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GHSP adds VP to stabilize auto supply chain
Ludwing Vergara outlined a four-pronged approach that includes improved cost modeling and closer stakeholder collaboration.
By S.L. Fuller • July 26, 2024 -
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GM resumes Missouri production after supplier strike
UAW Local 282 members walked off the job at seat manufacturer Lear Corp. this week, forcing the automaker’s Wentzville Assembly plant to stop production.
By Haley Cawthon • July 26, 2024 -
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Production strategies are changing rapidly as tariffs and shifts in consumer buying patterns affect the industry.
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Ford EV losses mount, weighing on profits
The automaker has lost $2.5 billion on electric vehicles so far in 2024.
By Haley Cawthon • July 25, 2024 -
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Warranty Costs Again Chip Away at Ford’s Q2 Earnings
Ford is making headway in improving quality, CEO Jim Farley says.
By Joseph Szczesny • July 25, 2024 -
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Renault’s Refocus on Hybrid Powertrains Driving Profit Hike
Pioneer BEV manufacturer benefits from switch to more hybrid offerings to European consumers.
By Paul Myles • July 25, 2024 -
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Stellantis Sales Slump Blamed on Poor North American Performance
Auto brand giant struggles in first half of 2024 but promises bounce-back with 20 new global models in the pipeline even if some brands have to be shutdown or sold off.
By Paul Myles • July 25, 2024 -
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Telsa Q2 profits sink 45% as deliveries decline again
The electric vehicle maker delivered 22,184 fewer vehicles year over year during the quarter.
By Haley Cawthon • July 25, 2024 -
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What does your CEO need to know about cybersecurity?
CEOs don’t necessarily have to become experts in the technical aspects of cybersecurity to be prepared in case of an attack or — hopefully — stop one before it starts.
By Jen A. Miller • July 25, 2024 -
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GM shifts AV plans from Cruise Origin to Chevy Bolt
CEO Mary Barra said the move will allow the company to deliver autonomous vehicle technology at scale as quickly as possible.
By Haley Cawthon • July 24, 2024 -
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New vehicle affordability fell in June: report
Still, rising household income and lower interest rates helped keep new cars more affordable than this time last year, according to a Cox Automotive and Moody’s Analytics analysis.
By Kalena Thomhave • July 24, 2024 -
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Volkswagen Plans a Million Solid-State BEVs Annually
Agreement between VW's PowerCo and QuantumScape opens prospect of mass-produced cheaper solid-state batteries.
By Paul Myles • July 23, 2024 -
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UAW Leadership Considers Backing Harris as Biden Bows Out
Trump is reaching out to the union rank and file, and former UAW spokesman Brian Rothenberg says the union membership has always been divided politically with some members preferring more conservative candidates.
By Joseph Szczesny • July 23, 2024 -
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Mentoring programs could help automakers build a future workforce
Companies like Fastenal and TE Connectivity have launched successful mentorship and training options for current employees and emerging leaders.
By Sakshi Udavant • July 22, 2024 -
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EU Secures BEV Materials Mining Rights in Serbia
Agreement signed to for Rio Tinto to begin mining to boost BEV production in Europe despite fierce local opposition to the project.
By Paul Myles • July 22, 2024 -
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Volvo to receive $208M to accelerate heavy-duty electric truck production
The funds will modify plants in Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia, where Mack and Volvo will produce new equipment or powertrain components.
By David Taube • July 22, 2024 -
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Volvo Cuts Sales Growth Forecast for ‘Affordable’ BEVs, Blames EU Tariffs
Automaker's gloomy 2024 outlook comes despite surprise boost with better-than-expected Q2 revenue hike.
By Paul Myles • July 19, 2024 -
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Volvo warns of short-term EV uncertainties
In its Q2 2024 earnings report, the automaker cautioned that its electric vehicle transition will not be a linear one.
By Haley Cawthon • July 19, 2024 -
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Ford investing $3B to expand Super Duty F-Series production
The automaker aims to boost initial output by 100,000 vehicles a year.
By Eric Walz • July 18, 2024 -
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Construction project abandonments surge
A growing number of developments are also delayed, including VinFast's $2 billion facility in North Carolina.
By Sebastian Obando • July 18, 2024 -
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Managers have a hard job — and it’s only getting tougher, survey says
Luckily for employers and employees alike, coaching can have “cascading benefits,” business consulting firm Perceptyx said.
By Kathryn Moody • July 18, 2024 -
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VinFast pushes back North Carolina factory timeline
The EV startup says production is now expected to begin in 2028.
By Haley Cawthon • July 17, 2024 -
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MG Considers Spanish BEV Plant to Escape European Tariffs
Spain among a small list of possible locations for Chinese brand's first BEV factory on the Continent.
By Paul Myles • July 16, 2024 -
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Snowflake-linked attack on Advance Auto Parts exposes 2.3 million people
One of the few customers to publicly link Snowflake to a third-party intrusion said its database was breached for 40 days.
By Matt Kapko • July 16, 2024 -
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Congo, Cobalt Mining Under Fire for Child Labor
A U.S. Labor Department initiative is pushing key stakeholders to develop and implement strategies to reduce child labor and improve working conditions in cobalt mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo, as well as in the broader cobalt supply chain.
By Joseph Szczesny • July 16, 2024 -
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Rolls-Royce Signs Latest European Battery Farm Deal
Luxury automaker sealing its place in the battery energy storage space.
By Paul Myles • July 15, 2024
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