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Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for Dec. 6

Milestone: U.S. EV Sales Top 1 Million; EVs Reducing Global Oil Demand; VW Adds Bi-Directional Charging

Dec. 6, 2023

Autoline Daily: Top Industry News for Dec. 5

Ford’s EVs Post Strong Sales Gains; GM’s Barra Undecided on Hybrids; Nordic Unions Target Tesla

Dec. 5, 2023

Explore the Trendline➔

Automotive Manufacturing

Production strategies are changing rapidly as tariffs and shifts in consumer buying patterns affect the industry.

By WardsAuto staff

Continental to spin off user experience unit

The plans are part of the auto supplier’s strategy to reduce costs of its automotive business by 400 million euros a year starting in 2025.

By Eric Walz • Dec. 5, 2023

Lithium-ion battery prices hit record low, drop 14% from 2022: BloombergNEF

Prices rose last year for the first time since 2010, then dropped sharply thanks to factors including increased production capacity, the firm said.

By Diana DiGangi • Dec. 5, 2023

Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for Dec. 4

Forecast: Cybertruck Will Only Sell 36,000/Year; Ford Lightning Sales Surprisingly Strong; D3 Offset UAW Costs With Spending Cuts

Dec. 4, 2023

Automotive Sourcing and Procurement in Poland

In this GlobalAutoIndustry.com Audio Interview, "Automotive Sourcing and Procurement in Poland," Ron Hesse speaks with Dariusz Pielach. Dariusz is Director, Central Eastern Europe with East West Associates, and is based in Warsaw, Poland.

Dec. 4, 2023

GM lands 10-year contract to build armored SUVs for State Department

The automaker is revamping the manufacturing process to improve build and delivery times. 

By Eric Walz • Dec. 4, 2023

Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for Dec. 1

GM Says EV Costs Will Drop $25,000 By 2025; Cybertruck Debuts to Cheers & Boos; CATL Skateboard Hits 5.9 Miles/kWh

Dec. 1, 2023

Ford says new UAW contract will cost $8.8B

The automaker estimates its new labor contract with the United Auto Workers union will cost around $900 per vehicle by 2028.

By Eric Walz • Dec. 1, 2023

Uber App for Black Cabs Gets Cold Shoulder From Drivers

London's Hackney Carriage driver association says signing up to using the ride-hail app would "sully the trade."

By Paul Myles • Nov. 30, 2023

UAW Looks to Bring Non-Union Workers Into Fold

The UAW represents about 150,000 auto workers and is looking to enlist a similar number employed at 13 plants in the southern and western U.S.

By Joseph Szczesny • Nov. 30, 2023

Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for Nov. 30

EU Predicts Huge Jump in EV Sales; Sagging Jeep Sales Trigger Shakeup; UAW Targets All Non-Union Automakers

Nov. 30, 2023

Thousands of nonunion autoworkers launch campaign to join UAW

The massive union drive covers nearly 150,000 autoworkers from at least 13 companies, including Toyota, Honda, Hyundai and Mercedes-Benz.

By Eric Walz • Nov. 30, 2023

Auto industry eyes air freight to trim backlogs post-UAW strike

Suppliers and OEMs are prioritizing shipping speed and reliability to aid their supply chain recovery, industry experts say.

By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 30, 2023

Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for Nov. 29

GM To Bring Back Hybrids; Used EV Prices Plummet; Hyundai’s Impressively Clever Hub Wheel Motor

Nov. 29, 2023

GM says UAW labor agreement will cost $9.3B through 2028

GM said the stock buyback would help the company offset the cost of its UAW deal, which includes a 25% wage increase for hourly workers over the next four and a half years.

By Eric Walz • Nov. 29, 2023

Volkswagen will consider layoffs to cut costs amid disappointing EV transition

Brand chief Thomas Schäfer told staff its namesake brand was “no longer competitive.”

By Kalena Thomhave • Nov. 29, 2023

Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for Nov. 28

Big Jump in EV Efficiency; Ford Dealers Fight EV Mandate; Toyota Unleashes New Tacoma

Nov. 28, 2023

Hyundai to pause construction of its South Korea factory to build EV plant

With Hyundai investing billions of dollars in electrification, the automaker is focused on starting construction of its new EV factory in Ulsan, South Korea.

By Eric Walz • Nov. 28, 2023

UAW strikes: What’s next for auto supply chains after labor deals?

As automakers ramp up production efforts, labor challenges and geopolitical risks may continue to plague operations, according to industry experts.

By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 28, 2023

UAW Wage Gains Filter Over to Non-Union Workers

UAW President Shawn Fain says the key to recruiting non-union auto workers is to win good contracts for its own members, which he believes the union has done with its new contracts with General Motors, Ford and Stellantis.

By Joseph Szczesny • Nov. 28, 2023

Rivian CEO takes over EV maker’s product development

Top executive RJ Scaringe is expanding his role as former Chief Product Development Officer Nick Kalayjian takes a step back.

By Kalena Thomhave • Nov. 28, 2023

Autoline Daily: Top Industry News for Nov. 27 update from November 2023

EVs To Play Big Role In 2024 Elections; Thursday Is Red Letter Day for Tesla; VW Outsources Scout to Magna

Nov. 27, 2023

Northvolt develops an advanced sodium-ion battery

The battery, which does not contain rare earth materials, was validated to have an energy density of over 160 watt-hours per kilogram.

By Eric Walz • Nov. 27, 2023

BMW supplier plans $500M South Carolina facility expansion

ZF Group's investment will upgrade the transmission plant's equipment to keep pace with automakers' EV plans.

By Sara Samora • Nov. 27, 2023