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Range Rover at 50: The birth of luxury SUVs
by Richard Truett on May 31, 2020 at 4:00 am
The legendary nameplate succeeded against the odds -- and changed the industry.
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Virus disruptions get shorter at UAW plants
by Hannah Lutz on May 31, 2020 at 4:00 am
Each of the Detroit 3 has had cases of the virus within their plants since they reopened, but new guidance from the CDC allowed them to halt the […]
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Remote work will broaden talent pool, Toyota exec says
by Larry P. Vellequette on May 30, 2020 at 4:00 am
Chris Reynolds says that in addition to the profound impact COVID-19 has had on manufacturing, it may have opened the door for companies to draw from […]
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FCA to offer buyouts at Canada minivan plant
by Greg Layson on May 29, 2020 at 4:39 pm
With Fiat Chrysler's decision apparently final, executives from the union and automaker met Friday to discuss terms of the upcoming buyouts.
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GM plans to ramp up plants with dealers running low on pickups
by DAVID WELCH on May 29, 2020 at 10:54 am
GM said three U.S. factories building mid- and full-size pickups will operate on three shifts starting June 1. Three other factories that build […]
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ZF to cut up to 15,000 jobs by 2025, report says
by TOM SIMS on May 28, 2020 at 7:44 pm
The supplier said in an email to employees that half the job cuts would be in Germany, Reuters reported.
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Geneva show under threat amid bailout dispute
by Nick Gibbs on May 28, 2020 at 11:14 am
Automakers' worries over the continuing fallout from the pandemic and a loan dispute between event organizers and authorities could jeopardize the […]
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GM, Ford use payment programs with banks to aid suppliers
by BEN KLAYMAN on May 28, 2020 at 11:12 am
Keeping small suppliers afloat financially is critical for the automakers as they try to restart North American factories and generate cash from […]
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Nissan to cut costs, capacity, lineup in sweeping overhaul
by Hans Greimel on May 28, 2020 at 10:22 am
The automaker aims to cut $2.78 billion in fixed costs and reduce global production capacity from 7.2 million to 5.4 million vehicles. Nissan […]
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Spain says it will do all it can to reverse Nissan plant closure
on May 28, 2020 at 6:20 am
Nissan made the decision to end operations in Barcelona despite proposals made by the local authorities to keep the plant running. Worker protests […]
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Alliance finding an individual way forward
by Hans Greimel on May 31, 2020 at 4:00 am
Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi pledge to revive their struggling alliance by divvying up markets and technologies to achieve a smaller, but more sustainable, global business.
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Virus disruptions get shorter at UAW plants
by Hannah Lutz on May 31, 2020 at 4:00 am
Each of the Detroit 3 has had cases of the virus within their plants since they reopened, but new guidance from the CDC allowed them to halt the assembly lines for less time than originally anticipated.
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Range Rover at 50: The birth of luxury SUVs
by Richard Truett on May 31, 2020 at 4:00 am
The legendary nameplate succeeded against the odds -- and changed the industry.
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How Zoox may fit into Amazon's grand plans
by Pete Bigelow on May 30, 2020 at 4:00 am
Amazon's reported interest in self-driving startup Zoox likely has less to do with ride-hailing and more to do with assembling more pieces in a sprawling logistics empire.
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GM's BARRY ENGLE: Priorities unchanged by crisis
on May 30, 2020 at 4:00 am
GM's North American president says the automaker demonstrated its strength through higher market share for its pickups in the first quarter and maintaining its commitment to electric vehicles despite today's economic uncertainty.
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Remote work will broaden talent pool, Toyota exec says
by Larry P. Vellequette on May 30, 2020 at 4:00 am
Chris Reynolds says that in addition to the profound impact COVID-19 has had on manufacturing, it may have opened the door for companies to draw from a broader pool of talent because of experiences with working remotely.
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Toyota's RAV4 Prime priced from $39,220
by Krystal Hur on May 29, 2020 at 11:42 pm
The 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid will start at just under $40,000 — a $12,150 premium over the base gasoline RAV4 and $3,620 over the Limited trim with front-wheel drive.
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Kentucky dealership fires lockdown protester
by Whitney McDonald on May 29, 2020 at 7:48 pm
Neil Huffman Auto Group said it would not allow "hate or intolerance" after its employee hung an effigy of Gov. Andy Beshear outside the state Capitol.
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FCA to offer buyouts at Canada minivan plant
by Greg Layson on May 29, 2020 at 4:39 pm
With Fiat Chrysler's decision apparently final, executives from the union and automaker met Friday to discuss terms of the upcoming buyouts.
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Ford Mustang Mach 1, after hiatus, revs up for 2021 return
by Richard Truett on May 29, 2020 at 2:00 pm
The "track ready" Mach 1, last offered in 2004 and one of the most successful -- and revered -- special-edition, high-performance Mustang models, will be powered by a naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V-8 engine.