Automakers: Page 39

  • Picture of Jim Keller, CEO of Tenstorrent, and Heung-soo Kim, executive vice president at Hyundai Motor Group.
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    Hyundai, Kia invest $50M in semiconductor startup Tenstorrent

    The automaker plans to use Tenstorrent’s technology to jointly develop AI chiplets and optimized semiconductors.

    By • Aug. 8, 2023
  • Christopher Yang, the new president and CEO of Toyota Connected North America.
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    Toyota shakes up data, software leadership as it revamps EV plans

    The automaker promoted Christopher Yang to president and CEO of Toyota Connected North America.

    By • Aug. 7, 2023
  • A sign is posted in front of a Tesla service center on April 20, 2022 in Fremont, California.
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    Tesla CFO resigns after 13 years at the company

    The automaker’s chief accounting officer, Vaibhav Taneja, took over on Aug. 4, replacing Zachary Kirkhorn. 

    By • Aug. 7, 2023
  • A gray four-door crossover vehicle parked in an electric vehicle charging stall with a woman holding a charging cable to the car.
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    General Motors, EVgo charging network hits 1,000th charger milestone

    “The availability of fast charging infrastructure is key to widespread EV adoption," said EVgo's CEO.

    By Dan Zukowski • Aug. 7, 2023
  • Picture of United Auto Workers president Shawn Fain at a Stellantis assembly plant.
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    UAW wants 46% pay hike by 2027 from GM, Ford and Stellantis

    The union is demanding a 20% upfront wage increase, followed by a 5% raise annually through 2027.

    By • Aug. 4, 2023
  • Former Waymo CEO John Krafcik speaks during the opening keynote address at Google I/O in 2018
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    Former Hyundai Motor America, Waymo CEO John Krafcik joins Rivian’s board

    The industry veteran has considerable experience with manufacturing and automotive technology, including autonomous vehicles.

    By • Aug. 3, 2023
  • A Tesla car recharges its battery at the Petaluma Supercharger on March 09, 2022 in Petaluma, California.
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    Tesla owners allege false advertising over EV ranges in class-action lawsuit

    If the court approves the suit, people in California could join it, potentially exposing the automaker to significant legal risk.

    By • Aug. 3, 2023
  • Porsche logo is displayed during the first press day at the 89th Geneva International Motor Show on March 5, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland
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    Porsche eyes $3.3B EV battery plant in US

    The German luxury carmaker is also weighing options at home and in Canada for its planned factory.

    By Sebastian Obando • Aug. 3, 2023
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    Geely develops large language model for in-vehicle infotainment

    It’s expected to be the first large language model deployed in the auto industry.

    By • Aug. 3, 2023
  • Subaru Solterra all-electric SUV.
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    Subaru has a more aggressive EV plan

    The automaker aims to boost global battery-electric vehicle sales to 50% by 2030.

    By • Aug. 2, 2023
  • The Ford F-150 Lightning Pro electric pickup.
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    Ford restarts production of F-150 Lightning EV pickup truck

    The automaker is tripling its manufacturing capacity as it faces increased competition from GM and Tesla.

    By • Aug. 2, 2023
  • A steering wheel light bar and cluster icons on a car dashboard indicates the status of Super Cruise.
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    GM to teach drivers about advanced driver assistance systems

    Although the automaker refers to Super Cruise as “hands-free,” it requires human supervision at all times.

    By • Aug. 2, 2023
  • Rivian Chief Policy Officer Alan Hoffman.
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    Retrieved from Rivian Automotive on August 01, 2023
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    Former Carvana exec joins Rivian as chief policy officer

    Alan Hoffman is filling a similar role vacated by Jim Chen, who left in February along with other high-profile exits.

    By • Aug. 1, 2023
  • Mercedes-Benz trains more than 600 data and AI specialists worldwide in 2023.
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    Mercedes-Benz invests over $2.2B in AI reskilling

    The carmaker is offering data and digitalization training to over 600 employees as auto manufacturing modernizes.

    By • Aug. 1, 2023
  • An aerial view of Tesla's factory in Fremont, California.
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    Ex-Tesla employees report layoffs on LinkedIn

    An employee posted on the professional networking site that the cuts were part of an “org restructuring.”

    By • Aug. 1, 2023
  • GMC Hummer EVs on the assembly line at General Motors' Factory ZERO EV plant in Detroit, Michigan.
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    GM blames automation supplier for EV production delays

    CEO Mary Barra said the third-party issue surprised the automaker, but it's "not walking away" from its 400,000 EV production target.

    By Megan Ruggles • July 31, 2023
  • The VinFast VF 9 electric SUV on display at the New York International Auto Show in 2022.
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    EV startup VinFast plans US public listing in August

    The Vietnam-based automaker aims to expand its U.S. business and invest up to $4 billion to assemble electric vehicles and battery packs at its North Carolina factory.

    By • July 31, 2023
  • A Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup on the road.
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    Ford expects to lose $4.5B on EVs in 2023

    The automaker will focus on fewer, higher volume models in popular segments, such as pickups and full-size SUVs, for its next generation of electric vehicles.

    By • July 28, 2023
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    Tesla inflated driving range estimates with rigged algorithm: Reuters

    The automaker’s range deception tactics are part of a long-term pattern of overstating the capabilities of its technology.

    By • July 27, 2023
  • A Toyota depiction of vehicle lane-centering technology.
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    Toyota launches 3 research projects to improve road safety as regulations loom

    The automaker’s Collaborative Research Safety Center will study driver support features for lane centering, develop an in-vehicle intervention and evaluate how data can improve technology that promotes safer driving.

    By • July 27, 2023
  • Renault Fluence Z.E. and Nissan LEAF
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    Nissan, Renault overhaul their alliance

    The two companies will keep a 15% stake in each other, with Renault Group transferring 28.4% of its Nissan shares to a French trust.

    By • July 27, 2023
  • A Chevy Bolt EV plugged in at a charging station.
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    7 automakers form massive EV charging joint venture

    The collaboration will create one of North America's largest public EV charging networks and include 30,000 high-powered chargers.

    By • July 27, 2023
  • 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 to break ground on first $2B phase of US plant

    The facility will be the Vietnam-based startup’s first North American location and the first automotive manufacturing plant in North Carolina.

    By • July 26, 2023
  • 2023 Bolt EV parked on a residential driveway.
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    GM to bring back Chevrolet Bolt despite earlier plan to discontinue the EV

    The automaker also said during its earning call that rising costs, including from its battery joint venture with LG, cut into its margins.

    By • July 26, 2023
  • UAW president Shawn Fain speaks with Stellantis workers.
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    A more aggressive UAW bargains with the Big Three

    The union is demanding an end to tiered wage structures, the reinstatement of cost-of-living allowances and stronger job security amid the shadow of the transition to electric vehicles.

    By Kalena Thomhave • July 26, 2023