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  • Mary Barra, CEO of General Motors
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    GM CEO’s compensation falls 4%

    Mary Barra is no longer the highest-paid executive among the Detroit Three automakers.

  • The new Volkswagen ID. CODE concept vehicle in blue.
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    Courtesy of Volkswagen Group
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    Volkswagen looks to boost tech, cut costs in China

    The country’s transition to electric vehicles and growing local competition is making it harder for overseas automakers to stay competitive.

  • A red 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe hybrid SUV pictured on a dirt trail with desert terrain in the background.
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    Courtesy of Hyundai Motor Group
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    Hyundai shifts focus to hybrids as EV demand declines

    Despite record-setting Q1 revenues, the automaker said its EV sales slipped nearly 5% year over year.

  • Toyota's manufacturing plant in Princeton, Indiana
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    Toyota to assemble new EV at Indiana plant

    The automaker will add up to 340 jobs at the facility with a $1.4B investment.

  • Toshihiro Mibe, President and CEO of Honda Motor Co. speak at an event at the automaker's manufacturing plant in Allison, Ontario.
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    Courtesy of Honda Motor Co.
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    Honda invests billions in Canada to set up EV production hub

    The CAD $15 billion ($11 billion) investment into the automaker’s supply chain includes two factories and materials processing projects with joint venture partners.

  • A Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup on the road.
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    Courtesy of Ford Motor Co.
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    Facing pricing pressure, Ford takes big loss on EVs

    CEO Jim Farley called the segment a “huge drag” on the automaker and the industry overall.

  • The 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV 3LT in Riptide Blue parked beside a lakeside home.
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    Courtesy of General Motors
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    GM aims to build up to 300K EVs in 2024

    The automaker anticipates that new electric vehicle launches will help it achieve its ambitious sales targets in 2024.

  • Front view of the Nissan Ariya electric SUV.
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    Courtesy of Nissan Motor Co. Ltd
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    Nissan slashes operating profit amid sales dip

    The automaker lowered its forecasted sales volume for fiscal year 2023 to 3.44 million vehicles last week.

  • A blue Tesla Model S sedan on the highway.
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    Tesla accelerates launch of new models

    The EV maker said production for a new vehicle lineup will start months earlier than originally announced and include a more affordable model.

  • A close-up of the creamy exterior of the Department of Labor building.
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    DOL will raise overtime salary threshold to $44K in July, $59K next year

    The final rule expands overtime pay eligibility to millions of U.S. workers, the department said.

  • A rendering of a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV in a residential garage with GM's vehicle-to-home charging equipment mounted on the wall.
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    Courtesy of General Motors
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    GM Energy rolls out its first vehicle-to-home EV charging products

    The bidirectional charging technology allows an electric vehicle’s battery to provide backup power to homes.

  • Auto carrier Cox Automotive
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    5 auto carriers propose $180M merger

    Florida-based Proficient Auto Transport is leading the roll-up of the companies, whose largest customer is General Motors.

  • Volkswagen workers celebrate UAW victory
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    Volkswagen workers join UAW in historic vote

    A vast majority of the Chattanooga, Tennessee plant workers voted in favor of joining the union.

  • A worker inspects a 2023 Acura Integra as comes off of the assembly line at Honda's Marysville Auto Plant.
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    Courtesy of American Honda Motor Co., Inc
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    Honda details progress on Ohio EV hub

    The automaker is retooling facilities in Marysville, Anna and East Liberty, Ohio.

  • Three 2022 Rivian R1T electric pickups driving.
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    Courtesy of Rivian Automotive
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    Rivian cuts 1% of workforce

    The EV maker said the latest round of layoffs are part of a continued effort to right-size the business.

  • The front grill of a red 2022 Ford Bronco Sport Badlands.
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    Courtesy of Ford Motor Co.
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    Ford recalls over 456K Bronco Sport, Maverick models

    An undetected low battery charge can result in a loss of drive power on two of the automaker’s more popular vehicles.

  • A person hands a resume across a desk to another person in formal clothes.
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    HR leaders well positioned to fight age bias, staffing exec says

    Older workers responding to a survey said age would hurt their chances at a new job. 

  • A woman engineer uses a digital tablet to work on car design and improvements.
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    Deep Dive

    Why aren’t more women joining automotive manufacturing?

    As gender diversity remains an industry challenge, experts say companies can help tackle the problem by expanding childcare options and prioritizing career development and mentorship. 

  • 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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    Ford, GM, Honda collaborate on standardized Scope 3 emissions reporting

    A new supplier questionnaire can streamline how suppliers report on climate goals and consumption.

  • A red Tesla Model 3 and blue Model Y with a city skyline in the background.
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    Courtesy of Tesla Inc.
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    Tesla to cut 10% of global workforce: reports

    CEO Elon Musk cited the company’s push for cost reduction and existence of duplicative roles as reasons for the layoffs.

  • Individuals work on computers.
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    Employers worry training won’t keep pace with tech advancement

    Business leaders responding to a survey said it’s never been so hard to plan for future talent requirements.

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    Kendrion to sell automotive business to Solero Technologies

    The transaction is expected to expand Solero Technologies' product offerings, geographic footprint and customer base.

  • A cutaway view of the components of a Rimac-designed EV battery pack using cylindrical cells.
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    Courtesy of Rimac Technologies
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    BMW, Rimac Technology to co-produce battery tech for EVs

    The electric vehicle technology company expects the partnership — its largest and most ambitious yet — will help it become a high-volume Tier 1 automotive supplier.

  • A Michelin Pilot Sport EV tire.
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    Courtesy of Michelin North America
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    Satisfaction gap widens between EV and ICE tires

    BFGoodrich, Continental, Falken, Goodyear, Hankook, Kumho and Michelin are among the top-performing original equipment tire brands, according to a J.D. Power study.  

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  • The 2022 BMW iX electric SUV.
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    Courtesy of BMW Group AG
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    BMW, Tata Technologies to collaborate on software-defined vehicles

    The deal adds to a trend of automakers seeking out external tech expertise to help develop next-generation vehicles.