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    Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for May 30

    Daimler & Toyota Merging Truck Divisions; Cadillac Reveals New SUV; Ford Deploying Mobile Service Fleet

    May 30, 2023
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    Analyst: IRA China Rules Could Handcuff BEV Sales in U.S.

    The Inflation Reduction Act disqualifies battery-electric vehicles from tax credits if they contain battery minerals and components from China, and that is discouraging Chinese battery makers from investing in the U.S., SAP’s Nishit Madlani points out.

    By Roger Schreffler • May 30, 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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    LG Energy Solution, Hyundai to build $4.3B joint battery cell plant in Georgia

    The two South Korea-based companies will locate the facility near Hyundai’s upcoming EV campus.

    By Sara Samora • May 30, 2023
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    Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for May 26

    Tesla Model Y No.1 In The World; U.S. Slashes Air Pollution; Ford Gets Tesla Superchargers

    May 26, 2023
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    Unions Notching Wins in South

    The United Steelworkers and United Auto Workers unions are beginning to crack the non-union walls at plants in the South, with organizing wins in Georgia and Missouri.

    By Joseph Szczesny • May 26, 2023
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    Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for May 25

    Sulfur Batteries the Next Big Thing?; 2024 F-150 Has 2,500 Fewer Parts; Great Wall & BYD Fight in Public

    May 25, 2023
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    Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for May 24

    Musk Takes Political Risk; Aston Martin to Use Honda F1 Engines; EVs Get Driven Fewer Miles

    May 24, 2023
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    Energy Department cancels $200M Microvast battery grant

    The Texas-based battery maker said the decision will not impact its commitment to grow its U.S. manufacturing footprint.

    By Sara Samora • May 23, 2023
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    Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for May 23

    If EVs Don’t Sell, Ford Ready w/ith ICEs; Wuling Mini EV Sales Plummet; Detroit 3 Back Cyber College Program

    May 23, 2023
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    Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for May 22

    BMW Revives Clown Shoe Design; Cadillac Names Escalade EV; Ford Will No Longer Be ‘All Things to All People’

    May 22, 2023
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    Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for May 19

    Silverado EV Gets 450 Mile Range; Toyota Tacoma Gets Hybrid; Pitfalls with Battery Recycling

    May 19, 2023
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    Heartfelt Ode to Ram Owners Is Most-Seen Auto TV Ad

    The Ram spot moves from fourth to first place, with a 92.6% week-over-week increase in national TV ad impressions, per iSpot.tv.

    By Wards Staff • May 19, 2023
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    Digital Kiosks Designed to Jump-start BEV Sales

    Dealers praise kiosks for sparking conversations, education.

    By May 19, 2023
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    Mercedes-Benz names new CMO as auto transformation race heats up

    Melody Lee previously worked at rival Cadillac, where she overhauled the brand’s identity and helped launch a luxury vehicle subscription service.

    By Peter Adams • May 19, 2023
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    Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for May 18

    Tesla Being Forced Into Advertising; AM Could Be Mandated in Cars; 1938 Mercedes 540 K Streamliner

    May 18, 2023
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    Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for May 17

    Henrik Fisker Disses Gigacastings; Tesla Roadster Delayed Again; Mercedes Reveals New Van EV Architecture

    May 17, 2023
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    Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for May 16

    Ford Starting Direct Sales in EU; Tesla to Make Pouch Cells; GM Develops New IC Engine

    May 16, 2023
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    Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for May 15

    George Soros Dumps Tesla, Rivian, Ford Stock; Used EV Sales Booming; BMW Converts To Electric Ovens

    May 15, 2023
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    Work, Training, or Both? How the J-1 Visa Program Can Help Train Your Foreign Automotive Talent in the U.S.

    In this GlobalAutoIndustry.com Audio Interview "Work, Training, or Both? How the J-1 Visa Program Can Help Train Your Foreign Automotive Talent in the U.S." Ron Hesse speaks with Gennady Babankov, Manager of the SHRM Exchange Visitor Program. He oversees two private sector exchange programs for SHRM, the Society for Human Resource Management.

    May 15, 2023
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    Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for May 12

    Car Dealers Losing Market Share To EV Startups; Linamar To Open Gigacasting Factory; Baojun Yep Gets Cool Accessories

    May 12, 2023
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    Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for May 11

    GM Going Back to EU with EVs; Wuling Mini EV Now Only $2,850; McLaren Embraces IC Engines

    May 11, 2023
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    Are EPA’s New Emissions Goals Too Much, Too Soon?

    In a WardsAuto Q&A, auto analyst Karl Brauer says proposed government emission mandates could imperil the auto industry.

    By May 11, 2023
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    Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for May 10

    BYD, Aion Outsell Tesla in China; “BEV Factory” Leads Toyota’s EV Pivot; Ford Ranger Sets Sights on Tacoma

    May 10, 2023
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    Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for May 9

    NEV Sales Slip in China; Lucid Burns Through Half Its Cash; 1st Fisker Returned to the Factory

    May 9, 2023
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    Mercedes-Benz partners with NavVis on digital twins of factories

    The collaboration will allow the automaker to simulate new site layouts and production line changes.

    By Kate Magill • May 9, 2023