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One of the UAW's top priorities in negotiations was gaining product investments for the four U.S. plants GM planned to idle
Turning a liability — a mothballed plant — into an asset

FCA's fast-moving plan to turn a brownfield into a vehicle assembly plant is a reminder that mothballed plants can enable an automaker to chop months or years off the timetable to add capacity and seize on a market opportunity.
Mazda-Toyota skipped N.C., but state still has $1.6 billion up for grabs

North Carolina put together a colossal $1.6 billion incentives package to woo the Mazda-Toyota auto plant. The project went to Alabama instead, but North Carolina believes it's now prime for the next project.
Visa slowdown crimps tech talent for suppliers

The slowdown comes as suppliers play a key role in developing technologies automakers want in fields such as autonomous driving, electrification and cybersecurity.
In with the new (but keep the old)
Automakers are usually all about what's new -- new product, new technology, new brand image. But they're also pragmatic businesses willing to milk profits out of vehicles overdue for a refresh.
Navya's small plant houses big plans
Navya, the French maker of autonomous shuttle buses, has opened an assembly plant in Michigan and plans to add a robotaxi to its lineup.
Columnist's goodbye reflections on a complex industry
Columnist Dave Guilford reflects on the rapidly-changing automotive industry as he annnounces his retirement after 19 years.
Can autonomous vehicles be developed without risking lives?
Canada a key to French automaker PSA's return to North America
Canada, with its French-speaking eastern provinces, will play a key role in French automaker PSA's plan to return to North America, the executive leading the effort said on Tuesday.
NISSAN: Another big assist from Rogue
Nissan North America's May U.S. sales grew 3 percent, as Nissan brand was powered by "another great Rogue month," an exec said.
NISSAN'S JOSE MUNOZ: Pushing forward on all fronts
Jose Munoz says there is money to be made for Nissan in fleet sales -- if it is done correctly.
How racing pays off in daily driving
Automakers rationalize racing as a proving ground for performance and safety technology. I totally buy that, even for brands that make mainstream family haulers.
Hefty profits didn't save Fields' job
Mark Fields' hefty profits at Ford Motor Co. weren't enough to keep him in the CEO chair.
Bolt gets EVs halfway to mainstream
I got into a Chevrolet Bolt last week, and, as promised, it solves — well, mostly solves — one problem with electric vehicles. But it doesn't eliminate a second problem.
Genesis boss: Fuel cells where we're headed
Genesis' brand boss believes the industry ultimately will shift to fuel cell powertrains. Not everyone agrees.
What to do about cars?
Behind the scenes at the New York auto show, industry executives were grappling with questions about cars. How low will their market share go, amid hot crossovers and SUVs? How to reignite the appeal of cars?