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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
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    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
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    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 • Nov. 30, 2023
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    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
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    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
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    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 • Nov. 29, 2023
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    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
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    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
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    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 • Nov. 28, 2023
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    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