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Startup plan takes hold at Ind. plant

The old Hummer plant in Mishawaka, Ind., has seen ventures come and go. It now has a well-financed startup on-site.
The recall’s focus is Kona EVs built between 2018 and 2020 and sold mostly in Korea.
The awkward timing of Hyundai's EV recall

The automaker is facing a $900 million recall to replace battery systems in 82,000 vehicles.
New forecast: 1.3 million vehicle loss from microchip shortage

The global microchip shortage is staying stubbornly on center stage.
8 rites of winter (and spring) lost to the pandemic

The pandemic will not keep the car business down. The big events will surely return. The crowds will regather and the convention centers will light back up. But here is a reminder ofwhat we are missing.
When the chips are down: Big Tech’s needs put dent in car output

The auto industry and the global electronics world are tussling for microchips as the pandemic strains the supply chain.
19 industry leaders share their wish lists for 2021

Automotive News asked industry executives and thought leaders to weigh in on their hopes for 2021. Here are their answers.
Stacks of empty shipping containers drive up costs

The pandemic has claimed an unlikely victim — smooth ocean cargo traffic.
Michelin
Michelin targets a more sustainable tire

Alexis Garcin discussed Michelin's sustainability plans and its efforts to steer its operations and 20,000 U.S. employees through the pandemic on Wednesday via Q'd Up Mobility, a series of Web presentations hosted by the Detroit auto show.
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New FCA owner Stellantis sees bigger benefits

Tavares said 600 people have been working to smoothly merge FCA and PSA since the deal was signed a year ago. He said uniting the companies will result in "roughly $20 [billion] to $25 billion of value creation."
Lindsay Chappell
Forecast? Science fiction? Who can tell?

The forecasters from ALG indulged themselves to wonder aloud what else might surprise us and come our way in the hazy year ahead.
10 key vehicle debuts for the end of a rocky year

Automakers are sending a slew of critical new and redesigned models into dealer showrooms right now.
“I do miss the in-person interviews. It’s a lot better in person, of course. Usually in those live interactions, I can gauge the chemistry.” Jade Park, human resources manager, SK Battery America
Wanted: SK Battery job candidates to brave COVID-19

The supplier needs to recruit and train 2,600 workers in Georgia. This isn't exactly the most convenient time for the mission, but SK is navigating the challenge.
SK Innovation says it will press ahead with construction of the $2.6 billion EV battery plant.
Georgia battery plant project awaits verdict

SK Innovation is counting down the days to learn how U.S. trade officials will rule.
Pressures are altering the supplier landscape

The industry is inching back to health, but not fast enough to help many parts suppliers. A shakeout is occurring, with sell-offs, restructurings and bankruptcies.
Lindsay Chappell
Flying cars are tricky puzzle for engineers

GM is taking air taxis seriously. That means the rest of us will, too.