The Latest
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Manufacturing is ‘stuck’: June PMI
Caution continues to run through the industry as manufacturers hesitate to spend on labor and production with interest rates still high.
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Grid, utility limits are biggest barrier to commercial EV charger deployment: Xendee survey
A majority of EV charger developers and operators say they've run into roadblocks when trying to access power from the grid.
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CDK restores service for small group of car dealers
The software vendor said it will restore critical services in phases, but warned some integrations with third-party vendors might be delayed.
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Ford to develop EVs at new California facility
The Long Beach campus will open next year and house the automaker’s recently built skunkworks team.
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Volkswagen invests $1B in Rivian with plans for a joint venture
The new, equally-controlled business will focus on developing a next-generation electrical/electronic architecture for EVs.
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Stellantis looks to new leaders for North American comeback
Jeep, Dodge and Ram have new leaders after a series of high-profile departures from the automaker.
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Have employers ‘hit a wall’ on reducing worker burnout?
Employees continue to cite workloads and a lack of flexibility as the driving factors behind burnout, Eagle Hill Consulting’s CEO said.
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Toyota recalls 145,000 SUVs for airbag fault
The driver's side-curtain airbag of 2024 Grand Highlander and Lexus TX SUVs may not deploy as intended.
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Most EV owners use their car brand’s mobile app: JD Power
Over 90% of such motorists use their car brand's mobile software, and the tech affects buyers' purchasing decisions, a survey found.
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Toyota plans new drivetrain parts facility in Texas
The automaker is investing $531 million to add a 500,000-square-foot plant to its San Antonio campus.
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CDK cyberattack stalls industry as car dealers disclose widespread impacts
The car dealership software vendor discovered a cyberattack June 19 and has told customers it will restore systems within days.
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LG launches suite of products for software-defined vehicles
AlphaWare can integrate with existing OEM vehicle systems and help automakers create immersive experiences for drivers and passengers.
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7 stats that show how inflation, AI are reshaping employee expectations
2024’s talent trends will likely drive “seismic change” in the world of work, ADP research says.
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Tracking the automotive industry’s monthly US sales
Ford, Hyundai and Kia reported electric vehicle sales boosts, while Honda’s EV sales were down 19%.
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Ionna EV charging venture picks global HQ, executive team
Seven major automakers, including Honda and BMW, established the joint initiative in 2023 with plans to install 30,000 chargers in North America by 2030.
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Hyundai EV campus fuels Georgia ports volume growth
The automaker’s more than $5 billion manufacturing campus is already driving growth in the state, despite production slated to start in Q4.
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Ultium Cells workers ratify UAW contract
The General Motors supplier will pay workers $35 an hour by October 2027 under the ratified deal.
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Ford ends Model e EV program for dealers
The automaker faced pushback over the program’s significant upfront investment costs.
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Stellantis recalls over 1M vehicles to fix rearview camera fault
The problem, which potentially impacts over 1 million vehicles, was determined using vehicle manufacturing records.
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Fisker files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
The EV startup says it’s in advanced discussions with financial stakeholders regarding the sale of its assets.
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Waymo recalls 672 vehicles for software error
The robotaxi company said its automated driving system could fail to avoid poles.
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Worker location factors into pay decisions at roughly half of employers, Payscale report shows
Among the strategies, nearly a quarter of survey respondents told Payscale they use geographic differentials or pay zones to manage pay by location.
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Stellantis shares software vision and new products for retail customers
The next-generation vehicle features are being developed in-house with strategic partners and will be customized for each of the automaker’s brands.
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Trump could roll back Inflation Reduction Act tax credits if reelected
Volkswagen and Samsung SDI leaders expressed concerns at a conference last week about the stability of the IRA should the administration change.
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Tesla shareholders back Elon Musk $56B pay package
“Hot damn, I love you guys,” the CEO said on stage during the company’s annual meeting in Austin, Texas.