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Hyundai Expands STEM Education Investments in Coastal Georgia

Hyundai aims to equip students with skills in engineering, renewable energy and automotive innovation to build a workforce for its first dedicated EV plant.
Autobody News Staff
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Honda Shifting Civic Production to U.S. Amid Tariff Concerns

Honda had originally planned to build the next-generation Civic in Mexico, beginning in November 2027, but will instead produce the car in Indiana beginning in May 2028.
Autobody News Staff
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New-Car Prices Could Soar by $12,000 Under Proposed Tariffs

The current average new-car price is $47,465, with nearly 20% of buyers paying more than $1,000 per month for a loan.
Autobody News Staff
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Stellantis Reports $133M Loss in Second Half of 2024 as Revenue Drops 21%

The automaker cited high inventories, declining shipments and discontinued models among the challenges that impacted its financial performance.
Autobody News Staff
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Lucid CEO Peter Rawlinson Steps Aside, Marc Winterhoff Named Interim Chief

Peter Rawlinson, who has led Lucid for more than a decade, cited the successful launch of the Lucid Gravity SUV as the right moment for his transition to a new advisory position.
Autobody News Staff
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Isuzu Buys South Carolina Plant to Convert for Commercial EV Production

The company will use an innovative production system allowing it to adapt to customer demand for electric, hybrid or ICE vehicles.
Autobody News Staff
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Detroit Automakers Delay EVs, Shift Focus Back to Gasoline and Hybrids

Ford had planned a high-performance F-150 Lightning EV but is now prioritizing enhancements to the gas-powered F-150 instead.
Autobody News Staff
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Mitsubishi Expands Dealer Network with Minnesota Automotive Group

Walser Automotive Group, ranked the 26th largest auto dealer group in the U.S., is set to open a new Mitsubishi dealership in Burnsville, MN, in April.
Autobody News Staff
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Rivian’s $6.6 Billion Federal Loan for New Plant Uncertain Amid Funding Freeze

The loan, approved under the previous administration in late 2024, could be affected by a memo released in January that paused federal assistance programs.
Autobody News Staff
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Another EV Maker Files for Bankruptcy Amid Industry Struggles

Electric truck maker Nikola Corp. was valued at over $30 billion in 2020, but has since faced financial and production struggles, as well as a scandal involving its founder and former CEO.
Autobody News Staff

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