Stewart Burnett, Author at Automotive World Future mobility articles, reports, and events Thu, 16 Jan 2025 13:34:08 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://www.automotiveworld.com/app/uploads/2024/04/cropped-cropped-aw-favicon-18-32x32.png Stewart Burnett, Author at Automotive World 32 32 Hino Motors fined US$1.6bn for diesel emissions fraud  https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/hino-motors-fined-us1-6bn-for-diesel-emissions-fraud/ Thu, 16 Jan 2025 13:33:30 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=431116 In addition to financial penalties, Hino is banned from importing its own engines into the US for five years. By Stewart Burnett 

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]]> US finalises rules on Chinese connected car technology  https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/us-finalises-rules-on-chinese-connected-car-technology/ Wed, 15 Jan 2025 12:38:34 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=431012 The new rules leave the door open for the incoming Trump administration to further restrict Chinese competitiveness internationally. By Stewart Burnett 

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]]> Porsche: China sales struggles will continue in 2025 https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/porsche-china-sales-struggles-will-continue-in-2025/ Mon, 13 Jan 2025 13:45:40 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=430914 After mounting losses in the Chinese mass market, Western OEMs are now facing steep challenges competing in the luxury segment. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Hyundai announces US$18,000 EV for sceptical Japanese market https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/hyundai-announces-us18000-ev-for-sceptical-japanese-market/ Fri, 10 Jan 2025 14:15:59 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=430824 The Inster will be Japan’s cheapest compact EV, potentially advancing Hyundai’s goal to grow sales tenfold within the country by 2030. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Volvo Group: OEMs can escape “EV trough” through partnership https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/volvo-group-oems-can-escape-ev-trough-through-partnership/ Thu, 09 Jan 2025 15:58:02 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=430767 Despite electrification stalling in 2024, Volvo Group implores all value chain players to collaborate and build economies of scale. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Brazilian BYD probe reportedly discovers visa violations https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/brazilian-byd-probe-reportedly-discovers-visa-violations/ Wed, 08 Jan 2025 10:45:52 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=430656 The labour violation probe could hinder BYD’s attempt to expand into the strategically important Latin American market. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Nvidia: autonomous driving will be “multi-trillion” industry https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/nvidia-autonomous-driving-will-be-multi-trillion-industry/ Tue, 07 Jan 2025 11:39:53 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=430544 Amid a flurry of announcements, Nvidia staked its claim at the centre of what it believes to be the future of automotive. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Tesla’s annual sales decline for first time in 13 years  https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/teslas-annual-sales-decline-for-first-time-in-13-years/ Fri, 03 Jan 2025 15:11:24 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=430407 With competition growing and no product updates on the horizon, uncertainty clouds Tesla’s 2025 prospects. By Stewart Burnett 

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]]> VW extends olive branch to US workers in contract talks  https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/vw-extends-olive-branch-to-us-workers-in-contract-talks/ Thu, 12 Dec 2024 14:13:05 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=429819 Amid deep cost-cutting pledges and uncertainty over the future of some German plants, Volkswagen attempts to meet the UAW halfway. By Stewart Burnett 

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]]> VW union talks enter “constructive” stage as strikes resume  https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/vw-union-talks-enter-constructive-stage-as-strikes-resume/ Tue, 10 Dec 2024 16:08:23 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=429700 Volkswagen’s rejection of the union’s more modest cost-saving proposals could reflect a plan to shift production to other countries. By Stewart Burnett 

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]]> China escalates US EV trade war with raw minerals ban https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/china-escalates-us-ev-trade-war-with-raw-minerals-ban/ Wed, 04 Dec 2024 14:49:02 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=429493 China’s latest slate of restrictions are in retaliation to the US’ new rules and serve as a warning against further escalation. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Delaware rejects Musk’s US$101bn Tesla pay package—again https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/delaware-rejects-musks-us101bn-tesla-pay-package-again/ Tue, 03 Dec 2024 14:11:24 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=429442 Despite numerous threats of retaliation, Musk is set to remain at Tesla with the confidence of both the Board and shareholders. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Strike action commences in ongoing VW labour dispute https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/strike-action-commences-in-ongoing-vw-labour-dispute/ Mon, 02 Dec 2024 14:46:30 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=429386 Unions have vowed to resist plant closures with extended and indefinite strike action across numerous Volkswagen locations in Germany. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> France tightens EV subsidy and leasing programmes  https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/france-tightens-ev-subsidy-and-leasing-programmes/ Fri, 29 Nov 2024 13:06:53 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=429339 The French Ministry of Finance has reasoned that declining EV sticker prices have reduced the necessity for hefty consumer subsidies. By Stewart Burnett 

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]]> Stellantis orders latest Turin plant halt amid layoff fears  https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/stellantis-orders-latest-turin-plant-halt-amid-layoff-fears/ Thu, 28 Nov 2024 15:12:09 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=429303 Stellantis’ Italian vehicle production footprint continues to shrink, with no signs of a reversal on the horizon. By Stewart Burnett 

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]]> Can virtual proving grounds streamline SDV development? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/can-virtual-proving-grounds-streamline-sdv-development/ Thu, 28 Nov 2024 08:01:02 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=427713 As vehicles become increasingly defined by software, so too should the environments in which they are tested. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Rivian scores US$6.6bn loan to build Georgia EV gigafactory  https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/rivian-scores-us6-6bn-loan-to-build-georgia-ev-gigafactory/ Tue, 26 Nov 2024 11:19:08 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=429154 Rivian’s loan from the US DoE marks the latest in a series of major cash injections into the struggling EV start-up. By Stewart Burnett 

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]]> Tesla seeks “conditional” dismissal of Rivian theft lawsuit  https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/tesla-seeks-conditional-dismissal-of-rivian-theft-lawsuit/ Mon, 25 Nov 2024 14:37:49 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=429121 After accusing Rivian of stealing trade secrets around next-generation battery technology, Tesla is setting terms for de-escalation. By Stewart Burnett 

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]]> Mercedes-Benz aims to slash costs by billions annually  https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/mercedes-benz-aims-to-slash-costs-by-billions-annually/ Fri, 22 Nov 2024 10:05:28 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=429003 Mercedes-Benz is the next German automaker to confirm its plans for steep cost-cutting measures amid economic volatility. By Stewart Burnett 

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]]> VW unions threaten historic strikes if US$18bn cuts proceed https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/vw-unions-threaten-historic-strikes-if-us18bn-cuts-proceed/ Thu, 21 Nov 2024 14:21:31 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=428930 Unions have countered Volkswagen’s planned cuts with a US$1.58bn proposal that entails wage cuts but no layoffs or factory closures. By Stewart Burnett

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