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Trump, Harris spar over manufacturing, trade and tariffs
In Tuesday’s presidential debate, the candidates offered vastly different strategies for how to grow the economy and compete with China on clean vehicles and advanced technology.
By Kate Magill • Sept. 11, 2024 -
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4 takeaways from Hyundai’s updated long-term strategy
Extended-range EVs, advanced technologies for hybrid vehicles and new models are in store over the next decade.
By Eric Walz • Sept. 10, 2024 -
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Toyota, BMW to co-develop and share a fuel cell system
BMW Chairman Oliver Zipse called the partnership a “milestone in automotive history.”
By Eric Walz • Sept. 6, 2024 -
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Companies aren’t as resilient against cyber risks as they think
Most companies fall short on business continuity as malicious threat activity continues to rise, a Cohesity study found.
By David Jones • Sept. 5, 2024 -
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Uber to partner with Wayve to deploy AVs on its platform
The ride-sharing conglomerate also invested in the autonomous driving startup, an extension of the company’s $1 billion Series C fundraising round in May.
By Eric Walz • Sept. 4, 2024 -
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DOT calls for wireless vehicle tech on national highways, most intersections by 2037
The Transportation Department seeks connected communications between vehicles, cyclists, pedestrians and infrastructure.
By David Taube • Sept. 3, 2024 -
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Ford, TXU Energy aim to make at-home EV charging more affordable
The utility is offering the automaker's electric vehicle customers 125 hours of free home charging time a week.
By Kalena Thomhave • Sept. 3, 2024 -
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A look inside the sixth-generation Waymo Driver
The newest version includes 13 cameras, four lidars, six radar units and external audio receivers for its robotaxis.
By Eric Walz • Aug. 29, 2024 -
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Uber, GM’s Cruise team up to deploy autonomous vehicles
Through the partnership, Uber customers will be able to request self-driving cars for rides, despite struggles by both companies to prove the safety of the technology.
By Haley Cawthon • Aug. 27, 2024 -
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Automakers face growing data privacy challenges, experts say
A Federal Trade Commission crackdown and lawsuit against GM show automakers are increasingly navigating legal risks.
By Michael Brady • Aug. 27, 2024 -
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GM recalls entire Cruise fleet for unexpected braking
The NHTSA concluded that a software fault contributed to 10 crashes, four of which involved a vulnerable road user and resulted in injury.
By Eric Walz • Aug. 26, 2024 -
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General Motors to lean on solar power for three assembly plants
The car manufacturer has signed a 15-year renewable power purchase agreement to support its operations at three assembly plants located in Michigan and Missouri.
By Zoya Mirza • Aug. 26, 2024 -
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Dealers are unsure about AI’s role in credit risk and auto loans: JD Power
Finance teams worry the technology will limit their ability to be creative, forge key relationships and close deals.
By Kalena Thomhave • Aug. 26, 2024 -
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Ford issued 6 recalls this month for up to 200k vehicles
The recalled models include the Ranger, Explorer, Maverick, Bronco Sport, Mustang Mach-E and Lincoln Nautilus.
By Eric Walz • Aug. 20, 2024 -
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GM to lay off 1,000 from its software and services unit
The job cuts impact around 600 salaried employees at the automaker’s Warren Tech Center in Michigan and another 400 globally.
By Eric Walz • Aug. 20, 2024 -
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Uber and BYD partner to introduce more EVs to global markets
The project aims to add 100,000 EVs to the ride-hailing platform.
By Kalena Thomhave • Aug. 19, 2024 -
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ChargePoint unveils its ‘Omni Port’ EV charging solution
The charging adapter works with Tesla and non-Tesla vehicles at the company's public stations.
By Eric Walz • Aug. 15, 2024 -
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Texas sues GM for selling customer driving data
The automaker failed to tell buyers it was selling their driving data to help insurers analyze driving behavior, according to a Texas AG lawsuit.
By Justin Bachman • Aug. 15, 2024 -
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GM recalls over 21K Cadillac Lyriq EVs
The model’s anti-lock braking system may activate unexpectedly, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says.
By Eric Walz • Aug. 15, 2024 -
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Telsa set to reveal its robotaxi Oct. 10
CEO Elon Musk said he wanted to make some “important changes” to improve the product, which delayed its previously planned Aug. 8 debut.
By Haley Cawthon • Aug. 14, 2024 -
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GlobalFoundries auto revenue rebounds in Q2
The chipmaker expects "meaningful" year-over-year growth in the segment as demand improves.
By Kate Magill • Aug. 12, 2024 -
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Hyundai, Kia thefts drop over 50%: study
A software update was “extremely effective” at thwarting theft tactics popularized by viral social media videos, per Highway Loss Data Institute research.
By Eric Walz • Aug. 9, 2024 -
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Rivian already sees tailwinds from VW partnership
CEO RJ Scaringe said the EV maker expects to achieve more favorable pricing from its suppliers as a result of the deal.
By Haley Cawthon • Aug. 7, 2024 -
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BMW touts success of humanoid robot pilot at South Carolina plant
The robots were able to insert sheet metal parts into fixtures, which were used to assemble the chassis of a vehicle.
By Eric Walz • Aug. 7, 2024 -
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Owner satisfaction with new vehicles rebounds: JD Power
Owners of new EVs made by traditional automakers are more satisfied with their cars than ever, according to a study.
By Kalena Thomhave • Aug. 7, 2024
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