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Carmakers are building batteries with non-union labour, while EVs’ production may require fewer workers overall
Joe Biden sends top aides to mediate as GM boss hits out at union’s rejection of ‘historic’ offer
Union action against Ford, General Motors and Stellantis is first in almost a century
President could be forced to pick a side as car workers demand pay rises from profitable Detroit Three
Fiat owner posts record first-half revenues but chief executive warns Chinese EVs are 25% cheaper
Contract talks carry risks for big three and Biden’s re-election push in battleground states
Even if a deal on rules of origin is agreed, carmakers will suffer from the lack of a long-term industrial strategy
Carmaker says Ellesmere Port facility for manufacturing electric vans is at risk over Rules of Origin tariffs
Sales also climb at Maserati owner Stellantis as supply problems ease
The group’s low valuation has attracted some global funds but the company needs to do better
Prediction follows period of record profits after carmakers focused on selling more expensive vehicles
Motor companies fret about loss of tax incentives as they depend on Chinese battery components
Vehicle demand and higher prices boost sales at carmakers
All European models will be zero emission by end of this decade, says Stellantis-owned brand
Political meddling is ‘increasing by the day’, says Carlos Tavares
Global chip shortage dents earnings at Volkswagen and Nissan
Franco-Italian carmaker pulls back after failing to take majority share in joint venture with GAC
Australian venture benefits from automakers’ attempts to reduce raw material bottlenecks
Carmaker and tech company team up to accelerate shift to electrical vehicles
Carlos Tavares says supply challenges will feed into bigger problem of keeping electric vehicles affordable
Carmaker’s move shows increasing difficulties maintaining operations in country as shipments are disrupted
French president and far-right rival criticise €19mn package for head of carmaker Stellantis
Setback comes amid outcry only days before French presidential vote that has focused on cost of living
Peugeot owner aims to stay ‘competitive’ as governments crack down on carbon emissions
The auto group now needs to show investors it can succeed in China and catch its rivals on electrification
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