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Nissan announces its new ‘Mobility Intelligence for Everyday Life’ long-term strategy
The automaker aims to boost its global competitiveness with next-generation AI technologies, electrification and shared vehicle architectures.
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Sponsored by dSPACEAutomotive software-in-the-loop (SIL) testing – and how do I do it right?
In the SDV era, software-in-the-loop testing is indispensable for shortening development cycles and ensuring quality right from the start.
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Slate Auto says $650M boost will get it to ‘next stages of production’
Deliveries of the startup’s affordable electric truck are due in late 2026, with pricing set to be announced in June.
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ColumnBuild it and they will come? Not always in the auto biz
Automakers today are less likely to build multiple vehicle configurations that don’t sell well.
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Stellantis to cut 650 engineer jobs at Opel’s German HQ
Company and unions confirm decision to trim more than a third of technicians at Rüsselsheim after Tech Center assessment.
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UAW signals Alabama Mercedes-Benz plant may be next in push to unionize
VW workers in Tennessee just joined the union, in a breakthrough after four decades of attempts to unionize auto plants in the South.
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Vann York Auto Group acquires Hyundai, Kia stores
Adding human capital supported Vann York Automotive Group's recent Hyundai and Kia store acquisitions.
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Ford recalls nearly 423,000 trucks, SUVs for wiper arm defect
The automaker recalled over 1 million vehicles in March for windshield wiper issues.
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Kia plans US-bound pickup, more hybrids and robots
In a strategy update, Kia aims to double the number of U.S. hybrid models but is again lowering its EV targets.
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Volkswagen ending ID.4 EV production in the US
The automaker said the Chattanooga, Tennessee assembly plant will focus more on higher volume models that support sustained growth in North America, including the second-generation Atlas SUV.
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Low inventories, income-tax refunds raising used-vehicle values
High prices for new vehicles are prompting new-car shoppers to pivot to used vehicles, and that boosts used-car demand, Cox Automotive said.
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Europe vehicle registrations drop in first two months of 2026
Hybrids remained the most popular consumer choice while EVs gained market share.
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Hyundai recalls nearly 47K Palisade SUVs for third-row seat belt issue
A damaged wiring harness can cause the instrument panel to indicate that the seat belt buckle is fastened when it’s not latched.
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Volvo’s global sales slump 11% in Q1
The automaker said a 12% jump in electric vehicle sales proves that it’s on the right transition path.
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End of EV mandate tempts out-of-state buyers to acquire California dealerships
But other regulations still make the state undesirable to some potential automotive franchise owners.
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ColumnTaking the jobs humans don’t want: the ironic promise of the humanoid robot
Robots are being used to perform increasingly complex tasks in automotive plants.
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JLR sales rebound in the final quarter of FY2026
While full-year results remain down, Jaguar Land Rover's most recent quarter offered hope of some recovery after last year's cyberattack.
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2027 Kia EV3 confirmed for US as entry-level electric SUV
While the automaker has confirmed a wide range of versions, it remains mum on production location and price.
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EVs should be as repairable as ICE, Thatcham Research says
Building longevity into EVs is good for consumers and the aftermarket industries alike, says the vehicle assessor.
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Iran war casts shadow on sales outlook at NY Auto Forum
Both JD Power and Cox Automotive expect their earlier 2026 new-vehicle sales forecasts to hold — but a drawn-out war could change things.
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US-created New Car Assessment Program takes a leap forward in Europe
Politics ties NHTSA’s hands in driving vehicle safety innovations, according to Euro NCAP.
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Deep DiveAutonomous vehicles are driving the auto industry toward humanoid robots
Learnings from autonomous-vehicle development fit nicely with robotics, which industry executives said could become a potential $100 billion-plus market by decade end.
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Ford recalls nearly 255K SUVs for camera image processing module errors
A software fault can lead to an intermittent loss of the image feed or advanced driver assist features, including blindspot monitoring and lane-keeping assist.
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Stellantis’s Leapmotor JV sales surging in Europe
Budget city EV cracks best-selling charts as electrified powertrains continue their growth.
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State dealer laws add up to $5K to a new vehicle’s price, think tank finds
“Protecting an incumbent distribution channel is not the same as protecting consumers,” the International Center for Law & Economics concluded in an issue brief.
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Mercedes-Benz overhauls GLE and GLS SUVs — again
The latest facelift extends an already long model cycle for the U.S.-built SUVs.
