Manufacturing
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GM cuts hundreds of jobs across the globe
The layoffs will impact UAW workers and the automaker’s Michigan tech center.
By Larry Avila • Nov. 20, 2024 -
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Lucid opens Gravity orders in bid to reshape SUV market
The company will begin with production of the $94,900 Grand Touring trim, which has a range of over 440 miles.
By Haley Cawthon • Nov. 20, 2024 -
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Microporous to build $1.4B Virginia battery separator plant
The company is set to receive up to $100 million in federal funds for the Danville facility.
By Sara Samora • Nov. 19, 2024 -
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Honda weighs production pivot ahead of potential tariffs
The automaker is committed to ramping up U.S. electric vehicle production despite the incoming Trump administration's tariff threats, an executive said.
By Larry Avila • Nov. 18, 2024 -
Courtesy of Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
VW taps new head of manufacturing for Chattanooga factory
Henning Habicht will take over from Chris Glover, who will retire at the end of January after three years in the role.
By Eric Walz • Nov. 18, 2024 -
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Hyundai shakes up C-suite to drive growth
The global company made nine executive moves, including the promotion of presidents and CEOs to lead Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Corp.
By Larry Avila • Nov. 15, 2024 -
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NHTSA probes 1.4M Honda vehicles for engine failures
The agency is assessing whether a connecting rod bearing issue was missed in a previous recall.
By Eric Walz • Nov. 14, 2024 -
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Nissan plans to cut 9,000 jobs as it slashes global production
CEO Makoto Uchida said the cost-cutting move is in response to weak sales and a 90% drop in operating profit.
By Larry Avila • Nov. 7, 2024 -
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Automotive groups react to Donald Trump’s victory
Companies say they are now turning their focus on policies to protect and grow jobs.
By Larry Avila • Nov. 7, 2024 -
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Stellantis to lay off 1,100 at its Toledo South Assembly Plant
The layoffs are effective as early as Jan. 5, 2025. The automaker called it a “necessary action to reduce high inventory levels.”
By Eric Walz • Nov. 7, 2024 -
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Toyota, Suzuki to launch electric SUV
Toyota describes the forthcoming vehicle as a “nimble SUV with the sharp driving characteristics of a BEV.”
By Eric Walz • Nov. 1, 2024 -
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Production down ahead of presidential election: PMI
Demand rose slightly during the month as manufacturers hope for a rebound next year.
By Kate Magill • Nov. 1, 2024 -
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Stellantis, Factorial to launch demo fleet to test solid-state-EV batteries
A fleet of electric Dodge Charger Daytonas will evaluate their real-world performance with the goal of commercializing the technology.
By Eric Walz • Nov. 1, 2024 -
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Mercedes-Benz opens its own battery recycling factory
With a targeted recovery rate of up to 96%, the facility will process and recycle enough materials to produce more than 50,000 new battery modules per year.
By Eric Walz • Oct. 31, 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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Honda previews next-gen tech for its new ‘0 Series’ EVs
The first model is expected to launch in 2026 and will be built on a newly developed platform.
By Eric Walz • Oct. 24, 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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Independent boards found to enhance worker safety
The positive impact is heightened in companies dominated by long-term investors, researchers say in an academic paper.
By Robert Freedman • Oct. 22, 2024 -
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Nissan joins ChargeScape EV charging joint venture
The company along with BMW, Ford and Honda will deploy electric vehicle charging software aiming to simplify charging and return power to the grid.
By Kalena Thomhave • Oct. 21, 2024 -
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Honda supply chain woes had little impact on September sales
While the disruptions from Hurricane Helene have subsided, retooling efforts for Ohio EV production are still hampering its manufacturing activity.
By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 18, 2024 -
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More US-based companies to shift supply chain operations into Americas: report
Reducing touch points and increasing proximity to manufacturing and procurement locations is a priority for firms, according to KPMG.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Oct. 18, 2024 -
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Hyundai, Kia and Samsung form software-defined vehicle alliance
The three companies plan to develop technology that links vehicles and smartphones using Samsung’s global “SmartThings” platform.
By Eric Walz • Oct. 17, 2024 -
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Lyten to build $1B lithium-sulfur battery factory in Nevada
The manufacturer received a $4 million Department of Energy grant in January to accelerate its EV battery production.
By Joelle Anselmo • Oct. 15, 2024 -
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LG Energy Solution aims to double revenue, reduce reliance on EV segment
The plans include advancing next-generation battery technology and establishing an energy storage software and services business.
By Eric Walz • Oct. 9, 2024 -
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Rivian cuts production outlook amid parts shortage
The EV maker said the supply issue began in Q3 and has become more “acute” in recent weeks.
By Haley Cawthon • Oct. 7, 2024
