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GM sells stake in Ultium Cells joint venture battery plant
The plant is one of three U.S. facilities that the automaker planned to operate as part of its joint venture with LG Energy Solution.
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GM Energy partners with a Texas utility to provide free EV charging
The program for Chevrolet electric vehicle owners will utilize renewable energy while offsetting charging costs.
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Manufacturing ‘neared stabilization’ in November: PMI
Companies are preparing for growth under a second Trump administration, even as the threat of tariffs causes some uncertainty.
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Where Michigan stands as an auto hub in the electrification era
The state’s reputation as the heart of the auto industry offers a solid foundation for the transition to EVs.
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Volvo sells 30% stake of Lynx & Co. to Zeekr
The automaker’s equity was valued at $747.4 million and the divestment is part of a new ownership structure for the jointly operated brand.
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North Carolina microgrid EV charging hub is a model for fleet electrification, Duke Energy says
The charging hub can serve light-, medium- and heavy-duty electric fleet vehicles with 100% renewable energy from Duke’s integrated microgrid.
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Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares resigns
The departure of the automaker’s CEO follows a wave of executive turnover this year amid significant sales declines in North America.
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Meijer to add nearly 500 electric charging stalls
The electric vehicle charging company plans to deploy up to 480 fast-charging stalls in as many as 60 of the retailer’s locations.
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Panasonic Automotive Systems, Arm team up on SDV standardization
The two companies will adopt and extend a device virtualization framework, shifting from a hardware-centric to a software-first model to speed up automotive industry development cycles.
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Trump taps Jamieson Greer as USTR
The international trade lawyer would lead the agency as the new administration embarks on an aggressive tariff agenda against China and other countries.
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Maserati taps ex-Lucid exec as North America GM
Andrea Soriani, former VP of marketing at the EV maker, is returning to the luxury auto manufacturer after seven years.
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Hyundai recalls 145K vehicles over loss of power
The integrated charging control unit for Genesis and Ioniq brand models may fail to charge the vehicle’s battery.
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Trump calls for 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico
The president-elect also called for additional 10% tariffs on imports from China as part of his day one White House plans.
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Rivian lands conditional $6.6B loan from Department of Energy
The funds would revive construction of the company’s electric vehicle factory in Georgia.
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Many car owners with loans are struggling: JD Power
A survey of more than 11,000 consumers found 1% of those at financial risk had enough savings to cover six months of living expenses.
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BMW’s US footprint may protect it from tariff impacts, CEO says
CEO Oliver Zipse said 65% of the company’s cars sold in the U.S. are locally made.
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Toyota North America’s VP of quality to retire
Kent Rice currently oversees the automaker’s development, deployment and management of the quality systems and policies within the company’s operations.
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Uber, Lyft plan robotaxi fleet expansions
With Tesla planning to produce robotaxis, the two ride-hailing companies are adding partnerships to deploy driverless vehicles across more cities.
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Volkswagen names Rivian exec as its North America CEO
Kjell Gruner takes over Dec. 12 for Pablo Di Si, who stepped down from the post, according to the company.
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BorgWarner CEO to retire, successor named
Frédéric Lissalde has been in the top leadership role since 2018. Now, he will hand the reins to Joseph Fadool.
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$35K overtime salary threshold back in effect
A federal judge ruled that the Department of Labor’s 2024 rule exceeded the agency’s authority and is unlawful.
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Ford reassigns hundreds in Michigan as it adjusts Bronco production
The automaker is balancing inventory as it heads into next year’s model launches, a spokesperson said.
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NHTSA finalizes ‘significant’ updates to its 5-star safety ratings program
The changes are intended to make roads safer by encouraging automakers to add pedestrian protection technology to their vehicles.
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GM cuts hundreds of jobs across the globe
The layoffs will impact UAW workers and the automaker’s Michigan tech center.
