Automakers: Page 6


  • A black 2023 Jeep Grand Wagoneer SUV.
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    Courtesy of Stellantis
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    Stellantis promotes 2 to help lead North America operations

    The automaker has been shaking up its leadership ranks, this time naming a new Jeep head and network development lead for the region.

    By Sept. 4, 2024
  • A Volvo SUV driving down a road
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    Volvo scales back its EV goals

    In 2021, the automaker pledged to be fully electric by 2030. Now, the company is abandoning that goal, focusing instead on “electrified” models.

    By Sept. 4, 2024
  • The 2024 Mazda CX-30 crossover.
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    Courtesy of Mazda North America
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    Mazda promotes Japan exec as North America CFO

    The automaker says Tatsuro Omura will play a key role in steering its financial strategy and operations in the U.S.

    By Sept. 3, 2024
  • Polestar CEO Michael Lohscheller posing with a white Polestar electric vehicle.
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    Polestar CEO resigns

    The company announced that Michael Lohscheller, who has previously served as CEO of Opel, VinFast and Nikola, will take over as CEO on Oct 1.

    By Aug. 30, 2024
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    Ford names new design head

    Todd Willing, who has been with the automaker for over two decades, now leads design for Ford and Lincoln vehicles worldwide.

    By Aug. 29, 2024
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    GM, Samsung SDI finalize $3.5B battery joint venture

    The two companies aim to start production at the Indiana plant in 2027, a year later than previously expected.

    By Aug. 29, 2024
  • A corporate phot of Sean Gilpin, Hyundai Motor America's newly appointed chief marketing officer.
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    Hyundai Motor America names chief marketing officer

    Sean Gilpin will also retain his responsibilities as VP of global sales and marketing for Hyundai Motor Co.

    By Aug. 28, 2024
  • Workers assemble an ATV at Honda's Swepsonville, North Carolina, facility.
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    Courtesy of Honda Motor Co.
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    Honda makes North Carolina home to its North American ATV production

    The company is investing more than $20 million in its Swepsonville, North Carolina, site as part of the move.

    By Kate Magill • Aug. 27, 2024
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    Automakers face growing data privacy challenges, experts say

    A Federal Trade Commission crackdown and lawsuit against GM show automakers are increasingly navigating legal risks.

    By Aug. 27, 2024
  • A white and orange painted Chevy Bolt EV operated by Cruise parked in front of a cafe in the Hayes Valley neighborhood of San Francisco.
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    Courtesy of Cruise LLC
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    GM recalls entire Cruise fleet for unexpected braking

    The NHTSA concluded that a software fault contributed to 10 crashes, four of which involved a vulnerable road user and resulted in injury.

    By Aug. 26, 2024
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    General Motors to lean on solar power for three assembly plants

    The car manufacturer has signed a 15-year renewable power purchase agreement to support its operations at three assembly plants located in Michigan and Missouri.

    By Zoya Mirza • Aug. 26, 2024
  • The Tesla Model Y traveling on a highway.
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    Courtesy of Tesla Inc.
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    Longtime Tesla finance VP bids farewell

    Eleven-year veteran Sreela Venkataratnam resigned, writing in a LinkedIn post that the company is “not for the faint of heart.”

    By Aug. 26, 2024
  • A row of Ford F-150 Lighting pickups parked inside the automaker's Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Michigan.
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    Courtesy of Ford Motor Co.
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    Ford scraps electric SUV plans, delays next-generation truck

    The automaker is taking a $400 million hit as it shifts its electrification strategy yet again.

    By Aug. 21, 2024
  • A Blue 2018 BMW X3 SUV pictured driving on an unpaved road with mountains in the background.
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    Courtesy of BMW Group AG
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    BMW recalling nearly 721K vehicles for fire risk

    The recall extends to 12 different models from 2012 through 2018, including the X1, X3 and X5 SUVs.

    By Aug. 21, 2024
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    Courtesy of Stellantis
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    Stellantis taps Rivian exec to lead North American manufacturing

    Tim Fallon will step into the role on Sept. 2, after leading the EV startup’s manufacturing for more than two years.

    By Aug. 21, 2024
  • A 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid XLT driving on an urban street.
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    Courtesy of Ford Motor Co.
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    Ford issued 6 recalls this month for up to 200k vehicles

    The recalled models include the Ranger, Explorer, Maverick, Bronco Sport, Mustang Mach-E and Lincoln Nautilus.

    By Aug. 20, 2024
  • A close up view of the steering wheel and infotainment screen in the 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV SS.
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    Courtesy of General Motors
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    GM to lay off 1,000 from its software and services unit

    The job cuts impact around 600 salaried employees at the automaker’s Warren Tech Center in Michigan and another 400 globally.

    By Aug. 20, 2024
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    UAW threatens Stellantis with nationwide strike

    The labor union said “tens of thousands” of workers are ready to file grievances over the company’s failure to keep product and investment commitments.

    By Aug. 20, 2024
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    Uber and BYD partner to introduce more EVs to global markets

    The project aims to add 100,000 EVs to the ride-hailing platform.

    By Kalena Thomhave • Aug. 19, 2024
  • SAIC-GM-Wuling's Wuling Xing Chi small SUV in China
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    GM CEO Mary Barra: China market is a ‘race to the bottom’

    The automaker reported a $104 million loss in the market during Q2 as deliveries continue to fall.

    By Aug. 16, 2024
  • A close up picture of ChargePoint's Omni Port electric vehicle charging adaptor.
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    Courtesy of ChargePoint, Inc.
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    ChargePoint unveils its ‘Omni Port’ EV charging solution

    The charging adapter works with Tesla and non-Tesla vehicles at the company's public stations.

    By Aug. 15, 2024
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    Texas sues GM for selling customer driving data

    The automaker failed to tell buyers it was selling their driving data to help insurers analyze driving behavior, according to a Texas AG lawsuit.

    By Justin Bachman • Aug. 15, 2024
  • The 2024 Cadillac LYRIQ lineup showing the Tech, Luxury and Sport trim models with a setting sun in the background.
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    Courtesy of General Motors
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    GM recalls over 21K Cadillac Lyriq EVs

    The model’s anti-lock braking system may activate unexpectedly, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says.

    By Aug. 15, 2024
  • The interior and dashboard of the Tesla Model 3 with the white seat color option.
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    Courtesy of Tesla Inc.
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    Telsa set to reveal its robotaxi Oct. 10

    CEO Elon Musk said he wanted to make some “important changes” to improve the product, which delayed its previously planned Aug. 8 debut.

    By Aug. 14, 2024
  • The engine bay of a 2019 BMW X5 xDrive 40i SUV with the BMW logo on the cover.
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    Courtesy of BMW Group AG
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    BMW recalls over 105K vehicles for starter motor problem

    The issue stems from overheating due to repeated start attempts, increasing the risk of fire.

    By Aug. 12, 2024