Automakers


  • Workers assemble a vehicle at the FAW-Volkswagen factory in Foshan, China.
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    Volkswagen, SAIC extend partnership to 2040

    The joint venture will focus on product, production and decarbonization initiatives, including an accelerated electrification strategy. 

    By Dec. 12, 2024
  • A fleet of Cruise ride-hailing vehicles parked in a row outdoors on a sunny day with buildings and greenery in the background.
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    GM shuts troubled Cruise robotaxi unit

    “A robotaxi business is not General Motors’ core business," CEO Mary Barra said on a conference call Tuesday.

    By Dan Zukowski • Dec. 11, 2024
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    Amazon launches retail partnership with Hyundai in 48 US cities

    Customers can browse, order, finance and schedule pickup of a new vehicle through the e-commerce website.

    By Dec. 11, 2024
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    Toyota names C-suite officers after resignation

    Two current executives will take over Jun Nagata's chief risk officer and chief compliance officer roles.

    By Kalena Thomhave • Dec. 11, 2024
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    Inventory management key amid EV uncertainty, affordability woes, experts say

    Automakers might struggle to manage inventories as federal support for electric vehicle purchases could change with the new administration.

    By Dec. 11, 2024
  • A white 2025 Ram 1500 Tradesman pickup parked outdoors with green trees in the background.
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    Stellantis shakes up North American leadership, Ram CEO returns

    As the automaker seeks to spark sales, Timothy Kuniskis has returned as Ram CEO after retiring in May.

    By Dec. 10, 2024
  • A person charges a blue Rivian R1S SUV outdoors with the sun shining at the company's Joshua Tree Charging Outpost in California
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    Rivian to open its charging network to all EV drivers

    The move follows Tesla’s decision to open its Superchargers to other automakers to improve public access and promote EV adoption.

    By Dec. 6, 2024
  • Volkswagen ID.3 electric cars stand in the storage tower following assembly at the "Gläserne Manufaktur" ("Glass Manufactory") production facility on June 08, 2021 in Dresden, Germany.
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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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    Honda, Lexus best in retaining resale value: JD Power

    Balanced marketing strategies and fewer discounts contributed to each brand’s strong performance in the used vehicle market.

    By Kalena Thomhave • Dec. 6, 2024
  • The left rear corner of a white 2024 Chevy Silverado HD 3500 showing the left rear tail lamp and 4x4 label.
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    GM recalls 132K pickups for tailgates that can open while driving

    The automaker issued a previous recall in February for up to 570,434 pickups for the same issue.

    By Dec. 5, 2024
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    Nissan names US chief marketing officer

    The automaker says Allyson Witherspoon is tasked with strengthening its image in a critical market for the company.

    By Kalena Thomhave • Dec. 5, 2024
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    GM Energy partners with a Texas utility to provide free EV charging

    The program for Chevrolet electric vehicle owners will utilize renewable energy while offsetting charging costs.

    By Kalena Thomhave • Dec. 4, 2024
  • A red Lynx & Co. fully electric O2 model parked outside on a sunny day.
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    Volvo sells 30% stake of Lynx & Co. to Zeekr

    The automaker’s equity was valued at $747.4 million and the divestment is part of a new ownership structure for the jointly operated brand.

    By Dec. 3, 2024
  • Former Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares at the Frankfurt Auto Show on September 12, 2017.
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    Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares resigns

    The departure of the automaker’s CEO follows a wave of executive turnover this year amid significant sales declines in North America. 

    By Dec. 2, 2024
  • The 2024 Ioniq 5 show parked outside in a press photo from Hyundai.
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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 Nov. 26, 2024
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    Rivian lands conditional $6.6B loan from Department of Energy

    The funds would revive construction of the company’s electric vehicle factory in Georgia.

    By Nov. 26, 2024
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    Many car owners with loans are struggling: JD Power

    A survey of more than 11,000 consumers found 1% of those at financial risk had enough savings to cover six months of living expenses. 

    By Kalena Thomhave • Nov. 26, 2024
  • Donald Trump speaks at a campaign event in Reading, Pennsylvania.
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    Trump calls for 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico

    The president-elect also called for additional 10% tariffs on imports from China as part of his day one White House plans. 

    By Philip Neuffer • Updated Nov. 26, 2024
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    BMW’s US footprint may protect it from tariff impacts, CEO says

    CEO Oliver Zipse said 65% of the company’s cars sold in the U.S. are locally made.

    By Nov. 25, 2024
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    Volkswagen names Rivian exec as its North America CEO

    Kjell Gruner takes over Dec. 12 for Pablo Di Si, who stepped down from the post, according to the company. 

    By Nov. 22, 2024
  • A worker installs the grill on a 2021 Bronco at Ford's Michigan Assembly Plant.
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    Ford reassigns hundreds in Michigan as it adjusts Bronco production

    The automaker is balancing inventory as it heads into next year’s model launches, a spokesperson said.

    By Nov. 21, 2024
  • Pedestrians walking though an intersection in New York City in front of a black Mercedes-Benz sedan.
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    NHTSA finalizes ‘significant’ updates to its 5-star safety ratings program

    The changes are intended to make roads safer by encouraging automakers to add pedestrian protection technology to their vehicles.

    By Nov. 21, 2024
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    GM cuts hundreds of jobs across the globe

    The layoffs will impact UAW workers and the automaker’s Michigan tech center.

    By Nov. 20, 2024
  • A silver Lucid Gravity electric SUV parked in front of a cantilevered building with blue sky in the background.
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    Lucid opens Gravity orders in bid to reshape SUV market

    The company will begin with production of the $94,900 Grand Touring trim, which has a range of over 440 miles.

    By Nov. 20, 2024
  • Shot of Rivian EV truck in a parking lot on Aug. 2023
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    Rivian CFO inks $3.5M trading plan as EV industry faces bumps

    President-elect Trump will likely ax the tax credit on electric vehicles, which could significantly impact competition in the segment.

    By Grace Noto • Nov. 20, 2024