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24/7 Wall St. Insights Automaker Stellantis N.V. (NYSE: STLA) will lay off almost 2,500 workers in the United States. Ford and General Motors should take warning. Also: Dividend legends to hold forever. The huge multinational car company Stellantis N.V. (NYSE: STLA), which owns Chrysler, Ram, Jeep, and Dodge, will lay off 2,450 of its workers […]
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New Car Industry Layoffs: A Warning to Ford and GM

General Motors has released a recall for select units of the Chevy Malibu and Cadillac XT4 due to an issue with incorrect owner’s manuals. The problem: Affected vehicles may have a condition where they fail to conform to certain owner’s manual content requirements of the Federal / Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (F/CMVSS), including S12 of FMVSS No. 225, “Child restraint anchorage systems” and including section 22 of CMVSS No. 210.2, “Lower Universal Anchorage Systems for Restraint Systems and Booster Seats.”

2024 Chevy Malibu, Cadillac XT4 Recalled For Wrong Owner’s Manual In Glovebox

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DETROIT — A once “dirty” word, and business, in the automotive industry has become a multibillion-dollar battleground for U.S. automakers, led by Ford Motor. The Dearborn, Michigan-based automaker has turned its fleet business, which includes sales to commercial, government and rental customers, into an earnings powerhouse. And Ford’s crosstown rivals General Motors and Chrysler parent Stellantis have taken notice, restructuring their operations as well.

Ford turns 'dirty' business into a profit driver. GM and Stellantis are taking notice.

Depending on where they travel, owners of all-electric vehicles have a hard enough time locating electric charging stations as the U.S. national EV charging network grows at a pace slower than many expected. Beyond that, not every electric vehicle even uses the same connector, meaning that after finding a suitable station, owners may not be able to plug in. So with all that in mind, ChargePoint has announced its Omni port solution, an EV connector that ensures that any all-electric vehicle can charge in any parking space, regardless of its connector type and without an expensive additional cable.

ChargePoint Omni Port Eliminates EV Charging Confusion: Video

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Volkswagen's Commercial Vehicle arm has revealed a new Transporter. Dubbed the T7, it's largely based on the Ford Tourneo/Transit Custom. That's eveident from the rear end's shape, even though VW's made an effort to give the front end a unique look reminiscent of the T6.1 predecessor. The seventh generation of...

The new VW Transporter Is Actually a Ford Underneath

General Motors just pulled the sheets on the next-generation 2025 GMC Terrain, showing off a new design, additional safety items, and the latest tech features. The powertrain remains unchanged from the previous model year. The new 2025 Terrain is set to launch later this year, with higher trims expected in 2025.

Here Is The 2025 GMC Terrain

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The cheapest SUV available isn't built by Nissan or Kia. The 2024 Hyundai Venue is actually the most affordable SUV. 
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The Cheapest SUV You Can Buy Isn’t From Kia or Nissan

Good morning! It’s Thursday, August 1, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. Suggested Reading. These Are The Worst-Selling Cars In 2024 (So Far) [Update]

Another Deadly Airbag Recall Could Hit 49 Million Cars

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Ford CEO, Jim Farley, made a rather controversial statement in an interview recently:. We have to start to get back in love with smaller vehicles. It's super important for our society and for EV adoption. We are just in love with these monster vehicles, and I love them too, but it's a major issue with weight.

Ford Made A Huge Mistake Killing Its Two Most Affordable Models

Toyota has issued a major recall of its twin-turbocharged V-6 engines powering the 2022 and 2023 Tundra pickup trucks and Lexus LX SUVs. Engines produced between late 2021 and early 2023 might have machining debris left in the engine; causing engine knocks or, worse cases, a spun bearing and complete engine stall. At first, Toyota was unsure how many engines were contaminated, but now, months later, the solution is to replace more than 100,000 engines.

Toyota Issues Massive Engine Recall

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Ford's ST badge is usually added after the vehicle's model name. Some past Ford ST models in the U.S. lineup have included the now-discontinued Focus ST and Fiesta ST, both of which had higher performance than their garden-variety siblings. The only ST models currently sold in America are two SUVs: the three-row Ford Explorer ST and the two-row Ford Edge ST.

What Does ST Stand For In Ford Cars?

Large vehicles were the answer for past profits, but not the future. Massive batteries can cost as much as $50,000 per unit. A potential Fiesta and/or Focus EV could be Ford's more affordable answer to the competition. As Ford looks toward the future of affordable EVs, the answer could be...

Why Ford Could Revive 2 High-Volume Vehicles, and Soon

Ford’s strategic pivot towards SUVs, trucks, and electric vehicles has significantly transformed its product lineup. Where once a vibrant array of passenger cars held court, now stands a world dominated by high-riding vehicles. A recent digital rendering of a potential 2026 Ford Thunderbird has ignited a nostalgic fervor, offering a tantalizing look into a potential resurgence of the iconic coupe.

2026 Ford Thunderbird Revival: A Digital Rendering Teases a Modern Twist on an Iconic Classic Coupe Amid Ford’s Shift to SUVs and EVs

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The NHTSA recently announced recalls for 313,622 vehicles. This includes BMW, Chrysler, Ford and Maserati vehicles.

BMW, Chrysler, Ford, Maserati among 313K vehicles recalled: Check car recalls here

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One Dunkin’ Donuts location, known for its familiar aroma of coffee and donuts, found itself temporarily closed after a state inspection uncovered a few issues. Not all Dunkin’ locations are created equal. Take the one at 3745 Pleasant Hill Road in Kissimmee, for instance. This particular branch, despite its efforts to keep customers caffeinated and satisfied, has had its share of mixed reviews.

Florida's donut shop closed due serious violations after state inspection

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Last week, a 32-year-old was arrested on trafficking charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop and abandoning the vehicle with a child in the passenger seat. The chase resulted in the discovery of 230 grams of methamphetamine, which the suspect allegedly threw out while fleeing on foot. According to local detectives, the vehicle the suspect was driving was registered to NFL football player Tyreek Hill.

Man Driving Vehicle Registered to Tyreek Hill Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Douglas

On August 1, in a bit about impending Stellantis layoffs at the Warren Truck Plant that builds the Jeep Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer, and Ram 1500 Classic, AutoForecast Solutions wrote "The Ram 1500 Classic is scheduled to end production in September, leaving just the large Jeep SUVs at the facility." The next day, Automotive News followed up with more layoff news, writing that a seating supplier for the new-old-stock pickup would permanently shed 63 workers, adding that Ram CEO Christine Feuell confirmed the end of the 15-year-old truck. A Ram spokesperson put the period at the end with, "The Ram 1500 Classic has been a great entry point pickup for Ram, and the Tradesman model has certainly represented the needs of our commercial truck customers. With the introduction of the Tradesman trim on the new Ram 1500 for 2024 model year, we bid farewell to the previous generation and remind customers that the HEMI-powered Ram 1500 Classic will sell into 2025."

Ram 1500 Classic soon a thing of the past, production ends next month

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One of the biggest advantages of driving electric vehicles compared to internal combustion vehicles is the savings on gas and maintenance. Especially when purchasing a Tesla vehicle, the EV maker shows thousands of dollars in gas savings over five years. While the statement about the advantages of driving electric vehicles...

It Cost Me $55.35 to Charge My Tesla Cybertruck, It’s Cheaper to Drive My Ford F-150

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

General Motors on Monday revealed redesigned versions of its entry-level GMC Terrain crossover, including a new standard "Elevation" model. The vehicle features a more rugged exterior design as well as a new interior with 26 inches of standard information and control screens. The Terrain is typically one of the bestselling...

GM reveals redesigned GMC Terrain as brand's entry-level model

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GM Releases Fix For BrightDrop Zevo 600 Water Leak Around Windshield

General Motors has released a Service Bulletin for select units of the BrightDrop Zevo 600 due to an issue with water leaks. According to Service Bulletin...

GM Releases Fix For BrightDrop Zevo 600 Water Leak Around Windshield

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