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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

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

Explore the Trendline➔

Automotive Manufacturing

Production strategies are changing rapidly as tariffs and shifts in consumer buying patterns affect the industry.

By WardsAuto staff

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 Larry Avila • Aug. 9, 2024

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

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 Eric Walz • Aug. 6, 2024

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

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 Paul Myles • Aug. 5, 2024

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

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 Eric Walz • July 30, 2024

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

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

GM resumes Missouri production after supplier strike

UAW Local 282 members walked off the job at seat manufacturer Lear Corp. this week, forcing the automaker’s Wentzville Assembly plant to stop production.

By Haley Cawthon • July 26, 2024

Elon Musk: CrowdStrike outage caused ‘seizure’ for auto supply chain

Tesla has deleted the cybersecurity software off all of its systems, the CEO said on the social platform X.

By Haley Cawthon • July 23, 2024

Construction project abandonments surge

A growing number of developments are also delayed, including VinFast's $2 billion facility in North Carolina. 

By Sebastian Obando • July 18, 2024

Stellantis recalls 332K vehicles to fix seat belt connector

The problem can prevent the front seat airbag from deploying as intended.

By Eric Walz • July 17, 2024

Volkswagen subsidiary PowerCo lands battery tech licensing deal

QuantumScape says its solid state battery technology can allow an EV to travel up to 500,000 kilometers (roughly 311,000 miles) without any noticeable loss of range.

By Eric Walz • July 15, 2024

GM shareholders deny 3 ethical supply chain proposals

Responding to the proposals, the automaker defended its existing practices for supplier agreements and operational policies.

By Kelly Stroh • July 15, 2024

Automakers accelerate drive for fossil-free steel

Volvo is leading the industry for steel and aluminum decarbonization. Mercedes, Tesla and Ford follow.

By S.L. Fuller • July 12, 2024

GM increases supply chain visibility with Optilogic

The Cosmic Frog software enables GM to analyze and solve issues related to suppliers, individual parts and more.

By Kelly Stroh • July 2, 2024

Manufacturing is ‘stuck’: June PMI

Caution continues to run through the industry as manufacturers hesitate to spend on labor and production with interest rates still high.

By Kate Magill • July 2, 2024

Flame Retardants in Car Seats Prompt Cancer Concern

A U.S.-focused study notes organophosphate ester flame retardants were detected in cabin air within 101 vehicles tested, “indicating a route for human exposure to chemicals of concern from passenger vehicles.”

By Keith Nuthall • June 28, 2024

CDK restores service for small group of car dealers

The software vendor said it will restore critical services in phases, but warned some integrations with third-party vendors might be delayed.

By Matt Kapko • June 27, 2024

CDK cyberattack stalls industry as car dealers disclose widespread impacts

The car dealership software vendor discovered a cyberattack June 19 and has told customers it will restore systems within days.

By Matt Kapko • June 24, 2024

LG launches suite of products for software-defined vehicles

AlphaWare can integrate with existing OEM vehicle systems and help automakers create immersive experiences for drivers and passengers.

By Eric Walz • June 24, 2024

The Collaborative Journey to Software-Defined Vehicles

The future software-defined steering system and steer-by-wire technology presents an opportunity to further standardize hardware.

By Robin Milavec • June 21, 2024