Corporate/Finance: Page 15


  • The interior of a Volkswagen vehicle showing connectivity icons for Wi-Fi and cloud computing.
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    Courtesy of Volkswagen Group
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    Volkswagen launches in-house AI company

    The lab will create vehicle infotainment and navigation products, collaborating with tech companies across China, Europe and North America.

    By Feb. 6, 2024
  • The Northwest Seaport Alliance manages marine cargo related properties for the Ports of Seattle and Tacoma in Washington state.
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    Retrieved from Northwest Seaport Alliance on September 20, 2023
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    Auto volumes surge at Northwest Seaport Alliance during 2023

    The growth was fueled by Glovis America’s consolidation of its Kia and Hyundai business at the seaport and business from General Motors.

    By Alejandra Carranza • Feb. 5, 2024
  • The 2024 Mazda CX-50.
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    Courtesy of Mazda North America
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    January sales roundup: Automakers see annual gains, but Hyundai, Kia lag

    Honda, Mazda and Subaru posted strong sales figures, avoiding a post-holiday slump.

    By Feb. 2, 2024
  • Workers assemble a vehicle at the FAW-Volkswagen factory in Foshan, China.
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    Courtesy of Volkswagen Group
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    Volkswagen Group names new CTO for China

    The Volkswagen brand will also combine its new mobility and technical development divisions.

    By Feb. 1, 2024
  • Model year 2025 Toyota Camry.
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    Courtesy of Toyota Motor Corporation
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    Toyota sees first annual sales increase in 2 years

    The automaker sold 11.2 million vehicles worldwide in 2023, a 7.2% year-over-year increase.

    By Jan. 31, 2024
  • The charging port of the 2016 Chevy Bolt plug-in hybrid, which has been discontinued.
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    Courtesy of General Motors
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    GM to sell more hybrids as EV demand wanes

    The automaker will time some new vehicle launches to comply with fuel economy and emissions standards, CEO Mary Barra said.

    By Jan. 31, 2024
  • Chevy Bolt EV operated by Cruise on the street in San Francisco.
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    Courtesy of Cruise LLC
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    GM CEO: ‘We are committed to Cruise’

    Despite investigations, ongoing safety concerns and a $2.7 billion loss last year for the robotaxi unit, General Motors CEO Mary Barra insists the “technology is sound.”

    By Dan Zukowski • Jan. 31, 2024
  • New cars parked at a dealership.
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    Bilanol/iStock/Getty Images Plus via Getty Images
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    New vehicle sales slowed in January

    Sales volume is projected to end the month down an estimated 21.3% from December, Cox Automotive said.

    By Jan. 30, 2024
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    Courtesy of Wieland
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    Wieland to expand Illinois copper production plant

    The project will help increase the production of critical components used in EVs and EV charging infrastructure.

    By Jan. 30, 2024
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    Automotive industry outlook for 2024

    Executives are adjusting plans as they deal with economic headwinds, a web of federal mandates and the fallout of the United Auto Workers deal.

    By Jan. 30, 2024
  • A 2022 Lincoln Navigator painted dark green.
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    Courtesy of Ford Motor Co.
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    Lincoln plans to buy out another 100 US dealers in 2024

    Ford’s luxury brand is streamlining its sales network to match supply and demand.

    By Jan. 29, 2024
  • 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe.
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    Courtesy of Hyundai Motor North America
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    Hyundai raked in record profits in 2023

    Despite last year’s success, the automaker is taking a cautious approach in 2024 as high interest rates and a global economic slowdown threaten new vehicle sales.

    By Jan. 26, 2024
  • Ram 1500 Revolution battery-electric vehicle concept interior.
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    Courtesy of Stellantis
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    Stellantis acquires CloudMade’s AI technology for software-defined vehicles

    More than 40 engineers and software developers will join the automaker as part of the deal.

    By Jan. 26, 2024
  • A red Tesla Model 3 and blue Tesla Model Y parked with a city skyline in the background.
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    Courtesy of Tesla Inc.
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    Tesla warns of growing competition from automakers in China

    CEO Elon Musk suggested increasing trade barriers could help fend off competition.

    By Jan. 25, 2024
  • A lithium battery for EVs.
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    SweetBunFactory via Getty Images
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    EV battery research gets $131M funding boost

    More than half the Energy Department funding is for 27 projects working on increasing EV driving range, lowering battery costs and advancing on-board charging systems.

    By Jan. 24, 2024
  • The Fisker Ocean electric SUV.
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    Courtesy of Fisker, Inc.
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    Fisker says more than 100 dealers are interested in selling its EVs

    The EV startup also said it would sell all its unsold 2023 vehicle inventory by the end of the first quarter of 2024 to improve its balance sheet.

    By Jan. 24, 2024
  • Three employees working in an engine factory.
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    Courtesy of Cummins.

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    Cummins to spend $580M to upgrade North Carolina plant

    The new equipment will expand the Rocky Mount plant’s ability to produce gasoline and propane engines.

    By Jan. 22, 2024
  • Goodyear tires are displayed at a Goodyear Tire center September 23, 2005 in Wheeling, Illinois.
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    Tim Boyle via Getty Images
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    Goodyear names former Stellantis exec CEO

    Mark Stewart, former chief operating officer of North America at Stellantis, will lead the automotive supplier’s corporate transformation as it seeks a return to profitability.

    By Jan. 22, 2024
  • Kia Platform Beyond Vehicle Concept Lineup
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    Courtesy of Kia America
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    Hyundai, Kia restructure R&D for mobility, software-defined vehicles

    It’s the second time the automakers have reorganized their R&D efforts in the past year. 

    By Jan. 19, 2024
  • A car salesperson speaking with customers.
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    FTC pauses rule to fight dealer bait-and-switch tactics, junk fees

    The National Automobile Dealers Association and the Texas Automobile Dealers Association sued the agency to block the rule from taking effect.

    By Jan. 19, 2024
  • F-150 Lightning pickups on the assembly line at Ford's Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Michigan.
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    Courtesy of Ford Motor Co.
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    Ford to cut F-150 Lightning production amid slowing demand

    The automaker is also increasing Bronco and Bronco Raptor production to grow sales and profitability.

    By Jan. 19, 2024
  • A gray four-door crossover vehicle with a woman seated with her hand on the steering wheel is parked in front of a Hertz building.
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    Courtesy of Hertz/GM
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    Hertz reverses course on EVs

    The company, which once said EVs would account for a quarter of its rental fleet by 2025, is selling 20,000 vehicles and replacing them with gas-powered cars.

    By Dan Zukowski • Jan. 18, 2024
  • A car salesperson shaking hands with a customer.
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    skynesher/E+ via Getty Images
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    Consumer satisfaction with car buying experience the highest since 2020

    Larger inventories, higher discounts and more streamlined purchasing experiences are making it easier and faster for consumers to get into a new vehicle, a Cox Automotive survey found.

    By Jan. 18, 2024
  • Biden administration awards $623M for EV charging, hydrogen buildout

    The funding is a part of the federal government’s $7.5 billion push to build a national EV charging network.

    By Robert Walton • Jan. 17, 2024
  • 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe Summit Reserve
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    Courtesy of Stellantis
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    Sixt to buy up to 250,000 vehicles from Stellantis

    The rental car company plans to buy a wide range of vehicle types, including city cars, SUVs and vans, from Fiat, Jeep, Peugeot and more.

    By Jan. 17, 2024