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AirPro Diagnostics Named Preferred Supplier for Fix Network
AirPro’s Auggie mobile ADAS forward-facing camera calibrations device will be in use at Fix Network’s collision, glass and mechanical brands.
Ford Seeks Supplier Cuts Amid EV Losses
The automaker's EV division, Model e, reported a $1.3 billion loss in the first quarter of the the year.
Toyota Kentucky Plant Now Producing 2025 All-Hybrid Camry
The newest Camry is powered by the fifth-generation Toyota Hybrid System.
U.S. Extends EV Tax Credit Deadline Amid Mineral Dependency Debate
Automakers now have until 2027 to phase out certain minerals used in EV production sourced from foreign countries.
Bosch Bringing EV Training to Technicians Nationwide
The EV Training Tour is making 20 stops across the U.S. between July and January.
Fisker Expands Dealer Network but Warns of Possible Layoffs, Plant Closure
An email to employees said the company may have to implement layoffs in June if if it fails to restructure and attract investors.
Automatic Emergency Braking to Be Standard on All New Vehicles by 2029
Automakers began voluntarily adding the feature to most of their light vehicles sold in the U.S. after signing a pledge to do so in 2016.
NHTSA Investigating Ford's BlueCruise After Fatal Crashes
In both incidents, a Mustang Mach-E SUV ran into another vehicle that was stopped in the travel lane of a highway.
Hertz Offloading More EVs as Losses Continue
The rental car giant upped the total number of EVs it plans to sell from 20,000 to 30,000.
Toyota to Invest $1.4 Billion in Indiana Plant for Electric SUV Production
The plant will assemble a new three-row battery electric SUV, alongside several models it already produces.
Tesla Announces More Layoffs, Upcoming Low-Cost EV Amid Shift Due to Market Pressures
The EV maker is responding to weakening demand and increased competition in the market.
IIHS Ratings Expose Driving Automation Flaws
Only one system evaluated earned an acceptable rating for its safeguards designed to prevent misuse and lapses of attention.
Car Insurance, Repair Cost Increases Far Outpace Overall Rate
In its now-quarterly Crash Course Report, CCC experts touched on the sharp increase in costs for both insurance and repairs, which are connected.
Performing Dynamic Calibrations In House Can Mean Big Returns on Minimal Investment
Any shop already performing pre- and post-scans probably has most of the equipment needed for its technicians to do those calibrations.
VinFast Signs On 12 New U.S. Dealers
The Vietnamese EV startup is shifting from a direct-to-consumer sales model to a hybrid one with a focus on building dealership networks.
Tesla Slashes Prices Globally, Aims to Boost Demand
Tesla has been reducing prices in several regions, including the U.S., Europe, Africa, Asia and Middle East.
Rivian Cuts Workforce Again Amid EV Demand Slowdown
The EV manufacturer is reducing costs in an effort to be gross margin positive by the end of the year.
Fisker Slashes EV Prices, Expands Global Dealerships
The EV startup is struggling to stay afloat as the NYSE prepares to delist its stock.
Tesla to Cut 10% of Workforce Amidst Restructuring
A leaked email from Elon Musk to employees said the layoffs are necessary to maintain a "lean, innovative and hungry" approach.
Cruise Resumes Robotaxi Testing in Phoenix
The company halted testing in all U.S. cities last year after an accident involving a pedestrian in San Francisco.
Tesla Settles in Fatal Autopilot Accident Case
The automaker said it agreed to settle to "end years of litigation," while requesting to keep the settlement terms private.
Ford Delays EV Production at Canada Plant, Boosts Hybrid Offerings
Construction continues at Ford's new EV complex in Tennessee, an addition to its Ohio assembly plant, and a battery plant in Michigan.
Wisconsin Boosts EV Infrastructure with New Legislation
Two new laws encourage private businesses to install EV chargers and implement a state tax on the sale of power generated by them.
CCC Crash Course Report: Auto Tech and EV Repairs Escalate Costs, Delays
The now-quarterly report found a 60% increase in time for vehicle to enter repair shops after an estimate since before the pandemic.
Bosch Launches Mobile EV Technician Training Tour
The tour will hold three one-day, eight-hour courses in cities across the U.S., starting in July.
Ford Slashes F-150 Lightning Production, Adjusts Workforce
Automakers are dealing with a slowdown in demand as they try to attract the "early majority," who are less forgiving of drawbacks.
Tesla Supercharger Access Expands to Ford, Rivian EVs
About 16,000 of the 25,000 Supercharger stalls in the U.S. are now available to select non-Tesla EVs using an adapter.
Biden Administration Announces New Tailpipe Emissions Rules
Taking into consideration feedback from automakers and the UAW, the final rule adopts a more gradual approach to phasing in regulations and allows for a mix of technologies.
Fisker Secures $150M Financing While Pausing Production
The beleaguered start-up is trying to stay afloat after reports suggest it may be filing for bankruptcy.
Shell to Divest 1,000 Retail Sites, Grow EV Charging Network
The company is making changes to its global retail network in response to changing customer needs.
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