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  • A production operator installs a Jeep Grand Cherokee door.
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    UAW president calls out Stellantis for laying off over 500 workers

    The news could make it more difficult for the United Auto Workers to convince non-union autoworkers to join its ranks.

    By Michael Brady • Jan. 17, 2024
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    Korean University’s ‘Green’ Auto-Grade Hydrogen Breakthrough

    Researchers from Chung-Ang University say their 'doped' ruthenium catalyst solves the cost challenges of clean hydrogen production.

    By • Jan. 17, 2024
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    Autoline Daily: Top Industry News for Jan. 16

    Did Record UAW Contract Get Stellantis COO Fired?; Musk Wants More Control of Tesla for AI & Robots; Lambo Has Best Sales Year Ever

    Jan. 16, 2024
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    Stellantis replaces its North America COO

    Before joining Stellantis, Carlos Zarlenga served as president and CEO of General Motors South America.

    By • Jan. 16, 2024
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    Stellantis invests in sodium-ion battery startup Tiamat

    The technology uses no lithium or cobalt and could help Stellantis reduce its dependence on other countries, including China, for EV battery materials.

    By Michael Brady • Jan. 16, 2024
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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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    Maximizing online automotive sales through smart payment processes

    From sales to customer experience, here are the ways that B2B payments can be a source of growth.

    Jan. 16, 2024
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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

    Jan. 12, 2024
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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
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    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 • Jan. 12, 2024
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    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
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    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

    Jan. 11, 2024
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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 • Jan. 11, 2024
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    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
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    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 , • Jan. 10, 2024
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    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
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    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 , • Jan. 9, 2024
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    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
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    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.

    Jan. 9, 2024
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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
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    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
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    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

    Jan. 8, 2024
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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?

    Jan. 5, 2024
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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
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    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