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Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for Dec. 18 update from December 2023

VW ID.7 Is Way Cheaper in China Than EU; As GM Cruise Pauses, Competitors Race Ahead; BAIC BJ60 Sure Looks Like a Jeep

Dec. 18, 2023

BWH Hotels to bring Tesla EV charging stations to North American properties

The partnership is the latest between a hotel company and EV charging provider as hotels increasingly seek to cater to eco-conscious guests.

By Noelle Mateer • Dec. 18, 2023

Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for Dec. 18

VW ID.7 Is Way Cheaper in China Than EU; As GM Cruise Pauses, Competitors Race Ahead; BAIC BJ60 Sure Looks Like a Jeep

Dec. 18, 2023

WardsAuto Podcast: Forecasting the EV Transformation in 2024

Growth of EV sales slowed in 2023, but an increase in charging infrastructure, some new CUV models hitting the market and a stock market surge all should help sales.

By Wards Staff • Dec. 18, 2023

What Lies Ahead for Auto Industry in 2024

Trends in 2024 will demonstrate the need for extended collaboration at all stages in the automotive development process.

By Chris Clark • Dec. 18, 2023

GM shakes up product development team amid EV, Cruise troubles

The news comes as General Motors struggles to launch new EVs, and its self-driving unit Cruise faces an uncertain future.

By Michael Brady • Dec. 18, 2023

Ford Credit CEO to retire as company names replacement

The division’s incoming CEO, Cathy O’Callaghan, is currently chief accounting officer but will take the helm Feb. 12.

By Michael Brady • Dec. 18, 2023

Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for Dec. 15

BYD Song L Undercuts Tesla Y By $10,000; MG 5 Gets Crushed in Crash Tests; Honda To Lease Used Cars

Dec. 15, 2023

Renewable Energy, Water Keys for Mexico to Reach Nearshoring Potential

“It used to be that companies talked more about location, but now energy and water are key,” says Emmanuel Loo, undersecretary of economy and foreign investment for the state of Nuevo Leon.

By Daniel J. McCosh • Dec. 15, 2023

GM to layoff 1,300 workers at 2 plants in Michigan

Workers at the automaker’s Orion Assembly plant, which builds the outgoing Chevrolet Bolt EV models, make up most of the cuts.

By Eric Walz • Dec. 15, 2023

GM’s Cruise unit lays off 24% of its workforce a day after executive dismissals

About 900 employees are impacted by the job cuts, which come as the company slows down commercialization of its autonomous products to focus on improving its technology.

By Eric Walz • Dec. 15, 2023

Treasury releases guidance on IRA clean energy tax credits

Battery manufacturers can receive a tax credit on a percentage of their production costs until 2033.

By Joelle Anselmo • Dec. 15, 2023

Autoline Daily: Top Industry News for Dec. 14 update from December 2023

Nissan Ariya in Production Hell; BYD to Sell Cars in Mexican Department Stores; Cybertruck Windshield Costs $1,900

Dec. 14, 2023

Lucid CFO resigns in latest leadership shakeup

The news comes weeks after the company unveiled its Gravity SUV and days after the automaker was removed from the Nasdaq-100 Index.

By Michael Brady • Dec. 14, 2023

GM’s Cruise unit dismisses 9 top executives amid safety probes

COO Gil West was among the executives let go from the automaker's robotaxi division.

By Eric Walz • Dec. 14, 2023

FTC finalizes rule to fight dealer bait-and-switch tactics, junk fees

The Combating Auto Retail Scams rule bans dealers from misrepresenting key information like price or charging consumers for add-ons that do not provide them with a benefit.

By Michael Brady • Dec. 14, 2023

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

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

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 Eric Walz • Dec. 13, 2023

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

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 Eric Walz • Dec. 12, 2023

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

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

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

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