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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 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

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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

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

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 Eric Walz • Aug. 9, 2023

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

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 Eric Walz • Aug. 8, 2023

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 Paul Myles • Aug. 8, 2023

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

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

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

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 Eric Walz • Aug. 7, 2023

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

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

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 Eric Walz • Aug. 4, 2023

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

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 Eric Walz • Aug. 3, 2023

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