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VinFast pushes back North Carolina factory timeline
The EV startup says production is now expected to begin in 2028.
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Managers have a hard job — and it’s only getting tougher, survey says
Luckily for employers and employees alike, coaching can have “cascading benefits,” business consulting firm Perceptyx said.
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Owners report more problems with EVs than gas vehicles: JD Power
New technology in cars is driving an increase in owner complaints, a June study found.
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Stellantis offers new EV incentives
Customers will have a choice of a free home charger or a $600 credit to pay for public charging sessions.
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Toyota joins EV charging network Ionna
The company is teaming up with seven other automakers, including General Motors and Stellantis, as an investor and founding partner in the joint venture.
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AutoNation warns CDK cyberattack will dent quarterly earnings
The major North American car dealership estimates the attack will lead to a $1.50 per-share earnings impact.
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Volkswagen subsidiary PowerCo lands battery tech licensing deal
QuantumScape says its solid state battery technology can allow an EV to travel up to 500,000 kilometers (roughly 311,000 miles) without any noticeable loss of range.
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GM shareholders deny 3 ethical supply chain proposals
Responding to the proposals, the automaker defended its existing practices for supplier agreements and operational policies.
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DOE allocates $1.7B for auto factory conversions
Eleven shuttered or at-risk facilities in eight states will be converted to support electric vehicle manufacturing.
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BMW recalls 394K vehicles for potentially dangerous airbags
Over the past decade, Takata airbag recalls have expanded to affect around 67 million vehicles.
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Automakers accelerate drive for fossil-free steel
Volvo is leading the industry for steel and aluminum decarbonization. Mercedes, Tesla and Ford follow.
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Rivian chief accounting officer to step down
Jeffrey Baker will resign later this month to pursue another opportunity, the electric vehicle maker disclosed in a securities filing.
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Ford recalls more than 30K Mustangs over steering issue
The automaker has issued over 30 recalls in 2024 as CEO Jim Farley prioritizes improving vehicle quality.
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UAW members ratify new contract at BMW distribution center
The deal includes wage increases of up to 33% at the Pennsylvania facility.
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Honda incentivizes new fuel cell CR-V
The automaker is offering up to $30,000 in hydrogen credits to lease the vehicle, which is the first to use a new fuel cell module co-developed with GM.
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Stellantis’ chief software business officer departs
The move is the latest in a number of high-profile executive exits from the automaker this year.
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Most US drivers open to anti-speeding technology in vehicles
About 70% of IIHS survey respondents said they’d want intelligence speed assistance technology in their next vehicle if it helped reduce insurance costs.
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Honda aims to streamline container shipping process
The automaker’s motorcycle and power products operations divisions are tapping FourKites and BuyCo for greater transport visibility.
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VW recalls 84K Golf, Atlas models for faulty back-up camera
A software issue may lead to a delay in showing the camera feed or a black screen when shifting into reverse.
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Stellantis temporarily cuts production at 2 plants amid sales woes
The automaker is temporarily laying off 1,600 workers in Michigan as vehicle inventories grow.
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CDK eyes service restoration for all car dealers by Fourth of July
A systemwide outage following a cyberattack has impacted more than 15,000 car dealers since June 19.
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GM increases supply chain visibility with Optilogic
The Cosmic Frog software enables GM to analyze and solve issues related to suppliers, individual parts and more.
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BMW of North America names new CFO
Andreas Kindler is replacing Raymond Wittmann, who is relocating to Munich to lead the automaker’s corporate strategy division.
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OSHA proposes rule to protect workers from extreme heat
The standard would require employers to provide water and rest breaks when high heat creates a hazardous work environment.
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Cybersecurity ranks atop auto industry concerns: report
Automotive leaders fear exposure to threats will worsen as the sector invests more in technology to drive efficiencies, Rockwell Automation found.