DECEMBER 18, 2020

UAW Reforms May Face Top-Level Resistance

The settlement with the government provides for a vote of UAW members on whether to elect top officers directly. But President Rory Gamble says direct election has long been anathema to members of the UAW’s executive board, who argue union-wide election would allow outsiders to influence union policy and internal politics.

Autoline Daily 2020: Top Industry News for Dec. 18

Mercedes Prepares EV Onslaught; NACTOY Finalists Announced; Hyundai Shuns Chinese Investments

Volkswagen’s Diesel Defeat Device Declared Illegal

A European Union court rules the German automaker’s diesel emission measures cannot be legally justified.

Kia Claims Top Spot on Most-Seen Auto Ads Chart

The No.1 ad for the week of Dec. 7 promotes Kia’s new lineup of vehicles that are well-equipped for blustery winter conditions.

Is the Age of Solid-State Upon Us?; Enel Smart Charging News; U.K. Gigafactory

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QuantumScape, Solid Power and Toyota make solid-state news this week, while Enel partners on smart charging and Britishvolt wants to build the U.K.’s first Gigafactory.

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