Suppliers


  • A gray 2024 Honda Accord Touring parked in front of a building with tress in the background.
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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 Oct. 22, 2024
  • A 2023 Ford Mustang Mach E electric SUV driving on a two-lane road with green hills in the background.
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    Courtesy of Ford Motor Co.
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    Ford inks battery supply deal with LG Energy Solution

    Under the agreement, the companies will move battery production for the Mustang Mach-E from Poland to Michigan.

    By Oct. 22, 2024
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    GM invests $625M in lithium production capacity

    The automaker is partnering with Lithium Americas to develop the Thacker Pass mine in Nevada, where GM agreed to buy up to 100% of lithium produced for 20 years.

    By Kate Magill • Oct. 18, 2024
  • Export freight containers with Mexican produced goods are seen ready to be shipped to the U.S. in the Pantaco customs complex on June 7, 2019 in Mexico City, Mexico.
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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
  • Chang Song (left), President and Head of Hyundai Motor Group Advanced Vehicle Platform Division; and Kyungwhoon Cheun, President, CTO of DX Division at Samsung Electronics and Head of Samsung Research together hold the signed agreement at a signing ceremony announcing the new collaboration.
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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 Oct. 17, 2024
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    Wolfspeed to secure $750M CHIPS funding for North Carolina, New York

    The company's semiconductors are used in EVs, plug-in hybrids, artificial intelligence applications and more, the government noted.

    By Joelle Anselmo • Oct. 15, 2024
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    Anna Moneymaker via Getty Images
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    The ILA strike is over. What should shippers prioritize now?

    While the strike was short-lived, it could take weeks to clear cargo backlogs and bring ports back to normal operations.

    By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 14, 2024
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    Courtesy of Shinhwa Auto USA Corp.

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    Automotive supply chains can benefit from sourcing alliances. Here’s why.

    Collaborations can lower procurement costs and drive operational change, but experts say aligning objectives and cost structures is key to success.

    By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 10, 2024
  • The black interior of a 2022 Honda Civic showing the dashboard and steering wheel.
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    Honda recalls nearly 1.7M vehicles for steering issue

    The gearbox may have a manufacturing defect that causes excessive internal friction, which can make it difficult to turn the steering wheel.

    By Oct. 10, 2024
  • Seven cylindrical batteries with the LG Energy Solution logo printed on the housing.
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    Courtesy of LG Energy Solution
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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 Oct. 9, 2024
  • The chassis of the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe showing the blue protective housing for the battery pack.
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    Courtesy of Stellantis
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    Stellantis recalls 154K hybrid Jeep models for battery fire risk

    Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures, and not to recharge their vehicle’s battery until the issues are addressed.

    By Oct. 8, 2024
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    ILA port strike ends through tentative deal

    The agreement, which extends the parties’ master contract, comes three days after a strike commenced at East and Gulf Coast ports.

    By Alejandra Carranza • Updated Oct. 3, 2024
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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
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    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
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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 Sept. 26, 2024
  • A general view of GMC Hummer EVs on November 17, 2021 at General Motors' Factory ZERO electric vehicle assembly plant in Detroit, Michigan
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    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
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    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
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    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 Sept. 23, 2024
  • A worker assembles a battery pack for the BMW X5 xDrive45e at the automaker's factory in South Carolina.
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    Courtesy of BMW Group
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    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 Sept. 23, 2024
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    Courtesy of The Dow Chemical Co.

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    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
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    Courtesy of American Battery Technology Co.

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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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    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 Sept. 9, 2024
  • A red 2022 Ford Bronco traversing rocky terrain with snow visible on the ground.
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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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    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 Sept. 4, 2024
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    Provided by Canadian Pacific Kansas City

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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