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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 Eric Walz • March 13, 2024 -
Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for March 13
Italy In Talks with China’s Chery Auto; Auto Execs Say SDVs Still a Ways Off; GM Loses Two Top Executives
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Uncertainty reigns as talent leaders grapple with flexibility, AI
A whopping 98% of employers are planning “work design changes” for 2024, Mercer said in its report.
By Caroline Colvin • March 13, 2024 -
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Diverse Talent in Automotive Is There for the Taking
STEM degree attainment is increasing among women and minorities. Why is the auto industry still struggling to hire diverse candidates?
By Cheryl Thompson • March 13, 2024 -
Schaeffler to open $230M Ohio auto manufacturing plant
The Dover facility will produce parts like electric axles for light- and medium-duty vehicles and is expected to be finished by 2025.
By Joelle Anselmo • March 13, 2024 -
Small Thinking for a Big Nanotech Future in Automotive
Nanotechnology could be the answer for several of the biggest challenges facing the auto industry's production goals.
By By Graham Jarvis • March 12, 2024 -
Growing Inventories Strengthen Brand Loyalty
Having multiple brands, models and makes across segments for consumers to choose from helped General Motors repeat its win for overall manufacturer loyalty, says S&P’s Vince Palomarez.
By Alysha Webb • March 12, 2024 -
Report: Employers don’t practice what they preach on skills-based hiring
Fewer than 1 in 700 new hires benefited from businesses dropping degree requirements, the Burning Glass Institute and Harvard Business School estimated.
By Carolyn Crist • March 12, 2024 -
Ford settles US tariff dodging allegations for $365M
The fine ends a long-running allegation that the automaker skirted a 25% 'chicken tax' on cargo vans assembled in Turkey.
By Michael Brady • March 12, 2024 -
Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for March 11
GM Restarts Chevy Blazer EV Sales; Porsche Reveals Updated Taycan; VW Drops Plans to Expand ID.3 Production
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Autoworkers are trying to unionize a Toyota plant in Missouri, UAW says
The Troy facility is the first Toyota plant to publicly announce its organizing efforts since the United Auto Workers launched its nationwide campaign, the labor union said.
By Eric Walz • March 11, 2024 -
Stellantis invests 5.6B euros in South America
The automaker plans to launch more than 40 new products through 2030, including vehicles powered by “Bio-Hybrid” powertrain technologies.
By Eric Walz • March 11, 2024 -
Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for March 8
Rivian Delays Georgia Plant; Apple Spent $1 Billion A Year on EV; Generative AI to Have Huge Impact on Auto Industry
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Rivian halts construction on $5B Georgia EV facility
The electric vehicle maker plans to produce its R2 model at its Illinois facility instead, starting in the first half of 2026.
By Sara Samora • March 8, 2024 -
Nikola delivers its first fuel cell electric trucks
The OEM delivered 35 in Q4 — and could have done more if not for supplier part constraints, CEO Steve Girsky said.
By David Taube • March 8, 2024 -
Stellantis launches ‘Ram Professional’ commercial unit in North America
It's part of the automaker’s effort to boost recurring revenue.
By Eric Walz • March 8, 2024 -
GM, Magna and Wipro to create automotive software marketplace
The platform, dubbed SDVerse, aims to match buyers and sellers of embedded automotive software for software-defined vehicles.
By Michael Brady • March 8, 2024 -
Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for March 7
Tesla Berlin Down Longer Than Expected; GM Closer to Offering Military Vehicles to UAE; Rivian Cuts Shift on Efficiency Gains
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Ford, dealers offer $2M in automotive technician scholarships
The auto industry is facing a shortage of techs, with over 400,000 needed by 2027, according to the automaker.
By Eric Walz • March 7, 2024 -
Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for March 6
Attack On Tesla Berlin Called Terrorism; U.S. EV Chargers Surpass Break Even Point; Sen. Rubio: Hike China Car Tariffs By $20,000
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Scout Motors breaks ground on $2B EV plant after environmental delays
The automotive company plans to finish its South Carolina facility in 2026 after pausing construction in the fall of 2023.
By Sebastian Obando • March 6, 2024 -
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Major Car Markets (and OEMs) Have Stopped Growing
Because the major markets are not growing, automakers are going to have to fight tooth and nail to hold onto the customers they’ve got.
By John McElroy • March 6, 2024 -
Fears Grow of Auto Trade War Between China and EU
Retroactive tariffs could slam Chinese automakers receiving unfair government support.
By Paul Myles • March 6, 2024 -
Stellantis’ Pro One commercial business accounted for one third of its $200B net revenue in 2023
The automaker’s Ram brand reached 20% market share in North America’s commercial van segment.
By Eric Walz • March 6, 2024 -
Toyota to buy EV battery company, ending venture with Panasonic
The automaker expects Primearth EV Energy Co. to help it respond to changes in demand for electrified vehicles.
By Michael Brady • March 6, 2024