TSLA391.060-3.4%
GM77.7200.08%
F14.1800%
RIVN17.090-0.71%
CYD44.720-1.15%
HMC28.7700.88%
TM179.7602.84%
CVNA70.6400.05%
PAG204.7504.35%
LAD339.1607.79%
AN209.0005.46%
GPI331.65012.25%
ABG226.6608.23%
SAH102.8103.08%
TSLA391.060-3.4%
GM77.7200.08%
F14.1800%
RIVN17.090-0.71%
CYD44.720-1.15%
HMC28.7700.88%
TM179.7602.84%
CVNA70.6400.05%
PAG204.7504.35%
LAD339.1607.79%
AN209.0005.46%
GPI331.65012.25%
ABG226.6608.23%
SAH102.8103.08%
TSLA391.060-3.4%
GM77.7200.08%
F14.1800%
RIVN17.090-0.71%
CYD44.720-1.15%
HMC28.7700.88%
TM179.7602.84%
CVNA70.6400.05%
PAG204.7504.35%
LAD339.1607.79%
AN209.0005.46%
GPI331.65012.25%
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autonomous vehicles

self-driving software

Tesla recalls 362,000 vehicles due to NHTSA pressure on self-driving software

- February 20, 2023
Tesla is set to recall over 362,000 vehicles equipped with the company's Full Self-Driving beta software, after facing pressure from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. According the NHTSA, the company's...
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self-driving Tesla

Self-driving Tesla video staged according to director testimony

- January 19, 2023
Reuters has revealed that Tesla's Director of Autopilot Software, Ashok Elluswamy, testified that a 2016 video showing a self-driving Tesla was actually staged. The automaker has faced a series of challenges...
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safety feature

Musk Tweet about self-driving safety feature gets government inquiry

- January 11, 2023
A tweet from CEO Elon Musk discussing a safety feature in self-driving Teslas has caught the attention of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, who contacted the automaker earlier this...
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South Korean, Twitter, Tesla

Tesla loses case over self-driving guarantees after not showing up to court

- December 14, 2022
Tesla has been ordered to install self-driving hardware for free, after losing a small claims case alleging "false advertising." Autonomous driving isn't cheap. Currently, Tesla drivers have the option to pay...
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Uber, Uber's, robotaxis

Uber plans to introduce self-driving car by 2023 in Las Vegas

- December 9, 2022
Uber said it hopes to introduce a fully driverless service in 2023 with the help of Motional, a driverless technology startup that specializes in robocars and has been providing robotaxi...
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Apple, Apple's car project

Apple’s self-driving car project gets delayed by another year

- December 9, 2022
Apple officials are struggling with the reality that the company's initial aim for a fully driverless vehicle by 2025 is not attainable given existing technology. As a result, 2026 is...
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Cruise Waymo

Robotaxi startups Waymo and Cruise press on while other AV companies fold

- November 25, 2022
Autonomous vehicle startups Cruise and Waymo are pressing ahead with plans to expand their use of driverless robotaxis to more cities, despite increasing discontent among investors and automakers regarding the...
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IIHS

IIHS Study: Many drivers using partially automated vehicles treat them as fully self-driving

- October 12, 2022
A new report from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), an industry-funded group working to convince automakers to create safer vehicles, found that drivers using advanced driver assistance systems...
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Volkswagen

Volkswagen launches New Mobility unit with emphasis on AV and EV tech

- September 19, 2022
Volkswagen is taking steps to increase its market position as an electric vehicle maker by creating a new division dubbed “New Mobility.” The division will work specifically on the development...
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Cruise

General Motors startup Cruise recalls self-driving software following June crash

- September 2, 2022
General Motors has announced a recall of 80 self-driving vehicles under its startup, Cruise LLC. The company said the recalled vehicles underwent a software update related to a crash in...
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Ford files patent for smart tool tracking system in vehicles
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Ford files patent for smart tool tracking system in vehicles

Stellantis revives supplier program, JD Power sees transparency gains, Hyundai expands robotics strategy
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Stellantis revives supplier program, JD Power sees transparency gains, Hyundai expands robotics strategy

Bosch announces $225 million direct funding agreement with the U.S. Department of Commerce
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Bosch announces $225 million direct funding agreement with the U.S. Department of Commerce

Stellantis to prioritize four core brands in turnaround strategy, sources say The automaker plans to shift funding toward Jeep, Ram, Peugeot, and Fiat while maintaining its broader portfolio. On the Dash: Expect increased product investment and marketing support for Jeep, Ram, Peugeot and Fiat. Regional and niche brands may see reduced volume but more targeted positioning and shared platforms. Platform-sharing and rebadging strategies could affect inventory mix and model differentiation. Stellantis will concentrate most of its investment on four core brands as CEO Antonio Filosa pushes a turnaround strategy set for release May 21, according to a Reuters exclusive. The automaker has identified Jeep, Ram, Peugeot, and Fiat as its priority brands. It will allocate a “material increase” in funding to them, driven by their stronger global sales and profitability, marking a shift away from the company’s previous approach of distributing investment more evenly across its portfolio. Sign up for CBT News’ daily newsletter and get the latest industry stories delivered straight to your inbox. Stellantis will retain its 14-brand lineup, the largest in the industry, and will not shut down underperforming marques. Instead, the company will reposition secondary brands such as Citroën, Opel and Alfa Romeo to operate in regional or niche roles. These brands will rely on shared platforms and technology developed by the core brands while maintaining distinct styling and market identity. The strategy comes as Stellantis works to regain market share in the United States and Europe while facing growing competition from Chinese EV makers. The company earlier reported a 22.2 billion-euro charge tied to scaling back its EV plans, underscoring the urgency of the strategic shift. Its market valuation has also declined significantly in recent months. To support the transition, Stellantis will expand its use of shared “multi-energy” platforms that support electric, hybrid and internal combustion (ICE) vehicles. Additionally, the company is evaluating rebadging strategies and joint development programs, including collaborations with its Chinese partner, Leapmotor. Executives and investors backing the plan expect the increased focus on core brands to improve efficiency and strengthen financial performance. Analysts say Stellantis could still consider further consolidation if results fall short of expectations. Meta description (140 characters) Stellantis to boost funding for Jeep, Ram, Peugeot and Fiat, shifting strategy while maintaining its 14-brand global portfolio.
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Stellantis revives supplier rewards program to drive cost savings

Pricing transparency raises OEM website satisfaction, JD Power finds
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Pricing transparency raises OEM website satisfaction, JD Power finds

Hyundai takes full control of Boston Dynamics as robotics strategy accelerates
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Hyundai takes full control of Boston Dynamics as robotics strategy accelerates

Mitsubishi expands Texas port operations to speed dealer deliveries
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Mitsubishi expands Texas port operations to speed dealer deliveries

The AI platform capturing $10,000 a month in after-hours dealer revenue
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The AI platform capturing $10,000 a month in after-hours dealer revenue

Fighting payment anxiety in the F&I office with empathy and value
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Fighting payment anxiety in the F&I office with empathy and value

Mexico targets USMCA tariffs, Volkswagen expands affordable EVs, Lucid denies bankruptcy rumors
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Mexico targets USMCA tariffs, Volkswagen expands affordable EVs, Lucid denies bankruptcy rumors


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