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Rivian and UAW strike neutrality agreement: A move toward unionizing the EV workforce
Rivian Automotive has reached a confidential agreement with the United Auto Workers (UAW) to facilitate unionizing its workforce...
Toyota gets $4.5 million from DOE to boost EV battery recycling
Toyota has received a $4.5 million funding boost from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)...
Volkswagen and IG Metall aim to strike a deal before Christmas
Volkswagen and IG Metall leaders aim to secure a deal before Christmas Day. The fifth...
U.S. EV market reveals substantial November growth
According to the latest Cox Automotive EV Market Monitor report data, November delivered incredible results....
Stellantis pushes Ram pickup launch to 2026, unveils Ramcharger instead
On December 18, Stellantis announced it would delay the launch of its all-electric Ram pickup, previously...
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UAW deal with Rivian, VW unions negotiate to avoid strikes, Toyota gets $4.5M for EV battery recycling
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Rivian and UAW strike neutrality agreement: A move toward unionizing the EV workforce. Read...
Rivian and UAW strike neutrality agreement: A move toward unionizing the EV workforce
Rivian Automotive has reached a confidential agreement with the United Auto Workers (UAW) to facilitate unionizing its workforce...
Toyota gets $4.5 million from DOE to boost EV battery recycling
Toyota has received a $4.5 million funding boost from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)...
Volkswagen and IG Metall aim to strike a deal before Christmas
Volkswagen and IG Metall leaders aim to secure a deal before Christmas Day. The fifth...
U.S. EV market reveals substantial November growth
According to the latest Cox Automotive EV Market Monitor report data, November delivered incredible results....
Jade Terreberry breaks down the 2025 predictions from the Cox Automotive Forecast
As 2024 rapidly comes to a close, many are looking forward to 2025 and the predictions for the automotive industry. One of the forecasts industry professionals anticipate the most comes from Jonathan Smoke, Cox...
Kazakhstan’s auto shift with Chinese manufacturers poised to overtake legacy brands
Welcome back to the latest episode of The Future of Automotive on CBT News, where we put recent automotive and mobility news into the context of the broader themes impacting the industry.
I’m Steve Greenfield...
How AI is transforming dealership operations – Dan Chuparkoff | Reinvention Labs
Artificial intelligence (AI), as we know it, is reshaping how businesses function, particularly in terms of teamwork, leadership, and strategy. To help navigate this sea of change, we had the privilege of speaking with...
40 under 40 Honoree: Taylor Berndt | Neuville Motors GM
Taylor Berndt, the general sales manager at Neuville Motors GM, is being recognized as one of this year's CBT News' 40 Under 40 recipients. This award honors retail automotive professionals who exemplify excellence, passion,...
AutoFi’s Kerri Wise on solving dealership pain points with real-time technology
Finalizing a deal doesn’t have to be complicated. In today's episode of Inside Automotive, we’re exploring how AutoFi, the leading provider of sales and finance technology, simplifies processes for teams nationwide. Joining us is...
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Numa’s 2024 insights reveal $1.17M in lost revenue from missed service calls
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How comprehensive service platforms and AI enhance dealership profits with Skyler Chadwick
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EVs boost dealership profits: A new era for auto service
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Rivian and UAW strike neutrality agreement: A move toward unionizing the EV workforce
Rivian Automotive has reached a confidential agreement with the United Auto Workers (UAW) to facilitate unionizing its workforce at its Illinois manufacturing plant, contingent upon profitability. This pact marks a significant step in the ongoing battle to...
Toyota gets $4.5 million from DOE to boost EV battery recycling
Toyota has received a $4.5 million funding boost from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to advance sustainable EV battery technologies. The funding, sourced from the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) under its CIRCULAR...
Volkswagen and IG Metall aim to strike a deal before Christmas
Volkswagen and IG Metall leaders aim to secure a deal before Christmas Day. The fifth round of negotiations has been underway since Monday, December 16. However, these ongoing negotiations have been in progress since...
U.S. EV market reveals substantial November growth
According to the latest Cox Automotive EV Market Monitor report data, November delivered incredible results. It was the second-highest volume month this year, with electric vehicles (EVs) gaining a market share of 8.5%.
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Weekly roundup: UAW ordered to turn over documents, Fed eases rates, Ford leadership changes
Earlier this week: UAW ordered to turn over unredacted documents to an independent monitor. Fed eases rates again but signals a slower path ahead. Ford's warranty woes and recall troubles spur leadership changes. Volkswagen's...
Stellantis pushes Ram pickup launch to 2026, unveils Ramcharger instead
On December 18, Stellantis announced it would delay the launch of its all-electric Ram pickup, previously slated for 2025, until 2026. The delay is due to the slower-than-expected adoption rates of electric vehicles (EVs) and...
Ford’s warranty woes and recall troubles spur leadership changes
Ford Motor is restructuring its leadership to address persistent quality issues and reduce industry-leading recall numbers and warranty costs.
The automaker announced plans to appoint a new head of quality, transitioning responsibilities from Jim...
GM and ChargePoint to install 500 ultrafast EV chargers nationwide by 2025
On Wednesday, GM Motors and ChargePoint announced a significant collaboration to install up to 500 ultra-fast EV chargers nationwide. These new charging stations, branded GM Energy, will be available to the public by the...
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