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    GM, LG Energy target commercializing manganese-rich batteries for EVs

    The battery chemistry virtually eliminates Cobalt and uses less nickel, while still offering high energy density to improve electric vehicle range.

    By • May 27, 2025
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    Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for May 22

    U.S. Bill Would Eliminate EV Credits; BYD Sells More EVs Than Tesla in EU; Dodge Charger EV & ICE Hit Market Around Same Time

    May 22, 2025
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    Automotive Manufacturing

    Production strategies are changing rapidly as tariffs and shifts in consumer buying patterns affect the industry.

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    Nissan’s Price-Cut Ad Tops Auto TV Spots

    With 153.1 million national TV ad impressions, a Nissan commercial leads iSpot’s ranking of the most-seen auto TV ads for May 12-18.

    By WardsAuto Staff • May 22, 2025
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    Subaru weighs options to curtail a potential $2.5B tariff hit

    The automaker’s Indiana plant, which now makes around 350,000 vehicles a year, has capacity to ramp up production, a company spokesperson said.

    By • May 22, 2025
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    BMW hits milestone of 7M BMWs built in the US

    The automaker is investing $1.7 billion for EV production in the country. 

    By Kalena Thomhave • May 22, 2025
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    Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for May 21

    Toyota RAV4 Now Hybrid Only; U.S. Auto Assembly Plant Up for Sale; Honda Waits for U.S. Midterms

    May 21, 2025
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    Commerce asks automakers for supply chain data for tariff evaluations

    The federal agency will require submissions of information such as declared customs value of imports and country of final assembly for carmakers to qualify for reduced duty rates.

    By Kelly Stroh • May 21, 2025
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    Volvo may build a new plug-in hybrid in South Carolina

    The automaker’s CEO says the current production of two models in South Carolina “will not be enough to fill the factory.”

    By • May 21, 2025
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    Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for May 20

    Honda Places Big Bet on Hybrids; Subaru Raising Prices in the U.S.; How Rivian is Designing Cost Out of the R2

    May 20, 2025
  • An emblems with the text CR-V and hybrid on the rear of a 2023 dark blue Honda CV-V crossover.
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    Honda reducing EV investments by $21B, shifting focus to hybrids, ADAS tech

    The automaker cited several factors for its decision, including slower than expected EV adoption, trade policies and relaxed environmental regulations in the U.S.

    By • May 20, 2025
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    Employers should be mindful of the mid-life development crisis, report warns

    Organizations could be overlooking middle-aged workers’ career growth aspirations, creating a development vacuum, Perceptyx said.

    By Kathryn Moody • May 20, 2025
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    Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for May 19

    Tesla Cybertruck Trade-In Values Plummet; Suppliers Love GM, Hate Ford; Aito Shoves BMW, Mercedes, Audi Aside

    May 19, 2025
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    Stellantis opens automated parts distribution center in New York’s Hudson Valley

    The company said the new facility’s technology will speed order completion and delivery times in the region.

    By Kalena Thomhave • May 19, 2025
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    Waymo, Magna to jointly build robotaxis at new Arizona factory

    The new facility will be capable of building “tens of thousands” of autonomous commercial ride-hailing vehicles a year once fully operational.

    By • May 19, 2025
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    Inflation expected to surge to 7.3% in a year, fueled by tariff worry

    Consumer sentiment has slumped this year even as recent “hard data” reveal stable prices and robust hiring.

    By Jim Tyson • May 19, 2025
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    Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for May 16

    Drivers Not Sold on Hands-Free Driving; F-150 Lightning Outsells Cybertruck In Q1; GMC Upgrades Hummer EV

    May 16, 2025
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    Auto TV Ads Score Big During NBA Playoffs

    With 169 million national TV ad impressions, a Genesis commercial takes first place on iSpot’s ranking of the most-seen auto TV ads for May 5-11.

    By Wards Staff • May 16, 2025
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    GM names Aurora Innovation co-founder as chief product officer

    Sterling Anderson will manage product lifecycles for the automaker's gas vehicles and EVs, effective June 2.

    By • May 16, 2025
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    Employers say their benefits are modern. Employees don’t agree, study finds.

    “The workplace is at a tipping point,” with a lot at stake for employers, said Michael Estep, president of Prudential Group Insurance.

    By Ginger Christ • May 16, 2025
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    Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for May 15

    Ram Delays All-Electric Truck Again; Tariffs Will Cost Japanese Automakers Billions; BYD Dethrones Toyota in Singapore

    May 15, 2025
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    Hyundai, Posco Group partnership to strengthen US sourcing

    The automaker secured the manufacturing conglomerate as an investor for its $5.8 billion Louisiana steel plant and an EV battery material resource.

    By • May 15, 2025
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    Consumer Boycott, Chinese BEVs Drive Tesla’s European Slump

    Political activity by automaker’s owner and better, cheaper products from China seen as reasons for April sales crash in key European markets.

    By • May 15, 2025
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    Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for May 14

    Trump EPA To Get Rid Of “Stop/Start”; Toyota Drops “4x” From bZ4x; IEA Lowers U.S. EV Sales Forecast

    May 14, 2025
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    Honda postpones $11B EV production investment in Canada

    The automaker is delaying the plan by at least two years while seeking increased production in the U.S. for multiple models to avoid tariffs.

    By • May 14, 2025
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    Honda Hammered by Tariffs

    Honda Motor saw a significant decline in earnings in its fiscal fourth quarter due to declining sales in China and U.S. tariffs. It plans to shift production from Canada to the U.S. over the next three years if tariffs stay in place.

    By David Kiley • May 14, 2025