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Polestar Sets Table for What It Hopes Will Be Better 2024
Although volumes haven’t hit targets, forcing the automaker to initiate staff cuts, Polestar is making moves to reverse momentum, including launching new models, adding U.S. production and continuing to upgrade its infotainment and ADAS technology in the year ahead.
By David Zoia • Jan. 31, 2024 -
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Trump, Fain Trade Insults as UAW Continues Recruiting
UAW President Shawn Fain is coming under fire from Donald Trump, the likely Republican presidential nominee, over the union’s endorsement of Democratic incumbent Joe Biden for re-election in November.
By Joseph Szczesny • Jan. 31, 2024 -
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Production strategies are changing rapidly as tariffs and shifts in consumer buying patterns affect the industry.
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GM CEO: ‘We are committed to Cruise’
Despite investigations, ongoing safety concerns and a $2.7 billion loss last year for the robotaxi unit, General Motors CEO Mary Barra insists the “technology is sound.”
By Dan Zukowski • Jan. 31, 2024 -
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GM’s ’23 Earnings Shake Off Strike, EV Slowdown
General Motors beat Wall Street 2023 earnings forecast despite EV and autonomous driving setbacks and a tough year in China, with the automaker predicting a good year for the industry.
By David Kiley • Jan. 30, 2024 -
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New vehicle sales slowed in January
Sales volume is projected to end the month down an estimated 21.3% from December, Cox Automotive said.
By Michael Brady • Jan. 30, 2024 -
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Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for Jan. 30
2024 U.S. EV Sales Could Hit 1.6 Million; Ford’s All-New Transit Connect; Peugeot Offers 8 Year/100K Mile EV Warranty
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Industry-Watchers See Better Times Ahead for Automotive
Stephen Brown of Fitch Ratings says the credit outlook for both automakers and suppliers is “stable” overall despite high interest rates.
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Wieland to expand Illinois copper production plant
The project will help increase the production of critical components used in EVs and EV charging infrastructure.
By Joelle Anselmo • Jan. 30, 2024 -
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Automotive industry outlook for 2024
Executives are adjusting plans as they deal with economic headwinds, a web of federal mandates and the fallout of the United Auto Workers deal.
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Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for Jan. 29
EV Shift to Cost Thousands of Jobs in EU; Cybertruck Generates Big Buzz in China; VW Takes Action to Stop Slide in China
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Uber Challenges Paris Tourist-Route Taxi Ban
City's bid to improve public transport flow being challenged by ride-hailing giant citing Olympic Games issues.
By Paul Myles • Jan. 29, 2024 -
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U.K.’s Beef with Canada Hits Auto Trade
Trade spat over hormone-pumped-up meat places U.K. car industry exports at risk.
By Paul Myles • Jan. 29, 2024 -
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BMW aims to deploy humanoid robots at its Spartanburg factory
The automaker is testing how general-purpose robots could improve factory productivity as part of a multi-stage deployment deal.
By Eric Walz • Jan. 29, 2024 -
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Lincoln plans to buy out another 100 US dealers in 2024
Ford’s luxury brand is streamlining its sales network to match supply and demand.
By Eric Walz • Jan. 29, 2024 -
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Sponsored by AvengaGenAI’s impact on the automotive industry and tips to capitalize on it
The global automotive artificial intelligence (AI) market is projected to reach USD 15.23 billion by 2030, and most leading automotive manufacturers worldwide are working to integrate predictive analytics models into operations.
By Rafael Ibanez, Managing Director, Avenga LATAM • Jan. 29, 2024 -
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Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for Jan. 26
Toyota Targets Rolls-Royce & Bentley; Car Dealers Beg Biden To Delay EVs–Again; Lincoln Slashes Dealer Network
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GM, Honda begin hydrogen fuel cell production at Michigan factory
The joint venture incorporates many industry-first techniques for automating the production of fuel cells.
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Hyundai raked in record profits in 2023
Despite last year’s success, the automaker is taking a cautious approach in 2024 as high interest rates and a global economic slowdown threaten new vehicle sales.
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Stellantis acquires CloudMade’s AI technology for software-defined vehicles
More than 40 engineers and software developers will join the automaker as part of the deal.
By Michael Brady • Jan. 26, 2024 -
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Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for Jan. 25
Battery Plants Need 90% Yield to Make Profit; Tesla’s Growth Slowed in 2023; Should Polestar Go Private Again?
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SK Battery America cited for safety, health hazard violations at Georgia plant
The Labor Department found the battery maker exposed workers to hazardous conditions when working with nickel, cobalt and manganese.
By Sara Samora • Jan. 25, 2024 -
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Predicted APR Drop Expected to Spur Auto Sales
High loan rates of late have scared off some would-be car buyers.
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Tesla warns of growing competition from automakers in China
CEO Elon Musk suggested increasing trade barriers could help fend off competition.
By Eric Walz • Jan. 25, 2024 -
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Lucid Motors expands Arizona plant ahead of Gravity launch
The plant will grow by about 3 million square feet as the company adds a new manufacturing facility, storage space and more.
By Michael Brady • Jan. 25, 2024 -
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Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for Jan. 24
Tesla to Build New Mass Market EV in 2025; Apple’s EV Program Hanging on By a Thread; Cadillac Reveals New CT5-V
Jan. 24, 2024
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