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First Shift: Mary Barra honored as Automotive News’ 2024 Industry Leader of the Year

First Shift: Mary Barra honored as Automotive News’ 2024 Industry Leader of the Year Labor strikes approved at VW in Germany | Bosch cuts over 5,500 jobs | Jeep Cherokee replacement coming (Jake Neher, Tom Carl)

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37 leaders honored as 2024 Automotive News All-Stars

Mary Barra is the latest Industry Leader of the Year, heading a list of 37 leaders highlighted in our annual Automotive News All-Star roundup.

VW labor representatives vote for strikes from early December

The IG Metall union said the strikes will put the company under massive pressure after VW demanded a 10 percent wage cut for German workers and threatened to close plants.

Bosch to cut 5,550 jobs, reduce hours for 10,000 workers in latest blow to German auto sector

Most of the job losses will be in the computer solutions division as the supplier flagged weak demand in intelligent driver-assistance systems and solutions for automated driving.

Hyundai, Kia recall 208,000 EVs in U.S., Canada

In Canada, the Hyundai recall covers 34,529 vehicles. Kia did not respond to a request on how many vehicles were affected in Canada.

Hyundai recalls more than 145,000 electrified U.S. vehicles on loss of drive power

The recall includes certain Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6 EVs along with some luxury Genesis GV60, Genesis GV70 and Genesis G80 electrified variants from model years 2022-2025.

Jeep bolstering lineup with hybrid addition in 2025

Jeep CEO Antonio Filosa confirmed the plans at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The company has called the upcoming utility vehicle a Cherokee replacement.

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