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%


NHTSA

Hyundai, NHTSA

NHTSA opens safety probe into Hyundai Ioniq 5 over power loss

- June 19, 2023
The Office of Defects Investigation at the NHTSA opened a preliminary investigation after several American Hyundai owners of the popular Ioniq 5 electric SUV complained of losing propulsive power, either completely or partially.  Hyundai said...
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Ford is recalling 142,734 Lincoln vehicles over a fire hazard and has advised owners to park outside until they can visit their dealer

Ford recalls Lincoln SUVs for potential fire risk, warns drivers to park outside

- June 5, 2023
Ford is recalling 142,734 Lincoln vehicles over a potential fire hazard and has advised owners to park outside until they can visit their dealership for repairs. According to the National Highway...
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A probe into the NHTSA found systemic issues relating to defect investigations which officials claim could place U.S. drivers at risk

New report says NHTSA falls behind schedule, fails timeliness standards

- June 2, 2023
A probe into the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) ability to conduct investigations in a timely manner found systemic issues which officials claim could place U.S. drivers at risk. The...
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The NHTSA has submitted a proposal to make automatic emergency braking systems a required safety measure in all new vehicles

Automatic emergency braking to be mandatory under new NHTSA proposal

- June 1, 2023
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has submitted a proposal to make automatic emergency braking systems (AEB) a required safety measure in all new vehicles. AEB systems rely on various...
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Ford recall brake hose

Ford recalls 1.5 million vehicles over windshield wiper, brake hose defects

- March 20, 2023
Ford is issuing two separate recalls for roughly 1.5 million vehicles, citing windshield wiper and brake hose defects. The first and largest of the two recalls affects 1.3 million Ford Fusion...
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seat belts

Honda recalls half million vehicles to replace seat belts

- March 17, 2023
Honda has recalled 500,000 vehicles in North America over a potentially life-threatening issue with seat belts. According to the automaker's filing with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), seat belts...
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Ford recall recalls

Ford recalls 98,500 vehicles, citing airbag issues in aging Ranger pickups

- March 3, 2023
In its second largest 2023 recall to date, Ford has revealed an issue affecting 98,500 Ranger pickups in the U.S. Reminiscent of previous recalls, Ford cited problems with airbag inflators in...
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full self-driving beta

Tesla releases update details for Full Self-Driving beta after recall decision

- February 21, 2023
Tesla has released details for its upcoming Full Self-Driving beta update, which will expand the software's features and address some of the safety concerns revealed by the National Highway Traffic...
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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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Honda and Toyota

Honda and Toyota recall over 131,000 cars, blame hardware and software

- February 14, 2023
Honda and Toyota have made separate recalls on over 131,000 vehicles due to varying issues with hardware and software. The Honda and Toyota recalls affect three models of vehicles made between...
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Stellantis revives supplier program, JD Power sees transparency gains, Hyundai expands robotics strategy
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Bosch announces $225 million direct funding agreement with the U.S. Department of Commerce
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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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The AI platform capturing $10,000 a month in after-hours dealer revenue
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Fighting payment anxiety in the F&I office with empathy and value
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Mexico targets USMCA tariffs, Volkswagen expands affordable EVs, Lucid denies bankruptcy rumors
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