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    Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for June 7

    Rivian Makes Massive Upgrades to R1; 300-Mile BEVs Now Cheaper Than Average ICE; Stellantis Has Highest Profit Margin

    June 7, 2024
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    Genesis GV80 Spot Last Week’s Most-Seen Auto TV Ad

    The Genesis commercial was the only one in the May 27-June 2 ranking that ran during the NBA playoffs.

    By WardsAuto Staff • June 7, 2024
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    Automotive Manufacturing

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

    By WardsAuto staff
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    Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for June 6

    Virginia Backs Out of California EV Mandate; Mercedes Dethrones Tesla with Profit/Car; ZF Packages Airbag Into Steering Wheel Rim

    June 6, 2024
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    Fixing engagement? Consider employee workload, report says

    Achieving optimal workload, however, isn’t just about eliminating work, said a McLean & Co. leader.

    By Carolyn Crist • June 6, 2024
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    Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for June 5

    Ford’s EV & Hybrid Sales Up 65%; Manchin Urges Automakers to Sue Treasury Department; Stellantis Tells Suppliers to Cut Prices

    June 5, 2024
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    GM promotes 2 former Apple execs to lead its software organization

    The executive appointments come as the automaker aims to make software a core component of its vehicle and customer experience.

    By June 5, 2024
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    Hertz poaches Spirit Airlines CFO

    Less than a year after taking the permanent CFO seat, Alexandra Brooks is exiting the rental car company as it struggles to manage its bold EV bet.

    By Maura Webber Sadovi • June 5, 2024
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    Volvo is First to Market With BEV “Passport”

    Volvo Cars will be the first automaker to launch a production vehicle with a “battery passport” this year, the EX90, which informs customers and regulators where battery earth metals are sourced, and the carbon footprint of the vehicle.

    By David Kiley • June 5, 2024
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    Autoline Daily2024: Top Industry News for June 4

    Toyota Slowly Ramps Up EV Sales; U.S. Market Hits 16 Million SAAR; Great Wall Shuts German HQ

    June 4, 2024
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    Ford U.K. Managers Threaten Work-to-Rule in Pay Dispute

    Workers and management "angry" at pay offer while automaker announces huge profits.

    By June 4, 2024
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    Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for June 3

    EV Vans Can Save €8,700/Yr In Fuel; UAW Leader Called "Election Denier."

    By Wards Staff • June 3, 2024
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    WardsAuto Podcast: Jeep Goes BEV

    Jeep, the iconic outdoor vehicle brand, is introducing its first all-electric SUV in late 2024.

    By David Kiley, Wards Staff • June 3, 2024
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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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    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