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    Ram Trucks’ “Blessed” on a Winning Streak for Auto TV Ad Reach

    Subaru is the most-seen brand on iSpot.tv’s ranking, with two spots that received a combined 217 million national TV ad impressions from Nov. 11-17.

    By Wards Staff • Nov. 21, 2024
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    Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for Nov. 21

    Ford Making Big Cuts in Europe; EV Sales Could Drop 27% Without Credits; VW Strike Looks More Likely

    Nov. 21, 2024
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    Automotive Cybersecurity

    Automotive Dive Trendline on Cybersecurity

    By WardsAuto staff
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    Ford reassigns hundreds in Michigan as it adjusts Bronco production

    The automaker is balancing inventory as it heads into next year’s model launches, a spokesperson said.

    By Nov. 21, 2024
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    Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for Nov. 20

    VW Union Offers $1.6 Billion In Cuts; Exxon & LG Sign U.S. Lithium Deal; Stellantis Shows Off New Platform

    Nov. 20, 2024
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    VW Jammed Up Again in U.S. Over Unrealistic Expectations

    Volkswagen of America replaces its CEO after just 26 months as the German automaker struggles with EV transition and unreasonable sales expectations.

    By David Kiley • Nov. 20, 2024
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    GM cuts hundreds of jobs across the globe

    The layoffs will impact UAW workers and the automaker’s Michigan tech center.

    By Nov. 20, 2024
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    Lucid opens Gravity orders in bid to reshape SUV market

    The company will begin with production of the $94,900 Grand Touring trim, which has a range of over 440 miles.

    By Haley Cawthon • Nov. 20, 2024
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    Rivian CFO inks $3.5M trading plan as EV industry faces bumps

    President-elect Trump will likely ax the tax credit on electric vehicles, which could significantly impact competition in the segment.

    By Grace Noto • Nov. 20, 2024
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    Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for Nov. 19

    EU Wants China OEMs to Transfer Tech; More EV Makers Could Turn Profit Soon; Trump Picks New Head of DoT

    Nov. 19, 2024
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    Microporous to build $1.4B Virginia battery separator plant

    The company is set to receive up to $100 million in federal funds for the Danville facility.

    By Sara Samora • Nov. 19, 2024
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    Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for Nov. 18

    EV Makers Beg Trump Not to Ax EV Subsidies; Infiniti Dying in China; CATL Intros 2nd-Gen Sodium Battery

    Nov. 18, 2024
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    Honda weighs production pivot ahead of potential tariffs

    The automaker is committed to ramping up U.S. electric vehicle production despite the incoming Trump administration's tariff threats, an executive said.

    By Nov. 18, 2024
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    VW taps new head of manufacturing for Chattanooga factory

    Henning Habicht will take over from Chris Glover, who will retire at the end of January after three years in the role. 

    By Nov. 18, 2024
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    How AP automation drives resilience in the automotive sector

    Enhance automotive operations and cut costs by streamlining the process and improving accuracy.

    By John Gronen • Nov. 18, 2024
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    Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for Nov. 15

    Ford Fined $165 Million Over Backup Camera Recall; Trump to Kill $7,500 EV Tax Credit; Hyundai Promotes Munoz to CEO

    Nov. 15, 2024
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    Hyundai shakes up C-suite to drive growth

    The global company made nine executive moves, including the promotion of presidents and CEOs to lead Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Corp.

    By Nov. 15, 2024
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    Remote workers say they miss out on promotions — but they don’t want RTO

    United Culture noted that employees continue to favor workplace flexibility, highlighting “a disconnect between what leaders and their employees want.”

    By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 15, 2024
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    Stellantis Commits to Maintaining Jobs, Vehicle Production in Italy

    Automaker pledges support for Italian automotive industry despite a series of trading challenges including falling sales in Europe and profits drop as overproduction creates inventory surpluses in the U.S.

    By Nov. 15, 2024
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    Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for Nov. 14

    Geely Merging Brands Together; Renault Thinks It Can Catch the Chinese; EVs Outpace Overall U.S. Market

    Nov. 14, 2024
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    Ram Trucks Harnesses Return of ‘Yellowstone’ to Achieve Notable Ad Reach

    Reruns plus a new episode of the Paramount Network hit Yellowstone generated over 14% of the total national TV viewer impressions received by Ram Trucks’ No.1 auto ad, per iSpot.tv.

    By Wards Staff • Nov. 14, 2024
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    NHTSA probes 1.4M Honda vehicles for engine failures

    The agency is assessing whether a connecting rod bearing issue was missed in a previous recall. 

    By Nov. 14, 2024
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    Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for Nov. 13

    VW Boosts Rivian Investment By $800 Million; UAW Scales Back Organizing Efforts; Hertz Accelerates EV Selloff

    Nov. 13, 2024
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    Volkswagen, Rivian launch their $5.8B joint venture

    The announcement lifts the veil on one of the largest automotive deals this year, providing more details on its goals, leadership and financial structure.

    By Nov. 13, 2024
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    Average salary increases are sloping downward, survey shows

    More companies returned to the “typical” salary increase range of 3% to 3.9% in 2024, Salary.com found.

    By Emilie Shumway • Nov. 13, 2024
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    Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for Nov. 12

    VinFast Gets Major Life-Line; Trump Appoints New Head of EPA; Porsche Holding Regular Bug Bounty Programs

    Nov. 12, 2024