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Wind River deal gives Aptiv a big pool of tech talent

By purchasing Wind River, Aptiv is gaining more than 1,000 employees with technical expertise.
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Magna hires 120 engineers, acquires self-driving tech, from Boston AV firm

Magna hired a majority of Optimus' engineers as part of the transaction. Optimus Ride has discontinued its commercial activities, which were not part of the deal.
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In the big shift to EVs, supplier forecasts differ

Automakers continue to talk up the outlook for electric vehicles, but global suppliers may need some more convincing.
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The latest numbers on the microchip shortage: Better days ahead

The auto industry may be in for smoother sailing in 2022 after manufacturers cut 10.2 million vehicles from their production plans because of the global microchip shortage in 2021.
Bosch's tech task: Foster consumer trust in software

Bosch says building consumer trust in new software is part of the job for developing connected and automated vehicles.
Magna offers truckmakers a simpler way to go electric

The supplier's new four-wheel-drive electric powertrain offers truck manufacturers a faster way to electrify.
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Magna is developing a specialized team dedicated to EVs

Magna said its U.S. headquarters in Troy, Mich., near Detroit, would be home to a "specialized team dedicated to" its upcoming electric pickup powertrain system, among other EV projects.
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Bosch sees AI, Internet of Things boosting service revenue

German supplier Robert Bosch sees artificial intelligence and connected products working in tandem to boost the revenue it generates from services in the future.
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Ford's secret weapon in EV battle: Michigan

Tesla remains the EV leader in Michigan, but Ford accounted for one out of every five EVs registered in the state through the first 10 months of 2021.
Factorial Energy co-founder and CEO Siyu Huang holds the company’s 40-amp-hour solid-state battery. The technology has the potential to improve charging times and battery performance.
Graphene, solid-state batteries hold promise

One of the biggest moments at CES will come from General Motors, which will show off an all-electric version of its Chevrolet Silverado pickup, while established suppliers and startups alike will look to showcase their work in the EV space.
Digital radar startup Uhnder seeks a clearer picture

The company's technology will make its passenger-vehicle debut on the Fisker Ocean crossover this year — and it will find its way into more vehicles soon after that, CEO Manju Hegde said.
Bosch’s virtual visor uses AI to darken the windshield where sunlight might be impeding vision.
Suppliers gear up for CES with autonomous tech, software

From a virtual visor to the latest in lidar: Here's what parts makers plan to showcase in Las Vegas.
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Florida threatens to suspend Carvana dealer license

The online used-car retailer has until Jan. 31 to submit title applications for all vehicles sold before Dec. 1.
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The latest numbers on the microchip shortage: Have factory cuts peaked?

The worst-case scenario for semiconductor-related vehicle cuts improved last week, even as automakers announced more cuts.
Riverside Dodge-Chrysler-Jeep-Ram General Manager Trent Hargrave, right, with partner Joe Weinrich, said having a “strong, trusting culture” in the workplace is key to implementing the sick-day policy.
How unlimited sick days boosted this dealership's productivity

The policy at Riverside Dodge-Chrysler-Jeep-Ram in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, has often stopped the spread of illness at the dealership and made employees more productive as a result, according to its general manager.