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Auto industry
Automakers are in line with Biden for new direction on climate, electric cars
Feb 4, 2021
Where EV sales are now and where they may be headed, under a new administration that is expected to nudge the industry forward.
Global supply chain delays push back return of Ford Bronco SUV
by
Scott Tong
Dec 8, 2020
Ford has a lot riding on the new Bronco, returning after 25 years off the market.
GM makes U-turn in Trump's fight over California emissions
by
David Brancaccio
, Nova Safo
and Alex Schroeder
Nov 24, 2020
GM had previously sided with the Trump administration in a legal fight over California setting its own emissions standards.
What's been driving strong auto sales?
Nov 3, 2020
Automakers are still trying to meet demand after production dropped in the early days of the pandemic.
In Mexico, auto industry struggles to rev up operations
Sep 24, 2020
As the auto industry reopens, unions say they are concerned about working conditions in plants.
As China moves to dominate the EV industry, Britain frets about energy security
Aug 14, 2020
Amid fears that Beijing will control the world market in electric vehicle batteries, some Brits are backing an alternative: hydrogen.
This year has been a "roller-coaster ride" for automakers
by
Jack Stewart
Jul 29, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic forced Ford, GM and Fiat Chrysler to close factories and halt production. They're expected to report large losses.
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Auto industry needs healthy workers, supply chains to keep up improved production
by
Justin Ho
Jul 16, 2020
Auto production made the biggest manufacturing gains in June, but an increase in COVID-19 cases now threatens that progress.
Becoming a small business owner during a pandemic
Jul 15, 2020
Erin Gomes, a new business owner in the Bay Area, faces unexpected challenges due to COVID-19.
As carmakers restart factories, they look at steps to protect workers from COVID-19
by
Erika Beras
May 18, 2020
Among the steps General Motors says it will take: providing additional protective gear, and taking workers' temperatures when they arrive.