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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 Eric Walz • Aug. 31, 2023

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

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 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

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

Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for Aug. 29

Big $$$ in Battery Recycling; Tesla EVs Not Hurt by Fast Charging; EVs Cost More to Repair Than ICEs

Aug. 29, 2023

Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for Aug. 28

Ford to Ax 5 ICE Models; Renault’s Ampere to Do an IPO; Want A $20,000 Used Car? Good Luck

Aug. 28, 2023

Unifor members approve strike against GM, Ford, Stellantis

About 18,000 Canadian autoworkers voted overwhelmingly to walk off the job if the union can’t make a deal with the Big Three.

By Michael Brady • Aug. 28, 2023

UAW, Ultium Cells agree to 25% wage increase

After six months, production operators at Ultium Cells will make $21 per hour, which would have taken seven years to reach before the agreement.

By Eric Walz • Aug. 28, 2023

Inflation Reduction Act: mapping the manufacturing law’s impact 1 year later

Investments focused on electric vehicle or battery manufacturing represented more than 60% of the publicly announced projects linked to the IRA.

By Kate Magill , Julia Himmel • Aug. 28, 2023

California clean vehicle rebate program expands statewide

The state's rebate incentives will help lower-income consumers access electric and fuel-cell vehicles.

By Dan Zukowski • Aug. 28, 2023

Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for Aug. 25

Kia Reveals Production EV5; Long UAW Strike Will Put Small Suppliers at Risk; Hummer EV Camper Kit

Aug. 25, 2023

UAW members overwhelmingly approve strike at GM, Ford, Stellantis

The United Auto Workers said 97% of the 150,000 union workers employed by the Big Three voted to walk off the job if the sides can’t make a deal.

By Michael Brady • Aug. 25, 2023

Looking for a cheap new car? Leasing an EV may be your best option, study says

New car shoppers can save up to $500 per month by leasing an electric vehicle instead of comparable gas-powered vehicles, an Energy Innovation Policy & Technology report found.

By Michael Brady • Aug. 25, 2023

Ram Trucks Savors Summer With Most-Seen Auto TV Ad

An enduring spot highlighting the versatility of the Ram 1500 light-duty pickup tallied 340.5 million national TV ad impressions, per iSpot.

By Wards Staff • Aug. 25, 2023

US new vehicle sales up 15.4% in August: J.D. Power

Retail sales of new vehicles will reach nearly 1.4 million this month, J.D. Power and GlobalData said.

By Michael Brady • Aug. 25, 2023

Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for Aug. 24

Hybrid Sales Expected to Triple; Ultium Battery Workers Getting Raises; GM Testing L4 AVs in China

Aug. 24, 2023

Hyundai investing $290M to upgrade Alabama assembly plant

The investment will prepare the facility to produce the fifth generation of its Santa Fe gas-powered sport utility vehicle.

By Sara Samora • Aug. 24, 2023

Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for Aug. 23

Stellantis Could Be UAW Strike Target; VinFast Adds $55 Billion In Market Cap; GM Ultimum Plant Has Chemical Spill

Aug. 23, 2023

Battery startup Northvolt raises $1.2B for Europe, North America expansion

The company, co-founded by former Tesla executives, has over $55 billion in electric vehicle battery orders from major automakers, including BMW, Volvo Cars and Volkswagen Group.

By Eric Walz • Aug. 23, 2023

Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for Aug. 22

NHTSA Wants Front & Rear Seat Belt Warnings; China Embraces Baidu’s Robotaxis; VW Kicks Off ID.7 Production

Aug. 22, 2023

UAW strike would have domino effect on suppliers

Many auto suppliers, already experiencing economic instability, are unprepared for a strike and may turn to layoffs to deal with a work stoppage.

By Kalena Thomhave • Aug. 22, 2023

Technology Nurtures Sustainability in Auto Industry

As a result of the CASE model and today’s economic and environmental challenges, the automotive ecosystem will increasingly require sustainable solutions across the value chain.

By Leonard Marano • Aug. 22, 2023

Continental may sell ContiTech amid electric vehicle shift: report

ContiTech, which makes industrial and automotive rubber, plastic, metal and fabric components, posted sales of about $7.2 billion in 2022.

By Eric Walz • Aug. 22, 2023

California Forces GM’s Cruise to Halve its ‘Frisco Robo-Taxi Fleet

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.Just a week after California’s regulators gave the green light to General Motors’ Cruise to run commercial robo-taxi services in San Francis...

By Paul Myles • Aug. 22, 2023