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Polestar is set to leverage Volvo’s dealer network as it shifts its focus towards traditional car dealerships. Starting March 1, Polestar will move away from exclusive digital sales. The strategic move by the Geely-owned EV manufacturer aims to meet its growth objectives. Volvo reduced its ownership stake in Polestar last year, but the two companies will soon collaborate in sales. Michael Lohscheller, Polestar’s new CEO, revealed at a conference this week that the brand will start using Volvo’s dealership network, transitioning away from an online-only sales strategy. Polestar primarily relied on its ‘Polestar Spaces’ and exhibit areas in select Volvo…

Ford has issued a recall for a select batch of Mustang vehicles from the 2022-2023 model years. The automaker found that service technicians had not properly installed the updated power steering control module (PSCM) software during an earlier service, despite these vehicles being marked as successfully repaired in the systems. The company detected the issue through a verification process that revealed discrepancies between repair records and the actual software implementation status. Ford is now reaching out to affected Mustang owners to ensure their vehicles receive the correct software update. In June 2024, Ford Motor Company initiated a safety recall affecting…

Audi’s Brussels EV production facility shuts down, impacting 3,000 jobs as EV demand slumps and Trump’s tariff threats loom large over the European market. After 76 years of automotive production, the Brussels-Forest facility will see its final vehicle roll off the assembly line on Friday. The Brussels plant once hailed as the birthplace of Audi’s electric vehicle venture, is set to shut down permanently. The closure underscores the ongoing challenges faced by Europe’s automotive sector. The company declared this plan as European automotive stocks took a hit following Donald Trump’s recent proposal to enforce a 25% tariff on cars and…

Fastned, a Dutch EV ChargePoint owner-operator, has launched an ultra-rapid charging hub in Banbridge, Northern Ireland. The 400kW hub, powered entirely by renewable energy, marks Fastned’s initial foray into Northern Ireland. Fastned’s latest ultra-rapid (400kW) charging hub in Banbridge is now the fastest in Northern Ireland and marks the company’s debut in the region. The facility includes twelve charging bays that provide electric drivers with up to 100 miles of charge in just five minutes, all powered by 100% renewable energy. “This hub is not only a game-changer for Northern Ireland’s EV drivers, but it marks our first step…

Aston Martin Lagonda revealed on Wednesday that the company will reduce its workforce by 5%, citing expanded losses over the past year, with a notable decline in demand from the Chinese market. Aston Martin will reduce its workforce by 170 jobs after annual net losses increased by 42%, reaching £323.5 million ($409 million). The company’s workforce across all departments, including manufacturing, office roles, and management, will be affected. Persistent supply chain disruptions and manufacturing setbacks have led to a decline in vehicle sales in 2023. To restore profitability, the company is enacting cost-cutting measures. The company declared Wednesday that the workforce…

Hyundai and Samsung are collaborating to validate Private 5G (P-5G) RedCap technology, which offers rapid and seamless communication, lowering power consumption and costs. Samsung Electronics declared on Wednesday that it has partnered with Hyundai Motor to integrate 5G private network solutions into Hyundai’s advanced vehicle manufacturing facilities. The companies recently completed an end-to-end RedCap trial over a private 5G network and will showcase the technology at the upcoming Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. The coalition has validated P-5G RedCap technology, which simplifies device configurations and reduces bandwidth usage. This results in lower power consumption, cost efficiency, and…

Japan’s automobile industry association has urged the government to seek a U.S. tariff exemption, requesting Japanese cars be excluded from any potential tariffs the U.S. may impose on auto and auto part imports. On Tuesday, Economy, Trade, and Industry Minister Muto Yoji met with representatives from the automobile, steel, and aluminum industries. These meetings were held in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to impose additional tariffs on imports of these products. During the meeting with leaders, Minister Muto stated that the government is prepared to take necessary actions to protect Japan’s vital auto industry. He affirmed that if…

Toyota revealed on Tuesday that the company plans to restructure its board to incorporate more diverse perspectives and strengthen the roles of auditors. The automaker described the move as a strategic effort to bring in a broader range of viewpoints while enhancing the oversight capabilities of its auditors. Christopher Reynolds, currently serving in Toyota’s North American division, is one of six new board appointees. Toyota notes that Reynolds, who has a legal background and whose father worked for Ford, brings valuable expertise in human resources and risk management to the team. The 10-member board will see its female representation…

German automotive giant Volkswagen has revealed its plans to set up an e-tractor manufacturing facility in Nigeria. The project is designed to boost agricultural mechanization in Nigeria, reflecting Volkswagen’s restored confidence in the country’s economic potential. Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, revealed the development following his discussion with Germany’s Minister of State, Mrs. Katja Keul, at the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. “We welcomed Volkswagen’s plans to introduce e-tractors to Nigeria, backed by the German government, as part of efforts to enhance agricultural mechanization,” Tuggar said. The German government is backing the project as part of the larger…

LG Display has unveiled the start of mass production of the company’s expansive 40-inch ‘pillar-to-pillar’ (P2P) display for vehicles. The advanced screen is set to debut in the Afeela, the first sedan from Sony Honda Mobility. The innovative P2P display spans the entire width of the vehicle’s interior, extending from one front pillar to the other. The pioneering pillar-to-pillar display from LG Display stretches across the entire dashboard, extending from the driver’s side A-pillar to the passenger’s side. As the first company to bring ultra-wide automotive displays into mass production, LG Display is positioning this technology as a crucial component…