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    BMW Spartanburg Plant to Launch iX5, iX6 and iX7 by 2028

    The facility, which just celebrated its 7 millionth vehicle build, is set to become a major electrified-vehicle production hub for the German automaker.

    By Greg Kable • June 4, 2025
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    GlobalFoundries commits $16B to expand New York, Vermont facilities

    The chipmaker said the move resulted from President Trump’s push to onshore U.S. manufacturing and expand the domestic semiconductor supply chain for companies like Apple and General Motors.

    By Sara Samora • June 4, 2025
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    Automotive Cybersecurity

    Automotive Dive Trendline on Cybersecurity

    By WardsAuto staff
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    Clarios plans $1B plant to shore up US critical mineral supply

    The facility would recycle metalloid antimony to boost U.S. battery production.

    By Antone Gonsalves • June 4, 2025
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    Ford names chief accounting officer

    Kyle Crockett will succeed Mark Kosman who is moving into a new position within the automaker's finance division.

    By Kalena Thomhave • June 4, 2025
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    Toyota Motor North America names chief compliance officer

    Dawn Pittman Collins will take over for Jacqueline Thomas who is retiring after more than two decades with the automaker.

    By June 4, 2025
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    Autoline Daily 2025: Industry News for June 3

    Americans Losing Interest in EVs; Has China Price War Gone Too Far?; 20,000 VW Workers Accept Buyout

    June 3, 2025
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    Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for June 3

    Americans Losing Interest in EVs; Has China Price War Gone Too Far?; 20,000 VW Workers Accept Buyout

    June 3, 2025
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    Toyota recalls 443K Tundra pickups for reverse light failures

    The truck’s light assemblies are susceptible to moisture intrusion caused by adhesive separation on a vent patch.

    By June 3, 2025
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    Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for June 2

    Battery Prices Drop Significantly; VinFast Shuts Half of Canada Stores; Honda Wants to Refuel Satellites

    June 2, 2025
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    WardsAuto Podcast: GMC’s Professional Grade Terrain

    The Terrain is GMC’s best-selling non-pickup model. For the 2026 model year, GMC returns with two premium trims, the Denali and AT4, in addition to the core Elevation trim.

    By Wards Staff • June 2, 2025
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    Trump to increase steel, aluminum tariffs to 50%

    The president announced the tariff hikes, which are set to begin Wednesday, while touting Nippon Steel’s proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel during a rally in Pittsburgh.

    By Sara Samora • Updated June 2, 2025
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    Why Tesla Shares Are Surging Despite No Change in Sales Fall

    Tesla Motors’ share price has surged over $100 a share in less than two months despite continued evidence of sales and inventory difficulty worldwide. Even if consumers continue to avoid Tesla, the automaker’s business-to-business ventures, analysts believe, will displace the importance of Tesla-brand vehicle sales.

    By David Kiley • June 2, 2025
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    Consumers sustain interest in EVs but range anxiety still a concern

    Vehicle shoppers remain worried about EV charging station availability but uncertainty about the cost of EVs has declined, according to J.D. Power.

    By Kalena Thomhave • June 2, 2025
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    Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for May 30

    Hyundai Boosts Prices in The U.S.; GM Expects Tariff Deal with South Korea; CATL Claims Battery Breakthrough

    May 30, 2025
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    Genesis Leads Ranking of Most-Seen Luxury Auto TV Ads

    A spot for the 2026 GV70 racked up 127.9 million national TV ad impressions, according to iSpot’s analysis for May 19-25.

    By Wards Staff • May 30, 2025
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    Mercedes-Benz moving key corporate operations to metro Atlanta

    The automaker will close a Michigan office and centralize most of its financial and technical teams in the southeastern U.S.

    By May 30, 2025
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    Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for May 29

    Chevy Leaving the Chinese Market; German Automakers Expect U.S. Tariff Relief; Tesla Starts Human-Less Test Drives.

    May 29, 2025
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    US court blocks Trump’s sweeping tariffs

    Despite the ruling, tariffs on automobiles, auto parts, steel and aluminum products will remain in place.

    By Updated May 29, 2025
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    Rivian secures $1B infusion from VW after meeting Q2 profit goal

    Volkswagen Group’s investment will help the EV maker continue production, even as the company works to mitigate the impact of tariffs.

    By May 29, 2025
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    Volvo Cars slashing 3K jobs globally

    The move is part of a $1.8 billion cost-cutting strategy and will eliminate roughly 15% of the automaker’s workforce.

    By May 29, 2025
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    College grads say they are confident about jobs but cautious about economy

    Employers that offer flexibility, purpose and growth pathways will attract and retain the next generation of top talent, a CareerBuilder + Monster executive said.

    By Carolyn Crist • May 29, 2025
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    Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for May 28

    Alpine Reveals First SUV; Stellantis Names Antonio Filosa New CEO; GM Invests $900M To Build More V8s

    May 28, 2025
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    Stellantis names Antonio Filosa as global CEO

    The parent of the Jeep, Dodge and Chrysler brands has picked a company veteran to lead its turnaround.

    By May 28, 2025
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    Employees are walking on eggshells in 2025, report finds

    Workers may be staying put because they’re anxious about job security, according to BambooHR. 

    By Laurel Kalser • May 28, 2025
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    GM to invest $888M in New York to produce next-gen V8 engine

    The automaker will use the funds to install new machinery, equipment, tools and facility renovations at its Tonawanda Propulsion plant.

    By May 28, 2025