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Retrieved from Northwest Seaport Alliance on September 20, 2023
Auto volumes surge at Northwest Seaport Alliance during 2023
The growth was fueled by Glovis America’s consolidation of its Kia and Hyundai business at the seaport and business from General Motors.
By Alejandra Carranza • Feb. 5, 2024 -
Courtesy of Hyundai Motor America
UAW drive gains momentum at Hyundai plant in Alabama
Autoworkers at the plant filed an unfair labor practice complaint against the company in December, alleging union-busting activities.
By Michael Brady • Feb. 5, 2024 -
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Courtesy of Toyota
TrendlineAutomotive Manufacturing
Production strategies are changing rapidly as tariffs and shifts in consumer buying patterns affect the industry.
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Courtesy of Tesla Inc.
Tesla to update 2.2M vehicles in largest-ever recall
Federal regulators determined the vehicles' brake, park and anti-lock warning lights are too small.
By Eric Walz • Feb. 5, 2024 -
Courtesy of Mazda North America
January sales roundup: Automakers see annual gains, but Hyundai, Kia lag
Honda, Mazda and Subaru posted strong sales figures, avoiding a post-holiday slump.
By Michael Brady • Feb. 2, 2024 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for Feb. 2
Toyota Bullish on PHEV Pickups, Not EVs; UAW Launches Organizing Drive at Hyundai; Tesla Recall Is Over Font Size
Feb. 2, 2024 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Jeep Hypes 4xe Models in Latest Most-Seen Auto TV Ad
The NFL delivered over a third of the national TV ad impressions for “4xAdventure,” per iSpot.tv.
By WardsAuto Staff • Feb. 2, 2024 -
Courtesy of Volkswagen Group
Volkswagen Group names new CTO for China
The Volkswagen brand will also combine its new mobility and technical development divisions.
By Michael Brady • Feb. 1, 2024 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for Feb. 1
Ford Trying to Make New Explorer More Profitable; Musk Wants to Reincorporate Tesla in Texas; F1 Rejects Andretti
Feb. 1, 2024 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
European Competition Watchdog Raids Tire Giants
Pirelli, Michelin, Continental and Nokia facing antitrust investigations.
By Paul Myles • Feb. 1, 2024 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Volvo Cars Sets Sales, Revenue Records in 2023
Swedish automaker sees best sales, revenues and profits in its 97-year history.
By Paul Myles • Feb. 1, 2024 -
Courtesy of Toyota Motor Corporation
Toyota sees first annual sales increase in 2 years
The automaker sold 11.2 million vehicles worldwide in 2023, a 7.2% year-over-year increase.
By Michael Brady • Jan. 31, 2024 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for Jan. 31
GM Brings Back Plug-In Hybrids to U.S.; Musk’s Tesla Pay Package Voided; EV Sales Drop in California
Jan. 31, 2024 -
Courtesy of General Motors
GM to sell more hybrids as EV demand wanes
The automaker will time some new vehicle launches to comply with fuel economy and emissions standards, CEO Mary Barra said.
By Eric Walz • Jan. 31, 2024 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
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 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
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 -
Courtesy of Cruise LLC
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 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
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 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
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
Jan. 30, 2024 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
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.
By Joseph Szczesny • Jan. 30, 2024 -
Courtesy of Wieland
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.
By Michael Brady • Jan. 30, 2024 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
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
Jan. 29, 2024 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
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 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
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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