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Winners and losers named in global electric car race

Tesla is pulling away from its major rival in the electric vehicle race, a study has found, but other major automakers are falling behind the pack.

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Elon Musk's latest flip-flop exposes a trend of 'going soft' on China

The Tesla CEO is not alone in adopting a critical stance on Chinese EV tariffs, but there may be more to carmaker's opinions.

The Street

UAW seeks new election at Mercedes-Benz in Alabama after losing vote

United Auto Workers filed petition Friday, accusing company of ‘relentless’ campaign including firings and captive-audience meetings

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Stellantis CEO has stern warning about Chinese EV tariffs, as China plans retaliation

Chinese officials target Detroit bread-and-butter vehicles in reaction to Biden's tariffs.

The Street

The Electric Car Tariff Battle With China Kicks Off August 1

Meanwhile, Stellantis' CEO calls tariffs a "trap", and BMW and Mercedes' plants in the U.S. could see tariff payback from China.

InsideEVs

Alabama auto workers vote outcome shocks UAW union

The UAW's loss reflects on hostile action by politicians and Mercedes alike.

The Street

GM CEO Says Electric Car Issues Are 'Absolutely' In The Past

The Detroit automaker has had several setbacks to its Ultium batteries and EV software. Are its worst problems now in the past?

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Blow to UAW as Mercedes workers in Alabama vote against unionization

Workers in Tuscaloosa vote against bid to unionize, as UAW president Shawn Fain hails impact of campaign despite defeat

The Guardian - US

Mercedes workers vote no to union. UAW says they were illegally intimidated

More than 5,000 Mercedes-Benz workers who build luxury SUVs in Alabama were eligible to vote on whether to join the UAW. Workers faced intense anti-union messaging from Mercedes in the run-up.

WEKU

BMW plant workers in Alabama reject unionization and deal blow to UAW’s expansion hopes

The official count was announced on Friday afternoon

The Independent UK

UAW Influence Tested In Alabama Mercedes-Benz Factory Union Vote

The UAW's efforts to unionize the Mercedes-Benz plant in Alabama spark debate on labor relations and industry impact.

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Plug-In Car Sales In Germany Increased 8% In April 2024

In April, the total new plug-in electric car registrations in Germany amounted to 44,803, up 8% year-over-year. The market share decreased to 18.4%.

InsideEVs

Mercedes is pumping the brakes on development of flagship EVs

Slow sales have triggered a change of course for the German automaker.

The Street

Mercedes-Benz Cancels Next-Gen Platform For EQS, EQE EVs: Report

Poor sales of the current generation of top-spec EVs prompted the German automaker to cut back on investments. The two flagships will still stick around, however.

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Tesla Cybertruck Chief Out, Some Supercharger Team Re-Hired

Today on Critical Materials: chaos at Tesla as an exec departs and supercharging team gets rehires, Waymo gets NHTSA probe, plus, tariffs new may hurt U.S. jobs

InsideEVs

The Electric Mercedes G-Wagen Is The Best One

The clumsily named G 580 With EQ Technology is even better off-road than its gas-powered sibling. Plus you can wheel in total silence.

The Guardian - US

Mercedes workers in Alabama face anti-union message ‘barrage’ before election

United Auto Workers union sees two of German-owned carmaker’s plants as key in effort to unionize industry in southern US

WEKU

Auto workers in Alabama are voting on joining a union. Here's what you need to know

Workers at Mercedes-Benz in Alabama start voting this week on whether to join the United Auto Workers union. Last month, Volkswagen workers in Tennessee voted overwhelmingly to unionize.

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Global Plug-In Car Sales Increased 19% In March 2024 To 1.3 Million

In March 2024, global registrations of plug-in electric cars increased by 19% year-over-year, indicating strong demand despite various challenges.

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Mercedes Admits Defeat, Reportedly Drops Four-Cylinder for V-8 in CLE63

The report cites slow sales for the four-cylinder hybrid AMG C63 in Europe as the reason for the switch.

InsideEVs

Mercedes CEO Says EV Transition 'Might Take Longer Than Expected'

Mercedes-Benz will keep making gas-powered cars "well into the 2030s" if buyers want them.

InsideEVs

Europe: Plug-In Car Sales Decreased 8% In March 2024

295,980 new plug-in electric cars were registered in Europe in March. The market share amounted to roughly 21%.

Top News

Mercedes Denies Blocking Union Organizing At US Plant

Mercedes-Benz denies obstructing union organizing at US plant, highlighting commitment to positive work environment and respect for employee rights.

The Street

Mercedes union-busting allegations are becoming international issue

The allegations were the subject of discussion between diplomats from the U.S. and Germany.

WEKU

Unions double-down in the Deep South: Can Alabama pave the way?

Three high-profile labor disputes have unfolded in central Alabama over the past several years, with Amazon warehouse workers, coal miners and autoworkers all speaking out for change.

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