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Ford demonstrates how supply chain woes not over

Ford Motor Co.'s warning last week that its third-quarter earnings will be marred by higher-than-expected supplier costs and a lack of parts is the latest sign of the lingering supply chain woes plaguing the industry. The automaker said…

Tesla: Texas battery production trumps German plant

In a related move, Tesla now plans to construct a battery-grade lithium hydroxide refining operation in either Texas or in Louisiana, according to Reuters, citing an application filed with the Texas Comptroller's Office.The project would…

Continental invites worker ideas | Automotive News

These hybrid engineers are helping Continental develop its foray into intelligent intersections, an advanced safety concept of interwoven vehicle communications that uses data from buildings and other vehicles to be able to see what's…

Elon Musk eyes humanoid robot business

At Tesla's "AI Day" Friday, Sept. 30, Musk plans to unveil a prototype from its project Optimus, an allusion to the leader of the Autobots in the Transformers series. Production could start next year, he said. At the company's 2021 event,…

Ram considers midsize pickup again

DETROIT — It's been 11 years since Ram offered a midsize pickup, and it appears the brand is considering getting back into the segment. Before it makes a move, Ram wants dealers to get a look at its vision. Ram CEO Mike Koval Jr. said he's…

Vehicle production inches upward | Automotive News

North American vehicle production jumped 23 percent in August to 1.39 million, according to the Automotive News Research & Data Center. Monthly production has topped the year-earlier period for seven straight months, as chip supply has…

Toyota is closing its Russian plant; might sell it

The automaker said it will keep a restructured organization in Russia to provide service to existing Toyota and Lexus customers. Employees will be offered assistance for re-employment, re-skilling and well-being in addition to financial…

BMW M Hybrid V8 begins next phase of testing

BMW's M Hybrid V8 debuted in its racing livery at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles this week and will now undergo a new phase of testing in the U.S. Since its July unveiling, the BMW M Hybrid V8 has put "important kilometers…

Auto industry must share info to deter hackers

Steven D'Antuono, assistant director for the FBI's Washington field office, said such partnerships are among "the biggest tools" that law enforcement has to prevent cyber attacks. The threat has become more apparent to the industry in…