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Automakers face challenges in managing software-defined vehicles at scale
Industry experts suggest as vehicle technology increases in complexity, faster and more secure data management will be needed.
By Eric Walz • June 13, 2025 -
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The revival of Scout preserves its heritage through innovation
CTO Burkhard Huhnke details how the digital twin design process is expediting product testing as the automaker ramps up toward production in 2027.
By Eric Walz • June 12, 2025 -
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GM names head of global manufacturing
Company veteran Mike Trevorrow will serve a dual role overseeing the automaker’s worldwide manufacturing and engineering operations.
By Larry Avila • June 12, 2025 -
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Lucid elects Douglas Grimm to board
The seasoned transportation industry executive’s experience includes stints with Chrysler and Dana Inc.
By Larry Avila • June 11, 2025 -
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GM is investing $4B in three plants to boost domestic production
The automaker says the investments will provide it with the capacity to build 2 million vehicles a year in the U.S.
By Eric Walz • June 11, 2025 -
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Automakers must cope with tariff-fueled business climate in the short-term: analyst
S&P Global forecasts that the global trade environment may have more clarity by the end of the year.
By Larry Avila • June 10, 2025 -
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Stellantis scraps plans for Illinois battery plant, parts hub: UAW
The automaker remains committed to restarting its idled Belvidere factory in 2027.
By Larry Avila • June 9, 2025 -
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BMW of North America shuffles leadership team
The automaker appointed a new VP of the central region, which includes 12 midwestern states.
By Kalena Thomhave • June 6, 2025 -
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Subaru of America names chairman and CEO
Company veteran Yoichi Hori will oversee the automaker’s U.S. business operations.
By Larry Avila • June 5, 2025 -
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Tesla CFO offloads over $2M in stock as EU sales tumble
The stock sales come as Tesla’s European sales declined by 53% in April compared to the previous year.
By Grace Noto • June 5, 2025 -
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Toyota Motor North America names chief compliance officer
Dawn Pittman Collins will take over for Jacqueline Thomas who is retiring after more than two decades with the automaker.
By Larry Avila • June 4, 2025 -
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Toyota recalls 443K Tundra pickups for reverse light failures
The truck’s light assemblies are susceptible to moisture intrusion caused by adhesive separation on a vent patch.
By Eric Walz • June 3, 2025 -
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Trump to increase steel, aluminum tariffs to 50%
The president announced the tariff hikes, which are set to begin Wednesday, while touting Nippon Steel’s proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel during a rally in Pittsburgh.
By Sara Samora • Updated June 2, 2025 -
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Ford recalls over 1M vehicles for defective backup camera software
The automaker also recalled 160K vehicles in April to address rearview camera faults caused by a loose circuit board connector.
By Eric Walz • June 2, 2025 -
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Volvo Cars, Google expand partnership to deploy Gemini AI in vehicles
The automaker says the collaboration will help to “accelerate advancements in the connected car space for the entire automotive industry.”
By Eric Walz • May 30, 2025 -
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Mercedes-Benz moving key corporate operations to metro Atlanta
The automaker will close a Michigan office and centralize most of its financial and technical teams in the southeastern U.S.
By Larry Avila • May 30, 2025 -
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Rivian secures $1B infusion from VW after meeting Q2 profit goal
Volkswagen Group’s investment will help the EV maker continue production, even as the company works to mitigate the impact of tariffs.
By Larry Avila • May 29, 2025 -
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Volvo Cars slashing 3K jobs globally
The move is part of a $1.8 billion cost-cutting strategy and will eliminate roughly 15% of the automaker’s workforce.
By Larry Avila • May 29, 2025 -
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Stellantis names Antonio Filosa as global CEO
The parent of the Jeep, Dodge and Chrysler brands has picked a company veteran to lead its turnaround.
By Larry Avila • May 28, 2025 -
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GM to invest $888M in New York to produce next-gen V8 engine
The automaker will use the funds to install new machinery, equipment, tools and facility renovations at its Tonawanda Propulsion plant.
By Eric Walz • May 28, 2025 -
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GM, LG Energy target commercializing manganese-rich batteries for EVs
The battery chemistry virtually eliminates Cobalt and uses less nickel, while still offering high energy density to improve electric vehicle range.
By Eric Walz • May 27, 2025 -
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Hyundai’s updated Bluelink app simplifies EV charging
Drivers of some of the automaker’s newer electric vehicles can now locate and pay for public charging sessions with their smartphones.
By Kalena Thomhave • May 27, 2025 -
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Subaru weighs options to curtail a potential $2.5B tariff hit
The automaker’s Indiana plant, which now makes around 350,000 vehicles a year, has capacity to ramp up production, a company spokesperson said.
By Larry Avila • May 22, 2025 -
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BMW hits milestone of 7M BMWs built in the US
The automaker is investing $1.7 billion for EV production in the country.
By Kalena Thomhave • May 22, 2025 -
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Carmakers rev up AI efforts amid economic uncertainty
Ford, General Motors and Toyota pursue use cases to enhance customer experience, optimize costs and drive profits, executives said in their latest financial reports.
By Lindsey Wilkinson • May 22, 2025
