Suppliers say automakers must balance sustainability with safety, costs

Greater standardization of targets and measures would help the automotive industry reach net-zero emissions globally by 2050, a Center for Automotive Research report says.

By Michael Brady • Oct. 2, 2023

Honda dreams of net zero emissions with first all-electric SUV campaign

“Keep Dreaming” introduces the 2024 Prologue and showcases the company’s history of innovation and commitment to global carbon neutrality.

By Chris Kelly • Oct. 2, 2023

7,000 more UAW members to strike at Ford Chicago plant and GM Michigan factory

Stellantis will not face additional picket lines after making concessions ahead of the UAW’s Facebook Live event Friday morning, union President Shawn Fain said.

By Thai Phi Le • Sept. 29, 2023

Tesla sued for racial harassment, retaliation at California factory

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission alleges a pervasive pattern of racism against Black employees at the carmaker’s plant in Fremont. 

By Kalena Thomhave • Sept. 29, 2023

Porsche unveils privacy center as criticism of automakers’ data collection practices ramp up

Automakers are facing greater scrutiny over how they handle personal information, but the sports car maker’s new feature allows customers to choose what they share.

By Kalena Thomhave • Sept. 28, 2023

Samsung SDI to invest $2B in joint battery factory with Stellantis

The investment is part of Samsung SDI’s push into the U.S. market, as it also expands in Michigan.

By Sara Samora • Sept. 28, 2023

Vehicle subscriptions could speed EV adoption, Deloitte says

Bundled services could help automakers make cars more affordable for consumers, a Deloitte report says.

By Michael Brady • Sept. 27, 2023

Mercedes-Benz, Mastercard bring ‘pay by fingerprint’ to cars

The service, available in Germany, starts automatically on the automaker’s MBUX infotainment system when a driver reaches a connected service station and switches off the engine.

By Michael Brady • Sept. 27, 2023

Ford reportedly pausing construction of Michigan EV plant

The automaker broke the news a day before President Joe Biden heads to Michigan in support of the UAW strike.

By Kate Magill • Sept. 26, 2023

EV, semiconductor manufacturing projects delayed by labor, permitting issues

Teams have hit pause on Scout Motors’ $2 billion EV plant in South Carolina and American Battery Factory’s $1.2 billion facility in Arizona.

By Sebastian Obando • Sept. 26, 2023

GM is the next target for autoworkers in Canada

“Our expectation is that General Motors will follow the pattern set at Ford,” Unifor National President Lana Payne said in a YouTube video.

By Michael Brady • Sept. 26, 2023

All new Nissan models in Europe will be 100% electric

By 2030, Nissan aims for all of its sales in Europe to be fully electric vehicles.

By Eric Walz • Sept. 25, 2023

Ford, Unifor approve 3-year labor agreement for autoworkers in Canada

Hourly production workers employed by Ford of Canada will now earn 35% more than similar Ford employees in the U.S., Unifor said.

By Michael Brady • Sept. 25, 2023

Toyota plans to triple its EV output to 600,000 vehicles in 2025

Toyota, which sold 24,000 electric vehicles last year, aims to significantly boost production as it competes with segment leaders Tesla and BYD.

By Eric Walz • Sept. 25, 2023

Auto supplier BorgWarner warns of potential impact if UAW strike expands

For now, the manufacturer expects modest effects as a handful of plants at the Big Three automakers stand idle.

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 25, 2023

UAW strike expands to 38 more GM, Stellantis plants in 20 states

“We will shut down parts distribution until those two companies come to their senses and come to the table with a serious offer,” the UAW said in a statement.

By Eric Walz • Sept. 22, 2023

Ford, UAW making ‘significant progress’ in labor negotiations

The automaker agreed to several key demands, the United Auto Workers union said Friday, noting that it will not strike additional Ford plants.

By Eric Walz , Michael Brady • Sept. 22, 2023

Stellantis lays off 68 workers in Ohio, may furlough hundreds more

It’s the first layoffs announced by Stellantis since the strike began last Friday.

By Eric Walz • Sept. 21, 2023

GM idles Kansas plant as UAW strike’s ‘ripple effect’ takes hold

Parts shortages caused by an ongoing strike at General Motors’ Wentzville Assembly plant in Missouri led to the decision.

By Michael Brady • Sept. 20, 2023

Ford most likely to cut UAW deal first, experts say

General Motors would likely follow Ford’s lead, while a Stellantis strike could last months.

By Kalena Thomhave • Sept. 20, 2023

UAW workers strike Mercedes-Benz supplier in Alabama

The United Auto Workers’ negotiations with the ZF Group plant in Tuscaloosa are local but part of a larger UAW push for better pay and benefits.

By Michael Brady • Sept. 20, 2023

Volvo to kill diesel engines by early 2024

The move to phase out diesel-powered vehicles is part of Volvo’s plans to become an electric-only automaker by 2030.

By Eric Walz • Sept. 20, 2023

Ford, Unifor avoid autoworkers strike in Canada

Negotiations with General Motors and Stellantis will remain on hold until Unifor’s members ratify an agreement with Ford.

By Michael Brady • Sept. 20, 2023

UAW strike: How auto supply chain managers can mitigate disruption

Industry experts said to focus on supplier health, visibility and relationships to navigate any risks spurred by the union’s work stoppage.

By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 20, 2023

New vehicle prices largely unchanged since last year: Cox Automotive

The report shows the average MSRP of a new vehicle in August was $48,451, up $42 from a year ago. But electric vehicles are getting much cheaper, with prices falling 19% year-over-year.

By Eric Walz • Sept. 19, 2023