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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 Haley Cawthon • Sept. 4, 2024 -
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 Haley Cawthon • Sept. 4, 2024 -
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 Haley Cawthon • Sept. 3, 2024 -
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 Eric Walz • Aug. 30, 2024 -
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 Haley Cawthon • Aug. 29, 2024 -
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 Haley Cawthon • Aug. 29, 2024 -
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 Eric Walz • Aug. 28, 2024 -
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 -
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 Michael Brady • Aug. 27, 2024 -
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 Eric Walz • Aug. 26, 2024 -
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 -
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 Haley Cawthon • Aug. 26, 2024 -
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 Haley Cawthon • Aug. 21, 2024 -
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 Eric Walz • Aug. 21, 2024 -
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 Haley Cawthon • Aug. 21, 2024 -
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 Eric Walz • Aug. 20, 2024 -
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 Eric Walz • Aug. 20, 2024 -
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 Haley Cawthon • Aug. 20, 2024 -
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 -
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 Haley Cawthon • Aug. 16, 2024 -
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 Eric Walz • Aug. 15, 2024 -
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 -
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 Eric Walz • Aug. 15, 2024 -
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 Haley Cawthon • Aug. 14, 2024 -
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 Eric Walz • Aug. 12, 2024