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ColumnBEV Aspirations Meet Reality: Hybrids Poised for Comeback
Hybrids have a long history in the marketplace and a comfort factor with consumers that BEVs do not currently enjoy.
By Rich Wainschel • June 11, 2024 -
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Kia recalls up to 463K Telluride SUVs for seat motor fire risk
The automaker’s safety engineers discovered a micro switch misalignment was causing continuous motor operation on some vehicles.
By Eric Walz • June 11, 2024 -
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Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for June 10
Cadillac Considers a Hypercar; People Prefer EVs That Sound Like IC Engines; Elon Musk Channels His Inner Henry Ford
June 10, 2024 -
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Volvo May Sidestep Tariff Threat Switching BEV Production to Europe
U.K. newspaper reports automaker considers moving EX30 and EX90 production to Belgium to avoid expected tariffs on Chinese products.
By Paul Myles • June 10, 2024 -
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UAW reaches tentative agreement with Ultium Cells’ Ohio facility
The deal includes increased wages for Lordstown workers, which most will see immediately upon ratification.
By Haley Cawthon • June 10, 2024 -
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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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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 Eric Walz • 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 Paul Myles • 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 Eric Walz • 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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