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    UAW balks at GM’s ‘insulting proposal’

    General Motors offered most United Auto Workers members a 10% wage increase.

    By Michael Brady • Sept. 7, 2023
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    Honda adopting Tesla’s EV plug in North America

    Honda joins a growing list of automakers planning to adopt Tesla’s North American Charging Standard charging port for their future electric vehicles.

    By • Sept. 7, 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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    Tesla, Hilton partner to deploy 20,000 EV chargers at hotels

    The hotel chain said locations “alongside roadways and in key urban destinations” are uniquely suited to provide EV charging to travelers. 

    By Jenna Graber • Sept. 7, 2023
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    Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for Sept. 6

    Toyota Develops Fuel Cell Truck; Chinese EV Makers Threaten Western OEMs; NHTSA Takes Step to Force Airbag Recall

    Sept. 6, 2023
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    52M air bag inflators should be recalled: NHTSA

    The faulty inflators can rupture in a crash, “causing metal debris to be forcefully ejected into the passenger compartment of the vehicle,” the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.

    By Michael Brady • Sept. 6, 2023
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    Cummins, Daimler, Paccar partner on $3B US battery plant

    The three trucking OEMs are forming a joint venture to produce LFP batteries in the country, as demand for clean energy continues to grow.

    By • Sept. 6, 2023
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    Rivian hires former Porsche Cars North America CEO

    Kjell Gruner will serve as the electric vehicle maker’s chief commercial officer.

    By Michael Brady • Sept. 6, 2023
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    Autoline Daily: Top Industry News for Sept. 5 update from September 2023

    Mahindra Getting EV Tech From VW; Ford Delays MEB-Based Explorer; Nissan Axing the Altima

    Sept. 5, 2023
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    Can Racing Series Boost Hydrogen Interest?

    Extreme E and FIA plan to have a hydrogen racing series in place by 2026.

    By David Kiley • Sept. 5, 2023
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    Hyundai adds Chris Paukert to public relations team

    The former journalist recently left his position at car-shopping website Edmunds.com.

    By Michael Brady • Sept. 5, 2023
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    Plastic Omnium invests in two hydrogen vehicle sites in Michigan

    The $171 million investment follows the auto parts manufacturer's $2 billion order from a major U.S. automaker earlier this year.

    By Sara Samora • Sept. 5, 2023
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    Hyundai, LG Energy to invest additional $2B in Georgia battery cell plant

    The latest investment adds to the $4.3 billion commitment announced in May and will create 400 more jobs.

    By Sara Samora • Sept. 5, 2023
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    Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for Sept. 1

    Tesla Highland Makes Official Debut; UAW’s Shawn Fain Accuses D3 Of Bulls**t; Kia Outsells Hyundai In U.S.

    Sept. 1, 2023
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    Will Labor Day Markdowns Spur New Vehicle Sales?

    The answer seems to be yes, but dealers have to work to win them.

    By Nancy Dunham • Sept. 1, 2023
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    Bizzarrini HyperGT Unveiled with ICE V12

    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.Named after former Lamborghini engineer, Giotto Bizzarrini, the grand tourer Giotto has unveiled as a homage to ICE-powered hypercars by the...

    By • Sept. 1, 2023
  • UAW president Shawn Fain speaks with Stellantis workers at the automaker's Sterling Heights Assembly Plant in Michigan on July 12, 2023
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    UAW accuses GM, Stellantis of unfair labor practices

    The union filed an unfair labor practice complaint with the National Labor Relations Board over its contract talks with the two automakers. However, it did not file a complaint against Ford.

    By • Sept. 1, 2023
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    Energy Department announces $15.5B to support EV transition, grow domestic battery manufacturing

    The Biden administration is rejecting “the false choice between a good job and a green job,” United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain said in a statement.

    By Robert Walton • Sept. 1, 2023
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    Polestar Q2 vehicle deliveries up 36%

    Fewer supply chain disruptions and lower raw material costs helped the electric automaker post a 16% year-over-year increase in revenue.

    By Michael Brady • Aug. 31, 2023
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    Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for Aug. 31

    Canadian Union Targets Ford; BYD to Surpass BMW & Mercedes; Rivian Brings Motors In-House

    Aug. 31, 2023
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    Hyundai, Korea Zinc, sign deal to establish nickel supply chain

    The companies will jointly source nickel raw material and processing, invest in mining projects and explore new business opportunities like battery recycling.

    By • Aug. 31, 2023
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    Redwood Materials raises $1B to expand US supply chain

    The startup, founded by former Tesla CTO J.B. Straubel, says its technology can recover roughly 95% of nickel, cobalt, lithium and copper from end-of-life electric vehicle batteries.

    By • Aug. 31, 2023
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    Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for Aug. 30

    EVs Help Drive EU Sales; Production Blip Cost Toyota $356 Million; Kia Aggressively Prices EV5 In China

    Aug. 30, 2023
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    Ford targeted by Unifor in Big Three negotiations

    After the union reaches an agreement with Ford, it will use that contract to renegotiate with General Motors and Stellantis.

    By Michael Brady • Aug. 30, 2023
  • Volkswagen ID.3 electric cars stand in the storage tower following assembly at the "Gläserne Manufaktur" ("Glass Manufactory") production facility on June 08, 2021 in Dresden, Germany.
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    Volkswagen revamps semiconductor sourcing as it eyes future supply

    The move comes as microchips have become integral to the automaker's supply chain.

    By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 30, 2023
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    The Real Prospects of L4 Driverless Tech

    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.The news about Level 4 autonomy has been mixed. In May, Waymo announced that it was doubling its robo-taxi service area in Phoenix to 180 sq...

    By Siegfried Mortkowitz • Aug. 30, 2023