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ICE Green House Emissions ‘Halved’ by new Bio Race Fuel

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By Paul Myles • Sept. 13, 2023

Ford appoints Toyota veteran as its global chief marketing officer

In addition to tapping Lisa Materazzo as CMO, the automaker hired William Clay Ford III as general manager of Ford Performance and Elena Ford as its chief dealer engagement officer.

By Eric Walz • Sept. 13, 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

BMW, Ford, Honda partner on vehicle-to-grid technology

ChargeScape, a new joint venture, aims to help manage energy use for widespread electric vehicle deployment.

By Michael Brady • Sept. 13, 2023

Hyundai’s Georgia EV supplier network adds 3 more manufacturers

Since the automaker broke ground last year, 11 investments by the company’s partners have totaled over $2 billion in the state.

By Sara Samora • Sept. 12, 2023

Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for Sept. 12

AVs Getting Closer to Human Drivers; India Moves to Phase Out Diesels; Stellantis’ 1st EV on New Platform

Sept. 12, 2023

Auto Workers: It’s Tough to Buy What We Build

UAW President Shawn Fain has said a contract extension when the current pact expires Sept. 14 is unacceptable, and the union could choose to strike one, two or all three automakers.

By Joseph Szczesny • Sept. 12, 2023

Honda to unify product, sales and dealer communications

The new division aims to grow the automaker’s sales momentum as it prepares to launch its first mass-market EVs in the U.S.

By Eric Walz • Sept. 12, 2023

BMW invests $750M in UK factories to build Mini EVs

The automaker’s investment in electric vehicle manufacturing comes after British newspaper The Times reported last year that Mini would shift EV production to China.

By Eric Walz • Sept. 12, 2023

Gotion to build $2B EV battery plant in Illinois

The China-based manufacturer plans to create 2,600 jobs at the site, set to open next year.

By Sara Samora • Sept. 11, 2023

Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for Sept. 11

UAW Negotiations & Two More Offers To Go; Tesla Headed For $1.4 Trillion Market Cap; Chinese OEMs Target Brazil For BEVs

Sept. 11, 2023

UAW President Shawn Fain says union won’t take ‘scraps’

The proposals from General Motors, Ford and Stellantis offer significantly less generous wages and benefits than the United Auto Workers is demanding, Fain said.

By Michael Brady • Sept. 11, 2023

Audi appoints CMO to lead new brand marketing team

Emilie Cotter will help lead Audi of America’s transition to electric vehicles.

By Eric Walz • Sept. 8, 2023

Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for Sept. 8

Acura Says No To GM Techs Servicing New ZDX; Tesla’s Sales Soar in China; UAW Calls GM’s Proposal “Insulting”

Sept. 8, 2023

Stellantis, UAW set to spar as labor negotiations heat up

The automaker offered employed United Auto Workers members a total wage increase of 14.5% over four years.

By Michael Brady • Sept. 8, 2023

Entek breaks ground on $1.5B Indiana battery separator plant

The four-building campus will produce enough separators to power up to 1.6 million EVs by 2027.

By Sebastian Obando • Sept. 8, 2023

Autoline Daily: Top Industry News for Sept. 7

Ford Expands Mustang Mach-E Lineup; Tesla’s Mexico Production Could Be Delayed; Bentley’s $31,000 Sound System

Sept. 7, 2023

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

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 Eric Walz • Sept. 7, 2023

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

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

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

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 Larry Avila • Sept. 6, 2023

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

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

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