• Mon, December 2, 2024

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Renault Group and Geely each retain 45% ownership of Horse Powertrain. Aramco's involvement seeks to leverage its research and development expertise and explore innovative approaches to reduce transport emissions,

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SmartDV Licenses SDIO IP to RANiX for V2X Solutions

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SmartDV Licenses SDIO IP Family to RANiX for V2X Products

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IIMAESL to hold AutoTechniCar 2025 exhibition from Jan. 10-12 at BMICH

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At its peak, the International Automotive Components factory in Strasburg housed more than 1,200 employees operating in nearly 500,000 square feet of space.

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Smart Manufacturing And Mobility Leaders: Adapt With Tech In 2025

Asset-intensive industries like manufacturing and transportation quickly feel the pain when energy ... and Tesla have all tested their humanoid robots in automotive plants. These robots have a wow factor, but they may not have the best form factor for ...

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Detailed Deck View Emerges Of China's Mysterious Aircraft Carrier-Like Ship

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L.A. Company Develops Tech that Allows Cars to "Talk" to Drivers

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Emerald upfits Class 3 EV reefer truck

New collaboration with Mullen Automotive and the Papé Group is advancing the sustainable and efficient transportation of perishable goods.

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Global Auto Study 2024: Key Trends & Regional Results

Riemer discusses electrification, connectivity and autonomous driving among the topics in his trend analysis for 2025.

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Drive Your Business Forward With These 3 Automotive Trends

Focusing on these three areas—safety, speed and connectivity—can help push your business to the next level, foster growth and help you stay ahead of competitors.

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Jaguar's concept car leaked ahead of official reveal

Jaguar's highly anticipated concept car has surfaced online just hours before its official debut tonight at Miami Art Week.

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Here's how Trump could affect Tennessee auto industry, businesses see sluggish EV sales

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Stellantis and Samsung Will Get $7 Billion to Build Battery Factories

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Aramco completes acquisition of 10% stake in Horse Powertrain Limited

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Talk it Out NC Guides Families Through Dangers of Underage Drinking During National Impaired Driving Prevention Month

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RPM Announces Strategic Relocation to Birmingham, Catalyzing Continued Growth and Innovation in Automotive Logistics

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Automotive Memory Market Size, Outlook, Segmentation Analysis, Share, Drivers and Forecast 2032

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Electric and Hybrid Vehicles

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Trump's Trade Threats: 21 Ways American Households Could Pay the Price

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Cartime grows business with fourth supermarket in Nelson

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Crash prevention technology shows 'huge potential,' but the roadmap is up for debate

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Europe's embattled auto sector plans plant closures and layoffs

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  • Tue, December 3, 2024

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Chariots 4 Hope ceremony empowers individuals to overcome transportation obstacles through dedication

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Driving the Future: How 5G is Pioneering the Automotive Industry

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India's Logistics Sector To Reach ?47.12 Lakh Crore By 2030, Driven By Technology And Policy Reforms: Study

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NSH USA planning $7 million expansion in Menands

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Why It's So Frickin' Hard to Stop Driving

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Andile Ngcaba's Ctrack acquires Inseego's telematics business

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Kickstart: Bumpy roads for auto industry

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This Fascinating Road Trip Will Take You To 12 Of Michigan's Most Hidden Car Museums

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Switzerland's Feintool plans cuts in Germany, cites weakness in EV market

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Turkish auto sales rise 5.3% year-on-year in Nov, association says

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Europe's embattled auto sector plans plant closures and layoffs

A slew of automotive companies have recently announced plant closures and big layoffs in Europe as they struggle with weak demand, high production costs, competition from Chinese rivals and slower-than-expected electric vehicle transition.
Europe's automotive industry is facing significant challenges, leading to a series of plant closures and layoffs in 2024. Major car manufacturers like Stellantis, Ford, and Volkswagen are implementing cost-cutting measures due to declining demand for traditional combustion engine vehicles, the shift towards electric vehicles (EVs), and economic pressures including inflation and supply chain disruptions. Stellantis has announced the closure of its gearbox plant in Austria, affecting 300 jobs, and is considering further cuts in Italy. Ford plans to reduce its workforce in Europe by around 3,800 jobs, primarily in product development and administrative roles, as it transitions to electric vehicles. Volkswagen is also restructuring, with potential job cuts at its Zwickau plant, which is dedicated to EV production. These moves reflect a broader industry trend towards downsizing and reallocating resources to adapt to the electric vehicle market, amidst a backdrop of economic uncertainty and regulatory changes promoting greener transportation.

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