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Battery startup Northvolt to lay off workers, scale back expansion plans
More than 200 employees were affected by the decision to close the company's R&D facility in San Leandro, California.
By Kalena Thomhave • Oct. 3, 2024 -
Companies are investing less time and money in women: study
McKinsey & Co. emphasized that the “broken rung” of advancement remains a core issue for women.
By Caroline Colvin • Sept. 26, 2024 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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Production strategies are changing rapidly as tariffs and shifts in consumer buying patterns affect the industry.
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Ford recalls nearly 145K Mavericks for rear camera display failures
The recall covers certain 2022-2024 Maverick pickups equipped with Ford’s Connected Touch Radio.
By Eric Walz • Sept. 26, 2024 -
White House backs $1B EV supplier fund
Monroe Capital’s managed fund is focused on helping small- and medium-sized auto manufacturers transition to electric vehicle production.
By Kate Magill • Sept. 25, 2024 -
Employers increasingly shed jobs, reflecting economic uncertainty
Hiring intentions fell to the lowest year-to-date total since data tracking began in 2005, Challenger, Gray & Christmas said.
By Carolyn Crist • Sept. 25, 2024 -
US seeks to limit China, Russia’s role in connected vehicle supply chains
The Department of Commerce's proposed new rule would require vehicles used in the U.S. to exclude suppliers with links to those countries.
By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 23, 2024 -
BMW taps Redwood Materials for battery recycling
The company will work directly with BMW of North America at over 700 locations, including dealerships and distribution centers, to collect batteries for recycling.
By Eric Walz • Sept. 23, 2024 -
Battery sector gets $3B from Biden administration
The funding will go towards new battery manufacturing facilities, as well as critical mineral processing plants and recycling sites.
By Sara Samora • Sept. 20, 2024 -
ZF Teams With Ford Trucks in Drive Toward Zero-Emission Deliveries
Supplier claims its compact drive unit can be fitted on production lines with a mix of ICE and BEV truck models.
By Paul Myles • Sept. 19, 2024 -
Podcast
WardsAuto Podcast: Magna International CEO Swamy Kotagiri on Electrification, Waymo and Fisker Debacle
Tier 1 suppliers are caught between changing consumer demand and their automaker customers’ plans. Magna International CEO Swamy Kotagiri, one of the leading CEOs in the auto industry, talks to WardsAuto about the challenges of electrification and BEV startups.
By WardsAuto Staff • Sept. 16, 2024 -
Forced and Child Labor Abuses Found in 75% of Lithium Battery Supply Chains
AI-driven data research finds Chinese mining companies among worst offenders of human rights, risking automotive battery supplies for BEVs.
By Paul Myles • Sept. 16, 2024 -
Northvolt’s Cutbacks Put Europe’s Battery Production at Risk
Slowdown in BEV sales hits battery cell manufacturer's ambitions to be a one-stop shop for automakers on the continent.
By Paul Myles • Sept. 16, 2024 -
American Battery Technology Co. taps Rivian exec as COO
Steven Wu will succeed Andrés Meza, whose last day was on Sept. 1.
By Sara Samora • Sept. 11, 2024 -
Ultium Cells workers in Tennessee join UAW
The GM battery supplier agreed to recognize the union after a majority of the Spring Hill plant’s employees signed union cards.
By Haley Cawthon • Sept. 9, 2024 -
Ford recalls over 90K vehicles for Ecoboost engine failures
The recalled vehicles include six 2021-2022 Ford and Lincoln models equipped with either the 2.7L or 3.0L version of the engines.
By Eric Walz • Sept. 5, 2024 -
Column
Hey Detroit: Collaborate or Evaporate
What we need is a regional strategy with much more cooperation, not just amongst automakers and suppliers, but with the UAW and government entities, both elected and regulatory.
By John McElroy • Sept. 5, 2024 -
Porsche plans majority takeover of Varta battery unit
The automaker expects to participate in the reorganization of the manufacturer, whose lithium-ion cells are used in the hybrid Porsche 911 Carrera GTS.
By Haley Cawthon • Sept. 4, 2024 -
Canadian rail carriers’ recovery from work stoppage may take weeks
Embargoes put in place prior to the disruption have created freight backlog for Canadian National and CPKC.
By Larry Avila • Aug. 29, 2024 -
GM, Samsung SDI finalize $3.5B battery joint venture
The two companies aim to start production at the Indiana plant in 2027, a year later than previously expected.
By Haley Cawthon • Aug. 29, 2024 -
Former GM manager sentenced to 2 years in prison for bribery
Hyoung Nam So was convicted for conspiring to solicit and receive a $5 million bribe from a South Korea-based supplier.
By Haley Cawthon • Aug. 22, 2024 -
DOE doles out another $50M to support EV manufacturing
The Biden-Harris administration said the funding will go to six states with “significant automotive workforces” to help suppliers adapt their facilities.
By Haley Cawthon • Aug. 22, 2024 -
Canada’s major rail carriers shut down
With no new labor deal, Canadian National and CPKC locked out union workers shortly after midnight Thursday.
By Larry Avila • Aug. 22, 2024 -
EU’s Future Automotive Production Boosted by $11Bn Semiconductor Plant
Taiwanese semiconductor giant in JV to build a new plant in Dresden with a clear focus on the German auto industry's drive toward increased software-defined-vehicle production.
By Paul Myles • Aug. 21, 2024 -
‘No possibility’ trucking can fill gap of Canada rail disruption
The British Columbia Trucking Association’s CEO says transport carriers won't have vehicles to deliver without the railroads moving them out of the Annacis Auto Terminal.
By Larry Avila • Aug. 20, 2024 -
Magna plans Arizona factory
The expansion in Mesa comes as delays at other plants impact the auto supplier’s projected sales.
By Joelle Anselmo • Aug. 14, 2024