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US trade authorities find labor rights denial at Volkswagen plant in Mexico
Officials found evidence that workers’ freedom of association and collective bargaining rights were denied following a recent union election.
By Haley Cawthon • Updated May 30, 2024 -
Courtesy of Toyota Motor Corp
Toyota, Subaru and Mazda to develop new engines for hybrid vehicles
Each automaker will develop a signature engine design that represents its respective brands and customer preferences.
By Eric Walz • May 30, 2024 -
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VW to launch a family of entry-level EVs in Europe
The automaker says its new electric vehicles will set standards in the low-priced segment for technology, design, quality and customer experience.
By Eric Walz • May 29, 2024 -
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UAW challenges outcome of Mercedes-Benz vote
The union claims the automaker interfered with the election by discriminating against Alabama plant workers who supported unionization.
By Haley Cawthon • May 29, 2024 -
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Tesla shareholders cite floundering performance in bid against Musk pay package
The group also claims the EV maker’s board is stacked with directors who have close personal ties to the CEO.
By Haley Cawthon • May 24, 2024 -
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Toyota debuts renewable energy system at Port of Long Beach
The resources generated by the new system will support Toyota Logistics Services’ vehicle-processing and distribution center at the port.
By S.L. Fuller • May 24, 2024 -
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Ultium Cells, Redwood Materials to partner on EV battery recycling
Tesla supplier Panasonic also plans to use recycled cathode materials from Redwood for its battery factory under construction in Kansas.
By Eric Walz • May 23, 2024 -
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Ford Pro lands EV charging deal in Dallas
The agreement follows other investments in charging infrastructure as the automaker looks to grow its commercial EV business.
By Eric Walz • May 23, 2024 -
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BMW imported cars to the US using parts from banned supplier: Senate report
The automaker shipped at least 8,000 Mini Coopers that used components from a company based in China's Xinjiang region.
By Haley Cawthon • May 22, 2024 -
Courtesy of Wuling
GM China names new president to lead growth strategies
Julian Blissett, president of GM China, has decided to retire after a 28-year career with the automaker.
By Haley Cawthon • May 22, 2024 -
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GM, EV battery suppliers establish $150M fund to reimburse Chevrolet Bolt owners
The automaker reached a previous agreement with LG Electronics in October 2021 to cover roughly $2 billion in recall costs.
By Eric Walz • May 21, 2024 -
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Subaru teams up with Toyota to mitigate EV ‘risks’
The two automakers will jointly develop four battery electric SUVs by the end of 2026.
By Haley Cawthon • May 21, 2024 -
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Mercedes-Benz workers in Alabama vote against joining UAW
UAW President Shawn Fain said what happens next is up to the workers.
By Haley Cawthon • May 20, 2024 -
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Stellantis names new leaders for Dodge, Ram
The executive appointments come as the automaker prepares to launch new vehicles, including a battery-powered Ram pickup later this year.
By Eric Walz • May 20, 2024 -
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Industry leaders react to tariff hikes on China-made goods
“Automakers embrace fair competition. We’re not shrinking from it, but China’s EV overcapacity and subsidy issue is real," said Alliance for Automotive Innovation President and CEO John Bozzella.
By Philip Neuffer • May 17, 2024 -
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Inside Honda’s updated multibillion-dollar electrification strategy
The massive investments will be used to establish a comprehensive electric vehicle value chain.
By Eric Walz • May 16, 2024 -
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Mercedes-Benz Q1 profits down nearly 30%
The automaker attributed lower volumes to product transitions and supply chain bottlenecks.
By Haley Cawthon • May 16, 2024 -
Courtesy of Stellantis
Stellantis’ volumes nearly 100K less in Q1. Here’s where production was cut.
The automaker expects production of next-generation vehicles to ramp up “significantly” in the second half of 2024.
By Haley Cawthon • May 15, 2024 -
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Honda banks on hybrid profits to fund EV transition
The automaker announced it will increase R&D spending by almost 25% over the next year to gain a competitive advantage in the hybrid vehicle segment.
By Eric Walz • May 15, 2024 -
Courtesy of Tesla Inc.
How 4 technology trends are shaping automotive design
Some design trends are partly a reaction to design aesthetics that preceded them; others are responses to changes in technology, consumer preferences and government regulation, experts said.
By Michael Brady • May 15, 2024 -
Courtesy of Stellantis
Stellantis, Leapmotor JV to launch 2 EV models in Europe this year
As part of the partnership, Stellantis has exclusive rights to manufacture, export and sell Leapmotor EVs outside of China.
By Eric Walz • May 15, 2024 -
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Biden hikes tariffs on China-made EVs, batteries
The action aims to protect the U.S. market from the rise in Chinese electric vehicle exports, which the U.S. says jumped 70% from 2022 to 2023.
By Kate Magill , Eric Walz • May 14, 2024 -
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Toyota CEO: ‘Next-generation BEVs must change the factories themselves’
The automaker aims to reconfigure its factories to cut the number of processes in half.
By Haley Cawthon • May 14, 2024 -
Courtesy of Volvo
Volvo Cars shakes up leadership team after COO leaves for Rivian
The automaker named new product, engineering and supply chain chiefs as it pursues "technological and commercial transformation."
By Haley Cawthon • May 13, 2024 -
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EV maker Lucid Group shores up its losses with billion-dollar investments
Lucid has received $6.4 billion from Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund since 2018, which has helped support its operations as it works to turn a profit.
By Eric Walz • May 13, 2024
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