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Stellantis scraps plans for Illinois battery plant, parts hub: UAW
The automaker remains committed to restarting its idled Belvidere factory in 2027.
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Ford recalls 492K SUVs for exterior door trim that can detach
The company is currently working on a remedy and will notify customers when it's available.
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1 in 5 workers say they feel their career is out of their control
The majority of workers said they’re relying on hope just to get through the year, a survey found.
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Employers say they still plan to hire interns, but job offers post-internship decline
According to benchmark data, employers extended fewer offers of full-time employment to their 2023-2024 interns than in the past, NACE said.
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Vehicle mobile app usage rises among EV drivers: JD Power
But BEV owners want apps with better features and faster functionality.
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Jobs report reflects a ‘steady but cautious’ labor market
Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 139,000 last month, while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.2%.
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Lucid signs US graphite supply deal for EV batteries
The agreement with Graphite One builds on a 2024 pact between the two companies and is expected to begin providing EV battery materials to the carmaker in 2028.
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BMW of North America shuffles leadership team
The automaker appointed a new VP of the central region, which includes 12 midwestern states.
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Subaru of America names chairman and CEO
Company veteran Yoichi Hori will oversee the automaker’s U.S. business operations.
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White House extends exclusions for Section 301 China tariffs
Exemptions to the duties installed during previous administrations will remain until Aug. 31, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative announced last week.
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Nearly all employers say they plan to maintain or expand well-being offerings in 2025
About three-quarters of employers incorporate social connectedness and community in their well-being strategy through offerings like employee resource groups, peer coaching and mentoring programs, a survey shows.
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Tesla CFO offloads over $2M in stock as EU sales tumble
The stock sales come as Tesla’s European sales declined by 53% in April compared to the previous year.
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GlobalFoundries commits $16B to expand New York, Vermont facilities
The chipmaker said the move resulted from President Trump’s push to onshore U.S. manufacturing and expand the domestic semiconductor supply chain for companies like Apple and General Motors.
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Clarios plans $1B plant to shore up US critical mineral supply
The facility would recycle metalloid antimony to boost U.S. battery production.
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Toyota Motor North America names chief compliance officer
Dawn Pittman Collins will take over for Jacqueline Thomas who is retiring after more than two decades with the automaker.
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Ford names chief accounting officer
Kyle Crockett will succeed Mark Kosman who is moving into a new position within the automaker's finance division.
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Toyota recalls 443K Tundra pickups for reverse light failures
The truck’s light assemblies are susceptible to moisture intrusion caused by adhesive separation on a vent patch.
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Ford recalls over 1M vehicles for defective backup camera software
The automaker also recalled 160K vehicles in April to address rearview camera faults caused by a loose circuit board connector.
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C-stores trail restaurants in EV charging sessions, report says
Convenience retailers’ monthly charging sessions rose 21% from September 2023 to December 2024, yet saw nearly 100 fewer charges per month than restaurants.
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Consumers sustain interest in EVs but range anxiety still a concern
Vehicle shoppers remain worried about EV charging station availability but uncertainty about the cost of EVs has declined, according to J.D. Power.
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Assisted by increasing affordability, global EV adoption continues to rise
An International Energy Agency report predicts EVs will make up more than a quarter of all cars sold this year.
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Trump to increase steel, aluminum tariffs to 50%
The president announced the tariff hikes, which are set to begin Wednesday, while touting Nippon Steel’s proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel during a rally in Pittsburgh.
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Mercedes-Benz moving key corporate operations to metro Atlanta
The automaker will close a Michigan office and centralize most of its financial and technical teams in the southeastern U.S.
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Volvo Cars, Google expand partnership to deploy Gemini AI in vehicles
The automaker says the collaboration will help to “accelerate advancements in the connected car space for the entire automotive industry.”
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Congress votes to rescind California vehicle emissions waiver
Clean vehicle advocates say air quality and public health will suffer; auto and petroleum industry lobbyists supported the move to end California’s authority under the Clean Air Act.