Automakers: Page 5


  • A blue Kia EV9 SUV parked outdoors with a setting sun and hills in the background.
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    Courtesy of Kia America, Inc.
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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
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    Bill Pugliano via Getty Images
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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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    Courtesy of General Motors
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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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    Courtesy of General Motors
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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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    Courtesy of BMW Group
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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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    Courtesy of Nuro
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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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    Courtesy of Honda Motor Co.
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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 Kate Magill • Sept. 19, 2024
  • The 2025 electric Mercedes-Benz EQS Sedan with black metallic paint option.
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    Courtesy of Mercedes-Benz
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    Factorial, Mercedes-Benz develop range-boosting EV battery

    The solid-state battery can add up to 600 miles to electric vehicles’ range, 80% more than current lithium-ion batteries, per the companies.

    By Sept. 18, 2024
  • A white Jaguar I-Pace SUV operated by Waymo stopped at an intersection while waiting for a pedestrian to cross from the right.
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    Courtesy of Source: Waymo.
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    Uber plans to offer autonomous Waymo rides in Atlanta, Austin

    The number of self-driving vehicles on the ride-hailing platform will eventually grow into the hundreds.

    By Sept. 17, 2024
  • A press photo of the BrightDrop, Zevo 600 and Zevo 400 electric cargo vans.
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    Courtesy of General Motors
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    GM moves BrightDrop EVs under Chevy brand

    The decision aims to make it more convenient for commercial customers to maintain and service the electric vehicles.

    By Sept. 17, 2024
  • A rendering of a flagship charging station co-branded by EVgo and GM Energy.
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    Courtesy of General Motors
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    GM, EVgo plan 400 EV charging stations in metro areas

    Most flagship stations are expected to feature up to 20 stalls, but some select sites will offer significantly more chargers. 

    By Sept. 16, 2024
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    Courtesy of Ford Motor Co.
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    Ford Pro CEO to step down

    Ted Cannis, who has led the automaker's most profitable business unit since its founding, is retiring after 35 years.

    By Sept. 16, 2024
  • The black steering wheel in a model year 2010 BMW 3-Series.
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    Courtesy of BMW Group AG
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    BMW lowers guidance amid costly recall, China headwinds

    The automaker says faulty integrated braking systems on 1.5 million vehicles will result in nine-figure warranty costs in Q3.

    By Sept. 16, 2024
  • GM CEO Mary Barra and Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Euisun Chung  signing the collaboration agreement while seated at a table covered in a black table cloth.
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    Courtesy of Hyundai Motor Group
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    GM, Hyundai plan global alliance on EVs, clean-energy tech

    The potential collaboration aims to reduce automaker costs and deliver a wider range of vehicles and emerging technologies to market faster.

    By Sept. 12, 2024
  • A light-duty truck is manufactured on an assembly line
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    Stellantis invests over $400M in 3 Michigan facilities

    The automaker’s electrification strategy involves retooling several factories to assemble electric vehicles alongside internal combustion engine models.

    By Sept. 11, 2024
  • A silver 2021 Ram 1500 Limited pickup truck with trees in the background.
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    Courtesy of Stellantis
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    Stellantis recalls over 1.2M Ram 1500 pickups for ABS fault

    A software glitch may disable the vehicle’s electronic stability control system.

    By Sept. 11, 2024
  • Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris during the Sept. 10 presidential debate.
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    Trump, Harris spar over manufacturing, trade and tariffs

    In Tuesday’s presidential debate, the candidates offered vastly different strategies for how to grow the economy and compete with China on clean vehicles and advanced technology.

    By Kate Magill • Sept. 11, 2024
  • 2023 Volkswagen ID.4
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    Volkswagen switches exec roles, naming new finance chief

    Patrik Andreas Mayer and David Powels are trading positions as the automaker takes big operating losses in its passenger cars division.

    By Sept. 10, 2024
  • Hyundai Motor Co. CEO and President, Jaehoon Chang, speaks at the company Investor Say event in Seoul, South Korea on Aug 27.
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    Courtesy of Hyundai Motor Co.
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    4 takeaways from Hyundai’s updated long-term strategy

    Extended-range EVs, advanced technologies for hybrid vehicles and new models are in store over the next decade.

    By Sept. 10, 2024
  • A large pickup with a sign reading "Tundra."
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    Pedestrian deaths from SUV, pickup truck crashes are the focus for proposed federal rule

    The NHTSA wants to require new vehicles be designed to reduce the risk of serious injuries and fatalities in pedestrian collisions.

    By Dan Zukowski • Sept. 10, 2024
  • The new Chevrolet Blazer EV, Chevrolet Equinox EV and Chevrolet Silverado EV RST placed together for a media photo.
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    Courtesy of General Motors
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    Former Visa CEO joins GM board

    The automaker says Alfred Kelly will be an asset as it looks to unlock growth opportunities in electric and autonomous vehicles.

    By Sept. 9, 2024
  • Pictured are Toyota Motor Corp. president Koji Sato (left), and Oliver Zipse, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW, posing in front of a Toyota and BMW vehicle.
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    Courtesy of Toyota Motor Corp.
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    Toyota, BMW to co-develop and share a fuel cell system

    BMW Chairman Oliver Zipse called the partnership a “milestone in automotive history.”

    By Sept. 6, 2024
  • A red 2022 Ford Bronco traversing rocky terrain with snow visible on the ground.
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    Courtesy of Ford Motor Co.
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    Ford recalls over 90K vehicles for Ecoboost engine failures

    The recalled vehicles include six 2021-2022 Ford and Lincoln models equipped with either the 2.7L or 3.0L version of the engines.

    By Sept. 5, 2024
  • A Porsche vehicle driving down a road
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    Porsche plans majority takeover of Varta battery unit

    The automaker expects to participate in the reorganization of the manufacturer, whose lithium-ion cells are used in the hybrid Porsche 911 Carrera GTS.

    By Sept. 4, 2024