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The hardest manufacturing jobs to fill this year
U.S. EV manufacturers are struggling to find enough workers for positions like automation engineers and machinists.
By Joelle Anselmo • Jan. 23, 2024 -
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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 Sara Samora • Jan. 22, 2024 -
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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 Michael Brady • Jan. 19, 2024 -
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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 Eric Walz • Jan. 19, 2024 -
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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 -
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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 Michael Brady • 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 -
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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 Michael Brady • Jan. 17, 2024 -
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Stellantis invests in sodium-ion battery startup Tiamat
The technology uses no lithium or cobalt and could help Stellantis reduce its dependence on other countries, including China, for EV battery materials.
By Michael Brady • Jan. 16, 2024 -
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Deep DiveThe UAW won big for future EV battery plants
The United Auto Workers agreements with GM, Ford and Stellantis will likely increase labor costs for the Big Three as more EV battery plants open.
By Kalena Thomhave • Jan. 16, 2024 -
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New Jersey law holds EV battery makers responsible for old batteries
It’s the first battery extended producer responsibility law in the U.S. to include EVs.
By Megan Quinn • Jan. 12, 2024 -
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Hyundai Mobis unveils ‘e-Corner System’ EV drive technology
The technology allows a vehicle to move laterally and diagonally, as well as perform stationary 360-degree pivot turns.
By Eric Walz • Jan. 11, 2024 -
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Deep DiveAutomotive consumer trends in 2024
Buyers remain concerned about the price of EVs and a lack of a national charging infrastructure, hampering EV adoption.
By Michael Brady , Eric Walz • Jan. 10, 2024 -
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CES 2024Honda reveals futuristic Space-Hub, Saloon EV concepts at CES
The automaker aims to launch a production vehicle based on the Saloon in North America in 2026.
By Eric Walz • Jan. 10, 2024 -
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Deep Dive3 EV trends shaping the auto industry in 2024
GM, Ford and others are retooling production plans amid slowing EV demand, while also working to move more suppliers and production to the U.S.
By Michael Brady , Eric Walz • Jan. 9, 2024 -
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EV startup Vinfast swaps CEO, board leadership
The shift comes as the fledgling automaker seeks to grow its U.S. sales.
By Michael Brady • Jan. 9, 2024 -
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CES 2024Volkswagen debuts in-vehicle voice assistant powered by ChatGPT
‘Cerence Chat Pro’ is the world’s first automotive-grade ChatGPT integration, according to the automaker.
By Eric Walz • Jan. 9, 2024 -
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CES 2024China-based EV makers tap Nvidia for AI tech
Automakers in China have been racing to produce autonomous vehicles with high-tech infotainment.
By Michael Brady • Jan. 9, 2024 -
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Transportation tech, challenges on agenda for new US DOT advisory committee
The wide range of experts will advise the agency in what Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg called a time of “unprecedented” challenges and opportunity.
By Dan Zukowski • Jan. 5, 2024 -
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Tesla lowers advertised driving ranges for the Model Y, other EVs
The automaker adjusted its range figures in response to changes to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s emissions testing cycle, Drive Tesla reported.
By Eric Walz • Jan. 5, 2024 -
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EV startup Fisker abandoning its direct-to-consumer sales model in the US
The automaker expects to have approximately 100 dealer locations in North America and Europe.
By Eric Walz • Jan. 5, 2024 -
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Ford, VW report 2023 sales growth as pickups and crossovers reign supreme
“We saw strong gains coming from gas-powered vehicles and record setting sales for our hybrid and electric vehicles,” Ford Blue President Andrew Frick said.
By Eric Walz • Jan. 5, 2024 -
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GM to provide $7,500 incentive for EVs that lost tax credit eligibility
The move aims to help General Motors dealers sell EVs until more of its models are eligible for federal clean energy vehicle tax credits.
By Michael Brady • Jan. 4, 2024 -
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GM, Hyundai and other top automakers report record US sales in 2023
Higher deliveries, supply chain improvements and stronger dealer incentives fueled the jump in new vehicle sales.
By Eric Walz • Jan. 4, 2024 -
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Tesla loses EV sales crown to BYD in Q4, despite annual sales record
The change in quarterly sales rankings signals growing competition in China and other major markets.
By Eric Walz • Jan. 3, 2024
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