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    Cruise recalls driverless robotaxis after halting operations in 3 cities

    The General Motors subsidiary is grappling with two federal investigations and a recent incident in which one of its cars left a pedestrian seriously injured.

    By Dan Zukowski • Updated Nov. 8, 2023
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    Ford delays construction on second Kentucky battery plant

    The automaker is also delaying $12 billion in electric vehicle investments a month after it paused construction on its Michigan EV factory.

    By Kate Magill • Oct. 27, 2023
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    Embracing the Next Automotive Revolution: Key Questions

    Despite the “connected” promise, the connected vehicle sits in a complex ecosystem involving various “disconnected” stakeholders, including automakers, technology companies, government agencies and infrastructure providers.

    By Tom Molden • Oct. 27, 2023
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    Stellantis invests $1.6B in China-based EV startup Leapmotor

    The investment gives Stellantis a 20% stake in the electric vehicle maker and provides access to the world’s largest EV and hybrid market, which nearly doubled in size last year. 

    By • Oct. 27, 2023
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    Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for Oct. 26

    UAW Wins Record Contract Offer; Dealers Refuse to Sell Used EVs; Renault Rolling Out New ICE Portfolio

    Oct. 26, 2023
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    Ford, UAW reach tentative agreement to end strike

    General Motors and Stellantis autoworkers could also receive significant raises if the union pressures them to meet or exceed Ford’s latest offer to raise top wages by more than 30% over the next four years.

    By • Oct. 26, 2023
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    Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for Oct. 25

    It’s Been a Bad Week for GM’s Mary Barra; Japan Goes Concept Car Crazy; LG Warns of Slowing EV Growth

    Oct. 25, 2023
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    GM, Stellantis furlough another 660 workers due to UAW strike

    Stellantis furloughed 525 autoworkers at two stamping plants that provide parts for the Ram 1500. General Motors furloughed 139 workers at a stamping plant that makes parts for its full-size SUVs.

    By Michael Brady • Oct. 25, 2023
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    California suspends Cruise robotaxis for misrepresenting safety

    The General Motors subsidiary withheld portions of a video showing a recent incident that left a pedestrian severely injured, the state DMV said.

    By Dan Zukowski • Oct. 25, 2023
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    New cars are more affordable for the first time since 2019

    After peaking in December, the average monthly payment declined 0.8% in September from the month prior, Cox Automotive and Moody Analytics said.

    By Michael Brady • Oct. 25, 2023
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    Tesla confirms DOJ investigation over inflated driving range estimates

    The U.S. Department of Justice is also investigating allegations that the automaker improperly used company funds for CEO Elon Musk’s secret house project, according to a regulatory filing.

    By Michael Brady • Oct. 25, 2023
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    Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for Oct. 24

    Stellantis “Outraged” at UAW; Plant Utilization Could Fall; China Forces Germany to Be More Open Minded

    Oct. 24, 2023
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    Umicore to build battery materials plant in Ontario

    The company has already secured a supply partnership with BMW for components produced at the facility.

    By Joelle Anselmo • Oct. 24, 2023
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    GM abandons plan to build 400,000 EVs by mid-2024

    The automaker blamed lower demand for its decision to curb its EV production goals. GM’s EV production climbed 40% from Q2 to Q3, while EV sales grew 28%.

    By • Oct. 24, 2023
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    Russian Automotive Sector Faces Personnel Shortage

    Representatives of independent unions say the shortage of automotive employees is the result of low wages and harsh working conditions.

    By Eugene Gerden • Oct. 24, 2023
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    GM assembly plant in Texas shuts down after 5,000 UAW members strike

    The strike at GM’s largest and most profitable plant stopped production of the automaker’s full-size SUVs.

    By Michael Brady • Oct. 24, 2023
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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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    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