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Uber plans to offer autonomous Waymo rides in Atlanta, Austin
The number of self-driving vehicles on the ride-hailing platform will eventually grow into the hundreds.
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Factorial, Mercedes-Benz develop range-boosting EV battery
The solid-state battery can add up to 600 miles to electric vehicles’ range, 80% more than current lithium-ion batteries, per the companies.
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Amid political talk at work, employees say they want resources for psychological safety
Employers can facilitate open and respectful dialogue, as well as offer policies and resources to address employees’ concerns and needs, Randstad says.
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GM moves BrightDrop EVs under Chevy brand
The decision aims to make it more convenient for commercial customers to maintain and service the electric vehicles.
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Former Hyundai CMO named X’s global head of marketing
At the automaker, Angela Zepeda was named one the world's most influential people in the role by Forbes.
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GM, EVgo plan 400 EV charging stations in metro areas
Most flagship stations are expected to feature up to 20 stalls, but some select sites will offer significantly more chargers.
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BMW lowers guidance amid costly recall, China headwinds
The automaker says faulty integrated braking systems on 1.5 million vehicles will result in nine-figure warranty costs in Q3.
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Ford Pro CEO to step down
Ted Cannis, who has led the automaker's most profitable business unit since its founding, is retiring after 35 years.
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Biden finalizes China tariff hikes
The first set of increases, including for electric vehicles and batteries, will go into effect on Sept. 27.
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GM, Hyundai plan global alliance on EVs, clean-energy tech
The potential collaboration aims to reduce automaker costs and deliver a wider range of vehicles and emerging technologies to market faster.
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Pedestrian deaths from SUV, pickup truck crashes are the focus for proposed federal rule
The NHTSA wants to require new vehicles be designed to reduce the risk of serious injuries and fatalities in pedestrian collisions.
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Tesla unexpectedly releases ‘Actually Smart Summon’
The updated feature allows owners to send a vehicle to a location of their choosing.
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Stellantis invests over $400M in 3 Michigan facilities
The automaker’s electrification strategy involves retooling several factories to assemble electric vehicles alongside internal combustion engine models.
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Stellantis recalls over 1.2M Ram 1500 pickups for ABS fault
A software glitch may disable the vehicle’s electronic stability control system.
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4 takeaways from Hyundai’s updated long-term strategy
Extended-range EVs, advanced technologies for hybrid vehicles and new models are in store over the next decade.
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TrackerTracking US auto sales by month
Kia, Honda and Mazda announced major sales growth in August, while Volvo reported a year-over-year decline.
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American Battery Technology Co. taps Rivian exec as COO
Steven Wu will succeed Andrés Meza, whose last day was on Sept. 1.
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Volkswagen switches exec roles, naming new finance chief
Patrik Andreas Mayer and David Powels are trading positions as the automaker takes big operating losses in its passenger cars division.
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Former Visa CEO joins GM board
The automaker says Alfred Kelly will be an asset as it looks to unlock growth opportunities in electric and autonomous vehicles.
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Ultium Cells workers in Tennessee join UAW
The GM battery supplier agreed to recognize the union after a majority of the Spring Hill plant’s employees signed union cards.
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Toyota, BMW to co-develop and share a fuel cell system
BMW Chairman Oliver Zipse called the partnership a “milestone in automotive history.”
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Ford recalls over 90K vehicles for Ecoboost engine failures
The recalled vehicles include six 2021-2022 Ford and Lincoln models equipped with either the 2.7L or 3.0L version of the engines.
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Uber taps former Tesla exec to oversee sustainability strategy, shift to EVs
Rebecca Tinucci will oversee the ride-share giant’s transition to becoming an emissions-free mobility platform by 2040.
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Polestar hires Stellantis exec as next CFO
Jean-Francois Mady will step into the role as the EV maker faces several challenges, including potential delisting from the Nasdaq stock exchange.
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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.
