BMW Group taps AWS to engineer its automated driving platform

The luxury carmaker will shift engineering and operational deployment of new vehicle technologies to the cloud.

By Matt Ashare • Sept. 5, 2023

Hyundai adds Chris Paukert to public relations team

The former journalist recently left his position at car-shopping website Edmunds.com.

By Michael Brady • Sept. 5, 2023

EVs offer worse tech user experiences than gas-powered cars: J.D. Power

A survey examining 21 advanced features of electric and internal-combustion engine vehicles found that EVs, except Tesla, had more problems than ICE vehicles in 17 categories.

By Michael Brady • Sept. 5, 2023

Plastic Omnium invests in two hydrogen vehicle sites in Michigan

The $171 million investment follows the auto parts manufacturer's $2 billion order from a major U.S. automaker earlier this year.

By Sara Samora • Sept. 5, 2023

Hyundai, LG Energy to invest additional $2B in Georgia battery cell plant

The latest investment adds to the $4.3 billion commitment announced in May and will create 400 more jobs.

By Sara Samora • Sept. 5, 2023

UAW accuses GM, Stellantis of unfair labor practices

The union filed an unfair labor practice complaint with the National Labor Relations Board over its contract talks with the two automakers. However, it did not file a complaint against Ford.

By Eric Walz • Sept. 1, 2023

Energy Department announces $15.5B to support EV transition, grow domestic battery manufacturing

The Biden administration is rejecting “the false choice between a good job and a green job,” United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain said in a statement.

By Robert Walton • Sept. 1, 2023

Polestar Q2 vehicle deliveries up 36%

Fewer supply chain disruptions and lower raw material costs helped the electric automaker post a 16% year-over-year increase in revenue.

By Michael Brady • Aug. 31, 2023

Duke Energy unveils EV charging subscription service, partnering with BMW, Ford and GM

The 12-month pilot program will use vehicle telematics to track charging data.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 31, 2023

Hyundai, Korea Zinc, sign deal to establish nickel supply chain

The companies will jointly source nickel raw material and processing, invest in mining projects and explore new business opportunities like battery recycling.

By Eric Walz • Aug. 31, 2023

Ford targeted by Unifor in Big Three negotiations

After the union reaches an agreement with Ford, it will use that contract to renegotiate with General Motors and Stellantis.

By Michael Brady • Aug. 30, 2023

Volkswagen revamps semiconductor sourcing as it eyes future supply

The move comes as microchips have become integral to the automaker's supply chain.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 30, 2023

GM, Google Cloud bringing AI to millions of vehicles

The partnership builds on General Motors’ OnStar Interactive Virtual Assistant, which launched in 2022.

By Eric Walz • Aug. 30, 2023

GM to close IT innovation center in Arizona, cut staff

The closure will impact more than 900 General Motors employees as the company works to align its footprint and IT resources in the U.S.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Aug. 29, 2023

Mercedes-Benz’s first high-power EV charging stations opening this fall

The automaker plans to open more than 2,000 high-power chargers in North America, Europe and China by the end of 2024.

By Eric Walz • Aug. 29, 2023

Unifor members approve strike against GM, Ford, Stellantis

About 18,000 Canadian autoworkers voted overwhelmingly to walk off the job if the union can’t make a deal with the Big Three.

By Michael Brady • Aug. 28, 2023

UAW, Ultium Cells agree to 25% wage increase

After six months, production operators at Ultium Cells will make $21 per hour, which would have taken seven years to reach before the agreement.

By Eric Walz • Aug. 28, 2023

Inflation Reduction Act: mapping the manufacturing law’s impact 1 year later

Investments focused on electric vehicle or battery manufacturing represented more than 60% of the publicly announced projects linked to the IRA.

By Kate Magill , Julia Himmel • Aug. 28, 2023

UAW members overwhelmingly approve strike at GM, Ford, Stellantis

The United Auto Workers said 97% of the 150,000 union workers employed by the Big Three voted to walk off the job if the sides can’t make a deal.

By Michael Brady • Aug. 25, 2023

Looking for a cheap new car? Leasing an EV may be your best option, study says

New car shoppers can save up to $500 per month by leasing an electric vehicle instead of comparable gas-powered vehicles, an Energy Innovation Policy & Technology report found.

By Michael Brady • Aug. 25, 2023

Hyundai investing $290M to upgrade Alabama assembly plant

The investment will prepare the facility to produce the fifth generation of its Santa Fe gas-powered sport utility vehicle.

By Sara Samora • Aug. 24, 2023

Stellantis picks AGI to install EV chargers at US dealerships

The automaker wants to prepare over 2,600 dealers to sell and service electric vehicles.

By Eric Walz • Aug. 24, 2023

US regulators approve Massachusetts right-to-repair law

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reversed course after initially warning automakers to ignore the law over vehicle hacking concerns.

By Eric Walz • Aug. 24, 2023

UAW strike would have domino effect on suppliers

Many auto suppliers, already experiencing economic instability, are unprepared for a strike and may turn to layoffs to deal with a work stoppage.

By Kalena Thomhave • Aug. 22, 2023

NHTSA wants automakers to add more seat belt warnings

Half of vehicle occupants who died in U.S. motor vehicle crashes in 2021 were unbelted, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.

By Michael Brady • Aug. 22, 2023