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    Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for Aug. 4

    Toyota considering Corolla-based pickup, and UAW is bargaining tough for better wages for EV era.

    Aug. 4, 2023
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    UAW wants 46% pay hike by 2027 from GM, Ford and Stellantis

    The union is demanding a 20% upfront wage increase, followed by a 5% raise annually through 2027.

    By • Aug. 4, 2023
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    Automotive Manufacturing

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

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    UAW President Fain Fighting for More Than Money

    “Our members are working 60, 70, even 80 hours a week just to make ends meet – that’s not a living,” UAW President Shawn Fain says. “That's barely surviving, and it needs to stop.”

    By Joseph Szczesny • Aug. 4, 2023
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    Former Hyundai Motor America, Waymo CEO John Krafcik joins Rivian’s board

    The industry veteran has considerable experience with manufacturing and automotive technology, including autonomous vehicles.

    By • Aug. 3, 2023
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    Tesla owners allege false advertising over EV ranges in class-action lawsuit

    If the court approves the suit, people in California could join it, potentially exposing the automaker to significant legal risk.

    By Michael Brady • Aug. 3, 2023
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    Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for Aug. 3

    BMW Doing Better w/ EVs Than Others; Tremec Develops EV Drive Unit; We Drive Nikola’s Trucks

    Aug. 3, 2023
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    Porsche eyes $3.3B EV battery plant in US

    The German luxury carmaker is also weighing options at home and in Canada for its planned factory.

    By Sebastian Obando • Aug. 3, 2023
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    Hot Car Sales Volumes Will Begin to Cool for Dealers

    Cox Automotive says high prices and tight credit are likely to dampen dealers’ sales.

    By Nancy Dunham • Aug. 3, 2023
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    Uncovering the ‘Sound’ of Ram Trucks

    Ram’s focus on energy and danceability puts a spotlight on the brand aspects they want to emphasize and how they want consumers to visualize their brand.

    By Wards Staff • Aug. 3, 2023
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    The Spying Game in Driverless Technology

    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.Last May, the US Department of Justice formally charged a man named Weibo Wang with stealing secrets for the benefit of the Chinese governme...

    By Eric Volkman • Aug. 3, 2023
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    Subaru has a more aggressive EV plan

    The automaker aims to boost global battery-electric vehicle sales to 50% by 2030.

    By Michael Brady • Aug. 2, 2023
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    Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for Aug. 2

    New Toyota Land Cruiser Looks Impressive; Subaru Boosts BEV Targets; Ferrari Boosts Profit Despite Sales Drop

    Aug. 2, 2023
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    Ford restarts production of F-150 Lightning EV pickup truck

    The automaker is tripling its manufacturing capacity as it faces increased competition from GM and Tesla.

    By Kate Magill • Aug. 2, 2023
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    Paccar projects boost in production for 2023

    Despite lingering supply chain issues, the OEM aims to build at least 290,000 Class 8 trucks for the U.S. and Canada.

    By David Taube • Aug. 2, 2023
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    Autoline Daily: Top Industry News for Aug. 1

    Big Oil Gets Into EV Batteries; Mach-E a Sales Flop in China; Toyota Reports Break-Out Earnings

    Aug. 1, 2023
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    Former Carvana exec joins Rivian as chief policy officer

    Alan Hoffman is filling a similar role vacated by Jim Chen, who left in February along with other high-profile exits.

    By Michael Brady • Aug. 1, 2023
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    Teamsters-UPS Pact Gives UAW Hope in Detroit Three Talks

    News of the settlement covering more than 340,000 employees at UPS, while not directly applicable, does offer UAW bargainers a lift at a critical juncture in their own contract negotiations, Cornell University labor expert Art Wheaton observes.

    By Joseph Szczesny • Aug. 1, 2023
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    Mercedes-Benz invests over $2.2B in AI reskilling

    The carmaker is offering data and digitalization training to over 600 employees as auto manufacturing modernizes.

    By Michael Brady • Aug. 1, 2023
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    Ex-Tesla employees report layoffs on LinkedIn

    An employee posted on the professional networking site that the cuts were part of an “org restructuring.”

    By • Aug. 1, 2023
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    Autoline Daily: Top News For July 31

    Lamborgini Catches up to Ferrari and and we spy GM's new Brightdrop commercial van and check it out.

    July 31, 2023
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    GM blames automation supplier for EV production delays

    CEO Mary Barra said the third-party issue surprised the automaker, but it's "not walking away" from its 400,000 EV production target.

    By Megan Ruggles • July 31, 2023
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    Selling to China: for Automotive Industry Professionals

    In this GlobalAutoIndustry.com Audio Interview "Selling to China: for Automotive Industry Professionals" Ron Hesse speaks with Bill Russo, Shanghai-based Founder and CEO of Automobility Limited.

    July 31, 2023
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    EV startup VinFast plans US public listing in August

    The Vietnam-based automaker aims to expand its U.S. business and invest up to $4 billion to assemble electric vehicles and battery packs at its North Carolina factory.

    By • July 31, 2023
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    Autoline Daily: Top News For July 28

    Ford wrong about EV adoption, and AM radio mandated for all cars.

    July 28, 2023
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    Ford expects to lose $4.5B on EVs in 2023

    The automaker will focus on fewer, higher volume models in popular segments, such as pickups and full-size SUVs, for its next generation of electric vehicles.

    By • July 28, 2023