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In a separate notice, NHTSA also upgraded its ongoing investigation into sudden power steering losses that can cause drivers to lose control.
Federal regulators determined the vehicles' brake, park and anti-lock warning lights are too small.
The technology will be integrated into the brand’s “OK Peugeot” voice assistant, driver controls and infotainment system.
The automaker will pilot the AI-powered chatbot in France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the U.K. before rolling it out to other markets in the second half of the year.
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Honda, Mazda and Subaru posted strong sales figures, avoiding a post-holiday slump.
Thomas Ulbrich will become chief technology officer of Volkswagen Group China and CEO of Volkswagen China Technology Company, as the automaker made several changes to its mobility division.
The Volkswagen brand will also combine its new mobility and technical development divisions.
Tesla’s Dojo supercomputer, which will be installed over the next five years, will be used to train its artificial intelligence systems that support autonomous driving.
The New York facility's Dojo supercomputer will process massive amounts of data to support Tesla's autonomous driving program.
Toyota Motor Corp. is one of several automakers to report record sales in 2023 as supply chain troubles eased and dealers dealers capitalized on pent-up demand.
The automaker sold 11.2 million vehicles worldwide in 2023, a 7.2% year-over-year increase.
The automaker said proceeding with the IPO, which Reuters reported could have valued Ampere up to $11 billion, is not in the best interests of Renault Group, its shareholders or Ampere due to poor market conditions.
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General Motors aims to launch hybrid versions of popular models to electrify its lineup.
The automaker will time the new product launches to comply with fuel economy and emissions standards, CEO Mary Barra said.
January is normally one of the slowest months for vehicle sales, according to Cox Automotive.
Sales volume will decline an estimated 21.3% from December, Cox Automotive said.
With new vehicle inventories stabilizing and pent-up demand fading, the automotive industry may return to normal in 2024 as it emerges from a tumultuous, pandemic-induced haze. But that doesn’t mean it will be a quiet year.
Executives are adjusting plans as they deal with economic headwinds, a web of federal mandates and the fallout of the United Auto Workers deal.
The automaker is assessing the robot’s ability to perform hazardous, physically demanding or repetitive tasks at its manufacturing plants.
Lincoln had roughly 685 U.S. dealers in 2021, but is looking to further reduce its sales network to around 400 in 2024.
Ford’s luxury brand is streamlining its sales network to match supply and demand.
Hyundai Motor Company's 58.4% YoY profit increase was buoyed by strong sales of highly profitable vehicles.
Despite last year’s success, the automaker is taking a cautious approach in 2024 as high interest rates and a global economic slowdown threaten new vehicle sales.
Fisker expects to have 100 dealer locations in North America and Europe, a step away from its direct-to-consumer sales model.
The automaker expects to have approximately 100 dealer locations in North America and Europe.
General Motors' GMC brand plans to begin selling its full-size SUV, the Yukon, in China this year, followed by Australia and New Zealand in 2025.
The automaker said entering new global markets would bolster its established operations in the U.S., Mexico, Canada and the Middle East.
Automakers are beginning to restructure their organizations as they transition from internal-combustion-engine vehicles with limited connectivity to electric vehicles that are defined as much by their software as their atoms.
It’s the second time the automakers have reorganized their R&D efforts in the past year.
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission will stop the Combating Auto Retail Scams rule from taking effect until a federal appeals court decides whether to uphold the regulation.
The National Automobile Dealers Association and the Texas Automobile Dealers Association sued the agency to block the rule from taking effect.
A Stellantis spokesperson confirmed the company had terminated 539 employees nationwide.
The news could make it more difficult for the United Auto Workers to convince non-union autoworkers to join its ranks.
General Motors said it is making changes to its supply chain to make several models eligible for the federal clean energy vehicle tax credits -- and offering incentives in the meantime.
The move aims to help General Motors dealers sell EVs until more of its models are eligible for federal clean energy vehicle tax credits.
Stellantis will test Ample's EV battery swap technology, as a way to offer drivers a shorter way to power their vehicles compared to plug-in charging.
The EV battery swap process takes less than five minutes and is an alternative to waiting an hour or more for a vehicle’s battery to charge.
Hyundai Motor Group and Kia Motors' newly unveiled Uni Wheel will provide the flexibility and scalability needed to meet its EV production and sales goals.
Hyundai and Kia’s Universal Wheel Drive System could be a game changer, with the potential to transform how electric vehicles are made.
Ford Motor Company's cost estimate from the labor contract is slightly below the one General Motors gave Wednesday.
The automaker estimates its new labor contract with the United Auto Workers union will cost around $900 per vehicle by 2028.
Lion Electric said the layoffs seek to rationalize the company’s cost structure and improve its ability to reach profitability objectives.
The electric bus, truck and battery manufacturing startup joins a growing list of companies adjusting plans due to lower-than-expected EV demand.
ArcelorMittal North America will supply General Motors with recycled steel as part of a new agreement.
The steelmaker will supply General Motors with material containing at least 70% scrap.
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Ford Motor Company has appointed former General Motors and Whirlpool executive Liz Door as its chief supply chain officer effective June 12.
Liz Door joins the automaker as it focuses on improving quality and reducing costs through its supply chain as part of its Ford+ plan.
TOYOTA will launch its first U.S.-assembled battery electric vehicle — a three-row SUV — in Kentucky, with production slated to begin in 2025.
To help with production, the automaker will invest another $2.1 billion in its North Carolina EV battery factory.
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