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  • A Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric SUV test vehicle on the road in downtown Pittsburgh with building in the background.
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    Courtesy of Motional
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    AV startup Motional to cut non-technical staff by 5%

    It’s the latest autonomous vehicle company, including Cruise, to face financial challenges as the technology comes under increasing scrutiny.

    By • March 1, 2024
  • A 2024 Fisker Ocean driving around a bend on a rural road.
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    Courtesy of Fisker Inc.
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    Fisker seeks deal with major automaker as survival is in question

    The automaker also plans to streamline operations and slash its staff by 15% after losing $464 million in Q4.

    By • March 1, 2024
  • A portrait of Nikola President and CEO Steve Girsky.
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    Courtesy of Nikola
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    Nikola close to naming next CFO

    CEO Steve Girsky has been serving as interim finance chief following Anastasiya “Stasy” Pasterick’s departure.

    By David Taube • Feb. 28, 2024
  • 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS model lineup parked in a city.
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    Courtesy of Mercedes-Benz AG
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    UAW wins majority support at Mercedes-Benz plant in Alabama

    The facility is the second nonunionized automotive plant in the U.S. to earn support for collective bargaining since last fall, the United Auto Workers said.

    By • Feb. 27, 2024
  • Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares.
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    Bill Pugliano/Stringer/Getty Images North America via Getty Images
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    Stellantis CEO made over 36M euros in 2023

    Carlos Tavares’ compensation soared 56% year over year, according to the automaker’s 2023 annual report.

    By • Feb. 26, 2024
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    EnerSys plans South Carolina lithium-ion battery factory

    The plant is part of an agreement with France-based battery maker Verkor, which produces batteries for automaker Renault Group’s premium and Alpine electric models.

    By Joelle Anselmo • Feb. 26, 2024
  • An auto worker at the Volkswagen assembly plant in Tennessee inspects components of the ID4 electric SUV.
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    Courtesy of Volkswagen Group
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    UAW to spend $40M to organize non-union autoworkers and battery plants

    More than 10,000 non-union autoworkers have signed cards since the UAW launched a nationwide organizing drive in December.

    By • Feb. 23, 2024
  • A Rivian R1T nears undergoes final assembly at the automaker's plant in Normal, Illinois.
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    Courtesy of Rivian Automotive
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    Rivian to lay off 10% of salaried workforce

    A company spokesperson said the hourly manufacturing workers at its plant in Normal, Illinois, would not be affected.

    By • Feb. 21, 2024
  • 2024 Ford Expedition Timberline driving off-road.
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    Courtesy of Ford Motor Co.
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    UAW, Ford reach local deal, staving off strike at Kentucky Truck Plant

    Local 862 was prepared to strike on Friday if the tentative agreement was not reached.

    By • Feb. 21, 2024
  • United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain speaking during a livestream event.
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    United Auto Workers. (2023). "UAW President Shawn Fain Livestream Update 10/6/23" [Video screenshot]. Retrieved from YouTube.
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    Nearly 9,000 UAW members could strike at Ford’s Kentucky Truck Plant

    The autoworkers want Ford to address health and safety issues, “as well as Ford’s continued attempts to erode the skilled trades” at the plant, the union said.

    By • Feb. 16, 2024
  • Production line workers dressed in blue uniforms with yellow stripes on sleeves and wearing a white mask and blue hairnet, collecting baked biscuits from the conveyor belt .
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    GCShutter via Getty Images
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    Front-line workers are more likely to be anxious and depressed, survey finds

    Employers have a vested interest in educating these essential workers about their well-being options, meQuilibrium’s chief science officer said.

    By Laurel Kalser • Feb. 16, 2024
  • The headquarters of automotive supplier Continental.
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    Courtesy of Continental AG
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    Continental to ‘streamline’ R&D staff amid corporate overhaul

    The automotive supplier also plans to develop new technologies for software-defined vehicles.

    By • Feb. 16, 2024
  • UAW union members strike holding signs with the city in the background.
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    Bill Pugliano / Stringer via Getty Images
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    Michigan is no longer a ‘right-to-work’ state

    The change allows unions to charge nonmembers a fee for representing them in contract negotiations and labor disputes.

    By Emilie Shumway • Feb. 15, 2024
  • The Cruise Origin autonomous ride-hailing vehicle.
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    Courtesy of Cruise LLC
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    GM’s Cruise unit names safety leader amid federal investigations

    Steve Kenner will help the company improve safety and reestablish trust with regulators, government officials and the public.

    By • Feb. 14, 2024
  • Robots help build a Ford Ranger at the automaker's Michigan Assembly Plant.
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    Courtesy of Ford Motor Co.
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    Why the UAW deal may not result in more automation

    Robots are too expensive for vehicle manufacturers to replace autoworkers at scale, experts say, but they can make assembly plants more efficient.

    By Kalena Thomhave • Feb. 13, 2024
  • Volkswagen Group's assembly plant in Chattanooga, Tenneesee.
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    Courtesy of Volkswagen Group
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    Most Volkswagen autoworkers in Tennessee want to join union, UAW says

    With a majority of workers having signed union cards, the United Auto Workers lauded the moment as a positive sign for its industry unionization drive.

    By • Feb. 7, 2024
  • An aerial view of the Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama assembly plant.
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    Courtesy of Hyundai Motor America
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    UAW drive gains momentum at Hyundai plant in Alabama

    Autoworkers at the plant filed an unfair labor practice complaint against the company in December, alleging union-busting activities.

    By • Feb. 5, 2024
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    Automotive industry outlook for 2024

    Executives are adjusting plans as they deal with economic headwinds, a web of federal mandates and the fallout of the United Auto Workers deal.

    By • Jan. 30, 2024
  • The head and upper body of Figure's humanoid robot.
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    Courtesy of Figure
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    BMW aims to deploy humanoid robots at its Spartanburg factory

    The automaker is testing how general-purpose robots could improve factory productivity as part of a multi-stage deployment deal.

    By • Jan. 29, 2024
  • A blue clipboard with a white paper that says "OSHA, Occupational Safety and Health Administration," and protective gear lying above it.
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    SK Battery America cited for safety, health hazard violations at Georgia plant

    The Labor Department found the battery maker exposed workers to hazardous conditions when working with nickel, cobalt and manganese.

    By Sara Samora • Jan. 25, 2024
  • Workers assemble the GMC Hummer EV SUV.
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    Courtesy of General Motors
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    The hardest manufacturing jobs to fill this year

    U.S. EV manufacturers are struggling to find enough workers for positions like automation engineers and machinists.

    By Joelle Anselmo • Jan. 23, 2024
  • Three employees working in an engine factory.
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    Courtesy of Cummins.

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    Cummins to spend $580M to upgrade North Carolina plant

    The new equipment will expand the Rocky Mount plant’s ability to produce gasoline and propane engines.

    By Sara Samora • Jan. 22, 2024
  • F-150 Lightning pickups on the assembly line at Ford's Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Michigan.
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    Courtesy of Ford Motor Co.
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    Ford to cut F-150 Lightning production amid slowing demand

    The automaker is also increasing Bronco and Bronco Raptor production to grow sales and profitability.

    By • Jan. 19, 2024
  • A production operator installs a Jeep Grand Cherokee door.
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    Courtesy of Stellantis
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    UAW president calls out Stellantis for laying off over 500 workers

    The news could make it more difficult for the United Auto Workers to convince non-union autoworkers to join its ranks.

    By • Jan. 17, 2024
  • A Ford F-150 Lightning being assembled.
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    Courtesy of Ford Motor Co.
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    The UAW won big for future EV battery plants

    The United Auto Workers agreements with GM, Ford and Stellantis will likely increase labor costs for the Big Three as more EV battery plants open.

    By Kalena Thomhave • Jan. 16, 2024