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4 employment actions to expect under a second Trump presidency
Employers are likely to see immigration raids, agency chair replacements and a slowing in regulatory activity, experts at Littler predicted.
By Emilie Shumway • Nov. 6, 2024 -
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Transparency on carbon credits’ quality is ‘critical’ for reducing corporate emissions, experts say
Verra CEO Mandy Rambharos said companies purchasing carbon credits should be able to understand where those credits come from and feel confident listing it as a decarbonization investment.
By Zoya Mirza • Nov. 4, 2024 -
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China Tells Automakers to Shun EU Tariff-Supporting Countries
Chinese BEV makers being instructed to punish EU nations that voted for tariffs against their unfairly state-subsidized products by ditching investment plans and focus on nations that were against trade penalties.
By Paul Myles • Oct. 31, 2024 -
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Chinese Trade Retaliation Fear as Europe Enacts Tariffs on Imported BEVs
EU tariffs against unfair state subsidies for Chinese BEV makers come into force as China files WTO lawsuit in protest.
By Paul Myles • Oct. 30, 2024 -
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CEOs struggle to meet net-zero targets due to decarbonization challenges: KPMG
CEOs pointed to the complexity of cutting supply chain emissions and implementing sustainable solutions as challenges affecting their net-zero target strategies.
By Suman Bhattacharyya • Oct. 29, 2024 -
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Stellantis recalls 21K vehicles for ‘brake pedal collapse’
The automaker is advising drivers to use the electronic parking brake to slow the vehicle to a stop if the brake fault occurs.
By Eric Walz • Oct. 28, 2024 -
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Opinion
Industry Voices | Is CFPB’s Focus on Junk Fees Justified?
The CFPB’s ongoing campaign against what it terms “junk fees” doesn’t reflect consumer experience in the auto lending space, based on what consumers are actually complaining about.
By Tom Oscherwitz • Oct. 28, 2024 -
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FTC appeals Texas noncompete ban decision to 5th Circuit
This marks the commission’s second such appeal in as many months.
By Ryan Golden • Oct. 23, 2024 -
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Honda recalls nearly 721K vehicles for potential fuel leak
The recall, which stems from an investigation that began last year, covers certain Accord, CR-V and Civic models.
By Eric Walz • Oct. 22, 2024 -
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NHTSA opens safety probe for up to 2.4M Tesla vehicles
One of the incidents under investigation is a fatal collision with a pedestrian while the Full Self-Driving feature was active.
By Eric Walz • Oct. 22, 2024 -
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German Chancellor Attacks EU BEV Tariffs
Chancellor Olaf Scholz warns a trade battle with China will hurt German automakers while Mercedes claims a potential 96% battery materials recovery rate from its new plant.
By Paul Myles • Oct. 22, 2024 -
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Volkswagen’s U.K. Financial Unit Fined $7M for Unfair Treatment of Vulnerable Customers
The regulator accuses Volkswagen Finance U.K. of, among other things, repossessing vulnerable customers' vehicles without considering other options.
By Paul Myles • Oct. 21, 2024 -
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The auto industry’s cybersecurity challenges are mounting, experts say
Regulators could soon impose more cybersecurity requirements on OEMs and their suppliers.
By Michael Brady • Oct. 18, 2024 -
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Most Brit Drivers Plan Indefinite ICE Ownership If Government Forces New Car Ban
Calling time on ICE will see an aging private car fleet in the U.K., survey of motorists suggests.
By Paul Myles • Oct. 16, 2024 -
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Honda recalls nearly 1.7M vehicles for steering issue
The gearbox may have a manufacturing defect that causes excessive internal friction, which can make it difficult to turn the steering wheel.
By Eric Walz • Oct. 10, 2024 -
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Column
The IC Engine Could Outlast 21st Century
BEV propulsion systems for legacy automakers cost about $13,500 on average, compared to $7,100 for ICE powertrains, so there’s still a lot of work to do.
By John McElroy • Oct. 10, 2024 -
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Nikola Shares Rise as Hydrogen Truck Future Takes Hold
Shares of hydrogen-powered truck-maker Nikola rise as the company meets its third-quarter production targets and the reality of a future where diesel gives way to hydrogen and electric-powered trucks sinks in for transit companies.
By David Kiley • Oct. 9, 2024 -
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Stellantis recalls 154K hybrid Jeep models for battery fire risk
Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures, and not to recharge their vehicle’s battery until the issues are addressed.
By Eric Walz • Oct. 8, 2024 -
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Column
View From The EU: Automakers in a Tizzy
More trauma than transition as consumers in Europe expect financial incentives to buy battery-electric vehicles, putting automakers at a loss on multiple fronts.
By Paul Myles • Oct. 4, 2024 -
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Ferrari shutters gas-fueled plant to slash carbon emissions
The Italian carmaker closed its Maranello trigeneration plant this week in a bid to reduce its methane gas consumption and pivot to cleaner energy sources.
By Zoya Mirza • Oct. 3, 2024 -
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$2B in tax credits awarded to EV buyers so far in 2024
Inflation Reduction Act funds have enabled upfront discounts on the purchases of more than 300,000 clean vehicles since Jan. 1, federal agencies say.
By Haley Cawthon • Oct. 3, 2024 -
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Powell says Fed policymakers not ‘in a hurry’ to cut interest rates
“We’re recalibrating policy to maintain the strength in the economy, not because of weakness in the economy,” Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said.
By Jim Tyson • Oct. 3, 2024 -
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Volvo Joins Industrialists’ Call for EU to Stick to 2035 ICE Ban
The Swedish automaker reaffirms its plans to be a purely BEV manufacturer as the EU considers carbon-neutral new vehicle sales after 2035.
By Paul Myles • Oct. 1, 2024 -
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Fed rate cut unlikely to boost US auto sales in Q4
However, continued interest rate cuts and lower vehicle prices could make a difference in 2025, analysts said.
By Michael Brady • Sept. 27, 2024 -
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Trump vs. Harris on manufacturing: A tale of 2 speeches
In dueling remarks this week, the Republican nominee focused on tariff hikes, while the Democratic nominee talked of boosting clean energy production.
By Kate Magill • Sept. 27, 2024
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