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    Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for Dec. 13

    Ram Pickup to Get Fuel Cell Range Extender; 200 Countries Agree to Ban Oil, Gas & Coal; Battery Swapping Taxis in China

    Dec. 13, 2023
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    The Rise of Smart Road Furniture

    Smart cars increasingly are linking up with equally smart street furniture to ease access to vehicle charging and reduce urban congestion.

    By Eric Volkman • Dec. 13, 2023
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    Automotive Manufacturing

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

    By WardsAuto staff
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    Toyota to expand its US EV battery recycling network

    The automaker will partner with Cirba Solutions to recover up to 95% of the critical raw minerals used to produce electric vehicle batteries.

    By Dec. 13, 2023
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    Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for Dec. 12

    UAW Attacks Honda, Hyundai & VW; Ford Slashes Lightning Production; Renault & VW Could Co-Develop Cheap EV

    Dec. 12, 2023
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    Autoworkers accuse Honda, VW and Hyundai of retaliating against unionization efforts

    The workers said they are filing unfair labor complaints against the three companies as they try to rally support to join the United Auto Workers union.

    By Dec. 12, 2023
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    Insights on Mexico Industrial Real Estate: Focus on Four Key Automotive Regions

    In this GlobalAutoIndustry.com Audio Interview "Insights on Mexico Industrial Real Estate: Focus on Four Key Automotive Regions” Ron Hesse speaks with four industrial real estate experts from NAI Mexico.

    Dec. 12, 2023
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    Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for Dec. 11

    Free EV Charging Hogs the Chargers; Hyundai’s Mind Blowing Tire Chains; Our Next Energy Demotes CEO

    Dec. 11, 2023
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    Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for Dec. 8

    Safety Experts Criticize Cybertruck; Porsche Jumps into Carbon Capture; Ford Sets Record Exports from China

    Dec. 8, 2023
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    Tesla CFO sells shares as Musk draws new scrutiny

    A spotlight is on the EV maker as investors weigh recent controversial comments from CEO Elon Musk and a lukewarm launch of its Cybertruck product.

    By Grace Noto • Dec. 8, 2023
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    Toyota’s carbon footprint rises despite emissions-curbing initiatives

    The car manufacturer’s scope 1 and scope 2 emissions saw an increase over last year’s levels, even as the company aims to be carbon neutral by 2035 across its North America operations.

    By Zoya Mirza • Dec. 8, 2023
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    Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for Dec. 7

    Tesla Model 2 May Be Built in China; Republicans Attack Biden EV Mandates; Stellantis Jumps Into Battery Swapping

    Dec. 7, 2023
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    Captive Finance Companies Make a Comeback

    Dealer pleas to manufacturers seem to pay off with more incentives.

    By Dec. 7, 2023
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    Virginians Back Clean-Air Legislative Candidates

    Virginia voters rejected Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s call for scrapping or severely modifying the state’s participation in initiatives aimed at mitigating climate change.

    By Joseph Szczesny • Dec. 7, 2023
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    ICE Can Help Cut CO2 Emissions, Analyst Says

    Sustainably fueled transatlantic flight illustrates potential for quicker race to net zero using ICE.

    By Dec. 7, 2023
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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
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    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
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    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 Dec. 5, 2023
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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 Dec. 4, 2023
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    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
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    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 Dec. 1, 2023
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    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 Nov. 30, 2023
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    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