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Current Status of U.S. - China Trade Issues: Focus on Section 301 Tariffs

In this GlobalAutoIndustry.com Audio Interview "Current Status of U.S. - China Trade Issues: Focus on Section 301 Tariffs" Ron Hesse speaks with Les Glick, Chair - Butzel Long International Trade & Customs Specialty Team, and Co-Chair of the American Bar Association, International Trade and Customs committee.

Nov. 27, 2023

Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for Nov. 22

Tesla Launches Supercharger Congestion Fee; Toyota Solid State Battery Will Be Low Volume; Pony.ai Tests Platooning on Public Roads

Nov. 22, 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

Ford eases dealer requirements to sell EVs after pushback

Dealers complained about the financial commitment of the automaker’s Model e EV program, which could be as high as $1.2 million.

By Eric Walz • Nov. 22, 2023

Toyota to source recycled EV battery materials from Redwood Materials

The automaker will use recycled materials to produce batteries at its forthcoming North Carolina EV battery manufacturing plant.

By Eric Walz • Nov. 22, 2023

Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for Nov. 21

EV Market Share Overtakes Diesel in Europe; PHEV Sales Take Off in China; Robot Dogs Help Hyundai Build Cars

Nov. 21, 2023

Ford resumes Michigan EV battery plant construction — but scaled down

The slow adoption of EVs made the automaker reevaluate its investments, a Ford spokesperson said.

By Sara Samora • Nov. 21, 2023

GM tightens control over EV delivery startup BrightDrop

The move brings all of GM’s commercial digital solutions, including BrightDrop Core, into its commercial product and business services unit GM Envolve.

By Eric Walz • Nov. 21, 2023

Nissan raising wages 10% for 9,000 US production workers

Honda, Hyundai, Subaru and Toyota have also promised to increase pay for nonunion workers since the United Auto Workers struck deals with the Big Three.

By Eric Walz • Nov. 21, 2023

Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for Nov. 20

GM’s Barra Faces Big Problems; NTSB Wants Speed Limiters in Cars; Heat Pumps Help EVs In Cold Weather

Nov. 20, 2023

SDVs’ Greater Connectivity Equals Greater Cybersecurity Risk?

There are ways and means to keep the relationship between connectivity and security safe.

By Siegfried Mortkowitz • Nov. 20, 2023

Toyota’s financial arm to pay $60M for illegal lending, credit reporting misconduct

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said Toyota Motor Credit Corporation withheld refunds, refunded incorrect amounts and provided false data to consumer reporting companies.

By Michael Brady • Nov. 20, 2023

LG Energy Solution to lay off 170 in Michigan

The company said slower-than-expected EV demand contributed to the cuts.

By Kate Magill • Nov. 20, 2023

Cruise CEO resigns amid safety probes into company’s robotaxis

The company’s robotaxi fleet remains grounded in California after one of the vehicles struck a pedestrian in downtown San Francisco in early October.

By Eric Walz • Nov. 20, 2023

Subaru to raise wages after similar moves by nonunionized automakers

The decision impacts Subaru’s sole U.S. assembly plant in Lafayette, Indiana, which employs over 5,600 workers and currently builds the Ascent, Crosstrek, Legacy and Outback models.

By Eric Walz • Nov. 20, 2023

Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for Nov. 17

One Of Three UAW Workers Didn’t Bother to Vote; GAC Going to Solid-State Batteries; BMW’s Centerlock Wheels Need 685-lb/ft Torque

Nov. 17, 2023

Hyundai, AWS design training, certification program for critical cloud skills

The third-largest carmaker will migrate on-premise applications and leverage jointly designed tech training programs. 

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Nov. 17, 2023

UAW ratifies labor agreements with Ford, Stellantis

The United Auto Workers union says 64% of voting members across General Motors, Ford and Stellantis approved the landmark labor agreements.

By Michael Brady • Updated Nov. 20, 2023

Goodyear CEO to retire as tiremaker overhauls corporate strategy

The company’s transformation plan includes exploring strategic alternatives for its Dunlop brand and chemical and off-road tire businesses, which it hopes will raise over $2 billion in gross proceeds.

By Michael Brady • Nov. 17, 2023

EG Group buys Tesla hardware for European charging network

This is the second time Tesla has sold its ultra-fast EV chargers to the convenience store industry. The automaker struck a deal with BP in October.

By Jessica Loder • Nov. 17, 2023

Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for Nov. 16

Ford Gives Owners Fast Feedback Tech; Only EVs on Track for Net-Zero; UAW Contracts Will Likely Be Approved

Nov. 16, 2023

Energy Department offers $3.5B for battery manufacturing

The funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will go towards new, retrofitted and expanded battery and critical mineral production sites.

By Kate Magill • Nov. 16, 2023

Michelin to lay off 1,400 employees, end tire production in Oklahoma

The site couldn’t keep up with the evolving automotive market and is set to wind down operations starting next year.

By Sara Samora • Nov. 16, 2023

UAW members vote to approve GM labor deal despite opposition

Nearly 55% of autoworkers represented by the United Auto Workers at General Motors voted “yes” to approve the deal, but 13 facilities rejected it.

By Michael Brady • Nov. 16, 2023

GM buys gigacasting company with Tesla ties

Tooling & Equipment International worked with Tesla to streamline vehicle manufacturing before General Motors acquired the company.

By Eric Walz • Nov. 16, 2023

Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for Nov. 15

Renault’s Ampere Has Bold EV Plans; UAW Labor War Far from Over; GM Acquires Gigacasting Company

Nov. 15, 2023