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    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 Sept. 16, 2024
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    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
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    Trendline

    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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    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
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    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 Sept. 5, 2024
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    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
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    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
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    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 Aug. 29, 2024
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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 Aug. 22, 2024
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    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 Aug. 21, 2024
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    ‘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 Aug. 20, 2024
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    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
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    GlobalFoundries auto revenue rebounds in Q2

    The chipmaker expects "meaningful" year-over-year growth in the segment as demand improves.

    By Kate Magill • Aug. 12, 2024
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    Opinion

    Industry Voices | Additive Manufacturing Valuable Tool for Suppliers

    Ensuring suppliers commit to adopting long-term additive manufacturing, or 3D printing, at scale is key to driving momentum and growth throughout the automotive industry.

    By Fadi Abro • Aug. 12, 2024
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    Canada’s rail networks edge closer to disruption

    Soon after regulators said any labor action would be legal as early as Aug. 22, CPKC threatened to lock out some workers.

    By Aug. 9, 2024
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    Rivian already sees tailwinds from VW partnership

    CEO RJ Scaringe said the EV maker expects to achieve more favorable pricing from its suppliers as a result of the deal.

    By Haley Cawthon • Aug. 7, 2024
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    Continental mulls spinoff of its automotive business

    The company cited the industry’s software-driven technology transformation as one of the reasons for the potential move.

    By Aug. 6, 2024
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    NXP Semiconductors’ inventory woes persist amid slow auto demand

    The company's revenue was down last quarter as its plan to normalize inventory levels takes longer than expected. 

    By Kate Magill • Aug. 5, 2024
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    Magna’s Volumes Hit by BMW, Ineos and Fisker Production Cuts

    Scrapped production plans and an automaker shift back to gas and hybrid powertrains as BEV sales slow hurt auto supply giant's Q2 volumes.

    By Aug. 5, 2024
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    GM Ventures leads $39M funding round for battery technology startup

    Addionics intends to use the funds to build its global workforce and expand manufacturing and commercialization efforts.

    By Haley Cawthon • Aug. 1, 2024
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    Tesla recalls over 1.8M vehicles for faulty hood latch switch

    Some vehicles’ software may fail to warn a driver that the lock assembly is unsecured.

    By July 30, 2024
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    Porsche supplier factory flood leads to aluminum shortage

    The automaker expects disruptions to continue for several weeks, possibly leading to a manufacturing shutdown for certain vehicle series.

    By Kelly Stroh • July 30, 2024
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    GHSP adds VP to stabilize auto supply chain

    Ludwing Vergara outlined a four-pronged approach that includes improved cost modeling and closer stakeholder collaboration. 

    By S.L. Fuller • July 26, 2024