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Auto Industry Warns New Supply Shortage Could Impact Production and Jobs

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Penned on May 9th, the document has only just become public knowledge. "In In severe cases, this could include the need for reduced production volumes or even a shutdown of vehicle assembly lines," the industry groups noted in the letter.

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Nissan is in crisis mode as job cuts begin and suppliers are caught in the crosshairs

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Advertisement - scroll for more content According to several emails and company documents (via Reuters ), Nissan is also working with its suppliers to for more time to make payments. Nissan will build its next-gen electric vehicles at the facility, including the new LEAF, Juke, and Qashqai.

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Upstream Security: cyber hacks could cost auto industry $24 billion within 5 years

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Cyber hacks might cost the auto industry roughly $24 billion within five years, according to a new study by Upstream Security , which specializes in cloud-based security protection.

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Gallup Poll Finds Surge in Positive Ratings of Auto Industry in US; Still Less Favorable Than in 2000-2005

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Americans' opinions of the automobile industry have posted a 15-point positive increase after reaching an all-time low last year, and now tilt more positive than negative for the first time in three years, according to a new Gallup poll. Positive views of the banking industry remain depressed. Click to enlarge.

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EC rolls out CARS 2020 action plan for European auto industry

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However, the document notes, while Horizon 2020 will provide the general framework for transport research and. innovation, it is of key importance to spell out in more detail the priorities and operation of financing for research and innovation development in the automotive industry. Earlier post.)

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China 3-Year Plan for Auto Industry Targets Average 10% Growth, Consolidation

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The government of China is targeting an average 10% growth for automotive industry production and sales in the next three years, according to an online government document providing details on the support package for the automotive industry, announced in January. By 2011, passenger cars with an engine displacement below 1.5

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Documenting the EV battery material supply chain: Traceability challenges, Part One

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Traceability is a topic we’re beginning to hear a lot about in the EV industry. The term refers to a process for documenting the source of a product, along with all the links in the supply chain, and it has long been important in various industries. Q&A with OPTEL’s Ken Fallu.