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Guest commentary: Now is the time for the auto industry to go all-in on taking the coal out of cars

By Maricela Gutierrez β€” May 8th 2024 at 05:00

Automakers have the opportunity to soon buy green steel, made without fossil fuels.

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Register now for the Automotive News Leading Women Conference

By Riley Hodder β€” May 7th 2024 at 22:25

The May 21 event features Ford Motor Co.'s Lisa Drake and Hyundai Motor America's Tia Battle as keynote speakers.

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EU warns BYD, Geely, SAIC over insufficient information in anti-subsidy probe, report says

May 6th 2024 at 08:58

The China Chamber of Commerce to the EU said the reported allegations of non-cooperation were unfounded and that the companies had participated in multiple rounds of questionnaires and facilitated on-site inspections.

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Ferrari keeps V-12 tradition alive with 12Cilindri coupe, spider

By Andrea Malan β€” May 3rd 2024 at 06:18

Even though the supercar brand is electrifying with several PHEV models, the replacement for the 812 Superfast has a naturally aspirated nonhybrid V-12 engine.

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Jeep Gladiator 4xe plug-in hybrid coming in 2025

By Vince Bond Jr. β€” May 3rd 2024 at 02:08

Jeep, which has dominated the plug-in hybrid market, is adding a third nameplate to its 4xe line in 2025.

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Zeekr aims to rival Mercedes, BMW in Level 3 self-driving tech

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

The Geely subsidiary wants to offer hands- and eyes-off driving at speeds up to 130 kph in Europe.

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5 stars of the 2024 Beijing auto show

By Luca Ciferri β€” April 29th 2024 at 11:43

Nearly every domestic and international brand attended the showcase event of the Chinese auto industry. Here are the hits (and a few misses) from the show, which featured more than 100 premieres.

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Tesla's freshened Model 3 Performance is a crazy fast, 510-hp bargain

By Laurence Iliff β€” April 25th 2024 at 17:33

Tesla adds adaptive suspension, improved sport seats and carbon-fiber interior accents. The performance trim is also the only Model 3 eligible for the $7,500 EV credit, making it a bargain.

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VW to launch youth-focused EV brand for China

By Nick Gibbs β€” April 24th 2024 at 13:23

The ID UX subbrand is the automaker's bid to recapture market share lost to local rivals such as BYD. VW also showed the ID Code crossover concept ahead of the Beijing auto show.

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VW aims to maintain 15% share in China as domestic rivals gain turf

April 24th 2024 at 12:06

VW is betting on investments in a new Chinese research hub, and partnerships with Chinese EV makers and suppliers to develop more affordable EVs, more quickly.

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Smart shows off the #5, its biggest model to date

By Nick Gibbs β€” April 23rd 2024 at 11:35

The production #5 is due to be unveiled in the second half and will go on sale next year, joining the #1 and #3.

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Smart to show midsize #5 concept at Beijing show

By Luca Ciferri β€” April 19th 2024 at 10:51

The midsize #5 will be Smart's biggest model. It will launch in Europe in 2025.

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2024 Toyota Land Cruiser, 2025 4Runner are similar β€” but different

By Larry P. Vellequette β€” April 16th 2024 at 12:00

The redesigned 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser goes on sale this spring with a higher price and lower volume expectations than the upcoming 2025 Toyota 4Runner, due late this year. Toyota admits there will be some overlap.

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Chery to sign platform deal with premium European brand

April 15th 2024 at 07:42

Chery's Chairman, Yin Tongyue, said two premium European marques want to use a platform from the Chinese automaker.

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EPA's push to eliminate β€˜forever chemicals' brings scrutiny to EV components

By John Irwin β€” April 12th 2024 at 05:00

The EPA is moving to rid waterways of cancerous PFAS chemicals, but the auto industry still relies on some of them for crucial components and materials, including those used in EVs.

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Alfa Romeo returns to small cars with Milano electric crossover

By Andrea Malan β€” April 10th 2024 at 16:18

The Milano could become Alfa Romeo’s best-selling model because the small crossover segment is Europe’s largest, and continues to grow.

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China's Chery nearing deal to build cars in Spain

April 9th 2024 at 19:26

Chery could build cars for European markets in a former Nissan plant in Barcelona.

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BMW, Mini will return to the 2024 Paris auto show

By Paul McVeigh β€” April 9th 2024 at 07:35

BMW's return to the show highlights European automakers' concern about the growing presence of Chinese brands in Europe.

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Why auto supply chains have shown resiliency after the Baltimore bridge collapse, port blockage

By John Irwin β€” April 4th 2024 at 12:59

So far, there is no indication the Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore will have an impact on automotive supply chains on the level of COVID or the semiconductor shortage.

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Editorial: Don't waste industry reprieve on 2027-32 EPA emission regs

March 29th 2024 at 04:00

The EPA's decision to recast emission regulations for 2027-32 model year vehicles will give automakers a better chance to make needed progress. It shouldn't be wasted.

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