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Audi Vehicle Safety Center Upgrades Crash-Testing Capability

The $106 million center includes an 820-ft. run-up track, a mobile 100-ton crash block and the ability to collide two vehicles at a 90-degree angle.

By Paul Myles • Sept. 26, 2023

Nissan Concept Reaffirms Commitment to European BEV Future

Editor's note: This story is part of the WardsAuto digital archive, which may include content that was first published in print, or in different web layouts.Nissan unveiled a radical new BEV concept in London while promising it will stick to its ambition to supply only all-electric vehicles in Eu...

By Paul Myles • Sept. 26, 2023

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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

Unifor Deal With Ford Canada Squeaks Through

The contract with Ford workers includes a 15% pay rise over its three-year term and the first pension improvements since 2005.

By Keith Nuthall • 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

U.S. Automakers Look to Canada as Expanding Export Market

David Adams, president and CEO, Global Automakers of Canada, says most international automakers “look at Canada and the U.S. as one big market with respect to product planning.”

By Keith Nuthall • Sept. 25, 2023

2024 Audi Q4 e-tron Unveiled

Running changes bring greater power and electric range as well as faster charging and a revised suspension to the Audi Q4 e-tron SUV and SUV Coupe models.

By Greg Kable • Sept. 25, 2023

Renault Commits to ICE in Brazil Until Government Ramps up BEV Support

Editor's note: This story is part of the WardsAuto digital archive, which may include content that was first published in print, or in different web layouts.Renault has committed to maintain production of ethanol-fueled ICE powered vehicles in Brazil, where 90% of cars are equipped to run on a mi...

By Paul Myles • 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 Expands Strike to GM, Stellantis Parts Operations; Ford Parts Held Harmless

UAW chief Shawn Fain says additional walkouts at GM and Stellantis parts distribution centers across the U.S. come as the strike enters its second week. Stellantis “practice picket” this week targets potential job losses.

By Joseph Szczesny • Sept. 22, 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

Opel/Vauxhall Concept Honors Past, Anticipates Future

Opel/Vauxhall says that despite the Experimental’s futuristic look, it is very much aimed at the C-segment where the brand has long had success with its Astra and Corsa models.

By Paul Myles • Sept. 22, 2023

Lexus Owns Last Week’s Most-Seen Auto TV Ad

A commercial promoting the RX plug-in hybrid model racked up 341.7 million national TV ad impressions, per iSpot.tv.

By Wards Staff • 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

Lexus to Launch Next-Gen BEV Models in 2026

Editor's note: This story is part of the WardsAuto digital archive, which may include content that was first published in print, or in different web layouts.Lexus has promised to introduce its next generation battery electric vehicle (BEV) in 2026 claiming a “revolutionary” modular vehicle body s...

By Paul Myles • Sept. 22, 2023

UAW Strikes Mercedes-Benz Supplier ZF in Alabama

The strike by 190 ZF workers at Tuscaloosa, AL, is separate from the UAW’s ongoing disputes with the Detroit Three automakers that have seen 13,000 of 146,000 hourly employees walk off the job.

By Joseph Szczesny • Sept. 21, 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

Volvo Ending Diesel Era Early

The automaker chooses Climate Week NYC to make its announcement regarding diesel motors following its sale of a stake last year in the joint venture Aurobay which harbored all its remaining ICE assets.

By Paul Myles • Sept. 21, 2023

VW Reveals 558-hp ID. X Performance Sedan Concept

The electric-powered concept points to the future of the German automaker’s R-badged performance models.

By Greg Kable • Sept. 21, 2023

Renault CEO Says Red Tape Hurting EU Automakers

Luca de Meo points to what he calls a serious imbalance in the automotive industry’s trading relationship between Europe, the U.S. and China.

By Paul Myles • 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