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Cruise CEO resigns amid safety probes into company’s robotaxis

The company’s robotaxi fleet remains grounded in California after one of the vehicles struck a pedestrian in downtown San Francisco in early October.

By Eric Walz • Nov. 20, 2023

Subaru to raise wages after similar moves by nonunionized automakers

The decision impacts Subaru’s sole U.S. assembly plant in Lafayette, Indiana, which employs over 5,600 workers and currently builds the Ascent, Crosstrek, Legacy and Outback models.

By Eric Walz • Nov. 20, 2023

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Artificial Intelligence

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By WardsAuto staff

Hyundai’s Hot Hatch Highlights LA Auto Show Debuts

Hyundai adds performance to its BEV lineup with Ioniq 5 N, one of a handful of premieres at the 2023 Los Angeles auto show.

By David Kiley • Nov. 17, 2023

Hyundai, AWS design training, certification program for critical cloud skills

The third-largest carmaker will migrate on-premise applications and leverage jointly designed tech training programs. 

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Nov. 17, 2023

UAW ratifies labor agreements with Ford, Stellantis

The United Auto Workers union says 64% of voting members across General Motors, Ford and Stellantis approved the landmark labor agreements.

By Michael Brady • Updated Nov. 20, 2023

Hyundai to sell cars on Amazon in 2024

The automaker will also integrate Amazon’s Alexa digital assistant in its vehicles in 2025 as part of the expanded partnership.

By Eric Walz • Nov. 17, 2023

Hyundai Wants You to Get Away With Its Most-Seen Auto Ad

A spot promoting Hyundai’s Getaway Sales Event received 204.3 million national TV ad impressions, per iSpot.

By Wards Staff • Nov. 17, 2023

EG Group buys Tesla hardware for European charging network

This is the second time Tesla has sold its ultra-fast EV chargers to the convenience store industry. The automaker struck a deal with BP in October.

By Jessica Loder • Nov. 17, 2023

UAW Ratifies GM Deal; Ford, Stellantis Likely to Follow

The GM results were closer than expected, as UAW officials described it as the richest contract signed by the union in more than 20 years.

By Joseph Szczesny • Nov. 16, 2023

Subaru Teases Hybrid to Come for 6th-Gen Forester

Changes to the sixth-generation '25 Forester midsize CUV include improved dynamic performance and ride quality.

By Tanya Gazdik • Nov. 16, 2023

Crown Signia Expands Toyota’s CUV Lineup

Toyota is launching a premium-looking 5-door CUV, the Crown Signia, in the summer of 2024.

By David Kiley • Nov. 16, 2023

UAW members vote to approve GM labor deal despite opposition

Nearly 55% of autoworkers represented by the United Auto Workers at General Motors voted “yes” to approve the deal, but 13 facilities rejected it.

By Michael Brady • Nov. 16, 2023

GM buys gigacasting company with Tesla ties

Tooling & Equipment International worked with Tesla to streamline vehicle manufacturing before General Motors acquired the company.

By Eric Walz • Nov. 16, 2023

Buc-ee’s joins Mercedes-Benz EV charging network

The initial rollout will include chargers at 30 of the retailer’s travel centers by the end of 2024.

By Brett Dworski • Nov. 15, 2023

GM Back in Magnet Business, This Time for BEVs

GM Ventures is investing in Niron Magnetics, a start-up that is developing a high-tech magnet that can function as the heart of an electric vehicle without using scarce rare-earth minerals.

By Joseph Szczesny • Nov. 15, 2023

UAW strike had little impact on new car prices, Kelley Blue Book says

Transaction prices rose significantly for some strike-affected brands such as Chevrolet, Chrysler and Dodge, while Ford, Jeep and Ram saw drops as those brands boosted incentives.

By Eric Walz • Nov. 15, 2023

HiPhi’s Hypercar Claims 4-Digit Horsepower

Chinese automaker employs electric motors capable of 22,000 rpm for extended periods.

By Paul Myles • Nov. 15, 2023

Volvo acquires Proterra’s EV battery business

The automaker purchased the electric bus maker's battery segment three months after the startup declared bankruptcy.

By Joelle Anselmo • Nov. 15, 2023

Pickups, vans and SUVs with tall hoods 45% more likely to kill pedestrians

The average U.S. passenger vehicle is about eight inches taller and 1,000 pounds heavier than it was 30 years ago, an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety study says.

By Michael Brady • Nov. 15, 2023

Nonunion OEMs Raise Wages Amid UAW Gains With Detroit 3

Hourly U.S. workers at Toyota, Honda and Hyundai will receive raises as UAW contracts with General Motors, Ford and Stellantis appear headed for approval.

By Joseph Szczesny • Nov. 14, 2023

Hyundai is raising wages 25% by 2028 for production workers

The pay hikes will impact employees at the automaker’s assembly plant in Alabama and its electric vehicle factory in Georgia, which is under construction.

By Eric Walz • Nov. 14, 2023

Russia Prepares for Final Exodus of Global Automakers

According to local media reports, two holdouts that are neither domestic nor Chinese – Hyundai and Kia – plan to leave the Russian market before year-end.

By Eugene Gerden • Nov. 14, 2023

Stellantis offers buyouts to 6,400 employees after UAW deal

The buyout offers are being sent to more than half of the automaker’s 12,700 salaried employees in the U.S. with at least five years of corporate service. 

By Eric Walz • Nov. 14, 2023

Volvo Promises Home Away From Home With New MPV

All-electric EM90 launches are focused on Asian luxury MPV markets.

By Paul Myles • Nov. 13, 2023

Honda raises production worker wages by 11% after Toyota pay bump

The automaker’s decision follows the historic pay raises the United Auto Workers won from the Big Three to end the recent strike.

By Eric Walz • Nov. 13, 2023