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Kendrion to sell automotive business to Solero Technologies
The transaction is expected to expand Solero Technologies' product offerings, geographic footprint and customer base.
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BMW, Rimac Technology to co-produce battery tech for EVs
The electric vehicle technology company expects the partnership — its largest and most ambitious yet — will help it become a high-volume Tier 1 automotive supplier.
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Satisfaction gap widens between EV and ICE tires
BFGoodrich, Continental, Falken, Goodyear, Hankook, Kumho and Michelin are among the top-performing original equipment tire brands, according to a J.D. Power study.
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BMW, Tata Technologies to collaborate on software-defined vehicles
The deal adds to a trend of automakers seeking out external tech expertise to help develop next-generation vehicles.
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Stellantis trims dealer support center network
The move comes after the automaker updated its corporate sales structure in North America.
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Volkswagen subsidiary to pay nearly $49M in SEC fraud case
The SEC claims the finance unit sold bonds at a time when senior Volkswagen executives knew that more than 500,000 of their vehicles in the United States “grossly exceeded legal vehicle emissions limits.”
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How cities are building out public EV charging infrastructure
As more electric vehicles hit the road, municipalities and property owners are working with contractors to deploy public charging infrastructure.
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Cruise to resume mapping for robotaxis in Phoenix
It’s the first deployment of the company’s vehicles on public roads since California regulators suspended its permits last fall.
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Kia wants electrified vehicles to make up 58% of sales by 2030
The automaker will lean more into hybrid vehicles as short-term EV demand stagnates.
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US private equity firm buys majority stake in Panasonic Automotive
The companies expect the transaction to close by the end of the first quarter of 2025.
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In an era of AI, skill building is a top organizational priority, LinkedIn says
For the second year, aligning learning to business goals is a main focus for L&D professionals.
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Porsche and Applied Intuition to jointly develop vehicle software
The partnership also aims to help the automaker better manage and provide vehicle updates.
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Ford to expand hybrid offerings, delay EV launches
With demand for EVs decreasing, the automaker will focus on launching new hybrid models and upgrading its manufacturing facilities.
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Mercedes-Benz workers in Alabama file for UAW election
A “supermajority” of the more than 5,000 autoworkers at the facility filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board, the UAW announced Friday.
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Tesla deliveries fall to lowest level since 2020
The automaker produced over 46,000 more vehicles than it delivered in Q1 2024.
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Auto shipments may regain access to Port of Baltimore in weeks
The Army Corps of Engineers is working to open a temporary channel for automobiles and farm equipment shipments by the end of April.
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Mercedes-Benz pilots high-speed X-ray technology for crash tests
Researchers used high-speed X-ray technology to analyze how vehicle body structures deform in a crash to better protect test dummies.
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What employers need to know about union organizing in 2024
The game has completely changed in the wake of the Cemex decision, attorneys from Cozen O’Connor said in a March 21 webinar.
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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.
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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.
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Indiana DOT, Purdue collaborate on highway that charges EVs
Researchers will embed coils in a quarter-mile stretch of concrete roadway to produce a magnetic field that can recharge vehicles while they drive.
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Stellantis invests in lidar startup SteerLight
The company’s solid-state lidar sensor uses low-cost silicon photonics technology and has no moving parts.
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Nissan names new chief communications officer
Lavanya Wadgaonkar’s promotion comes as Nissan begins to execute its new EV transition plan, dubbed “The Arc.”
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Traffic deaths declined in 2023, but distracted driving remains a danger
The proliferation of infotainment screens in new vehicles adds potential distraction, safety experts say.
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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.
