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    Attracting Gen Z Workers and Future Leaders to Automotive

    A recent global study says Gen Z seeks power, achievement, stimulation and hedonism more than other generations.

    By Nicholas Wyman • Sept. 27, 2023
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    F1 Tech Comes to the e-Scooter Market

    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.Lessons learned from working on technology for the Williams Formula One racing team have gone into what is being claimed at the world’s most...

    By • Sept. 27, 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. 26

    Ford Fires Warning At Biden Admin; AAA: It Costs $12,182/Year To Own A Car; Honda Unveils New EV Concepts

    Sept. 26, 2023
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    UAW Strike Brings Automakers’ Financial Priorities Into Focus

    While the big sums paid to top executives have been a UAW target, so have the stock buybacks which have accounted for far larger amounts of cash than executive compensation since the bankruptcies of GM and Chrysler in 2009.

    By Joseph Szczesny • Sept. 26, 2023
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    Ford reportedly pausing construction of Michigan EV plant

    The automaker broke the news a day before President Joe Biden heads to Michigan in support of the UAW strike.

    By Kate Magill • Sept. 26, 2023
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    EV, semiconductor manufacturing projects delayed by labor, permitting issues

    Teams have hit pause on Scout Motors’ $2 billion EV plant in South Carolina and American Battery Factory’s $1.2 billion facility in Arizona.

    By Sebastian Obando • Sept. 26, 2023
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    GM is the next target for autoworkers in Canada

    “Our expectation is that General Motors will follow the pattern set at Ford,” Unifor National President Lana Payne said in a YouTube video.

    By Michael Brady • Sept. 26, 2023
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    All new Nissan models in Europe will be 100% electric

    By 2030, Nissan aims for all of its sales in Europe to be fully electric vehicles.

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

    Did Ford Cave On Pensions?; Striking Workers Don’t Qualify For Unemployment; Manuals 2x Market Share

    Sept. 25, 2023
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    Keys to Success with International Logistics and Auto Industry Trade Shows

    In this GlobalAutoIndustry.com Audio Interview "Keys to Success with International Logistics and Auto Industry Trade Shows" Ron Hesse speaks with Jackie Russo, Principal of Global Expositions, Inc., Consultant with Baker Logistics Consulting, and former Chairman of the Board of the International Association of Exhibitions and Events

    Sept. 25, 2023
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    Ford, Unifor approve 3-year labor agreement for autoworkers in Canada

    Hourly production workers employed by Ford of Canada will now earn 35% more than similar Ford employees in the U.S., Unifor said.

    By Michael Brady • Sept. 25, 2023
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    Dealer Outlooks Rest on Used-Car Availability

    Franchised dealers bank on pre-owned profits

    By • Sept. 25, 2023
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    Finnish Research Hopes to Advance Driverless Tech Through 6G

    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.An autonomous driving project in Finland is hoping to explore the advantages to the technology of 6G connectivity.It’s run by the Finnish Me...

    By • Sept. 25, 2023
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    Toyota plans to triple its EV output to 600,000 vehicles in 2025

    Toyota, which sold 24,000 electric vehicles last year, aims to significantly boost production as it competes with segment leaders Tesla and BYD.

    By • Sept. 25, 2023
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    Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for Sept. 22

    Toyota Going Full Steam Ahead on EVs; UAW Extends Strike At GM & Stellantis; BMW Stops All ICE Motorcycle Sales in U.S.

    Sept. 22, 2023
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    UAW strike expands to 38 more GM, Stellantis plants in 20 states

    “We will shut down parts distribution until those two companies come to their senses and come to the table with a serious offer,” the UAW said in a statement.

    By • Sept. 22, 2023
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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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    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