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5 automotive topics to watch when Trump takes office
China, trade, vehicle emissions and fuel economy standards, and electric vehicle policy will be in the crosshairs of the incoming Trump administration, experts say.
By Michael Brady • Jan. 17, 2025 -
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US finalizes ban on connected vehicle tech from China, Russia
The action impacts passenger vehicles starting with the 2027 model year, but leaves out trucks and buses.
By Larry Avila • Jan. 15, 2025 -
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Ford recalls 295K Super Duty trucks for fuel pump failures
Biodiesel deposits may form in the high-pressure fuel pump of trucks equipped with diesel engines, according to the NHTSA.
By Eric Walz • Jan. 7, 2025 -
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Bosch nabs $225M in CHIPS funds
The automotive supplier is expanding its first semiconductor plant in the country to produce chips for the EV industry.
By Joelle Anselmo • Jan. 7, 2025 -
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BMW shores up EV rare earth materials source
The automaker’s private equity firm invested in mining startup Phoenix Tailings, which is building a New Hampshire plant expected to begin production in June.
By Larry Avila • Jan. 6, 2025 -
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DHL Supply Chain deploys Volvo autonomous trucks in Texas
The logistics company is using the technology along two routes in the state as it seeks to increase freight capacity.
By Alejandra Carranza • Jan. 6, 2025 -
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Dana elevates board member to interim CEO
Veteran industry executive Bruce McDonald will oversee the company as it searches for a permanent chief executive.
By Kalena Thomhave • Jan. 2, 2025 -
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Dana implementing plan to cut $200M in annual costs by 2026
The company’s strategy also includes selling its off-highway business to focus on its light-duty and commercial segments.
By Kalena Thomhave • Dec. 18, 2024 -
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DOE closes on $9.6B loan to Ford’s BlueOval SK battery joint venture
The funds will finance construction of up to three electric vehicle battery plants in the U.S., two in Kentucky and one in Tennessee.
By Eric Walz • Dec. 17, 2024 -
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Volkswagen’s PowerCo secures battery materials supply deal
The five-year agreement with Australia-based Novonix, a manufacturer of synthetic graphite material, is slated to start in 2027.
By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 6, 2024 -
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GM sells stake in Ultium Cells joint venture battery plant
The plant is one of three U.S. facilities that the automaker planned to operate as part of its joint venture with LG Energy Solution.
By Eric Walz • Dec. 4, 2024 -
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Panasonic Automotive Systems, Arm team up on SDV standardization
The two companies will adopt and extend a device virtualization framework, shifting from a hardware-centric to a software-first model to speed up automotive industry development cycles.
By Haley Cawthon • Dec. 2, 2024 -
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Hyundai recalls 145K vehicles over loss of power
The integrated charging control unit for Genesis and Ioniq brand models may fail to charge the vehicle’s battery.
By Eric Walz • Nov. 26, 2024 -
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BorgWarner CEO to retire, successor named
Frédéric Lissalde has been in the top leadership role since 2018. Now, he will hand the reins to Joseph Fadool.
By Haley Cawthon • Nov. 22, 2024 -
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Microporous to build $1.4B Virginia battery separator plant
The company is set to receive up to $100 million in federal funds for the Danville facility.
By Sara Samora • Nov. 19, 2024 -
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NHTSA fines Ford $165M for slow response to safety recall
The agency says Ford did not fully comply with a 2020 recall of 620,000 vehicles for a rear backup camera fault.
By Eric Walz • Nov. 18, 2024 -
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GM recalls 462K pickups, SUVs for potential rear wheel lock-up
The transmission control valve is susceptible to excessive wear on the vehicles equipped with diesel engines.
By Eric Walz • Updated Dec. 3, 2024 -
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Rivian locks in 5-year battery deal with LG Energy Solution
The U.S.-based electric vehicle maker’s agreement shores up its domestic supply chain.
By Larry Avila • Nov. 11, 2024 -
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Ford recalls 25K F-Series Super Duty pickups over tailgate camera fault
The automaker’s investigation into warranty claims revealed that the camera bracket had not been designed or tested for potential water intrusion before being introduced in series production.
By Eric Walz • Nov. 8, 2024 -
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Honda recalls nearly 721K vehicles for potential fuel leak
The recall, which stems from an investigation that began last year, covers certain Accord, CR-V and Civic models.
By Eric Walz • Oct. 22, 2024 -
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Ford inks battery supply deal with LG Energy Solution
Under the agreement, the companies will move battery production for the Mustang Mach-E from Poland to Michigan.
By Eric Walz • Oct. 22, 2024 -
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GM invests $625M in lithium production capacity
The automaker is partnering with Lithium Americas to develop the Thacker Pass mine in Nevada, where GM agreed to buy up to 100% of lithium produced for 20 years.
By Kate Magill • Oct. 18, 2024 -
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More US-based companies to shift supply chain operations into Americas: report
Reducing touch points and increasing proximity to manufacturing and procurement locations is a priority for firms, according to KPMG.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Oct. 18, 2024 -
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Hyundai, Kia and Samsung form software-defined vehicle alliance
The three companies plan to develop technology that links vehicles and smartphones using Samsung’s global “SmartThings” platform.
By Eric Walz • Oct. 17, 2024 -
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Wolfspeed to secure $750M CHIPS funding for North Carolina, New York
The company's semiconductors are used in EVs, plug-in hybrids, artificial intelligence applications and more, the government noted.
By Joelle Anselmo • Oct. 15, 2024
