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Devil in Local Contract Details for UAW, Detroit Three
The UAW warned it would strike Ford’s Kentucky Truck Plant unless it was able to negotiate a new local contract at the big complex, which already had played a decisive role in last autumn’s stand-up strike. A tentative local agreement was reached Feb. 21.
By Joseph Szczesny • March 14, 2024 -
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GM hires former Tesla exec as head of manufacturing and sustainability
Jens Peter Clausen led efforts to scale the production of EV propulsion systems at the electric automaker’s Gigafactory 1 in Nevada.
By Eric Walz • March 13, 2024 -
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Volvo Buys Into ‘Software-Defined Battery’ Project
Investment into U.K. battery charging company claims possibility of faster charges without compromising lifespan.
By Paul Myles • March 13, 2024 -
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GM’s software head steps down for health reasons
Mike Abbott joined in May 2023 from Apple to lead the automaker's end-to-end software organization.
By Eric Walz • March 13, 2024 -
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Schaeffler to open $230M Ohio auto manufacturing plant
The Dover facility will produce parts like electric axles for light- and medium-duty vehicles and is expected to be finished by 2025.
By Joelle Anselmo • March 13, 2024 -
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EV owners still dissatisfied with charging access, range: JD Power
Plug-in hybrid owners are much less satisfied with their vehicles than all-electric owners, according to a survey.
By Kalena Thomhave • March 12, 2024 -
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Ford settles US tariff dodging allegations for $365M
The fine ends a long-running allegation that the automaker skirted a 25% 'chicken tax' on cargo vans assembled in Turkey.
By Michael Brady • March 12, 2024 -
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Alliance for Automotive Innovation names new safety, technology lobbyist
Sarah Puro previously held senior roles at the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board and the House Committee on Appropriations.
By Eric Walz • March 11, 2024 -
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The White House wants to know more about Tesla’s charging standard
As more automakers switch to the EV maker's North American Charging Standard, regulators want to know how it will impact standards for public chargers.
By Michael Brady • March 11, 2024 -
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Autoworkers are trying to unionize a Toyota plant in Missouri, UAW says
The Troy facility is the first Toyota plant to publicly announce its organizing efforts since the United Auto Workers launched its nationwide campaign, the labor union said.
By Eric Walz • March 11, 2024 -
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Audi Confirms Plan to Take Over Sauber F1 Team
German automaker hoping global motorsport's premier racing series will boost both its technology development and marketing image.
By Paul Myles • March 11, 2024 -
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Stellantis invests 5.6B euros in South America
The automaker plans to launch more than 40 new products through 2030, including vehicles powered by “Bio-Hybrid” powertrain technologies.
By Eric Walz • March 11, 2024 -
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Stellantis Reports Strong European Sales Start to 2024
Automaker group maintains market leader status in several markets with February sales surge.
By Paul Myles • March 11, 2024 -
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Kia’s ‘Perfect 10’ Leads Latest Ranking of Most-Seen Auto TV Ads
Subaru is the most-seen brand on the chart, with two spots that generated a combined 181.4 million national TV ad impressions.
By WardsAuto Staff • March 8, 2024 -
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Rivian halts construction on $5B Georgia EV facility
The electric vehicle maker plans to produce its R2 model at its Illinois facility instead, starting in the first half of 2026.
By Sara Samora • March 8, 2024 -
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Stellantis launches ‘Ram Professional’ commercial unit in North America
It's part of the automaker’s effort to boost recurring revenue.
By Eric Walz • March 8, 2024 -
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Nikola delivers its first fuel cell electric trucks
The OEM delivered 35 in Q4 — and could have done more if not for supplier part constraints, CEO Steve Girsky said.
By David Taube • March 8, 2024 -
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GM, Magna and Wipro to create automotive software marketplace
The platform, dubbed SDVerse, aims to match buyers and sellers of embedded automotive software for software-defined vehicles.
By Michael Brady • March 8, 2024 -
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Stellantis Advancing Bio-Hybrid Powertrains in Latin America
Automaker seeks to maintain South American sales dominance investing in bio-fueled electrified powertrain technology.
By Paul Myles • March 7, 2024 -
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Ford, dealers offer $2M in automotive technician scholarships
The auto industry is facing a shortage of techs, with over 400,000 needed by 2027, according to the automaker.
By Eric Walz • March 7, 2024 -
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Scout Motors breaks ground on $2B EV plant after environmental delays
The automotive company plans to finish its South Carolina facility in 2026 after pausing construction in the fall of 2023.
By Sebastian Obando • March 6, 2024 -
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Stellantis’ Pro One commercial business accounted for one third of its $200B net revenue in 2023
The automaker’s Ram brand reached 20% market share in North America’s commercial van segment.
By Eric Walz • March 6, 2024 -
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Tesla loses top interior designer to aviation startup Skyryse
Peter Blades oversaw the design of the minimalist interiors in the Model 3 and Model Y.
By Eric Walz • March 6, 2024 -
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Toyota to buy EV battery company, ending venture with Panasonic
The automaker expects Primearth EV Energy Co. to help it respond to changes in demand for electrified vehicles.
By Michael Brady • March 6, 2024 -
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Hyundai moves up Georgia EV factory timeline
The new plant will now begin production in Q4 of this year, months earlier than expected.
By Sara Samora • March 5, 2024
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