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%
ABG226.6608.23%
SAH102.8103.08%


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EV Startup Autonomy places substantial fleet order with VinFast

- November 29, 2022
Vehicle subscription company Autonomy has placed the largest order to date for Vietnam-based electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast. VinFast has only recently begun to export its products, the U.S. being its first...
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Domino’s buys new all-electric Chevy Bolt fleet to help with deliveries

- November 23, 2022
This November, be prepared to see more than 800 Chevy compact all-electric Bolt vehicles delivering pizza. Released this month, Domino’s is gearing up to start pushing out at least  100...
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Ford EV

Ford tackles electric vehicle supply bottlenecks with new partner’s support

- November 18, 2022
Ford has recently teamed with Rockwell, a top industrial automation startup, to help it overcome EV manufacturing bottlenecks and fulfill the overwhelmingly high demand for zero-emission cars as the race...
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Ford

Ford plans to increase price of Mustang Mach-E

- August 29, 2022
Ford Motor Company announced it will increase the starting price on the Mustang Mach-E electric crossover. The increase will range from roughly $3,000 and $8,000 depending on the trim package....
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Pilot

Pilot Co. and Flying J agree to take stake in Kodiak Robotics

- August 29, 2022
Pilot Company, which operates the Pilot and Flying J travel centers, has agreed to take a stake in driverless truck startup Kodiak. Warren Buffet’s Berkshire Hathaway owns Pilot Co., and...
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APEAL

High gas prices shrink gap between EVs and gas-powered cars in J.D. Power APEAL study

- July 25, 2022
The recently released J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study revealed that battery electric vehicle owners are less satisfied with charge times and driving range than they...
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Northvolt

Northvolt and Stora Enso announce joint agreement to source battery materials from Nordic forests

- July 25, 2022
European markets are steadily moving from gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles to electric and environmentally friendly ones. To do this, companies are working together to locate and pursue raw material solutions. Volkswagen-backed...
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Ford

Ford steps up EV push with series of supplier agreements

- July 22, 2022
Ford Motor Company announced on Thursday that it would purchase lower-cost lithium iron batteries from Chinese battery leader CATL for its electric pickup trucks and SUVs sold in North America.  Ford is also working on a...
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Cruise

GM’s Cruise first to receive permit to sell driverless rides

- June 6, 2022
General Motors-backed Cruise LLC is officially the first company to be given a sales permit for self-driving rides in San Francisco, California. Until now, driverless vehicles there have been in...
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Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 takes home three awards at NY Auto Show

- April 15, 2022
This week, various awards were given out at the New York Auto Show, and Hyundai's Ioniq 5 took home three of the big categories. The judges included over 100 automotive journalists...
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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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Pricing transparency raises OEM website satisfaction, JD Power finds
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Hyundai takes full control of Boston Dynamics as robotics strategy accelerates
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Mitsubishi expands Texas port operations to speed dealer deliveries
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