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    Partial automation systems unlikely to prevent crashes: report

    Lane-centering technology and adaptive cruise control should not be considered safety features, according to the IIHS.

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    What does your CEO need to know about cybersecurity?

    CEOs don’t necessarily have to become experts in the technical aspects of cybersecurity to be prepared in case of an attack or — hopefully — stop one before it starts.

  • An range and white Chevy Bolt EV robotaxi operated by Cruise crosses an intersection San Francisco.
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    GM shifts AV plans from Cruise Origin to Chevy Bolt

    CEO Mary Barra said the move will allow the company to deliver autonomous vehicle technology at scale as quickly as possible.

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    New vehicle affordability fell in June: report

    Still, rising household income and lower interest rates helped keep new cars more affordable than this time last year, according to a Cox Automotive and Moody’s Analytics analysis.

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    Mentoring programs could help automakers build a future workforce

    Companies like Fastenal and TE Connectivity have launched successful mentorship and training options for current employees and emerging leaders.

  • A black Cadillac XTS SUV backing up near another vehicle in a parking lot with trees in the background.
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    Rear AEB systems work well on compact SUVs: IIHS

    “Technology that intervenes on behalf of the driver is more effective in preventing crashes than other types of solutions,” said IIHS President David Harkey.

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    Coffee and EV charging: Mercedes-Benz partners with Starbucks

    The collaboration will add DC fast chargers at 100 retail locations along the 1,400-mile Interstate 5 corridor.

  • The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV in a desert setting with mountains in the background.
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    Hyundai recalls 67K vehicles for transmission, fuel pump issues

    The two separate recalls will fix software that caused some vehicles to roll away, even while parked, among other problems.

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    Ford investing $3B to expand Super Duty F-Series production

    The automaker aims to boost initial output by 100,000 vehicles a year.

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    Volvo to receive $208M to accelerate heavy-duty electric truck production

    The funds will modify plants in Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia, where Mack and Volvo will produce new equipment or powertrain components.

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    Q2 auto sales roundup: Toyota, BMW sprint ahead

    Meanwhile, Stellantis, Tesla and Mercedes-Benz saw deliveries stall during the tough quarter.

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    Construction project abandonments surge

    A growing number of developments are also delayed, including VinFast's $2 billion facility in North Carolina. 

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    Volvo warns of short-term EV uncertainties

    In its Q2 2024 earnings report, the automaker cautioned that its electric vehicle transition will not be a linear one.

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    Stellantis recalls 332K vehicles to fix seat belt connector

    The problem can prevent the front seat airbag from deploying as intended.

  • A rendering of a silver building with the Vinfast logo on a baby blue background, with a parking lot in front of it.
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    VinFast pushes back North Carolina factory timeline

    The EV startup says production is now expected to begin in 2028.

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    Managers have a hard job — and it’s only getting tougher, survey says

    Luckily for employers and employees alike, coaching can have “cascading benefits,” business consulting firm Perceptyx said.

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    Owners report more problems with EVs than gas vehicles: JD Power

    New technology in cars is driving an increase in owner complaints, a June study found.

  • A service person looks at a tablet computer while standing in front of a garage with a wall-mounted electric vehicle charger in the background.
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    Stellantis offers new EV incentives

    Customers will have a choice of a free home charger or a $600 credit to pay for public charging sessions.

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    Toyota joins EV charging network Ionna

    The company is teaming up with seven other automakers, including General Motors and Stellantis, as an investor and founding partner in the joint venture.

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    AutoNation warns CDK cyberattack will dent quarterly earnings

    The major North American car dealership estimates the attack will lead to a $1.50 per-share earnings impact.

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    Volkswagen subsidiary PowerCo lands battery tech licensing deal

    QuantumScape says its solid state battery technology can allow an EV to travel up to 500,000 kilometers (roughly 311,000 miles) without any noticeable loss of range.

  • Silver Chevy Volt electric vehicles and Opel Amperas come off an assembly line.
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    GM shareholders deny 3 ethical supply chain proposals

    Responding to the proposals, the automaker defended its existing practices for supplier agreements and operational policies.

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    DOE allocates $1.7B for auto factory conversions

    Eleven shuttered or at-risk facilities in eight states will be converted to support electric vehicle manufacturing.

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    BMW recalls 394K vehicles for potentially dangerous airbags

    Over the past decade, Takata airbag recalls have expanded to affect around 67 million vehicles.

  • Ford started resuming production and operations in the United States today. The company has implemented robust safety and care measures globally to help support a safe and healthy environment for the
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    Automakers accelerate drive for fossil-free steel

    Volvo is leading the industry for steel and aluminum decarbonization. Mercedes, Tesla and Ford follow.