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    British Hydrogen Truck Ready for Test Trials

    Editor's note: This story is part of the WardsAuto digital archive, which may include content that was first published in print, or in different web layouts.British hydrogen fuel-cell heavy goods vehicle maker, HVS, has delivered its first test mule truck to begin commercial trials.The company ho...

    By • Sept. 22, 2023
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    Ford, UAW making ‘significant progress’ in labor negotiations

    The automaker agreed to several key demands, the United Auto Workers union said Friday, noting that it will not strike additional Ford plants.

    By , Michael Brady • Sept. 22, 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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    Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for Sept. 21

    UAW Cripples Mercedes-Benz Production; Could UAW Target Tesla?; EV Sales Up 102% in Europe

    Sept. 21, 2023
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    Redwood Materials acquires leading EU battery recycler Redux Recycling

    The move comes after the European Council passed new battery regulations this summer, including lithium recovery targets and recycled content minimums.

    By • Sept. 21, 2023
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    Stellantis lays off 68 workers in Ohio, may furlough hundreds more

    It’s the first layoffs announced by Stellantis since the strike began last Friday.

    By • Sept. 21, 2023
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    GM idles Kansas plant as UAW strike’s ‘ripple effect’ takes hold

    Parts shortages caused by an ongoing strike at General Motors’ Wentzville Assembly plant in Missouri led to the decision.

    By Michael Brady • Sept. 20, 2023
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    Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for Sept. 20

    UK to Delay ICE Sales Ban; Lexus Details Future Lineup Plans; Toyota Claims Breakthrough in Teaching Robots

    Sept. 20, 2023
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    Ford most likely to cut UAW deal first, experts say

    General Motors would likely follow Ford’s lead, while a Stellantis strike could last months.

    By Kalena Thomhave • Sept. 20, 2023
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    UAW workers strike Mercedes-Benz supplier in Alabama

    The United Auto Workers’ negotiations with the ZF Group plant in Tuscaloosa are local but part of a larger UAW push for better pay and benefits.

    By Michael Brady • Sept. 20, 2023
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    Volvo to kill diesel engines by early 2024

    The move to phase out diesel-powered vehicles is part of Volvo’s plans to become an electric-only automaker by 2030.

    By • Sept. 20, 2023
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    Where Were Auto Brands’ Songs of Summer?

    As 2023 advertising shows, many automotive brands tried to carve out their own lane with a song – even if the track wasn’t necessarily new.

    By Wards Staff • Sept. 20, 2023
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    UK Looks Set to Scrap ICE Ban for 2030

    Editor's note: This story is part of the WardsAuto digital archive, which may include content that was first published in print, or in different web layouts.UK Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, has given tacit confirmation of leaked rumors that his government would scrap plans to ban all new ICE power...

    By • Sept. 20, 2023
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    Ford, Unifor avoid autoworkers strike in Canada

    Negotiations with General Motors and Stellantis will remain on hold until Unifor’s members ratify an agreement with Ford.

    By Michael Brady • Sept. 20, 2023
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    UAW strike: How auto supply chain managers can mitigate disruption

    Industry experts said to focus on supplier health, visibility and relationships to navigate any risks spurred by the union’s work stoppage.

    By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 20, 2023
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    New vehicle prices largely unchanged since last year: Cox Automotive

    The report shows the average MSRP of a new vehicle in August was $48,451, up $42 from a year ago. But electric vehicles are getting much cheaper, with prices falling 19% year-over-year.

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

    UAW Threatens to Expand Strike; Toyota’s Factory Ideas to Battle Tesla; Ford Fires Back at Fain

    Sept. 19, 2023
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    UAW to expand strike noon Friday if Big Three talks don’t progress

    “Autoworkers have waited long enough to make things right at the Big Three. We're not waiting around, and we're not messing around,” United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain said.

    By • Sept. 19, 2023
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    Mercedes-Benz strikes deal for US-made steel with Steel Dynamics

    The steelmaker will provide more than 50,000 metric tons of the material a year to the automaker. 

    By Kate Magill • Sept. 19, 2023
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    GM Fairfax Assembly plant could shut down this week due to UAW strike

    The United Auto Workers “stand-up” strike may start a ripple effect as some GM factories may soon run out of parts to build vehicles.

    By • Sept. 18, 2023
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    UAW rejects Stellantis’ 21% pay raise proposal, White House heads to Detroit

    The White House is sending a team to Detroit early this week to help end the United Auto Workers strike against the Big Three, according to news reports.

    By Michael Brady • Sept. 18, 2023
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    Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for Sept. 18

    Ford, GM Lay Off UAW Workers; Tesla Cybertruck Hits 2 Million Reservations; Lambo & Ducati Demonstrate V2V Technology

    Sept. 18, 2023
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    BASF, Nanotech Energy team up to produce lithium-ion batteries with recycled metals

    The companies will also work with American Battery Technology Co. and Toda Advanced Materials to build a North America-based battery value chain.

    By Sara Samora • Sept. 18, 2023
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    UAW strikes target factories making popular vehicles

    The “stand-up strike” approach could help the United Auto Workers win more concessions from General Motors, Ford and Stellantis by wreaking havoc on their operations, experts said.

    By • Sept. 18, 2023
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    Why and How to Protect your Intellectual Property Internationally

    In this GlobalAutoIndustry.com Audio Interview "Why and How to Protect your Intellectual Property Internationally" Ron Hesse speaks with Fred Rocafort, Leader of Harris Bricken’s intellectual property practice and coordinator of the firm’s international team.

    Sept. 18, 2023
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    Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for Sept. 15

    OEMs Likely to Retaliate Against UAW; Tesla Makes It Harder for Legacies to Compete; Mercedes Faces Defeat Devices Accusation

    Sept. 15, 2023