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Impel's new Chat AI tool is in the same technology family as ChatGPT. Impel says its version, aimed at dealers and automaker customers, is customized in a number of ways.
Lithia Motors, fresh off two June acquisitions, sold three U.S. dealerships this month, including one it had just purchased.
Audi's new boss Gernot Doellner must tackle issues including brand perception, a lack of new product and the slow modernization of EV plants.
Porsche told dealers it expects U.S. sales to hit 80,000 next year.
Tesla's Supercharger network is more reliable than competitors, according to J.D. Power's most recent E-Vision Intelligence Report. Tesla drivers are able to charge around 96 percent of the time at a public Supercharger port.
Toyota Group sold 838,478 vehicles globally last month, compared to 761,466 vehicles in May 2022, when sales took a heavy hit from a parts shortage.
The SF90 XX Stradale coupe and SF90 XX Spider roadster are aimed at wealthy customers looking for an extreme performance track car that can also be driven legally on the road.
The Alliance for Automotive Innovation said the EPA's proposed rule is "so stringent" that it is "a de facto battery-electric vehicle mandate."
Mercedes-Benz says "well-established legal systems" should determine whether the company is liable for crashes and other incidents that may arise from use of its Drive Pilot system. Whether human drivers bear some liability remains a key legal question.
A group opposed to a Ford electric vehicle battery plant in Marshall, Mich., is suing the city in hopes of stopping the construction.
Canada's Alpha Auto will pay Lookers shareholders 120 pence in cash for each share of the nearly century-old dealership group. The agreement values Lookers at 465.4 million pounds (about $588 million).
After years of subpar showings, Stellantis' Dodge, Ram and Alfa Romeo brands topped J.D. Power's Initial Quality Study. Outgoing customer experience head David McDonald says factory engineers routinely visit dealerships, and each plant has a "control tower" for quality.
The IIHS crash tested five small pickups. All five earned good front-seat safety ratings but rear-seat safety systems were found lacking.
Kia wants its new EV9 electric crossover to move the brand image up-market while reeling in customers from rivals. The roomy interior should land the EV9 on plenty of shopping lists. So should its 800-volt charging, 99.8-kWh battery option and all-wheel-drive layout.
UAW President Shawn Fain last week fired Abigail Carter, the union's general counsel, along with two others in the legal team after alleging they concealed information from him.
AutoZone Inc. CEO Bill Rhodes will step down in January next year after leading the company for more than 18 years,
Rupert Stadler is the first VW Group board member to be sentenced in Germany in connection with the 2015 diesel-rigging scandal.
Americans' willingness to buy EVs grew 15 percent, a margin higher than consumers from EV-leading countries, according to a study by EY.
Americans' willingness to buy EVs grew 15 percent, a margin higher than consumers from EV-leading countries, according to a study by EY.
The automaker is cutting engineers in all three areas of its business, EVs, traditional internal combustion-engine models and commercial vehicles, said a company spokesman. The workers will be informed Tuesday and Wednesday.
The Asian country exported 1.07 million vehicles in the three months through March, overtaking long-time leader Japan.
Economic and supply constraints have affected pricing of entry-level version launching in 2024, originally set at $39,900 before shipping, Chevy said.
A group of investors, including the investments arm of U.S. actor Ryan Reynolds, has put $218 million into Renault's Alpine Racing division.
The mobile service van is the same large commercial van it makes for Amazon.
Nine plants in Michigan have saved $1 million since instituting the energy efficiency measures in 2021.
The 10,000-square-foot lab for testing of powered electronics and high-speed dynamometers represents another injection of jobs in Marshall, Mich., as Ford plans a $3.5 billion battery plant and create 2,500 jobs in the community.
One reason for the bump may be the impact of a marketing campaign that aims to change the image of auto repair as a career.
NHTSA said it received two complaints alleging a loss of power or transmission torque of the rear wheels in Explorer vehicles that had received the recall fix.
Washington state plans to require electric vehicle charging companies to include Tesla's plug if they want to be part of a state program to electrify highways using federal dollars, an official told Reuters on Thursday.
The investigation comes amid claims of a split in senior management over Nissan's relationship with Renault and concerns about transfers of intellectual property to the French automaker.
Toyota is modernizing its famed production system to take on Tesla in the EV era with a slew of new manufacturing technologies that will debut in just a few short years.
One dealership group's long-established used-vehicle certification program has proved helpful as customers faced with tighter new-vehicle options search for the next-best vehicle — in addition to providing boosts to its service and parts and finance departments.
While commodity, freight and energy prices have mostly come back down to earth since post-pandemic spikes, elevated labor costs and worker shortages remain a pain point for the supply chain.
The retailer reported net income of $228.3 million in the three months ending May 31, down 9.5 percent year-over-year, with net revenue dropping 17 percent to $7.7 billion.
Nissan's luxury brand laid out a bold comeback plan for its frustrated dealers to increase sales to 100,000 vehicles by mid-decade — more than twice the 46,619 the company sold in 2022.
Audi has "huge opportunities" with an upcoming product fireworks starting in 2024, VW CEO Oliver Blume said.
The acquisition broadens the auction company's market presence to dealers, rental companies and financial institutions in major cities in the West, America's Group CEO Chuck Tapp said.
LFP has sparked new interest especially in the U.S., where a clutch of domestic and overseas manufacturers has pledged more than $14 billion in new production facilities.
Suppliers are spending big money on new projects to build components for electric vehicles and the batteries that power them.
Rivian, Lucid, Nissan, Porsche and Cadillac are among brands with relatively weak numbers, according to four-month registration data from Experian.
Rivian has acquired Swedish EV route planning app maker Iternio to add its technology to its electric pickups and sport utility vehicles, as well use its data to better expand its own charging network,
The new unit will develop Xingji Meizu’s technology platform, Flyme Auto, into an operating system to offer in-car apps and intelligent vehicle software.
The case is part of Tesla's strategy of reversing direct sales bans in some states.
Cars.com released on Wednesday its annual American Made Index. Tesla took the top four spots, with VW, Honda and Acura vehicles also making the top 10. Supporting U.S. jobs remains important to consumers despite harsh economic conditions, a Cars.com consumer survey found.
The joint venture, called SiliconAuto, will supply Stellantis, including its new 'STLA Brain' electronic and software architecture, Foxconn and other customers, the two companies said.
NHTSA on May 31 issued a special order directing ARC Automotive to answer written questions under oath and produce additional documents by June 14.
The Executive Chair of Ford Motor Co. pushed back on accusations that the two sides are enemies.
Global Auto Holdings, an entity related to privately-owned Canadian car dealer network Alpha Auto Group by having the same owner, said the acquisition enables its entry to the UK market and supports its bid to become a global auto retailer.
Toyota Research Institute executives said Tuesday they've developed a generative AI technique that ensures early design sketches incorporate engineering parameters.
Tesla's Superchargers make up about 60% of available U.S. fast chargers. Ford and General Motors have in recent weeks struck deals with Tesla to use its charging technology, now dubbed the North American Charging Standard.
Hyundai's new EV strategy aims to rapidly ramp up volume, efficient manufacturing and flexible product engineering to drive down costs as the automaker seeks profit margins of 10 percent on the coming line of EVs riding on its new platform.
Four lawmakers are concerned about Ford’s partnership with Chinese auto battery manufacturer Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd., and auto companies’ dependence on China more broadly.
The acquisition target is expected to generate about $27 million in revenue this year, and BorgWarner expects to grow sales to $273 million by 2027.
The EV maker is offering discounts of about $7,500 on Model S sedan and Model X crossover inventory models, plus three years of complimentary charging
NHTSA said it received 30 complaints from U.S. vehicle owners, many of which reported a "loud pop noise followed by a warning displayed in their dashboard" and immediately experienced a reduced or total loss of motive power.
The longtime automotive marketer discusses her General Motors tenure, her new appointment to the board of ad tech player ActionIQ, why she hasn’t gone to Cannes much—plus, what was her favorite campaign over her career?
Can motorists read a book while using Mercedes-Benz's new Level 3 automated driving system? Text friends? Watch TV? Level 3 brings many questions and legal risks, experts say.
Forty-six percent of California car sales in December 2022 with GAP would not have complied with an impending state cap on the price of the coverage to 4 percent of the amount the borrower financed.
75 percent of vehicle gross profit at Tim Dahle Nissan Southtowne near Salt Lake City is generated from F&I sales.
This month, the Detroit auto show beat back whispers of its potential demise with a bold press release promising that September's event would have 'double the number of brands participating.' That's not true.
Workers at a Constellium aluminum parts plant near Detroit and a Clarios battery plant near Toledo both voted to ratify new contract agreements Friday after several weeks on strike.
In S&P Global's survey of 8,000 car shoppers, consumers expected ADAS to be standard in new luxury and mainstream vehicles, yet expressed hesitancy to the use of "autonomous driving systems."
Stellantis says dealers in the states following California's emissions guidelines can only get gasoline vehicles ordered by customers. Dealers in other states no longer are receiving any plug-in vehicles without a customer order.
Union President Michael Baumann said he recently negotiated exit packages for represented employees. He said he thinks mismanagement doomed the plant, though he believes the severance agreements were fair.
Three auto retailers ranked on ' top 150 dealership groups list completed first- and second-quarter acquisitions, while a regional group bolstered its presence in Ohio in February.
Gupta was charged with leading the company’s fitful recovery plan in the wake of former Chairman Carlos Ghosn’s arrest and unraveling relations with Renault. While Gupta managed to stabilize profitability, global volume remains far below levels seen in the Ghosn era.
Stellantis Ventures announced Thursday the 10 startups it plans to invest in. They include AI dash cam developer Nauto and off-road trail guide company Trails Offroad as well as other sustainability and technology focused startups. The fund is also investing in one mobility venture fund that it has not named.
The bullish comments from the two automakers underscored an upbeat report by the U.S. Commerce Department that showed U.S. retail sales unexpectedly rose in May.
The only thing missing from the electric prototype is "the smell of gasoline," Toyoda said.
Fedex Express Canada deployed 50 all-electric vehicles with BrightDrop, hoping to reduce carbon emissions in last-mile delivery.
The veto preserves EPA rules that Biden said will "make our air cleaner and prevent thousands of premature deaths by limiting hazardous heavy-duty vehicle pollution."
BorgWarner said it expects to complete the planned spinoff of its aftermarket and fuel parts business into Phinia by July 3. The transaction is part of an overarching strategy to prepare for an electrified future.
The UAW has reached a new tentative agreement with the Ford- and GM-supplying Clarios battery plant where about 400 members have been on strike since May 8. Members will vote on the agreement on Friday.
AAA's study found range dropped 25 percent for a Ford F-150 Lightning loaded with 1,400 pounds of sandbags.
Toyota has become a target in recent years for activists and green investors who said it has been slow to roll out EVs.
Auto retail giant Lithia Motors Inc. confirmed that it purchased the majority of Priority Auto Group's dealerships in Virginia. The deal did not include the group's two Lexus stores.
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California's ambitious goal to ban sales of all new gasoline vehicles by 2035 has automakers hustling to built electric vehicles, but ambitious EV producer Kia says the state isn't ready for the widespread electrification it envisions.
The decision is the result of a "careful and thoughtful leadership transition process," the company said.
Toyota is readying a slew of new batteries for a wave of next-generation electric vehicles and completely overhauling its vaunted production system for even more efficient manufacturing.
Auto industry consultant Rich Sands joins the company backed in part by Pohanka Automotive Group and Maroone USA.
Lithia Motors Inc. said in social media posts early Monday, which have since been taken down, that it has added Priority Auto Group in Virginia.
EV charging technology could be the next VHS and Betamax.
GM over the past week committed more than $2.3 billion to plants that build large, gas-powered pickups and SUVs.
Israel's strong technology and venture capital scene has turned the small nation into a global automotive industry player by focusing on sensors, chips, software and cybersecurity.
The board will discuss cost-cutting measures amounting to at least 3 billion euros ($3.22 billion) across brands including VW, Seat, Skoda and Cupra.
The New England megadealer was the winning bidder for the 152-foot Lady May from the bankruptcy estate of an indicted Chinese billionaire.
The site is being turned into an industrial park with as many as 3,000 jobs, a fraction of the nearly 28,000 that GM once employed there.
GM's EV Live connects consumers, dealers and others to specialists to spur EV adoption.
The Detroit 3 are expected to participate with their full brand portfolios, although it's unclear what, if any, companies the show can win back after many sat out in 2022.
Bosch hopes to benefit from the CHIPS and Science Act, the Inflation Reduction Act and future federal vehicle safety requirements as it aims to bring in $20 billion annually by 2029.
The three-row 2024 Lexus TX fills an important white space in the luxury brand's lineup, while the big 2024 Lexus GX gets a redesign that was a long time coming.
The head of the U.S. auto safety agency's defects investigation office said on Wednesday he has left the agency to join Amazon.com's self-driving unit Zoox.
AutoVision's technology helps dealers and automotive companies boost efficiency and automate buying, selling and vehicle inventory management.
The announcement sparked a rally for Carvana shares on Wall Street on Thursday.
Redwood Materials, the battery recycling company founded by Tesla co-founder JB Straubel, is moving quickly to bring anode and cathode active material production back to the U.S.
Autoliv will cut 11 percent of its workforce and close several of its sites in Europe, with the new initiatives expected to be fully implemented by 2025.
The dispute could be lengthy and complex, since the 18,000 or so workers that General Motors Co., Ford Motor Co. and Stellantis NV plan to hire in the U.S. will work for a patchwork of joint ventures not covered by existing labor contracts.
Material will be supplied from ArcelorMittal Dofasco in Hamilton, Ontario, and shipments are expected to begin in the second quarter of 2023.
The 2025 Volvo EX30 starts at $36,145 and arrives in the U.S. next summer.
More than 20,000 consumers signed the organization's safety petition in its first three days.
Dodge CEO Tim Kuniskis also will be Ram's CEO starting July 1. He replaces Mike Koval Jr., who will head the Mopar North America parts unit instead.
General Motors will spend $280 million to retool its Oshawa Assembly Plant northeast of Toronto so it can build the next generation of internal combustion engine (ICE) full-size trucks.
Chinese unicorn Greater Bay Technology says its new Phoenix cell can heat the battery back from -4F to 77F in five minutes, allowing it to operate as normal and charge within six minutes in all weather conditions.
"I don't think it makes sense for us to buy other supercar makers," Vigna said during a conference organized by Bloomberg.
One of China's top battery-makers reckons it has cracked a technology to provide even cheaper and more powerful packs for electric vehicles.
Shares slumped 40 percent last week, the largest four-day drop since the stock began trading publicly in 2001.
One of China's top battery-makers reckons it has cracked a technology to provide even cheaper and more powerful packs for electric vehicles.
Automakers say the EV interferes with the AM radio signal, but legislators say AM radio remains crucial for emergency alerts.
Toyota hopes the addition of the fuel cell Crown will propel worldwide fuel cell sales to 8,000 vehicles in the current fiscal year, from 3,000 the year before. It's unclear whether the vehicle will come to the U.S.
May marked the industry's 10th consecutive monthly sales increase as an industrywide inventory recovery continued.
The founder of Airspace Experience Technologies has been looking at sites outside of the state to potentially move his startup, and he even considered trying to sell it.
A veteran auto retail executive and Kia dealership general manager have bought three dealerships in Texas in a new partnership.
The percentage of GM's sales that were leases rose slightly to 16.5 percent in the first quarter from a low of 13.9 percent in the third quarter of 2022, according to GM Financial data.
General Motors and South Korea's Posco Future M said they will invest more to expand the production capacity at their chemical battery materials facility in Canada, taking their estimated total investment in the plant to over US$1 billion.
The record-setting penalties include $235.5 million for Stellantis for the 2018 and 2019 model years and $128.2 million for GM covering 2016 and 2017.
Kia and Hyundai have notified dealers that there are problems with a software fix that's being offered as a way to prevent vehicles from being hot-wired.
PATH Auto Group partners Phil Alalouf and Todd Hewitt in April purchased their first dealership, a Volkswagen dealership in California.
Jose Roman, a native of Ecuador, joined Infiniti parent Nissan Motor in 2012 and has more than 25 years of automotive experience in such markets as Mexico, Colombia, Brazil and Japan. He takes the helm of Infiniti on July 1.
The index typically removes the smallest members of the Nasdaq 100 if the company is weighted at less than 0.1 percent of the gauge for two consecutive months.
Ford sued Blue Cross Blue Shield Association in U.S. court on Wednesday, accusing it of a price-fixing conspiracy that caused the automaker to pay inflated costs for health insurance products for its employees.
CEO RJ Scaringe says the R1T pickup can spin like a tank — as shown in a viral 2019 video — but the potential for environmental damage is too great.
U.S. light-vehicle sales are forecast to rise 18-20 percent in May, as retail selection improves, consumer incentives rebound and automakers fill a backlog of fleet orders.
Subaru of America President and COO Jeff Walters, who succeeded CEO Tom Doll on April 1, says the brand's lean inventories are starting to finally grow as production constraints ease, which can only help its retailers.
Nvidia is a key player in the booming field of artificial intelligence, but its position in China has been complicated by U.S. sanctions, which prevent the company from selling its most advanced AI chipsets to Chinese customers.
