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Detroit's Packard ruins getting smallerThe city said it has started demolishing a second portion of the sprawling plant, which was mostly abandoned more than 60 years ago.
01/29/23
The latest numbers on the microchip shortage: Improvement, but no end in sightEven as microchip supply continues to improve, the auto industry remains at least several months away from the semiconductor shortage ending, according to AutoForecast Solutions.
01/29/23
Warranty parity legislation spreads to Colorado A bipartisan bill introduced Friday in Colorado would follow Illinois in mandating that manufacturers pay dealers retail labor rates for warranty repairs. Other state dealer associations are pursuing similar actions, advocates say.
01/28/23
Elon Musk and Tesla power through regulatory, demand challenges Tesla and its divisive CEO, Elon Musk, face safety investigations, shareholder lawsuits and falling favorability among U.S. shoppers. But weak enforcement and price cuts are playing in their favor.
01/27/23
Toyoda set to remain a force at Toyota, even as he bows outAnnouncing his decision to stand down as Toyota CEO, Akio Toyoda looked fully in control, turning from time to time to offer instruction and reminders to his successor Koji Sato.
01/27/23
Renault-Nissan alliance reboot will start with 5 projects, report saysThe Renault-Nissan alliance will launch the industrial projects alongside an agreement to rebalance capital ties.
01/26/23
As auto shops struggle to get chips, broken cars sit waiting for monthsWhen the transmission control module on Jordan Gray's 2017 Ford Focus gave up the ghost, he never dreamed he'd end up forfeiting the car altogether — and certainly not for want of a semiconductor chip.
01/26/23
As auto shops struggle to get chips, broken cars sit waiting for monthsAuto service centers and their customers are suffering the same backlog that has made headlines largely for its impact on automakers. And it's not over yet.
01/26/23
Hyundai unveils $8.5B spending plan amid EV pushHyundai increased dividends in an unusual move for the automaker, after operating profit more than doubled in the latest quarter.
01/26/23
Toyota taps Lexus head Koji Sato as new CEO; Akio Toyoda becomes chairmanKoji Sato will be Toyota's next president and CEO, as Akio Toyoda, grandson of the company’s founder, steps up to become chairman.
01/26/23
Toyota taps Lexus head Koji Sato as new CEO; Akio Toyoda becomes chairmanKoji Sato will be Toyota's next president and CEO, as Akio Toyoda, grandson of the company’s founder, steps up to become chairman.
01/26/23
Musk says Tesla's price cuts are boosting demand but Cybertruck won't ramp up until 2024Tesla's decision to slash prices earlier this month has boosted demand and the automaker cannot make new vehicles fast enough. The Cybertruck pickup, however, won't see volume output until 2024.
01/26/23
Tesla Q4 net income surges 59%, but slower growth expected in 2023The EV maker reported revenue of $24.3 billion in the fourth quarter, above analyst estimates, but put delivery growth at 37 percent for 2023 compared with a previous forecast of 50 percent.
01/25/23
Ford is in talks with China's BYD to sell German plant, report saysFord is gauging interest from around 15 potential investors for its plant in Saarlouis, which builds the Focus compact car, the Wall Street Journal reported.
01/24/23
Ford to make final call on Europe job cuts by mid-February, union saysLabor representatives will meet with Ford's management on Saturday for the next stage of talks, with a decision on total job cuts expected by mid-February, the IG Metall union said.
01/24/23
Honda to create division to speed up EV developmentHonda's new unit will consolidate the automaker's electrification strategy and vehicle development as it aims to catch up with Tesla and China's BYD in the EV race.
01/24/23
Geely plans to turn maker of London black cabs into EV powerhouseGeely aims to make cab maker LEVC into a high-volume, all-electric subbrand with a range of commercial and passenger vehicles.
01/23/23
Highlights from the latest Daily Drive podcasts, Jan. 17-19Here are highlights from the latest episodes of 'Daily Drive', Automotive News' weekday podcast, Jan. 17-19, hosted by Jamie Butters with Kellen Walker.
01/22/23
The latest numbers on the microchip shortage: Cuts resume worldwideAutomakers axed nearly 70,000 vehicles from their global production plans last week as the microchip shortage continues into its third year, according to the latest estimate by AutoForecast Solutions.North American automakers will cut nearly 20,000 vehicles out of their production schedules this week as a new round of microchip shortages dashed hopes that the global supply problem was clearing up.
01/22/23
EV growth prompts Nissan to spend $250 million on U.S. engine plantNissan's upcoming investment in Dechard is part of the company's buildup of a U.S.-based EV manufacturing hub.