Volkswagen revamps semiconductor sourcing as it eyes future supply

The move comes as microchips have become integral to the automaker's supply chain.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 30, 2023

GM, Google Cloud bringing AI to millions of vehicles

The partnership builds on General Motors’ OnStar Interactive Virtual Assistant, which launched in 2022.

By Eric Walz • Aug. 30, 2023

GM to close IT innovation center in Arizona, cut staff

The closure will impact more than 900 General Motors employees as the company works to align its footprint and IT resources in the U.S.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Aug. 29, 2023

Mercedes-Benz’s first high-power EV charging stations opening this fall

The automaker plans to open more than 2,000 high-power chargers in North America, Europe and China by the end of 2024.

By Eric Walz • Aug. 29, 2023

Inflation Reduction Act: mapping the manufacturing law’s impact 1 year later

Investments focused on electric vehicle or battery manufacturing represented more than 60% of the publicly announced projects linked to the IRA.

By Kate Magill , Julia Himmel • Aug. 28, 2023

Hyundai investing $290M to upgrade Alabama assembly plant

The investment will prepare the facility to produce the fifth generation of its Santa Fe gas-powered sport utility vehicle.

By Sara Samora • Aug. 24, 2023

Stellantis picks AGI to install EV chargers at US dealerships

The automaker wants to prepare over 2,600 dealers to sell and service electric vehicles.

By Eric Walz • Aug. 24, 2023

US regulators approve Massachusetts right-to-repair law

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reversed course after initially warning automakers to ignore the law over vehicle hacking concerns.

By Eric Walz • Aug. 24, 2023

NHTSA wants automakers to add more seat belt warnings

Half of vehicle occupants who died in U.S. motor vehicle crashes in 2021 were unbelted, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.

By Michael Brady • Aug. 22, 2023

Continental may sell ContiTech amid electric vehicle shift: report

ContiTech, which makes industrial and automotive rubber, plastic, metal and fabric components, posted sales of about $7.2 billion in 2022.

By Eric Walz • Aug. 22, 2023

Offering power seats with memory can boost automakers’ customer satisfaction: JD Power

Mass-market brands lag behind premium brands when it comes to memory seat technology.

By Eric Walz • Aug. 21, 2023

Ride-hailing vehicles must be zero-emission in NYC by 2030 under proposed rule

Uber and Lyft vehicles that are wheelchair-accessible would be exempt from the requirement. Ride-hailing drivers worry about the cost of buying new vehicles to comply.

By Dan Zukowski • Aug. 21, 2023

Automakers warn automatic emergency braking requirements could cause crashes

Hyundai, Mitsubishi and Porsche said the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s proposed rule could lead to false alarms and avoidable collisions.

By Michael Brady • Aug. 21, 2023

Continental, AWS aim to accelerate automotive software development with virtual tools

The auto supplier and Amazon Web Services said the virtual Electronic Control Unit Creator could reduce development time by up to 12 months.

By Eric Walz • Aug. 18, 2023

GM leads $60M investment in Mitra Chem to develop low-cost EV batteries

Mitra Chem says its technology can reduce electric vehicle battery development times by 90%.

By Eric Walz • Updated Aug. 21, 2023

Public EV charger customer satisfaction drops: J.D. Power

"The results of this year's study should be very concerning to all those involved in the transition from gas-powered vehicles to electric vehicles," one expert said.

By Michael Brady • Aug. 16, 2023

Ford to preinstall hands-free highway driving hardware on 500,000 vehicles by 2024

The automaker is offering customers a 90-day free trial of BlueCruise, with the option to buy an annual or monthly subscription.

By Eric Walz • Aug. 16, 2023

Ford hires Apple vet to lead new software services group

Peter Stern will lead Ford Integrated Services, which aims to expand offerings related to the automaker’s BlueCruise hands-free driving system.

By Michael Brady • Aug. 15, 2023

Automotive data privacy under scrutiny in California

The California Privacy Protection Agency is examining how automakers handle data collected from internet-connected vehicles.

By Michael Brady • Aug. 14, 2023

Mitsubishi Motors Europe, Vinturas partner on blockchain-powered supply chain

The automaker will use blockchain technology from Vinturas to precisely track the movement of newly built vehicles from its factories to consumers.

By Eric Walz • Aug. 11, 2023

Robotaxi ride-hailing expansion approved by California regulators despite local objections

Cruise and Waymo will be allowed to charge fares for riders in driverless robotaxis 24 hours a day throughout San Francisco.

By Dan Zukowski • Aug. 11, 2023

Hyundai Mobis to supply Volkswagen with EV battery system assemblies

Volkswagen’s next-generation electric vehicle platform will include the components, which will be built at a factory in Spain.

By Eric Walz • Aug. 10, 2023

GM’s future Ultium-based EVs will support vehicle-to-home charging

The bidirectional charging technology uses a GM vehicle’s battery as a backup power source in the event of a power outage.

By Eric Walz • Aug. 8, 2023

Hyundai, Kia invest $50M in semiconductor startup Tenstorrent

The automaker plans to use Tenstorrent’s technology to jointly develop AI chiplets and optimized semiconductors.

By Eric Walz • Aug. 8, 2023

Toyota shakes up data, software leadership as it revamps EV plans

The automaker promoted Christopher Yang to president and CEO of Toyota Connected North America.

By Michael Brady • Aug. 7, 2023