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Honda incentivizes new fuel cell CR-V
The automaker is offering up to $30,000 in hydrogen credits to lease the vehicle, which is the first to use a new fuel cell module co-developed with GM.
By Eric Walz • July 8, 2024 -
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Sonic Automotive’s sales dip as CDK cyberattack causes material impact
The company reported ongoing service disruptions and said vehicle sales declined after an attack on a third-party vendor.
By Matt Kapko • July 8, 2024 -
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VW recalls 84K Golf, Atlas models for faulty back-up camera
A software issue may lead to a delay in showing the camera feed or a black screen when shifting into reverse.
By Eric Walz • July 8, 2024 -
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Stellantis temporarily cuts production at 2 plants amid sales woes
The automaker is temporarily laying off 1,600 workers in Michigan as vehicle inventories grow.
By Eric Walz • July 3, 2024 -
Courtesy of General Motors
GM increases supply chain visibility with Optilogic
The Cosmic Frog software enables GM to analyze and solve issues related to suppliers, individual parts and more.
By Kelly Stroh • July 2, 2024 -
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BMW of North America names new CFO
Andreas Kindler is replacing Raymond Wittmann, who is relocating to Munich to lead the automaker’s corporate strategy division.
By Eric Walz • July 2, 2024 -
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Cybersecurity ranks atop auto industry concerns: report
Automotive leaders fear exposure to threats will worsen as the sector invests more in technology to drive efficiencies, Rockwell Automation found.
By Kalena Thomhave • July 2, 2024 -
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Porsche Cars North America names new COO
John Capella is joining from Porsche Cars Canada, and replacing longtime executive Joe Lawrence.
By Eric Walz • July 1, 2024 -
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Ford to develop EVs at new California facility
The Long Beach campus will open next year and house the automaker’s recently built skunkworks team.
By Eric Walz • June 28, 2024 -
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GM names Marc Whitten CEO of Cruise
The new chief will take over the robotaxi company as it prepares to restart operations after a months-long suspension and series of executive shake-ups.
By Eric Walz • June 27, 2024 -
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Tesla heads back to court still hoping to pay CEO Elon Musk billions
The EV maker is hoping that a second shareholder approval of Musk’s record compensation package will influence a Delaware court.
By Justin Bachman • June 27, 2024 -
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Ford recalls over 550K F-150 pickups over transmission issue
The 2014 model year trucks could suddenly downshift into first gear, regardless of speed.
By Eric Walz • June 26, 2024 -
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BMW invests $200M in new US press shop
The automaker has expanded its operations in Spartanburg, South Carolina, ahead of the launch of the new BMW X3.
By Haley Cawthon • June 26, 2024 -
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Stellantis looks to new leaders for North American comeback
Jeep, Dodge and Ram have new leaders after a series of high-profile departures from the automaker.
By Haley Cawthon • June 25, 2024 -
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Volkswagen invests $1B in Rivian with plans for a joint venture
The new, equally-controlled business will focus on developing a next-generation electrical/electronic architecture for EVs.
By Haley Cawthon • June 25, 2024 -
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Toyota recalls 145,000 SUVs for airbag fault
The driver's side-curtain airbag of 2024 Grand Highlander and Lexus TX SUVs may not deploy as intended.
By Eric Walz • June 25, 2024 -
Courtesy of Kia America, Inc.
LG launches suite of products for software-defined vehicles
AlphaWare can integrate with existing OEM vehicle systems and help automakers create immersive experiences for drivers and passengers.
By Eric Walz • June 24, 2024 -
Courtesy of Toyota
Toyota plans new drivetrain parts facility in Texas
The automaker is investing $531 million to add a 500,000-square-foot plant to its San Antonio campus.
By Haley Cawthon • June 21, 2024 -
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Hyundai EV campus fuels Georgia ports volume growth
The automaker’s more than $5 billion manufacturing campus is already driving growth in the state, despite production slated to start in Q4.
By Alejandra Carranza • June 21, 2024 -
Courtesy of Kia America, Inc.
Ionna EV charging venture picks global HQ, executive team
Seven major automakers, including Honda and BMW, established the joint initiative in 2023 with plans to install 30,000 chargers in North America by 2030.
By Eric Walz • June 21, 2024 -
Courtesy of Toyota Motor Corp.
Hino Motors to close Arkansas plant, lay off 1,300 workers
The Toyota subsidiary plans to close its largest U.S. plant as it exits the auto parts business.
By Sara Samora • June 20, 2024 -
Courtesy of Ford Motor Co.
Ford ends Model e EV program for dealers
The automaker faced pushback over the program’s significant upfront investment costs.
By Eric Walz • June 20, 2024 -
Courtesy of Stellantis
Stellantis recalls over 1M vehicles to fix rearview camera fault
The problem, which potentially impacts over 1 million vehicles, was determined using vehicle manufacturing records.
By Eric Walz • June 18, 2024 -
Courtesy of Stellantis
Stellantis shares software vision and new products for retail customers
The next-generation vehicle features are being developed in-house with strategic partners and will be customized for each of the automaker’s brands.
By Eric Walz • June 17, 2024 -
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Trump could roll back Inflation Reduction Act tax credits if reelected
Volkswagen and Samsung SDI leaders expressed concerns at a conference last week about the stability of the IRA should the administration change.
By Kate Magill • June 17, 2024
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