Tire-changing robot startup files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy liquidation

RoboTire, launched in suburban Detroit in 2018, designed technology to automate tire-changing using a robotic arm.

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Tesla plans to build entry-level EV in mid-2025, report says

Tesla has told suppliers it wants to start production of a new mass-market EV codenamed "Redwood" in mid-2025, with sources describing the model as a compact crossover, Reuters reported.

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Reduced hours to stay at some car dealerships, owners say

Dealership owners say clipping just an hour or so a day — which many did during the COVID-19 pandemic and have since continued — has aided employee turnover and morale.

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Constellium finds ‘impure' aluminum a potential aid to automakers

North America has been straining to keep up with growing demand for aluminum. French supplier Constellium is showing that recycled metal can help satisfy the market.

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Nissan trims 6% of U.S. Q1 output to offset high inventory, parts shortage

Rogue crossover accounts for more than half the planned volume cuts.

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Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda predicts EVs will only reach 30% share

The world’s No. 1 carmaker has pushed back against criticism of falling behind in the transition to EVs, saying its holistic approach will ultimately prove to be the right approach.

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BMW to launch 6 EVs based on Neue Klasse platform

The Neue Klasse platform is the largest investment in BMW's history and will cover its entire portfolio.

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Dealerships look to cut costs through sustainability projects

From LEDs to recycling initiatives, EV chargers and reused water, dealers across the U.S. are making their businesses more sustainable.

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Foreign automakers hike exports as China sales slide

Eighteen foreign brands, led by Tesla, exported 910,000 light vehicles from China last year, accounting for 22 percent of the country's 4.1 million car and light truck exports, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers said.

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Piston Group's bitter legal fight over minority certification nears the end

The dispute pits the country’s largest Black-owned auto supplier against the nonprofit tasked with certifying businesses as minority enterprises.

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VW, BMW and Kia to run Super Bowl spots

Electric vehicles figure to play a prominent role in Super Bowl commercials from VW, BMW and Kia.

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Automotive News Dealership Salary Survey: 2023 average pay was $200K, but with 50-hour workweek

The average U.S. car dealership employee was expecting to earn $200,200 in wages, commissions and bonuses in 2023, according to the Automotive News Dealership Salary Survey. But that big money came with a 51.9-hour workweek, the survey found.

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Waymo seeks to expand driverless service to Los Angeles

A license would allow Waymo, which operates extensively in San Francisco, to fully operate its fleet in Los Angeles, where it is now testing rides.

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BMW partners with Figure to use humanoid robot to build cars in U.S.

The robots will be integrated into the manufacturing processes at BMW's U.S. plant including the body shop, sheet metal and warehouse in the next 12-24 months, after being trained to perform specific tasks.

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Car buyer satisfaction levels rise for first time since 2020, according to Cox Automotive

Rising inventory levels and expanding online options are driving consumer buyer satisfaction up for the first time since 2020, according to a study from Cox Automotive.

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Chrysler brand 'in search of an identity'

The Chrysler brand is suffering from an identity crisis. What is it? What does it want to be? Those are questions that Brand CEO Christine Feuell has to answer. Quickly.

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Nissan CEO preps new midterm plan targeting China, EVs, suppliers

Among Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida multiple challenges: China, cost control and supplier partnerships. The key will be jettisoning old ways and adapting to change.

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UAW, Detroit 3 must rebuild relationships after bitter strike, labor experts say

The UAW and automakers face a host of challenges that can only be overcome with positive working relationships, panelists at a Chicago Fed symposium said.

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Tesla's troubles with Chicago winter blast create a publicity black eye

Freezing temperatures, offline charging stalls and high demand forced some Chicago-area Tesla owners to have their vehicles towed after running out of juice.

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American Honda targets 1.4 million sales in 2024

American Honda expects to sell 1.4 million vehicles in 2024 between its Honda and Acura brands, and will launch four electrified products this year as well as a new, entry-level Acura crossover.

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