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After months of conflict, Stellantis strikes emissions deal with California
The automaker will follow the state’s emissions standards, even if the federal government or judicial action bars the state from enforcing them.
By Kalena Thomhave • April 4, 2024 -
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Automakers tout EV sales growth in banner March
Most automakers — except for General Motors and Stellantis — saw sales increase for the month, with some boosts driven by electric vehicle purchases.
By Haley Cawthon • April 4, 2024 -
Courtesy of Nissan Motor Co. Ltd
Nissan names new chief communications officer
Lavanya Wadgaonkar’s promotion comes as Nissan begins to execute its new EV transition plan, dubbed “The Arc.”
By Eric Walz • April 2, 2024 -
Courtesy of SteerLight
Stellantis invests in lidar startup SteerLight
The company’s solid-state lidar sensor uses low-cost silicon photonics technology and has no moving parts.
By Eric Walz • April 2, 2024 -
Courtesy of Daimler Truck North America
Trucking interests blast EPAâs heavy-duty truck emissions rule
Groups representing carriers and retailers expressed concern about the fallout from the regulations for model years 2027 through 2032.
By Colin Campbell • April 1, 2024 -
Courtesy of Fisker, Inc.
Fisker cuts MSRPs up to 39% as it fights for survival
The EV startup hopes lower prices will make it easier to sell its unsold 2023 inventory.
By Eric Walz • April 1, 2024 -
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Ford CEO Jim Farley earned over $26M in 2023
He’s the latest Detroit Three executive to receive record compensation.
By Michael Brady • April 1, 2024 -
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Auto industry disruptions now âcontrollableâ but still a challenge: AlixPartners
“Although disruptions like the chip shortage may be behind the auto industry, that certainly doesn’t mean life is getting any easier,” said AlixPartners' Mark Wakefield.
By Kalena Thomhave • April 1, 2024 -
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How auto supply chain managers can navigate the Baltimore port stoppages
Automakers and suppliers should consider alternative port assessments and review their contracts and obligations, experts say.
By Kelly Stroh • March 29, 2024 -
Retrieved from Lamar Johnson Collaborative on March 27, 2024.
BMW supplier investing $1.5B to expand South Carolina operations
AESC is adding a second battery factory at the site, which will supply the automaker's EV assembly facility in Mexico.
By Sara Samora • March 28, 2024 -
Courtesy of Hyundai Motor Group
Hyundai to invest billions in South Korea to boost EV production
The automaker will also advance the development of software-defined vehicles and other technologies.
By Michael Brady • March 28, 2024 -
Courtesy of General Motors
GM loses 2 more execs as software shakeup continues
The resignations come just two weeks after the automaker’s software and services head left the company.
By Eric Walz • March 28, 2024 -
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US new vehicle sales to grow 4.5% YoY in March: Cox Automotive
Sales are on pace for a seasonally adjusted annual rate of nearly 15.5 million units in 2024, according to a new forecast.
By Michael Brady • March 28, 2024 -
Courtesy of Tesla Inc.
Tesla to offer US customers a free 1-month trial of Full Self Driving
Boosting FSD subscriptions could help the automaker generate revenue and overcome dwindling operating margins.
By Eric Walz • March 27, 2024 -
Courtesy of Archer Aviation
Stellantis invests further in aviation startup Archer
Archer plans to market its first electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft in 2025, which it plans to build at its Georgia factory.
By Eric Walz • March 27, 2024 -
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Automakers reroute shipments after Baltimore bridge collapse
The port, one of the U.S.'s largest for handling auto and light vehicles, saw a record 847,158 cars and light trucks in 2023, according to the Maryland Port Administration.
By Kate Magill • March 27, 2024 -
Courtesy of Nissan North America, Inc.
Nissan shakes up leadership in North America
The automaker is preparing to ramp up EV production in the U.S.
By Eric Walz • March 26, 2024 -
Courtesy of Nissan Motor Co. Ltd
Nissanâs new EV plan aims for significant cost reduction
‘The Arc’ plan includes launching new EVs, manufacturing improvements and the adoption of new technologies to boost global sales.
By Eric Walz , Michael Brady • March 26, 2024 -
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Port of Baltimore halts vessel traffic after bridge collapse
The loss of the Francis Scott Key Bridge is likely to disrupt the automotive shipping hub for some time.
By Colin Campbell • March 26, 2024 -
Retrieved from Volkswagen Group of America on March 25, 2024
VW plant in Tennessee to hold UAW vote in April
It’s the first nonunion auto plant to hold a United Auto Workers election since the union won major concessions from the Detroit Three automakers last fall, according to the UAW.
By Michael Brady • March 25, 2024 -
Courtesy of Fisker Inc.
Fiskerâs future in doubt after deal with major automaker falls through
The fledgling automaker had reportedly been in talks with Nissan Motor Corp.
By Michael Brady • March 25, 2024 -
Courtesy of Stellantis
Stellantis to lay off 2% of its nonunion US employees
The layoffs are part of long-term cost-cutting efforts and will affect engineering and software roles.
By Eric Walz • March 22, 2024 -
Courtesy of Toyota Motor North America
Here are the âgreenestâ cars of 2024
Hyundai Motor Group and Toyota Motor Corp. produce 10 of the 12 most environmentally-friendly cars in the U.S., according to the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy’s GreenerCars report.
By Michael Brady • March 21, 2024 -
Courtesy of Mobileye
Volkswagen, Mobileye expand autonomous driving collaboration
The companies plan to add more advanced autonomous driving features to the automaker’s production vehicles, including its Audi, Bentley, Lamborghini and Porsche brands.
By Eric Walz • March 21, 2024 -
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EPA softens vehicle emissions standards in win for automakers
The final rule steadily tightens the requirements, giving automakers more time to ramp up EV sales.
By Michael Brady • March 20, 2024
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