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Guest commentary: 3 reasons dealers should embrace AI

By Merritt Critcher β€” March 8th 2024 at 05:00

Dealers have nothing to fear when embracing AI.

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Why creating software-defined vehicles is β€˜costly, painful and intense'

By Nick Gibbs β€” March 2nd 2024 at 05:00

Automakers are struggling to create a smartphone on wheels because it requires a complete rethink of vehicle development, new supplier relationships and an overhaul of corporate culture.

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Renault's Luca de Meo calls for 'Airbus' to build EVs in Europe

By Peter Sigal β€” February 26th 2024 at 15:39

To counter a threat from China, European automakers could work together to share development and production costs, the Renault Group CEO said at the Geneva auto show.

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Ineos Fusilier SUV to offer electric, range-extender powertrains

By Douglas A. Bolduc β€” February 23rd 2024 at 14:31

The Fusilier SUV will be built by Magna Steyr in Austria in the same plant as the Mercedes-Benz G-Class and slot in below the Grenadier and Quartermaster.

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Volvo to cut stake in Polestar to 18% as EV demand slumps

February 23rd 2024 at 09:41

Polestar shares have fallenΒ due to a slower-than-expected ramp up and overall cooling EV demand. Volvo's move will hand more responsibility to China’s Geely, which controls both companies.

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Toyota to pay strapped Japan suppliers more to finance better working conditions

By Hans Greimel, Naoto Okamura β€” February 20th 2024 at 17:25

Overseas suppliers also may receive payment increases at a later time. It is unclear how much extra Toyota will pay in total.

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HiPhi suspends operations for 6 months

By Bloomberg β€” February 19th 2024 at 15:32

HiPhi started sales in Europe last year, with the goal of competing against Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz with a focus on design and technical features.

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Xpeng to hire 4,000, invest in artificial intelligence

February 19th 2024 at 14:13

Xpeng, which has VW Group as a partner, plans to release around 30 new products or revised models within three years.

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Stellantis could build partner Leapmotor's EVs in Italy

By Luca Ciferri β€” February 19th 2024 at 07:13

Stellantis, which has a Dutch-based joint venture with Leapmotor, could fill unused capacity at its Mirafiori plant with Chinese-developed EVs, giving the automaker a boost in the race to offer affordable electric cars to European buyers.

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Japan, Toyota, Honda, Nissan face 7 big challenges in EV age

By Hans Greimel β€” February 16th 2024 at 13:00

Japan's carmakers are tackling seven key challenges to reboot their global competitiveness as the country's auto industry comes under siege from new technologies and new rivals from China and beyond.

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Fiat Abarth to launch 237-hp version of 600e electric crossover

By Andrea Malan β€” February 9th 2024 at 15:37

The sporty Fiat subbrand says the New 600e will be its most powerful model yet.

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Toyota stocks schools with book dispensers

By Nick Bunkley β€” February 11th 2024 at 05:00

The automaker spent nearly $140,000 to give schools near its Blue Springs plant a vending machine filled with 176 books.

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Ford, IG Metall union agree to 3,500 job losses at German plant

February 7th 2024 at 14:25

The workers will not be needed when production of the Ford Focus ends in 2025 as the automaker transitions to selling only battery-electric cars in Europe.

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Guest commentary: Progress made on auto diversity, but much work is left to do

By Cheryl Thompson β€” February 7th 2024 at 14:00

There are imbalances of talent representation within our industry, and leadership does not truly reflect the diverse talent that contributes to our success.

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Editorial: There are right and wrong ways to reduce dealership counts

February 4th 2024 at 05:00

Recent efforts by some brands to reduce franchise counts demonstrate that cooperation is the preferred way to handle what can be a difficult process.

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GM including some OnStar features on all 2025 models

By Lindsay VanHulle β€” February 2nd 2024 at 16:03

Buyers will get automatic crash response, navigation, voice assistance and remote vehicle commands for eight years.

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Remanufactured headlamps cheaper for consumers, keep waste out of landfills, GM says

By Alysha Webb β€” January 30th 2024 at 19:05

General Motors is working with Llink Technologies to produce and sell remanufactured headlamps, giving dealers and customers more choice when a damaged one needs to be replaced. The partnership allows GM to compete in the aftermarket space and is better for the environment, GM and Llink said.

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EV production cuts give suppliers more uncertainty β€” and opportunity

By John Irwin β€” January 30th 2024 at 15:00

Cutbacks in some automakers' electric vehicle production plans is a mixed blessing for suppliers.

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Tesla CEO Musk: Chinese EV makers will 'demolish' rivals without trade barriers

January 25th 2024 at 07:48

Chinese EV makers, adept at keeping costs in check with a stable supply chain, are now working on rapidly expanding their foreign footprint after years of state subsidies helped boost domestic sales.

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Alfa Romeo to reveal Milano electric SUV on April 10

By Peter Sigal β€” January 24th 2024 at 15:56

The Stellantis premium brand released photos of camouflaged prototypes of the Milano, its first small SUV and first full-electric car.

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