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Deep Dive
The UAW won big for future EV battery plants
The United Auto Workers agreements with GM, Ford and Stellantis will likely increase labor costs for the Big Three as more EV battery plants open.
By Kalena Thomhave • Jan. 16, 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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Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for Jan. 12
Tesla Berlin To Boost Germany’s Car Production; Hertz to Sell Off Part of Its EV Fleet; Toyota Tokyo Auto Show Reveals
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UAW unionizing efforts ‘gaining traction’ at Mercedes-Benz’s largest US plant
The United Auto Workers said crossing the 30% threshold of support was “a major milestone” for the automaker's employees.
By Michael Brady • Jan. 12, 2024 -
Tesla’s factory workers in California are getting a wage hike: Bloomberg
The automaker’s wage hikes come as hourly workers at non-union automakers are being encouraged to organize and join the United Auto Workers union.
By Eric Walz • Jan. 12, 2024 -
New Jersey law holds EV battery makers responsible for old batteries
It’s the first battery extended producer responsibility law in the U.S. to include EVs.
By Megan Quinn • Jan. 12, 2024 -
Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for Jan. 11
EV Inventory Dwarfs ICE Inventory; UAW Turns Its Attention to Mercedes; U.S. Public Charger Rollout on Track
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Full “By-Wire” Truck Platform Approved in U.S.
Ree Automotive claims first with wireless control of mission-critical driving functions.
By Paul Myles • Jan. 11, 2024 -
Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for Jan. 10
Honda Unveils New EV Lineup; Tesla Launches New Model 3 In U.S.; Mercedes’ New AI-Powered Virtual Assistant
Jan. 10, 2024 -
Deep Dive
Automotive consumer trends in 2024
Buyers remain concerned about the price of EVs and a lack of a national charging infrastructure, hampering EV adoption.
By Michael Brady , Eric Walz • Jan. 10, 2024 -
Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for Jan. 9
VW Bringing ChatGPT Into Cars; 1 Out of 12 VW Sold is Electric; Stellantis Cuts Development from Months to Hours
Jan. 9, 2024 -
Deep Dive
3 EV trends shaping the auto industry in 2024
GM, Ford and others are retooling production plans amid slowing EV demand, while also working to move more suppliers and production to the U.S.
By Michael Brady , Eric Walz • Jan. 9, 2024 -
EV startup Vinfast swaps CEO, board leadership
The shift comes as the fledgling automaker seeks to grow its U.S. sales.
By Michael Brady • Jan. 9, 2024 -
No Country for Old Hands: Comparing Mexico’s Operating Environment to China’s
In this GlobalAutoIndustry.com Audio Interview "No Country for Old Hands: Comparing Mexico’s Operating Environment to China’s," Ron Hesse speaks with Andrew Hupert, Founder and Managing Director with Mexico-based North America Strategic Planning.
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Clarios and Altris Connect on Sodium-Ion Batteries
A collaboration between Clarios and Altris aims to develop a sodium-ion battery for automotive applications, reducing dependence on lithium sourced from China for lithium-ion batteries.
By David Kiley • Jan. 9, 2024 -
Auto suppliers sitting on surplus semiconductors, chip company says
Mobileye said its customers hold millions of excess units to hedge against shortages and are now working through the inventory.
By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 9, 2024 -
Autoline Daily: Top Industry News for Jan. 8 update from January 2024
VW Delays Mass Production of ID.2all; Tesla Range Estimates Drop After EPA Changes Rules; Honda May Build EVs In Canada
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Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for Jan. 5
VW Group EVs Outsell Tesla In EU; 33 U.S. Senators Warn Non-Union OEMs Over UAW; Is An OTA Really A Recall?
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Transportation tech, challenges on agenda for new US DOT advisory committee
The wide range of experts will advise the agency in what Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg called a time of “unprecedented” challenges and opportunity.
By Dan Zukowski • Jan. 5, 2024 -
Cox Predicts Auto Sales to Return to “Normal”
Data suggests surges will disappear but so will high profits on new vehicles.
By Nancy Dunham • Jan. 5, 2024 -
CHIPS and Science Act not enough to strengthen the semiconductor industry: CSCMP report
The industry group's recent report stressed the need for more investment to fortify the country's chip supply.
By Kate Magill • Jan. 5, 2024 -
GM to provide $7,500 incentive for EVs that lost tax credit eligibility
The move aims to help General Motors dealers sell EVs until more of its models are eligible for federal clean energy vehicle tax credits.
By Michael Brady • Jan. 4, 2024 -
Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for Jan. 4
EV Startups Ditching Direct Sales; U.S. Battery Production Surging; Chevy Bolts Going for Under $20K
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Cummins reaches $1.7B settlement with EPA, California for emissions violations
The Justice Department accused the engine maker of installing parts that exceeded emissions standards in 630,000 Dodge Ram pickup trucks.
By Sara Samora • Jan. 4, 2024 -
GM, Hyundai and other top automakers report record US sales in 2023
Higher deliveries, supply chain improvements and stronger dealer incentives fueled the jump in new vehicle sales.
By Eric Walz • Jan. 4, 2024