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    Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for Oct. 23

    Mercedes EVs Piling Up on Dealer Lots; Hyundai Partners with Saudi Fund to Build ICEs & EVs; Toyota Unveils More Concepts

    Oct. 23, 2023
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    Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for Oct. 20

    GM: UAW Workers = $100,000/Year, $1 Million Retirement; Holy Moly! A Plaid Model 3?; China Limits EV Graphite Exports

    Oct. 20, 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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    Automakers slam Biden administration’s 58 mpg fuel economy standard

    General Motors, Ford and Stellantis could pay $10.5 billion in fines if the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration finalizes its recommendations, the American Automotive Policy Council said.

    By Michael Brady • Oct. 20, 2023
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    GM delays EV production at Michigan plant to 2025

    General Motors says it needs time to better manage capital investment related to EV demand and implement engineering improvements to increase profits.

    By • Oct. 19, 2023
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    Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for Oct. 19

    Cybertruck Launching in November; GM & Honda Taking Robotaxis to Japan; Silverado EV Delayed By a Year

    Oct. 19, 2023
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    American Battery Technology Company opens battery recycling plant

    The Nevada plant will process up to 20,000 tons of battery feedstock annually into materials like copper, aluminum and steel.

    By Joelle Anselmo • Oct. 19, 2023
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    Tesla’s profits decline 44% in Q3 thanks to aggressive price cuts

    The automaker doesn’t expect the upcoming launch of the Cybertruck to boost the company’s revenue anytime soon.

    By • Oct. 19, 2023
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    Ford temporarily lays off 150 more workers at Sterling Axle Plant

    The automaker blamed the United Auto Workers strike at its Kentucky Truck Plant for the furloughs.

    By Michael Brady • Oct. 19, 2023
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    BMW secures new battery material supplier in Canada

    A new partnership with Umicore and added South Carolina production are scaling the automaker's EV supply chain strategy.

    By Kate Magill • Oct. 19, 2023
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    Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for Oct. 18

    UAW Casualty: Stellantis Pulls Out Of CES; EU Battle of Direct Sales vs. Dealerships; BMW Surrenders, Goes with NACS

    Oct. 18, 2023
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    Stellantis says it’s pulling out of CES due to UAW strike

    The automaker said the move aims to reduce the company’s expenses as it deals with the financial effects of the ongoing United Auto Workers strike.

    By Michael Brady • Oct. 18, 2023
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    Stellantis has until Oct. 29 to strike a deal with autoworkers in Canada

    Unifor, a union representing more than 8,200 Stellantis workers, is also negotiating for future product commitments at its Brampton Assembly plant related to the electric vehicle transition.

    By Michael Brady • Oct. 18, 2023
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    Ford appoints Kumar Galhotra as chief operating officer

    The automaker continues to shuffle its leadership as it implements its Ford+ plan and deals with the ongoing United Auto Workers strike.

    By • Oct. 18, 2023
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    Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for Oct. 17

    UAW Tells Ford to Pound Sand; Tesla China Slips to 5th Place; Audio Speakers with No Rare Earths

    Oct. 17, 2023
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    OSHA proposes $270K in fines against GM, LG Energy Solution battery company

    The federal agency discovered 19 health and safety violations at Ultium Cells’ Ohio facility, including exposing workers to dangerous chemicals used to produce batteries.

    By Sara Samora • Oct. 17, 2023
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    Ford furloughs 700 autoworkers at F-150 Lightning plant, 106 more at Sterling Axle

    Ford curbed F-150 Lightning production due to supply chain disruptions and delivery delays unrelated to the United Auto Workers strike. It also furloughed more workers due to the strike.

    By • Oct. 17, 2023
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    Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for Oct. 16

    UAW A Threat to D3 EV Investments; Hongqi’s $680,000 Limousine; Toyota Unveils Electric Concepts

    Oct. 16, 2023
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    Ford executive chair pleads with UAW to reach deal

    Bill Ford warned that the current strike at the company’s Kentucky Truck Plant “will have a major impact on the American economy” and devastate local communities.

    By • Oct. 16, 2023
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    GM, Unifor ratify 3-year labor deal for autoworkers in Canada

    GM autoworkers with one to two years of seniority will get a 63% to 73% hourly wage increase over the life of the agreement, while Unifor members at the top of the pay scale will get raises up to 25%.

    By Michael Brady • Oct. 16, 2023
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    INVISTA is driving down nylon 6,6-related emissions for automakers

    INVISTA is driving down the carbon footprint of nylon 6,6 while helping cut emissions across the automotive materials supply chain.

    Oct. 16, 2023
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    Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for Oct. 13

    U.S. On Track to Sell 1 Million EVs This Year; Ford Says Its “Reached Our Limit” In UAW Offer; Kia EV9 EPA Estimates Revealed

    Oct. 13, 2023
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    UAW threatens more surprise strikes as Ford says it’s ‘reached its limit’

    Following a massive walkout at Ford’s biggest U.S. factory Wednesday, UAW President Shawn Fain hinted Friday that more aggressive strike measures are coming if the Big Three cannot meet its demands.

    By • Oct. 13, 2023
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    Opinion

    As EV cyber risks rise, careful procurement planning can prevent headaches

    Unsecured electric vehicle charging stations may introduce malicious software to EVs, creating cybersecurity and liability risks for companies building their own charging networks.

    By Arjun Ramadevanahalli • Oct. 13, 2023
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    Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for Oct. 12

    UAW Pulls Out the Big Guns; Hyundai to Contract Manufacture Chinese EVs; Kia Targets Affordable EV Segments

    Oct. 12, 2023
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    Top automotive industry conferences in 2024

    Upcoming events will touch on electric vehicles, autonomous vehicles, software-defined vehicles, supply chain management and more.

    By Michael Brady • Updated Oct. 12, 2023