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  • Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares and Leapmotor CEO Jiangming Zhu pose for a photo on stage at a press conference in China announcing the launch of the new joint venture..
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    Stellantis, Leapmotor JV to launch 2 EV models in Europe this year

    As part of the partnership, Stellantis has exclusive rights to manufacture, export and sell Leapmotor EVs outside of China.

    By May 15, 2024
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    Powell sees longer inflation fight, ‘very small’ odds of Fed rate hike

    “We have the highest interest rates in some time,” Powell said Tuesday. “The question is, ‘is it sufficiently restrictive?’”

    By Jim Tyson • May 15, 2024
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    Automotive Cybersecurity

    Automotive Dive Trendline on Cybersecurity

    By WardsAuto staff
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    Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for May 14

    U.S. Households Hold $1.6 Trillion In Auto Debt; China Tariffs A Benefit & Threat; Latest Rankings: The Top 10 Global Automakers

    May 14, 2024
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    Nonprofit AIAG Looks to Evolve in Pace With Industry

    The nonprofit group tasked with developing supply chain best practices and efficiencies is looking to help smooth the bumps around the transformation to battery-electric and software-defined vehicles.

    By May 14, 2024
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    Biden hikes tariffs on China-made EVs, batteries

    The action aims to protect the U.S. market from the rise in Chinese electric vehicle exports, which the U.S. says jumped 70% from 2022 to 2023.

    By Kate Magill , May 14, 2024
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    Toyota CEO: ‘Next-generation BEVs must change the factories themselves’

    The automaker aims to reconfigure its factories to cut the number of processes in half.

    By Haley Cawthon • May 14, 2024
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    Volvo Cars shakes up leadership team after COO leaves for Rivian

    The automaker named new product, engineering and supply chain chiefs as it pursues "technological and commercial transformation." 

    By Haley Cawthon • May 13, 2024
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    Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for May 13

    U.S. To Slap 100% Tariff on Chinese Cars; Official Pics: BYD Shark EV Pickup; Porsche 911 Hybrid Is Wicked Fast

    May 13, 2024
  • A silver Lucid Gravity electric SUV parked in front of a cantilevered building with blue sky in the background.
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    EV maker Lucid Group shores up its losses with billion-dollar investments

    Lucid has received $6.4 billion from Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund since 2018, which has helped support its operations as it works to turn a profit.

    By May 13, 2024
  • Ford CFO John Lawler speaks at a podium during an event automaker's Rouge Electric Vehicle Center on Sept. 8, 2022 in Dearborn, Michigan.
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    Ford CFO John Lawler to serve in dual role as vice chair

    The automaker also named former Lucid Group CFO Sherry House as VP of finance as it begins to execute its ​​Ford+ strategic plan. 

    By May 10, 2024
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    Job security, work-life balance remain biggest challenges for women in revenue-generating roles

    Women reported fewer promotions and fewer salary increases amid a tightening economy and slashed budgets.

    By Carolyn Crist • May 10, 2024
  • A Rivian R1T nears undergoes final assembly at the automaker's plant in Normal, Illinois.
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    Rivian completes plant retooling, a ‘pivotal step’ on path to profitability

    CFO Claire McDonough said the EV maker expects lower variable costs to be the biggest driver of gross profit improvement this year.

    By Haley Cawthon • May 10, 2024
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    Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for May 10

    China Car Exports Surge to New Record; U.S. to Impose Tariffs on Chinese EVs; Honda to Make More Parts In-House

    By May 10, 2024
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    Amid Copious Vehicle Features, OEMs Need a New CX Strategy

    OEMs are constantly adding new features to their vehicles, but there’s not a lot of evidence consumers want all these new options – and some pretty solid evidence many consumers don’t.

    By Parrish Hanna • May 10, 2024
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    Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for May 9

    Toyota Might Have Hybrid Problem in China; U.S. Could Ban Chinese Connected Cars; Ford Backing Off EU EV Plans

    May 9, 2024
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    Nissan Looks to U.S. for 2024 Profits Hike

    Challenges in China should be offset by growth in North American markets, automaker says.

    By May 9, 2024
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    Fed likely to hold rates high before cutting twice in Q4: Conference Board

    Central bank officials this week have signaled that strength in hiring and economic growth may prompt the Fed to keep interest rates high longer than previously expected.

    By Jim Tyson • May 9, 2024
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    Auto retail sales benefit from tax season: Cox Automotive

    Used vehicle supply fell to its lowest level in the past year after a spring buying surge.

    By Kalena Thomhave • May 9, 2024
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    BEV Startups Burning Cash and Hopes

    Electric-vehicle startups Rivian, Lucid and Fisker continue to burn cash at a rapid rate as sales and brand awareness remain elusive.

    By David Kiley • May 8, 2024
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    Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for May 8

    Toyota Posts Record Profits; Rivian Loses Nearly $40,000 Per Vehicle Sold; Tesla Buys $2 Million Worth of Lidar In Q1

    May 8, 2024
  • The first 2023 Cadillac LYRIQ on display at General Motors' Spring Hill production facility in Tennessee.
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    Automakers get more flexibility as US finalizes EV tax credit rules

    Electric vehicle makers have been racing to shift their supply chains to qualify for the credit. The latest changes give them more time.

    By May 8, 2024
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    UAW Local 869 votes to authorize strike at Stellantis plant

    The union has put the automaker on notice as workers claim it has failed to address health and safety grievances at the Michigan facility.

    By Haley Cawthon • May 7, 2024
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    Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for May 7

    Could Lucid Run Out of Money?; NIO Launching Affordable Brands in Europe; CATL Wants to License Tech to Others

    May 7, 2024
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    Rivian hires former Volvo Cars exec as next COO

    Javier Varela will be central to the company’s growth and profitability as it prepares to launch new electric vehicles.

    By May 6, 2024
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    Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for May 6

    EVs Put Dent in Gasoline Demand; U.S. Updates EV Tax Credit Rules, More Eligible; France Boosts EV Sales Targets

    May 6, 2024