan. 2, 2024