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ZF Friedrichshafen weighs stake sale of axle-assembly unit, report says
The company has initiated a strategic review of the axle-assembly unit to “unlock its full potential,” which may lead to changes to its structure or bringing in new partners, a spokesperson for the company said in an email. As part of…
NHTSA releases first report on crashes involving Level 2 ADAS, automated driving
WASHINGTON — For the first time, the nation's top highway safety agency released data on crashes involving vehicles with advanced driver-assist systems or automated-driving systems activated.
NHTSA, cautioning that the data is…
Ford recalls 2.9M vehicles over gear-shifting defect linked to 4 alleged injuries
WASHINGTON — Ford Motor Co. is recalling more than 2.9 million U.S. vehicles for a gear-shifting defect that has been linked to four reports alleging an injury.
The recall covers certain 2013-19 Escape, 2013-18 C-Max, 2013-16 Fusion,…
First Shift: 600-mile-range EV battery expected by end of year
• BMW prototype tests extended-range battery
• VW resumes operations at EV factory
• Automakers push for EV tax credit lift
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Polestar envisions producing 160,000 units a year for Polestar 3, Polestar 4
Swedish electric vehicle maker Polestar is betting boldly on its first pair of crossovers.
The Volvo affiliate said Tuesday that it expects to receive enough production capacity to produce more than 160,000 of its upcoming Polestar 3…
Mercedes-Benz C-Class, E-Class coupes to be replaced in U.S. by new 2-door CLE
Cars represented 26 percent of Mercedes-Benz's total U.S. light-vehicle sales (329,574) in 2021, down from 29 percent in 2020. In the first quarter, Mercedes-Benz's U.S. car sales skidded 37 percent to 15,267, or just 20 percent of the…
EV pickup visionary Tesla now trails the pack with Cybertruck, but Elon Musk confirms progress
Tesla was also early to recognize the market for a mass-produced pickup to accelerate EV adoption and excite younger, tech-focused buyers.
When the Cybertruck was revealed in 2019, Musk promised production by 2021, beating rivals. In…
Toyoda says his successor at the Toyota helm must have ‘unshakable conviction’
In terms of age, Toyoda is still on the younger side, compared with when prior Toyota presidents stepped aside. Katsuaki Watanabe was 67 when he relinquished the role in 2009, while Fujio Cho was 68.
“I would wish to pass on the baton…
Akio Toyoda: Successor at Toyota must have ‘unshakable conviction’
In terms of age, Toyoda is still on the younger side, compared with when prior Toyota presidents stepped aside. Katsuaki Watanabe was 67 when he relinquished the role in 2009, while Fujio Cho was 68.
“I would wish to pass on the baton…
Stellantis prepares for layoffs at suburban Detroit stamping plant
Stellantis said on Tuesday it will begin an indefinite layoff starting next week at its Sterling Heights stamping plant near Detroit.
The world's fourth largest carmaker did not specify the number of employees being laid off but said,…