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    Cities test AI vision sensors for traffic and pedestrian safety

    AI-enabled cameras provide data for city traffic management and can alert motorists to pedestrians in low-vision conditions.

    By Dan Zukowski • Sept. 4, 2025
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    Ford recalls more than 355K F-Series trucks for blank instrument cluster displays

    The automaker has issued 109 recalls since the start of the year, extending to over 7.8 million vehicles.

    By Sept. 2, 2025
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    Automotive Dive Trendline on Cybersecurity

    By Automotive Dive staff
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    Volkswagen adds 5 years to AWS cloud, AI partnership

    The automaker has more than 1,200 AI applications for software development and improving quality control, among other use cases. 

    By Lindsey Wilkinson • Sept. 2, 2025
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    EV charger reliability improves, but high costs still dent satisfaction

    Just 14% of EV owners visited a charger without being able to successfully charge their vehicles, down from 19% last year.

    By Kalena Thomhave • Sept. 2, 2025
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    Innovation in American manufacturers: The 3 key levels

    Innovation is key to thrive amid disruption. Learn about the three key levels of innovation.

    By Emily Arnott • Sept. 2, 2025
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    Honda signs multi-year partnership with Helm.ai on autonomous driving tech

    The collaboration is the latest tie-up between a legacy automaker and software startup to speed up development of advanced vehicle safety technology.

    By Aug. 28, 2025
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    Hyundai boosts US investments to $26B through 2028

    The automaker aims to significantly expand its domestic manufacturing footprint, including steel production and robotics.

    By Aug. 27, 2025
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    Rivian readies for next evolution with R2 launch

    With lessons learned from its first generation vehicles, the EV maker is banking on scale to reduce costs and drive profits.

    By Aug. 26, 2025
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    Royal Farms to expand EV charging network across Maryland

    The retailer is bringing charging stations to eight more c-stores in its home state alongside manufacturer Electrify America.

    By Brett Dworski • Aug. 25, 2025
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    Kettering University student Ian Gibson is building the future—one circuit at a time

    Electrical Engineering student Ian Gibson is advancing GM’s vehicle programs and driving innovation in sustainable mobility.

    Aug. 25, 2025
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    Hertz is now selling used vehicle inventory on Amazon Autos

    The company is offering used vehicles at non-negotiable prices, often below Kelley Blue Book suggested retail value.

    By Aug. 21, 2025
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    Silicon Valley startup Tensor unveils a personal ‘RoboCar’

    The company plans to deliver the Level 4 autonomous vehicle to customers in the second half of 2026.

    By Aug. 20, 2025
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    DOT relaunches EV charging fund with stripped-down guidance

    Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said he does not "agree with subsidizing green energy," but he will run the NEVI program "efficiently." 

    By Robert Walton • Aug. 18, 2025
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    California launches $55M state program to expand public EV charging

    The state announced the program days before the Trump administration unfroze federal funds to support EV charging infrastructure after a court ruling.

    By Kalena Thomhave • Aug. 18, 2025
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    Trump says semiconductor tariffs to come next week

    The president indicated that duties on chips would be “approximately 100%” earlier this month.

    By Philip Neuffer • Aug. 15, 2025
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    BMW appoints new head of US technology office

    Stefan Gerhaeusser will lead BMW’s Silicon Valley-based research and development operation, swapping positions with the former head of the division.

    By Kalena Thomhave • Aug. 14, 2025
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    Waymo readies its robotaxis for winter weather

    The company has tested its autonomous ride-hailing vehicles in Boston, New York City and Philadelphia. Can they handle snow, ice and winter storms?

    By Dan Zukowski • Aug. 13, 2025
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    Lucid-led coalition seeks to boost critical minerals sourcing

    The partnership between the automaker, producers and refiners is meant to accelerate and stabilize electric vehicle supply chains.

    By Aug. 11, 2025
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    Nissan partners with Electrum to ease home EV charging

    Advisors will help the automaker’s customers compare bids from contractors and identify incentives to help offset EV charger installation costs.

    By Aug. 8, 2025
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    Toyota invests more than $50M in Arizona testing center

    The improvements to the desert facility reflects the automaker’s drive to do business “where it sells.”

    By Kalena Thomhave • Aug. 7, 2025
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    Trump plans 100% tariffs for semiconductor imports

    Chips are one of several product types currently under Section 232 investigation by the White House, a frequent precursor to duties.

    By Philip Neuffer • Aug. 7, 2025
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    Ford recalls 56K F-150 pickups for seat belt warning chime

    The latest recall is the automaker’s 94th in 2025, the highest-ever for an automaker in a given year.

    By Aug. 6, 2025
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    Amazon Autos adds CPO, used Hyundai vehicles to its online marketplace

    The e-commerce site lets dealers reach more customers, many of whom expect an omnichannel car buying experience when purchasing a new or used vehicle.

    By Aug. 4, 2025
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    Tariffs – the turning point of manufacturing in America

    We’re entering an era where no one strategy will dictate American manufacturing – how do you thrive?

    By Emily Arnott, Content Marketing Manager • Aug. 4, 2025
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    Supplier expects to benefit from $16.5B Tesla, Samsung AI chip deal

    Graphjet Technology says growth in U.S. semiconductor manufacturing is timely for its planned expansion in Nevada.

    By July 29, 2025