Episode 685 - UAW Targeting Suppliers, Mexico Booming, Toyota and Tesla Ink $100M Deal

Published: July 21, 2011, 4:14 p.m.

We all know the UAW is targeting transplant automakers in the U.S., but Autoline Daily has learned its strategy includes going after suppliers as well. In a good sign for the entire NAFTA region, sales and production in Mexico posted big gains last month. Toyota and Tesla just signed a three-year, $100 million deal for batteries and electric motors. All that and more, plus a look at some advanced new automotive technologies on the not-so-distant horizon.