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Stellantis deepens AI investment with in-car voice assistant

Stellantis continues to explore the potential for AI to transform the in-cabin experience. By Will Girling Stellantis is deepening its relationship with large language model (LLM) and generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) player Mistral AI. On 7 February 2025, the automaker announced that their collaboration was moving beyond engineering, data analysis, sales and manufacturing, and into […]

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Location data advances: a live map in every vehicle

Here Technology’s Chief Executive Mike Nefkens shares the roadmap for ubiquitous in-vehicle mapping. By Megan Lampinen Location data is taking on a greater role in the move towards software-defined mobility. Today, a vehicle’s navigation system can offer not only driving directions but also flag potential road hazards and provide pivotal environmental data for advanced driver

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Bain: global battery capacity will surpass 4,100 GWh by 2030 

Bain & Company offers its perspective on how battery production will evolve and grow in the run-up to 2030. By Stewart Burnett  Taking electric vehicles (EVs) into the mainstream will trigger a global surge in battery capacity. By 2030, Bain & Company estimates this will reach 4,100 GWh, quadruple 2023 levels. Meeting this demand will

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Volvo: new EVs will “protect margins” in a challenging 2025

Despite a rocky outlook for 2025, Volvo emphasises the importance of investing in the long game. By Stewart Burnett Volvo Cars’ has announced its second consecutive record-breaking year in terms of revenue. The company’s full-year 2024 report, released 6 February 2025, stated that full year revenues exceeded SEK400bn (US$36.6bn) for the first time in its

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Tesla sales backslide in Europe amid wariness of Musk 

Sales declines across all major European countries indicate a challenging year ahead for Tesla. By Stewart Burnett  Despite Tesla’s promise of a “return to growth” in 2025, numerous data sources indicate sales slid backwards in January throughout Europe, with some countries’ numbers looking worse than others.   It’s time to log in (or subscribe). Not a

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Euro auto still lacks consensus on CO2 emission policy

The European Commission will release an Action Plan addressing prominent auto industry concerns, but stakeholders disagree on CO2 policy. By Will Girling Back in 2017, the EU decided to pursue progressively stricter CO2 emission standards for light vehicles, which would culminate in an eventual ban on new internal combustion engine models in 2035. For 2025,

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VW, Audi dealers file legal challenge against Scout Motors

Volkswagen-owned Scout Motors has opted for a direct-to-customer sales model, triggering the ire of dealer networks across the US. By Stewart Burnett A legal battle is flaring up between US Volkswagen dealerships and the automaker’s wholly owned subsidiary Scout Motors. On 3 February 2025, the first formal lawsuit on behalf of Volkswagen and Audi dealerships

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Ferrari: Another year of strong performance, all 2024 targets exceeded. Further growth in 2025.

Net revenues of Euro 6,677 million, up 11.8% versus prior year, with total shipments of 13,752 units “Quality of revenues over volumes: I believe this best explains our outstanding financial results in 2024, thanks to a strong product mix and a growing demand for personalizations. On these solid foundations, we expect further robust growth in

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Trump presses pause on Canada/Mexico tariff hike

The US, Canadian and Mexican governments now have 30 days to work out an alternative agreement. By Megan Lampinen Following a hasty—and potentially illegal—presidential order to impose 25% tariffs on its key trading partners, the US government is hitting the pause button. Claiming the border threat with Canada and Mexico constituted a national emergency, President

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