Lindsay Chappell News Editor overseeing coverage of suppliers, Japan, BMW, Jaguar Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Porsche, Subaru and Volvo for Automotive News [email protected] 615-750-5990 See All Staff Page Recent Stories 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 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. Chip shortage toll: 450,000 vehicles and counting, analyst firm saysJapan chipmaker Renesas halts Ibaraki plant operations on quake checks 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 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. 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." 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. 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. 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. BorgWarner CEO: Delphi deal was perfect timing Flying cars are tricky puzzle for engineers GM is taking air taxis seriously. That means the rest of us will, too. Load More
Lindsay Chappell News Editor overseeing coverage of suppliers, Japan, BMW, Jaguar Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Porsche, Subaru and Volvo for Automotive News [email protected] 615-750-5990 See All Staff Page