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- Chinese EV makers are bit players in Europeon September 14, 2023 at 9:35 am
China's market leader Geely is the top Chinese presence in Europe, but still only ranks seventh in pure EV sales in the EU in the first half of 2023, […]
- Column: Why we did a podcast series about carbon neutralityby Jamie Butters on September 10, 2023 at 11:13 am
Is the auto industry to blame for climate change? Not entirely, but it's clearly had a role. Automotive News presents "Driving to Zero," a new […]
- Guest commentary: Automakers are missing an opportunity to sell more EVs to womenby Kate Harrison on September 10, 2023 at 4:00 am
Women have long been influential in new-vehicle purchases. But somehow, the EV market is sidestepping them.
- Column: Some parts of the new EV supply chain are going to be troubleby Lindsay Chappell on September 10, 2023 at 4:00 am
The industry is barreling ahead to create a manufacturing base for millions of EVs a year. But there are some components that are scarce and elusive, […]
- GM workaround for shipping snags: Dealer pickup from the factoryby Lindsay VanHulle on September 8, 2023 at 3:47 pm
GM increased compensation for dealerships that send their own staffers to pick up vehicles from certain factories to more than $1,000. Thousands of […]
- Volvo Cars cuts jobs and expenses in U.S., Canada to prep for EV eraby Urvaksh Karkaria on September 8, 2023 at 1:00 pm
The restructuring of Volvo's U.S. and Canada operations is part of an $88 million global initiative to tighten spending, drive efficiencies, and […]
- Surveyed car brands fell short on consumer privacy protectionsby Molly Boigon on September 6, 2023 at 1:37 pm
Each brand surveyed collects too much data, can share or sell data too widely and fails to grant drivers control over their data, the survey found.
- The latest numbers on the microchip shortage: Most cuts in Asiaby Lindsay Chappell on September 3, 2023 at 4:00 am
Microchip shortages continued to trip up automakers in China and Asian markets outside of China.
- 3 trade groups say pact reaffirms right-to-repair commitment. Critics call it a farce.by Audrey LaForest on September 2, 2023 at 4:00 am
Automakers and a segment of independent repairers say a July agreement reaffirms their commitment to right to repair, potentially shelving the need […]
- Chinese brands, Tesla will face off with BMW, VW, Mercedes at Munich showby Paul McVeigh on September 1, 2023 at 7:23 am
Chinese brands will be heavily represented at this year’s show, at a time when automakers from the global No.1 market are expanding into Europe by […]
Breaking News
- Albemarle: Lithium extraction for EV batteries will expand in North Americaby Hannah Lutz on September 14, 2023 at 12:24 pm
Innovation and collaboration are the keys to scaling the lithium supply chain in North America, said Eric Norris, president of energy storage at Albemarle Corp.
- Carvana adopts Texas DMV's electronic odometer, sales disclosure toolby C.J. Moore on September 14, 2023 at 10:55 am
Carvana said adopting the feature allows it to eliminate unnecessary paperwork and streamline the car-buying process for Texas shoppers.
- Why this lithium discovery matters to the U.S. auto industryby TYLER COWEN on September 14, 2023 at 10:44 am
If this discovery on the Nevada-Oregon border is validated, U.S. investment in EVs will no longer be so fraught with national security concerns.
- UAW chief says strike likely; Ford CEO questions union’s effort to reach dealby Michael Martinez on September 13, 2023 at 10:36 pm
The union said proposed wage increases were 20% from Ford, 18% from GM and 17.5% from Stellantis. Ford and Stellantis said the UAW had not responded to offers they presented Tuesday before Fain criticized them.
- Google announces new in-car app integrations, including Zoom and Prime Videoby Molly Boigon on September 13, 2023 at 6:21 pm
Google is expanding its app offerings across its open-source infotainment platform and across cars with Google's applications built in. Drivers will be able to access WebEx and Zoom, Prime Video, the Weather Channel and the Vivaldi web browser while in their vehicles.
- Honda Accord, BMW 5 Series, Toyota Prius, Ford Mustang, Chevy Corvette E-Ray, Blazer EV among models in running for NACTOY honorsby David Phillips on September 13, 2023 at 4:54 pm
Some of the auto industry's most venerable nameplates are among the latest finalists named for 2024 North American Car of the Year.
- Ford, Honda, BMW form vehicle-to-grid company to save EV drivers moneyby Audrey LaForest on September 13, 2023 at 3:34 pm
The three automakers said ChargeScape's single platform will eliminate the need for individual integrations among each brand and electric utility, and allow participating EV customers to potentially save money by charging at grid-friendly times.
- Synthetic graphite for EV batteries: Can the West crack China's code?on September 13, 2023 at 3:13 pm
New investments in the United States and Europe aim to challenge China’s stranglehold on a key ingredient used in most electric vehicle batteries – graphite – but industry experts said that will be an uphill battle.
- Jeep Gladiator gets new grille, bigger touchscreen for 2024by Vince Bond Jr. on September 13, 2023 at 3:05 pm
The pickup gets many of the same updates that already were made this year to the Wrangler, including UConnect 5 with a 12.3-inch screen.
- UAW on strike in Detroit, but not at the automakersby Dustin Walsh on September 13, 2023 at 3:02 pm
More than 1,000 UAW workers went on strike at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Pickets were seen in downtown Detroit on Wednesday morning as the Detroit auto show opened its doors.