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    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
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    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
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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: 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
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    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
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    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
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    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 • Aug. 14, 2023
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    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
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    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
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    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 • Aug. 11, 2023
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    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
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    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
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    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 • Aug. 10, 2023
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    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 • Aug. 10, 2023
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    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
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    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
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    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 • Aug. 9, 2023
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    Rivian boosts production by 50% in Q2

    Electric vehicle deliveries grew by 50% while gross profit per vehicle improved by roughly $35,000 as the company increased cost efficiencies across all major categories.

    By • Aug. 9, 2023
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    Autoline Daily Top Industry News for Aug. 8

    Gas Stations Closing Fast; Nissan Axes Titan Pickup; China’s Car Market Stopped Growing

    Aug. 8, 2023
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    Hyundai, Kia invest $50M in semiconductor startup Tenstorrent

    The automaker plans to use Tenstorrent’s technology to jointly develop AI chiplets and optimized semiconductors.

    By • Aug. 8, 2023
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    World’s Smallest and Cheapest Harley-Davidson Sells in India

    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.Harley-Davidson may be known throughout the world for its large capacity Stateside cruising V-Twins but it’s a lowly single pot powered bike...

    By • Aug. 8, 2023
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    Hyundai supplier plans $170M facility in Tennessee

    Hanon Systems’ fourth U.S. facility will produce automotive thermal solutions for EV makers in North America.

    By Sara Samora • Aug. 8, 2023
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    Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for Aug. 7

    Pepsi endorses Tesla semi-truck following pilot test; EV prices dropping; GM says EVs don't require fewer workers.

    Aug. 7, 2023
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    Toyota shakes up data, software leadership as it revamps EV plans

    The automaker promoted Christopher Yang to president and CEO of Toyota Connected North America.

    By Michael Brady • Aug. 7, 2023
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    Tesla CFO resigns after 13 years at the company

    The automaker’s chief accounting officer, Vaibhav Taneja, took over on Aug. 4, replacing Zachary Kirkhorn. 

    By • Aug. 7, 2023
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    Used EV Sales Face Challenges, But Better Times Ahead

    Many consumers still regard EVs as a new technology with which they are unfamiliar. And, in this case, unfamiliarity can breed contempt – or at least cause buyers to move cautiously.

    By David Paris • Aug. 7, 2023