Huwebes, Agosto 31, 2023

BYD is 1st Chinese carmaker to show models at Japan Mobility Show

The Chinese EV maker is one of only three foreign carmakers that will set up their booths and showcase their models at the Japan Mobility Show, along with German brands BMW and Mercedes-Benz.



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Polestar posts $304 million loss amid delays, competition

Polestar revenue surged in the U.K. and Sweden but declined in the U.S. and China in the second quarter, the EV maker said. EV makers throughout Europe are struggling to gain market share amid intense competition from Tesla Inc. and Chinese manufacturers.



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Ford expands line of credit by $4 billion to weather market ‘uncertainties'

The revolving credit agreement adds to the $47 billion in total liquidity the automaker had at the end of the second quarter.



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Bosch CEO says U.S. support needed for full expansion of California chip factory

Bosch said the U.S. TSI facility would become the "third pillar" of in-house semiconductor production, along with two sites in Germany, and will help the supplier in its bid to make silicon carbide chips.

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Multiple U.S. investigations underway on Tesla, reports say

The requests for information focus on correspondence with Omead Afshar, a key lieutenant to CEO Elon Musk and the individual at the center of an internal Tesla probe.



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Miyerkules, Agosto 30, 2023

Hurricane Idalia smashes into Florida; too soon to gauge impact or damage to dealerships

Ted Smith, president of the Florida Automobile Dealers Association, said it's too soon to know the impact or extent of damage to dealerships across the state.



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Alfa Romeo unveils 33 Stradale flagship supercar

All 33 examples of the 33 Stradale have already been sold. A V-6 twin-turbo engine has more than 620 hp, while a full-electric option has more than 750 hp.



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Tesla's Cybertruck is long on hype and short on specifications

Tesla's Cybertruck customers are getting impatient waiting for the company to release details such as price and delivery date.



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Rivian's new Enduro motor helps get the EV startup back on track

The Enduro motor opened up possibilities for Rivian, which had been struggling with supply chain shortages and elevated manufacturing costs at its Illinois factory.



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BYD confident of hitting 3 million sales despite China weakness, report says

BYD's chairman said the automaker will continue to make solid profits and hit sales goals, despite an intense sales war fueled by Tesla.



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Carvana-promoted legislation for home car delivery becames law in Illinois

The legislation, which also OK's e-signatures, received unanimous approvals in the Illinois state Senate and state House of Representatives



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What happened to shut down Toyota's production in Japan?

Toyota's system of lean production and just-in-time parts delivery, known as "kanban," is at the heart of the shutdown.



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Martes, Agosto 29, 2023

NHTSA questions Tesla on how Autopilot system monitors drivers

Federal regulators are honing in on the systems Tesla uses to ensure that drivers are paying attention while their vehicle is operating on Autopilot.



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Unifor union picks Ford as Detroit 3 bargaining target in Canada

Union President Lana Payne picked Ford as Unifor’s target automaker Aug. 29, three weeks after hinting she was leaning toward focusing on the company that employs about 5,500 union members in Canada to lead off this year’s contract talks.



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U.S. Treasury unveils wage, apprenticeship guidance for clean energy tax credits

The proposed IRS rules for construction of clean energy production and manufacturing facilities build on initial guidance last year in the Inflation Reduction Act, which has enabled the announcement of more than $110 billion worth of clean energy manufacturing investments.



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EV battery supplier Redwood Materials raises more than $1 billion to expand U.S. operations

The supplier founded by Tesla board member JB Straubel in February received a conditional commitment for a $2 billion U.S. loan to build a $3.5-billion recycling and re-manufacturing complex in Nevada.



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Judge: Mitsubishi within its rights to terminate N.Y. dealership

Brooklyn Mitsubishi had paid more than $800,000 in fines and restitution after pleading guilty to nearly 8,000 consumer protection violations in the sale of used vehicles.



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GM using Google AI to handle some OnStar requests

Automated help with route assistance and other nonemergency requests through the in-vehicle OnStar button frees up advisers to handle issues that need human intervention.



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Toyota to resume Japan production on Wednesday after system failure hits plants

Toyota said it will restart operations at its assembly plants in Japan on Wednesday, after a production system malfunction brought domestic output to a halt at the world's biggest-selling automaker.



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Lunes, Agosto 28, 2023

Live talk at noon Thursday: The opportunities and challenges of hydrogen fuel cells

Guests Jackie Birdsall of Toyota and Bernd Heid of McKinsey will discuss the future of hydrogen fuel and take questions.



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Why the EV industry is talking about ‘black mass’

The metallic powder is made by crushing and shredding batteries or battery cells, extracting unwanted elements, then refining the remainder.



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Car Pros Automotive Group buys Los Angeles BMW and Mini dealerships

Car Pros Automotive Group now has a luxury dealership in its portfolio thanks to its first acquisition in nearly four years.



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Tesla faces major test cases for Autopilot safety

Self-driving capability is central to Tesla’s financial future, according to CEO Elon Musk, whose own reputation as an engineering leader is being challenged.



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Why the UAW's leader wants a 46% raise, 32-hour work week in his 'war' against the Detroit 3

Shawn Fain, whose demeanor leans more Sunday school teacher than fire-breathing union leader, has brought back a tough-talking style evoking the labor movement’s roots in America.



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Unifor members join UAW in voting to strike Detroit 3, if necessary

Unifor says 18,000 people at GM, Ford and Stellantis in Canada are covered by collective agreements. 



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BYD unit buys U.S. company Jabil's mobile parts business in China for $2.2B

The deal will expand BYD Electronic's customer base, product portfolio and its smartphone components business as it looks to capture Jabil's potential growth in the sector.



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South Korea clears path for Hyundai strike, union says

If the strike goes forward, it could disrupt delivery of some popular vehicles and cause up to $755 million in losses.



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Linggo, Agosto 27, 2023

ABB readies robots to begin precise inkjet auto painting

The robot maker's PixelPaint vehicle coating technology has 1,000 individual nozzles to help eliminate overspray.



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Hybrid vehicles get another U.S. boost from Ford, others

Ford is the latest of several top automakers, including Toyota and Chrysler parent Stellantis, planning to build and sell hundreds of thousands of hybrid vehicles in the U.S. over the next five years.



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Sabado, Agosto 26, 2023

Editorial: Cities need a say in robotaxi expansions

Technology companies need to test self-driving capabilities on public roads. But a rollout that considers all stakeholders is critical for long-term success. That means cities need a say.



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7 arrested in Raptor theft spree from Ford lots

Some of the stolen SUVs were recovered as far away as Alaska, Arizona and Texas.



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Premier Automotive, partners buy 3 dealerships in California, Texas and Georgia

Premier Automotive of New Orleans has added seven dealerships and entered three states since February.



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Biyernes, Agosto 25, 2023

Automotive News hires F&I reporter

Paige Hodder was an intern who covered general auto industry topics for Automotive News before joining the publication’s auto retail team. 



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Nissan sues former New Mexico dealership

The automaker claims in a federal suit that the terminated dealership won't let Nissan workers remove signage and continues to sell used vehicles out of the location.



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UAW members at Detroit 3 authorize strike if talks break down

About 97 percent of votes were cast in favor of authorizing a strike. The vote is a routine part of contract negotiations and does not necessarily mean a strike will occur.



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Tesla leads, Jaguar Land Rover lags in digital-focused ranking of automakers

Electric-first automakers such as Tesla and Nio outshined established brands such as Jaguar Land Rover and Toyota in a new ranking that grades companies on the software skills.

 



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Huwebes, Agosto 24, 2023

Nissan shows dealers a new retail model, says more EVs coming

Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida committed to a diversified powertrain strategy in which the company invests in both internal combustion vehicles and electric vehicles.



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EV commercial truck shoppers convene for racetrack demos

Fleets kick the tires on the latest commercial electric trucks, testing street sweepers, garbage haulers and big rigs.



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Volvo says first MPV will be Scandinavian living room on wheels

The China-focused electric EM90 minivan is a new twist for the automaker that is better known for SUVs and wagons.



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Tool-and-die makers brace for big business amid ‘unprecedented' wave of EV launches

Automotive tool-and-die companies could be in a stronger position in the coming years as automakers launch more than 130 new electric or hybrid models and redesign internal combustion mainstays.



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GM's EV battery joint venture Ultium negotiating for wage boost at Ohio plant

The two sides are close to a deal that would give workers an interim pay increase to tide them over while management and the UAW  negotiate the plant's first contract, Bloomberg reported.



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J.D. Power: EV owners face more tech issues than gas vehicle counterparts; Genesis continues to lead in tech satisfaction

Battery-electric vehicle owners reported 4.2 more problems per 100 vehicles than owners of internal combustion vehicles that otherwise have the same technology, suggesting owners are overwhelmed by an assortment of new tech.



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Illinois closes in on $2 billion EV battery plant; sources say it's for China's Gotion

The project Illinois is chasing is an additional plant to Gotion’s proposed Michigan factory.



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Miyerkules, Agosto 23, 2023

GM's EV battery joint venture Ultium resumes operations in Ohio after chemical spill

Cathode mixing operations at the Ohio plant had been paused while Ultium assessed the situation and worked with a third-party company on the cleanup.



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Advance Auto Parts names new CEO, starts review as earnings shrink

Shane O’Kelly will replace Tom Greco, who informed the company earlier this year of his plans to retire. Advance Auto said that Greco will stay on for an unspecified period as an adviser.



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Lenders must apply F&I refunds after vehicles repossessed or totaled, N.Y. says

The New York State Department of Financial Services reminded auto lenders to give consumers refunds on car protection products if their vehicles are repossessed or deemed a total loss. The CFPB also has frowned on financial institutions failing to refund GAP insurance after total losses.



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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: Unfair for lender to keep excess interest on ‘power-booked' auto loan

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has told at least one auto lender to stop keeping excess amounts collected from borrowers in situations where a car dealership has been caught inflating vehicle value by reporting nonexistent features, a practice known as "power booking."



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In-car USB ports are switching to a new standard — but not everyone is all-in yet

As the tech world coalesces around a single USB port design, some automakers are moving at a slower pace to keep customers happy and their devices plugged in.



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Leasing an EV is the cheapest way to get a new car, study says

Energy Innovation, a nonpartisan energy and environmental policy firm, said leasing an EV reaps government incentives and fueling and maintenance savings.



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Martes, Agosto 22, 2023

U.S. says automakers can comply with Massachusetts repair law

U.S auto safety regulators said Tuesday that major automakers could comply with a Massachusetts vehicle data law that seeks to allow car owners to get repairs completed by independent shops.



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Auto supplier Plastic Omnium plans $170M hydrogen investment in Michigan

The operation, expected to support 40,000 vehicles annually by 2027, will create 175 jobs, paying an average wage of $1,710 per week plus benefits, according to a state memo.



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U.S. Treasury misses deadline to define green hydrogen

The Treasury Department had a year from the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act to release guidance on implementing the hydrogen production tax credit. Producers say they expect the delayed guidance in the fall.



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European nickel firm eyes Texas for $400 million EV battery-metal plant

Wave Nickel, which also owns a nickel mine in Brazil, expects the U.S. plant to take about four years to develop.



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Toyota Czech production halted after supplier fire causes parts shortage

Production at Toyota's plant in Kolin was halted due to a parts shortage caused by a fire at a local supplier.



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Treehouse home EV charging startup raises $10 million

The company's value proposition is making the installation process less cumbersome. Users can sign up for the installation, compare prices of different charging rigs and maximize consumer rebates and incentives on Treehouse's website.



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Lunes, Agosto 21, 2023

Lamborghini, Ferrari, Rolls-Royce: The best debuts at Monterey Car Week

Few global auto shows can compete with the quality of new car debuts during Monterey Car Week in Carmel, California. The annual multi-day festival of all things automotive has replaced the traditional auto show as among the places to be for car brands and enthusiasts alike.



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Acura Integra Type S: Acura's new halo car

The Acura Integra Type S is a souped-up, 320-hp sport sedan that has moved into the brand's halo position this year.

Intended to be a specialty vehicle, the Integra Type S targets the driver more interested in extreme performance. It comes with a standard 6-speed manual transmission and a 2.0-liter engine recalibrated to deliver 320 hp.

The Type S increases output from the standard Integra by 120 hp and 118 pound-feet of torque. Its stance is also 2.8 inches wider, and the front exterior was reworked to improve airflow.

The Integra Type S replaces the NSX hybrid-electric supercar that was retired last year and represents a new product strategy for Acura. This new model costs $51,995, a stark contrast to the previous halo at $171,495, including shipping but before any options.

"We want to create sufficient demand to satisfy enthusiasts yearning for a specialty vehicle like this with limited production and avoid saturating the market because that takes away that specialness from the car," Emile Korkor, assistant vice president of Acura National Sales, previously told Automotive News.

Journalists had a chance to drive the Integra Type S in California and we've collected some early reviews.

 

Outpacing the Type R

"As quick and rewarding as the Type R is on circuit and canyon road alike, it's not perfect. The 2024 Acura Integra Type S, on the other hand, just might be. It retains all the performance-driving goodness of the Type R but neatly rounds off many of its daily-driving rough edges …

"Chucking the new Integra Type S between the guardrails along Highway 39 in California, we immediately see that this machine has the same sharp steering, deft handling and colossal grip as its shoutier Honda sibling. The Acura's turbocharged 2.0-liter engine has been recalibrated to deliver 320 horsepower and a smidge more part-throttle midrange torque. Reaching peak horsepower requires 93 octane, and on the local 91-octane California brew, we can't point to any difference—which is no bad thing. The Integra still pulls mightily out of corners, with the Type R's helical limited-slip front differential and clever dual-axis strut front suspension absolving the Type S powertrain of any of the usual high-horsepower front-wheel-drive sins."

— Dan Edmunds,

Car and Driver

Premium performance

"The Integra Type S is a premium performance sport compact car, brand new for 2024. It shares a platform and key components with the FL5 Civic Type R that also just came out. But while the Honda is tuned for time attack (read: stiff, sharp and aggressive) this Acura is set up to be a little more comfortable and daily driving friendly — a few clicks more compliant in ride and responsiveness with a more upscale interior.

"The Integra A-Spec is a nice-driving sport compact car, too, and it lets you squeeze a lot of joy out of its 200-horsepower engine. But the Type S is more than a few tweaks up. Between its 320-hp turbo K-series and hunkered stance, this car does an exceptional job of asserting itself as a serious performance car without compromising refinement or looking like a Hollywood prop car…

"Two decades ago, the Integra Type R was the top-tier offering. It was light, lean and compared to today's cars, pretty raw. The new Type S is not that car. Today's range-topping Integra is faster, more comfortable and markedly safer. But what really makes it better to live with its versatility. When you've got a stretch of open road or racetrack in front of you, the Sport and Sport+ modes make the ITS eager to slice and dice and blow the doors off an old Type R. When you want to chill, Comfort mode is just a couple of quick clicks away and the car suddenly softens up for daily duty. That is the real magic of a modern Type S."

— Andrew Collins,

The Drive

 

A misleading silhouette

"The ignorant could easily overlook the Integra Type-S as another commuter trout. In silhouette, it's identical to the other Integras and that's not much different from a lot of other small sedans. And the current Integra is — as all Integras have been since the 1986 model year — a Civic that's been burnished to near luxury. But for those who know, there are plenty of distinguishing elements to the Type-S.

"First, this thing is wide. Using stamped steel front fenders and plastic flares in back, it's 2.8 inches wider than a standard Integra and incorporates such aero tricks as big openings to feed the heat exchangers and a vented aluminum hood to facilitate air flowing through the engine bay. Acura claims that all the bodywork forward of the A-pillars is unique to the S-Type.

"One neat element to the nose are the mongo-sized air portals on each end. They're large but feed pipes that narrow until dumping in the wheel wells. They're basically venturi tunnels built into the nose that cool the front brakes and provide downforce with a minimal drag penalty."

— John Huffman,

Road and Track

Balance amid variety

"One of the most compelling attributes of the standard 2023 Integra is how pleasant it is to drive in a variety of situations. Its adequate powertrain and responsive chassis conspire to make every trip feel engaging and fun. But the Type S — with 62 percent more power — has its work cut out for it in terms of maintaining that balanced driving behavior. Luckily, the front-drive-only 'Teggy has plenty of tricks up its sleeve, starting with a comparatively light 3,219-pound curb weight that pays out with nimble, tossable reflexes in every driving situation.

"And even though the Integra is front-wheel drive (as opposed to the all-wheel-drive Audi, BMW and Mercedes or the rear-drive Caddy), the car puts its power down brilliantly. Like the manual versions of the regular hatch, the Type S comes standard with a true mechanical limited-slip differential, which helps split thrust evenly between the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires up front.

"There's also a dual-axis front steering knuckle in the double-wishbone suspension — borrowed from the Honda Civic Type R — which almost completely eliminates torque steer. As a result, flooring it out of an apex reveals benign, neutral handling that only rarely reveals a bit of wheel fight. Think of it as a charming idiosyncrasy instead of a design flaw and the minor torque steer even starts to feel fun."

— Brett Evans, Motor1.com



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Continental considers sale of ContiTech auto unit amid broader reorganization, report says

The possible sale would be part of a wider reorganization of the company being planned by Chairman Wolfgang Reitzle and CEO Nikolai Setzer, the report said.

 



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Nissan recalls more than 236,000 Sentra sedans for steering problem

The recall covers Sentra compact cars from the 2020-22 model years and expands a June 2021 recall that affected nearly 139,000 Sentra vehicles from the 2020-21 model years.



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Lamborghini's first battery-electric car will be a daily driver

The Italian performance previewed its first all-electric car with the Lanzador concept, which will become its fourth model.



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‘Whoa!’ EV maker VinFast’s U.S. ad debut features Joey Lawrence, and his catchphrase

The ‘Changing Lanes’ campaign arrives as the Vietnamese company begins trading on the Nasdaq.



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Tesla data breach blamed on 'insider wrongdoing' impacted 75,000

A total of 75,735 people were affected by the data breach. The people appear to be current or former employees of the automaker.



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Linggo, Agosto 20, 2023

Aston Martin shows DB12 convertible at Monterey Car Week

Aston Martin is adding a convertible version of the DB12, the Volante, late this year. The price is expected to be around $265,000.



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Hyundai, Genesis and Kia EVs are U.S. bound

Hyundai, Genesis and Kia continue to invest in localizing their electric vehicles in North America while still battling for market share for crossovers and affordable sedans.



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GM working to increase production of EVs

After production of some EVs got off to a slow start, GM expects to move faster as a second battery plant comes online and supply snags are resolved.



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Hyundai makes $55 million deal to put its name on Georgia Tech football field

Hyundai, which is building a $5.5 billion EV and battery plant near Savannah, will have its name on Georgia Tech's field for the next 20 years.



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Sabado, Agosto 19, 2023

GM to eliminate 200 engineering positions in effort to reduce complexity

A GM spokesperson said "we will work with those who are affected and provide them with an opportunity to apply for open positions."



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Biyernes, Agosto 18, 2023

Redesigned Mercedes-AMG GT coupe wraps 2-seater fun in 4-seat package

Mercedes-Benz has broadened the GT coupe's audience by adding a 2+2 seating option and room for a couple of Rimowa suitcases.



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Cruise self-driving vehicles involved in 2 San Francisco crashes, including 1 with city fire truck

Four incidents have been reported since AV commercial expansion was approved in San Francisco.



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Bentley Bentayga EWB Mulliner model boosts limousine luxury for SUV

Bespoke English brand Bentley introduced a Mulliner edition of its extended-wheelbase Bentayga at Monterey Car Week in California featuring a customizable tri-color interior and upgraded styling cues.



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North Carolina Nissan dealership employees face over 400 criminal charges

The misdemeanor charges primarily stem from alleged rebuilt salvage vehicles that were offered for sale at Nissan of Shelby in North Carolina and the documentation used to transfer their titles.



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Hyundai investing $290 million in Alabama for crossovers and fifth-generation Santa Fe

The plant in Montgomery, Ala., began assembling the Santa Fe in 2006. This will be its first full redesign since 2018.



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U.S. Steel says union cannot block company's potential sale

The steelmaker's statement came after the USW said it would only back Cleveland-Cliffs as a suitor for the company. The union said "Cliffs has shown itself to be an outstanding employer to all of its workers."



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Huwebes, Agosto 17, 2023

Ford plans $890 million EV battery materials plant in Canada

Ford Motor Co., SK On and EcoProBM plan to build an $890 million cathode manufacturing plant in Quebec that will provide materials that ultimately supply batteries for Ford’s future EVs.



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Stellantis seeks more suppliers to help it hit green goals

Stellantis seeks a larger supply base for green components and will lean on supplier innovation to help it meet its sustainability targets, the head of the automaker's circular economy business unit said.



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UAW strike on Detroit 3 would cost economy billions, report says

A hypothetical 10-day strike against the Detroit 3 would result in more than $5 billion in economic losses, according to the analysis from Anderson Economic Group.



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AAA-funded study says ADAS could save 250,000 lives over 30 years

A AAA-funded study of advanced driver-assistance systems found they could reduce traffic deaths and injuries by large amounts if widely deployed.



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Bergstrom Automotive agrees to buy 5 Wisconsin stores

Bergstrom Automotive said it has agreed to buy dealerships in the eastern Wisconsin cities of Green Bay and Manitowoc.



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Stellantis invests $100M in Calif. 'green' lithium project

The investment in the world's largest geothermal lithium sourcing effort will help make Stellantis EVs eligible for federal consumer incentives.



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Miyerkules, Agosto 16, 2023

Nissan delays next-gen Frontier as factory prepares for EV transition

Production of the current Frontier has been extended two years to the 2029 model year, according to a supplier memo.



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DMS provider Tekion lays off 'small percentage' of workforce

The dealership management system company makes "organizational adjustments" as economic conditions evolve.



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Assembly Ventures closes $76 million fund focused on next-generation transportation tech

Assembly Ventures' closing of its inaugural fund is a bright spot amid headwinds in the overall global venture market.



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VinFast's $85 billion market valuation pushes it past Ford, GM

VinFast's eye-popping valuation makes the company worth more than established automakers but the surge may fizzle out  when the social media buzz subsides.



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Martes, Agosto 15, 2023

Zeigler Auto buys 2 Subaru dealerships in Indiana

Zeigler Auto Group, which bought three franchised dealerships in Michigan last month, expanded its Indiana presence with its latest acquisition.



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Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway cuts its stake in GM by 45%

Warren Buffett's investment firm sold 45 percent of its stake in GM, reducing its shares from about 40 million to about 22 million.



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Mitsubishi to drop Mirage in U.S.

With a starting price of $17,340 including shipping, the Mirage was the only vehicle in the U.S. that transacted under $20,000 in July, according to Cox Automotive.



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Bankrupt Lordstown Motors reaches $40 million settlement with Karma Automotive

The settlement, placed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for approval, involves $5 million to be paid as a royalty for the use of Karma's intellectual property, which Lordstown was accused of misappropriating.

 



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Trucking bankruptcy highlights auto-industry logistics concerns

Last week's bankruptcy of one of the largest trucking companies in the U.S. serves as another reminder to suppliers of the still-fragile state of the supply chain, industry experts said.



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Tesla cuts $10,000 off Model S and X by offering lower-range versions of its flagship EVs

With Tesla's latest price cuts, the Model X crossover now starts $90,130 including shipping, with just 269 miles of range. Analyst Gary Black says the new base S and X "don't seem like great value propositions."



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Lunes, Agosto 14, 2023

Ford hires former Apple exec Peter Stern to lead new software services group

Peter Stern was named president of Ford Integrated Services, effective Monday, and will report to CEO Jim Farley.



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Japan's latest typhoon headed toward automaking region

Japan's second typhoon in a week is expected to take a path across the center of the country’s main island — a heavy industrial region with major automobile factories.



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U.S. Steel spurns $7.25 billion takeover offer from Cleveland-Cliffs

Both companies are major steel suppliers to the U.S. auto industry.



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Nikola recalls all battery-electric trucks, halts sales after fire probe

There are 209 battery-powered electric trucks in the marketplace between dealers and customers and the company is recalling those vehicles and is in the process of contacting all parties, Nikola said.



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Tesla cuts prices by up to 4.5% in China for some Model Y cars

Tesla triggered the China price war that has left its locally made cars as much as 14 percent cheaper than last year, and in some cases almost 50 percent less expensive than in the U.S. and Europe.



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Linggo, Agosto 13, 2023

CDK debuts megaplatform meant to streamline dealership software needs

CDK Dealership Xperience incorporates the company's core dealership management system and many other software platforms and tools.



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Automotive News selects 34 finalists for 2023 PACE Awards

New innovations in vehicle control electronics, lightweighting and connectivity are finalists in the 2023 Automotive News PACE Awards.



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Sabado, Agosto 12, 2023

Ford CEO Jim Farley's electric F-150 road trip

Jim Farley spent three days driving a Ford electric pickup from Silicon Valley to Las Vegas, meeting with researchers, businesses, dealers and EV owners along the way.



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Cadillac's electric Escalade IQ builds on the pop culture icon

The seven-seat electric SUV, set to begin production next summer, starts at around $130,000 and offers an estimated 450-mile driving range.



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Alaska attorney general files consumer protection lawsuit against Swickard Auto

Swickard: "Of the three complaints, two of them originated from the Attorney General or affiliated employees regarding the purchase of their personal vehicles."



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AutoCanada Q2 net income rises 16% to $45 million

AutoCanada Executive Chairman Paul Antony credited improving new-car inventories, greater internal efficiency readying used vehicles for resale and the “robust performance” of dealership service departments for the strong results.



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Biyernes, Agosto 11, 2023

Dealerships on track to sell more new vehicles in 2023

U.S. dealerships are expected to sell higher volumes of new vehicles than they did in the past three years, according to a midyear report from Urban Science.



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Unifor eyes Ford as bargaining target in Canada labor talks

Unifor is leaning toward picking Ford as the target automaker for this year’s contract negotiations, as the union looks to seize a “once-in-a-lifetime” opportunity to set the benchmark for what good jobs look like in the EV era.



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Stellantis criticizes UAW demands in labor talks

Stellantis North America COO Mark Stewart said UAW "demands could endanger our ability to make decisions in the future that provide job security for our employees. This is a losing proposition for all of us."



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BYD calls on China automakers to unite, 'demolish the old' in global push

BYD has said it is an "emotional need" for China’s 1.4 billion population to see a domestic brand finally become global.



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Toyota ponders plug-in, fuel cell, even an electric Land Cruiser for the future

The chief engineer of the Toyota Land Cruiser talks about how to keep the hulking SUV mean and green in the carbon-reduction age. Toyota is already looking at plug-ins, fuel cells and even full-electric vehicles.



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1 killed and 2 injured as customer crashes vehicle at California Toyota dealership

Police and fire officials say an elderly motorist lost control of a Toyota RAV4 Wednesday at a California Toyota dealership. A woman was killed as a result of the crash, which also injured two employees.



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Huwebes, Agosto 10, 2023

Carmakers are playing catch-up with Tesla on air filtration

In the U.S., the average person spends about five years of their life in a vehicle, which isn’t the best place to be from a clean-air perspective.



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EV maker VinFast set to list on Nasdaq in rare SPAC venue switch

The planned Nasdaq listing caps VinFast’s years-long efforts to become a publicly traded company.



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Suppliers are rushing to secure sources of new silicon carbide chips

Suppliers around the world are betting big on silicon carbide microchips being the key to automakers hitting ambitious EV targets, spending billions of dollars to secure a supply of them or even to make their own.



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Indonesia gives automakers more time to qualify for EV credits in investment bid

Indonesia’s government has set an ambitious target of producing some 600,000 EVs by 2030.



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Rivian's software chief promises upgrades, updates

“We believe that our software capabilities are a structural differentiator that will only grow in importance as electric vehicles continue to increase in complexity,” said Wassym Bensaid, senior vice president of software development.

 



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EV stockpile is evidence of growing pain, not demand dip, experts say

While EV sales outpace inventory levels, some dealers still struggle to move the zero-emission vehicles.



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Miyerkules, Agosto 9, 2023

Electric Cadillac Escalade gets $130,000 starting price, 450-mile range

Cadillac's Escalade IQ full-size SUV, unveiled Wednesday in New York, is set to go into production next summer at GM's Factory Zero EV assembly plant in Detroit.



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Carvana introduces online tool for consumers to track used-car values

Car owners input in the tracker certain data such as a license plate number, postal code and vehicle mileage to get a customized vehicle value, Carvana said.



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Aptiv expects semiconductor prices to remain high

While supply-chain challenges are easing, Aptiv is still concerned that high prices of certain parts will decrease profits.



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Hanon Systems to build $170 million plant in Tennessee

The Loudon, Tenn., plant will be Hanon Systems' fourth location in the U.S.



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V2I connectivity is finally changing America's streets

After years of ambiguity, companies are moving forward on technology that could prevent 12 percent of crashes.



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Lithia exits North Dakota with sale of two stores; closes Va. dealership

Auto retail giant Lithia Motors has sold two North Dakota stores and has exited the state. The move comes just days after it bought a store in Texas.



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Honda profits surge in latest quarter on booming U.S. sales

Honda's U.S. deliveries jumped 45 percent to 347,000 vehicles in the last quarter, but demand in China was down 5 percent to 309,000 units, while sales in Europe declined 13 percent to 20,000 vehicles.



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Martes, Agosto 8, 2023

July wholesale used-car prices plunge

Cox Automotive said its Manheim index fell a seasonally adjusted 1.6 percent in July, which is smaller than the decline it recorded in June.



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Honda overtakes Kia and Toyota on U.S. inventory efficiency index in July

Cloud Theory's "inventory efficiency index" assigns scores to vehicle makes based on active inventory and sales data in comparison with competitors.



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Cruise, Waymo await decisions on self-driving service in San Francisco

Barring another delay, Cruise and Waymo expect to hear Thursday from the California Public Utilities Commission whether they can expand the scope of their commercial services offered in San Francisco.



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Mazda CX-90, CX-50 help automaker swing to $207M profit in latest quarter

Mazda bounced back to profitability in the latest quarter led by a refreshed lineup of crossovers in the U.S., including the newly introduced large-size CX-90.



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Lunes, Agosto 7, 2023

Researchers tout Battery Sleuth technology as disruption in vehicle security

Battery Sleuth is the researchers' answer to what they describe as an "arms race" of vehicle security between automakers and hackers.



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Tesla finance chief Kirkhorn steps down

Vaibhav Taneja takes on the CFO role in addition to his role as chief accounting officer.



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LG Energy Solution ‘seriously considering' Michigan for North American headquarters

The move could bring an influx of senior-level jobs to the area, building on hundreds of manufacturing positions the company is creating with its $1.7 billion battery plant expansion.



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Rivian poised to report Q2 earnings as EV price war heats up

EV makers are cutting prices, including Tesla on its crossovers and Ford on its F-150 Lightning pickup. Incentives are also rising, putting pressure on Rivian as it ramps up production, analysts say.



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Lack of public dealership megadeals in 2022 left room for private buyer transactions to dominate

The 2021 buy-sell year was notable for four supersize acquisitions that helped frame the latest wave of dealership consolidation. Deals of that size did not happen in 2022.



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Exclusive: Dealership buy-sell database and analysis

Automotive News has updated its online database of dealership buy-sell transactions to better serve subscribers. And for the second year, rigorously documenting transactions has turned into a package of stories and data sets that can't be found anywhere else.



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Linggo, Agosto 6, 2023

Lucid Motors slashes price of Air sedan as EV price war grows

Rising interest rates to curb inflation and fears of recession have dampened consumer demand, prompting market leader Tesla to slash prices this year.



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NADA, National Urban League team up to train auto techs

The first group of 23 participants have completed a life skills course, ASE-certified instruction at a local community college and are now learning on-the-job at partner dealerships in Louisiana.



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Sabado, Agosto 5, 2023

How each Detroit 3 automaker is positioning itself to bargain with Canada's Unifor

Canadian union Unifor officially opens talks with the Detroit 3 in Toronto on Aug. 10.



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CFPB: U.S. Auto Sales loan servicer cost customers millions, mistakenly disabled vehicles

The CFPB on Wednesday sued U.S. Auto Sales' USASF Servicing, alleging the buy-here, pay-here loan servicer double billed collateral protection insurance, failed to refund unneeded GAP payments and incorrectly repoed or triggered kill switches on borrowers' cars.



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Biyernes, Agosto 4, 2023

Growing inventory boosts July incentives, led by EV offers

EV startup Lucid offered $12,907 per vehicle, followed by Polestar at $7,928, Motor Intelligence said. Incentives helped deliver a strong July sales report for some automakers.



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Nikola will raise capital after stockholders approve issuing new shares

Nikola stockholders will allow the company to issue new shares to raise funds to roll out fuel cell trucks and build a hydrogen fueling network.



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Does NHTSA's fuel economy proposal come up short? Some policy experts say yes

NHTSA last month outlined fuel economy standards for the 2027-32 model years that some policy experts argue would do little to improve the efficiency of gasoline-powered vehicles if finalized alongside the EPA's stricter limits on tailpipe pollution.



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Fisker slashes annual production forecast as supply chain issues linger

The startup automaker now expects to produce between 20,000 and 23,000 vehicles in 2023, down from 32,000 and 36,000 units projected in May. It posted a net loss of $88 million during the Q2.



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Magna raises outlook after swinging to $339 profit in Q2 amid production surge

Demand for parts has remained strong from automakers as they strive to manufacture new models to cater to consumers looking to snap up pickups, crossovers and SUVs.



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Huwebes, Agosto 3, 2023

Tesla faces California class action on its EV range claims

The federal lawsuit cites a Reuters article published last week that reported Tesla had created a secret "Diversion Team" in Nevada to cancel as many range-related appointments as possible.



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Rolls-Royce has cars aboard burned ship

Rolls-Royce has a small number of its super luxury cars aboard the ship that went up in flames off the Dutch coast a week ago.



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GM robotaxi unit Cruise says it reached union agreements in San Francisco

The agreement will employ “dozens” of workers who will construct and staff Cruise’s operations, the company said.



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Aurora raises $853 million while self-driving truck competitors falter

Self-driving trucking company Aurora Innovation expects to have $1.6 billion to carry it through its planned commercial launch at the end of 2024 and into the second half of 2025.



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BMW invests more in EVs to meet growing demand

The level of buyer interest in EVs means BMW is "investing more than originally planned in the global ramp-up of e-mobility," CFO Walter Mertl said.



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Miyerkules, Agosto 2, 2023

Credit Acceptance Q2 net income plunges 79%

Q2 2023 Credit Acceptance Corp. earnings saw its net income fall 79 percent but car loan volume up 13 percent and dealership count grow 16 percent.



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Ferrari Q2 profit jumps 32%; full-year forecasts raised

The guidance upgrade was supported by better than expected results in personalizations, which are added touches that a customer requests to make the car more suited to their tastes.



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Fisker faces investor questions on Ocean production miss

Among questions submitted by investors for earnings call: missed production targets, buggy software and access to Tesla Supercharger network.



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Lithia buys Honda dealership in San Antonio

Growing Lithia Motors entered San Antonio for the first time with the purchase of a Honda dealership.



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Ford taps Capitol Hill veteran for U.S. government affairs role

Jessica Carter, who joined Ford last month, has spent more than 25 years on Capitol Hill, including as chief of staff for five Republican members of Congress.



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Stellantis, Mercedes battery JV in 'exploratory' talks about North America plant

Automotive Cells Company, a joint venture between Stellantis, Total Energies and Mercedes, said it was exploring setting up a battery plant in North America.



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Subaru accelerates U.S. electric plans with local production and 8-model EV lineup

Subaru plans a rapid electric vehicle ramp-up by offering an eight-EV lineup globally and building them locally in the U.S. in an attempt to sell 400,000 full-electric cars in the U.S. starting around 2028.



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Martes, Agosto 1, 2023

Toyota, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mazda sales advance as inventory rebounds

U.S. light-vehicle sales are forecast to rise 15 to 18 percent in July behind improving inventory and healthy pent-up retail and fleet demand.



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Hyundai, Kia sales advance 12th straight month

U.S. light-vehicle sales are forecast to rise 15 to 18 percent in July behind improving inventory and healthy pent-up retail and fleet demand.



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Toyota nearly doubles quarterly profit as sales surge, North America lags

The world's largest automaker warned that lagging performance in the important North American market is sapping the carmaker's ability to invest heavily in EV production.



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Toyota doubles quarterly profit as sales surge, North America lags

The world's largest automaker warned that lagging performance in the important North American market is sapping the carmaker's ability to invest heavily in EV production.



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