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Stellantis invests $100M in world’s largest geothermal lithium mining project

Lithium mining company Controlled Thermal Resources developed a more environmentally friendly process to extract lithium from geothermal brine.

By Eric Walz • Aug. 17, 2023

Autoline Daily: Top Industry News for Aug. 17 update from August 2023

Tesla Taking Orders for Refreshed Model 3 in China; Most Americans Unaware of EV Tax Credits; Jaguar to Drop I-PACE

Aug. 17, 2023

Explore the Trendline➔

Automotive Manufacturing

Production strategies are changing rapidly as tariffs and shifts in consumer buying patterns affect the industry.

By WardsAuto staff

Autoline Daily: Top Industry News for Aug 16

LFP batteries making great strides; UAW poised for a strike vote; Ford to debut mid-engine Mustang

Aug. 16, 2023

Is Tesla’s ‘Master of Coin’ the CFO white whale?

Zachary Kirkhorn’s sudden exit from the EV maker has sparked questions around what a second act might look like for a 38-year-old ex-CFO with a net worth of $590 million.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Aug. 16, 2023

3 ways manufacturers can save on energy costs

As prices continue to rise, companies should evaluate which equipment and facilities spend the most and consider renewable alternatives.

By Rebecca Heilweil • Aug. 16, 2023

Tesla launches lower-priced Model S, X versions

The automaker has cut electric vehicle prices multiple times since last year, but CEO Elon Musk said in July that the company would sacrifice its margins to drive volume growth.

By Eric Walz • Aug. 16, 2023

Dealers Face a Double-Edged Financial Sword

Affordability and inventory are up, but interest rates cut gross margins.

By Jim Henry • Aug. 16, 2023

EU Sales of Explorer BEV Delayed More Than Six Months

Ford will delay sales of the all-electric Explorer while it changes battery-pack specs.

By Greg Kable • Aug. 16, 2023

ICL breaks ground on $400M St. Louis battery materials plant

The Israel-based manufacturer will produce materials for LFP batteries at the 140,000-square-foot site.

By Kate Magill • Aug. 15, 2023

Autoline Daily: Top Industry News for Aug 15

Tesla Builds FSD Team in China; Biden Wants to Avoid UAW Strike; LFP Mach-E Gets Same Range

Aug. 15, 2023

Ford hires Apple vet to lead new software services group

Peter Stern will lead Ford Integrated Services, which aims to expand offerings related to the automaker’s BlueCruise hands-free driving system.

By Michael Brady • Aug. 15, 2023

Autoline Daily: Top Industry News for Aug 14

Geeley has big plans for Lotus; Stellantis ups rhetoric in UAW talks; Used car prices down in July

Aug. 14, 2023

A Global Benefits Strategy in 5 Steps: For Auto Industry Professionals

In this GlobalAutoIndustry.com Audio Interview “A Global Benefits Strategy in 5 Steps: For Auto Industry Professionals" Ron Hesse speaks with Allen Koski, Founder and Chief Innovation Officer of Insured Nomads.

Aug. 14, 2023

What’s the state of parental leave in manufacturing?

As manufacturers look to retain talent in a crunched labor market, more companies are evaluating their paid family leave policies. 

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Aug. 14, 2023

Green-Light for Robo-Taxi Services in San Francisco

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.Despite hearing six hours of objections from San Francisco residents associations, police and fire authorities, the US State of California h...

By Paul Myles • Aug. 14, 2023

Autoline Daily Top Industry News for Aug. 11

UAW talks hammer Ford and GM shares; Is China dumping EVs to gain share?; San Francisco expands robotaxi use

By David Kiley • Aug. 11, 2023

Stopping ‘Frontovers’ in Their Tracks

Bigger vehicles have much larger front blindzones than other cars, often extending to 16 feet. As a result, 526 youngsters were killed in low-speed “frontover” incidents in 2020, up from 251 deaths in 2008, the U.S. Department of Transportation says.

By Ian Podkamien • Aug. 11, 2023

Continental posts a 10.4% sales jump on strong tire business

As global vehicle production recovers from supply chain setbacks, the company’s auto parts and tire business increased in Europe, China and the U.S.

By Eric Walz • Aug. 11, 2023

How the Southeast US is preparing a battery manufacturing talent pipeline

As states welcome new factories from companies like SK On and Hyundai, governments and universities are ramping workforce development programs to provide needed workers.

By Sakshi Udavant • Aug. 11, 2023

Autoline Daily Top Industry News for Aug. 10

Cadillac launches an EV Escalade; Battery charging is cheaper than pumping gas; Rivian improving, but losing money.

Aug. 10, 2023

Hyundai Mobis to supply Volkswagen with EV battery system assemblies

Volkswagen’s next-generation electric vehicle platform will include the components, which will be built at a factory in Spain.

By Eric Walz • Aug. 10, 2023

Honda’s US sales spur 78% leap in Q1 profits as supply chain disruptions ease

The carmaker delivered nearly 45% more vehicles in the United States from April to June but saw sales declines in China.

By Eric Walz • Aug. 10, 2023

Tesla enhances auto parts distribution with New York facility

The facility will serve as a hub for Tesla's East Coast vehicle parts distribution starting in October.

By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 9, 2023

Autoline Daily Top Industry News for Aug. 9

GM's bi-directional charging plans; UAW rejects offer from Stellantis; Li Auto says it's gunning for German brands in China

Aug. 9, 2023

Stellantis launches ‘bproauto’ private-label parts brand in North America

The automaker’s second-line brand of aftermarket parts will cost less than original Mopar parts and will include components made for vehicles from other automakers.

By Eric Walz • Aug. 9, 2023