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  • New Hyundai cars are displayed on a sales lot in California
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    DOL lawsuit targets Hyundai profits, alleges supplier employed 13-year-old

    In a statement, the automaker said the agency used “an unprecedented legal theory” to hold it accountable for the actions of its suppliers.

    By Ryan Golden • Updated June 3, 2024
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    Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for May 31

    Jeep Launches 1st EV for U.S. Market; Ford’s Hybrids More Profitable Than ICE; Hyundai Sued Over Child Labor

    May 31, 2024
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    Automotive Cybersecurity

    Automotive Dive Trendline on Cybersecurity

    By WardsAuto staff
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    BorgWarner names new COO amid EV restructuring

    Joseph Fadool will oversee the supplier’s operations as it reorganizes its business units to execute its “Charging Forward” strategy.

    By May 31, 2024
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    Stellantis names new chief sales and marketing officer

    Lancia brand CEO Luca Napolitano is replacing Thierry Koskas, who will remain with the automaker’s Citroën brand.

    By Kalena Thomhave • May 31, 2024
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    Former Tesla supply chain leader joins battery startup

    TeraWatt Technology announced Annie Liu as an external director earlier this month.

    By S.L. Fuller • May 30, 2024
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    Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for May 30

    Archer VTOL Gets Big Sale in Korea; Musk Could Become Trump Advisor; OEM EV Charger Effort Delayed

    May 30, 2024
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    US trade authorities find labor rights denial at Volkswagen plant in Mexico

    Officials found evidence that workers’ freedom of association and collective bargaining rights were denied following a recent union election.

    By Haley Cawthon • Updated May 30, 2024
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    How manufacturers are reskilling factory workers for AI adoption

    Companies are leveraging the metaverse and augmented reality to train workers to use artificial intelligence for assembly and maintenance tasks.

    By Sakshi Udavant • May 30, 2024
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    Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for May 29

    BYD, Geely IC Engines Hit 46% Thermal Efficiency; BMW 3-Series Goes Hybrid-Only; Kenworth’s Super-Slick Class-8 Semi

    May 29, 2024
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    VW to launch a family of entry-level EVs in Europe

    The automaker says its new electric vehicles will set standards in the low-priced segment for technology, design, quality and customer experience.

    By May 29, 2024
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    US workers say they’re satisfied with their PTO but still don’t exhaust it

    Heavy workload is one of the most common reasons behind unused time off in recent research.

    By Ryan Golden • May 29, 2024
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    UAW challenges outcome of Mercedes-Benz vote

    The union claims the automaker interfered with the election by discriminating against Alabama plant workers who supported unionization.

    By Haley Cawthon • May 29, 2024
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    WardsAuto Podcast: The State of SUVs with Chevy Chief Engineer

    In this week’s podcast, Host David Kiley talks CUVs and interviews Chevrolet Traverse Chief Engineer Joel Hofman.

    By Wards Staff • May 28, 2024
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    Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for May 28

    U.S. Poised for EV Growth Spurt; Toyota Develops Carbon-Free ICEs; BMW Tones Down Massive Kidney Grille

    May 28, 2024
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    Stellantis Plans More Hybrid Production

    Fiat to build a gas-hybrid version of its 500 at the brand's iconic home factory.

    By May 28, 2024
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    Mazda, Subaru, Toyota Join Forces on Carbon-Neutral ICEs

    Three Japanese automakers will collaborate to develop low-emission internal-combustion engines; Toyota joins a consortium to develop fuels to support the drive to net-zero emissions.

    By May 28, 2024
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    Andretti Cadillac Pushing to Get Off Formula One Sidelines

    Members of the U.S. House and Senate have asked the Biden Admin. to order an investigation of “apparent anti-competitive actions that could prevent two American companies, Andretti Global and General Motors, from producing and competing in Formula One.”

    By Joseph Szczesny • May 28, 2024
  • Lithium-rich brine dries in an evaporation pond next to mounds of salt bi-product at a lithium mine in the Atacama Desert on August 24, 2022 in Salar de Atacama, Chile.
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    Battery, critical mineral producers face inventory glut amid slowing EV demand

    While the past year brought an oversupply of battery materials, an International Energy Agency report cautions that such an imbalance won't last.

    By Kate Magill • May 28, 2024
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    Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for May 24

    J.D. Power Sees 1.6 Million U.S. EV Sales; What OEMs Are Spending on R&D; BMW Uses 3D Printed Parts to Run Robots Faster

    May 24, 2024
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    Hydrogen ICE Volvo Trucks Market Ready by 2030

    "Green" gas-burning trucks to start road trials within two years, Swedish truck maker says.

    By May 24, 2024
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    Tesla shareholders cite floundering performance in bid against Musk pay package

    The group also claims the EV maker’s board is stacked with directors who have close personal ties to the CEO.

    By Haley Cawthon • May 24, 2024
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    Dodge’s ‘Inner Child Intervention’ No.1 Among Most-Seen Auto TV Ads

    Although sports dominated for overall automotive industry impressions across May 13-19, the most-seen ads harnessed morning shows instead.

    By WardsAuto Staff • May 24, 2024
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    Ultium Cells, Redwood Materials to partner on EV battery recycling

    Tesla supplier Panasonic also plans to use recycled cathode materials from Redwood for its battery factory under construction in Kansas.

    By May 23, 2024
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    Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for May 23

    Young Americans Very Open to Chinese Cars; Kia Sees Solid Sales with EV3; EU Divided Over Chinese EV Tariffs

    May 23, 2024
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    Renault-Backed City Pop-Up Medical Center Concept Demoed

    Software République demonstrates its U1st Vision concept to deliver essential services and goods to urban areas.

    By May 23, 2024