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    Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for March 21

    BEVs Far Cleaner Than ICE; Tesla Berlin Workers Deny Union Full Control; BMW Neue Klasse Cuts Pack Cost in Half

    March 21, 2024
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    GKN Automotive to shutter North Carolina facility

    The closure, part of the auto parts maker's reorganization plan, will impact 247 workers.

    By Sara Samora • March 21, 2024
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    Automotive Cybersecurity

    Automotive Dive Trendline on Cybersecurity

    By WardsAuto staff
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    Russian Automotive Fleet Rapidly Aging

    As the fleet ages more accidents are occurring on Russian roads because of technical faults and malfunctions.

    By Eugene Gerden • March 21, 2024
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    Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for March 20

    Shell Dumping Gas Stations for EV Charging Network; NEVs About to Hit 50% Market Share in China; German Auto Industry to Lose 100,000 Jobs

    March 20, 2024
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    EPA softens vehicle emissions standards in win for automakers

    The final rule steadily tightens the requirements, giving automakers more time to ramp up EV sales.

    By Michael Brady • March 20, 2024
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    Mercedes-Benz to pilot humanoid robots in its manufacturing facilities

    The auto manufacturer plans to use the robots to perform physically demanding or repetitive tasks that are often more hazardous to humans.

    By March 20, 2024
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    Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for March 19

    Is This Ford’s Electric Maverick?; UAW Ready to Rumble at VW; Bentley Delays EVs, Pushes PHEVs

    March 19, 2024
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    IIHS makes top pick safety award tougher for automakers

    The changes to the 2024 award criteria are designed to encourage automakers to pursue higher levels of vehicle safety, IIHS said.

    By March 19, 2024
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    SHRM: Most HR pros say women face pay discrimination at work

    Managers are often left out of the conversation and don’t receive formal training on pay equity, the organization reports.

    By Carolyn Crist • March 19, 2024
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    Automakers score victory as Energy Department weakens EV mileage rule

    The final regulation means vehicle manufacturers will be able to sell more gas-engine vehicles through 2030.

    By Michael Brady • March 19, 2024
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    Gartner Predicts Highs and Lows of AI in Cybersecurity

    Business analyst outlines the work and costs that industries including automotive face with the power of artificial intelligence.

    By March 19, 2024
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    AV Verification, Validation Demands Merging of Real, Virtual Worlds

    Real-world test data can enrich simulated vehicle environments and driving dynamics, leading to a much higher-fidelity digital twin.

    By Nand Kochhar • March 19, 2024
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    Lack of career development holds back women from leadership, survey says

    When women don’t receive the support they need, they are 1.5 times more likely than men to leave their companies to advance in their careers, DDI said. 

    By Carolyn Crist • March 18, 2024
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    Fisker to halt production, raise $150M with future in doubt

    The potential cash infusion and production stoppage could help the EV startup stay afloat as it seeks a partnership with a major automaker.

    By Michael Brady • March 18, 2024
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    VW plant in Tennessee seeks UAW vote, union says

    It’s the first non-union auto plant to ask for a union election since the United Auto Workers won major concessions from the Detroit Three automakers last fall.

    By Michael Brady • March 18, 2024
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    Aussie Taxi Drivers Win $178M From Uber “Pirates”

    Ride-hailing giant settles legal challenge over lost earnings by more than 8,000 taxi drivers and companies.

    By March 18, 2024
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    Biden administration boosts EV supply chain with $2B lithium loan

    The money will fund processing facilities at Lithium Americas’ upcoming Nevada project. General Motors has exclusive purchasing rights to all lithium production for up to 15 years.

    By Kate Magill • March 18, 2024
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    Mazda names new design head for North America

    Company veteran Jacques Flynn was on the team behind the current generation of MX-5 sports car.

    By Michael Brady • March 18, 2024
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    Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for March 15

    GM Sued for Selling Customer Data; VW Develops €20,000 ID.1; Honda & Nissan Explore Joint EV Efforts

    March 15, 2024
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    Honda, Nissan consider co-developing EVs, AI

    The nonbinding agreement could eventually help the companies catch up in the race to develop and go to market with EVs, as both automakers have fallen behind in recent years.

    By Michael Brady • March 15, 2024
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    Continental CFO announces departure

    Katja Garcia Vila will continue in the role until the auto supplier hires a replacement.

    By Michael Brady • March 15, 2024
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    Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for March 14

    Tesla Worst Stock on S&P 500; Auto Execs Worry About Job Security; Does This EV Startup Have a Chance?

    March 14, 2024
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    New car affordability remains a concern despite falling prices

    Average transaction prices were nearly 14% higher last month than in February 2021, a Cox Automotive report found.

    By Michael Brady • March 14, 2024
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    Panasonic Energy, H&T Recharge sign battery can supply deal

    The EV battery maker's latest transaction is part of its goal to strengthen its supply chain in North America, the company said.

    By Sara Samora • March 14, 2024
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    GM hires former Tesla exec as head of manufacturing and sustainability

    Jens Peter Clausen led efforts to scale the production of EV propulsion systems at the electric automaker’s Gigafactory 1 in Nevada.

    By March 13, 2024