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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

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Ford Canada, Unifor Reach Tentative Contract Agreement

Neither Ford nor Unifor is releasing details of the tentative agreement reached nearly 24 hours after the last contract between the two sides expired. Ratification votes by the union’s 5,600 Ford workers in Canada are upcoming.

By Keith Nuthall • 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

Acura ZDX Could Shake Up CUV BEV Category

Acura is launching its first battery-electric-vehicle, the ZDX, with a performance version coming in 2024.

By David Kiley • Sept. 20, 2023

Fiat’s Mild-Hybrid 600 for ‘Slower Pace’ BEV Nations

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.Following hard-on-the-heels of Fiat’s all-electric 600e, the automaker has unveiled its more practical mild-hybrid powered option for most c...

By Paul Myles • 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

UAW to expand strike noon Friday if Big Three talks don’t progress

“Autoworkers have waited long enough to make things right at the Big Three. We're not waiting around, and we're not messing around,” United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain said.

By Eric Walz • Sept. 19, 2023

Mercedes-Benz strikes deal for US-made steel with Steel Dynamics

The steelmaker will provide more than 50,000 metric tons of the material a year to the automaker. 

By Kate Magill • Sept. 19, 2023

Mercedes-AMG Previews High-Powered GT Plug-in Hybrid

The upcoming all-wheel-drive über-coupe is claimed to combine the second-generation GT63 S 4Matic’s V-8 and an electric motor for a combined output of over 800 hp.

By Greg Kable • Sept. 19, 2023

GM Fairfax Assembly plant could shut down this week due to UAW strike

The United Auto Workers “stand-up” strike may start a ripple effect as some GM factories may soon run out of parts to build vehicles.

By Eric Walz • Sept. 18, 2023

UAW rejects Stellantis’ 21% pay raise proposal, White House heads to Detroit

The White House is sending a team to Detroit early this week to help end the United Auto Workers strike against the Big Three, according to news reports.

By Michael Brady • Sept. 18, 2023

UAW Strikes Redrawing Bargaining Parameters: Expert

Bargainers for General Motors, Ford, Stellantis and the UAW made little apparent progress over the weekend. GM and Ford announced additional layoffs of non-striking employees.

By Joseph Szczesny • Sept. 18, 2023

UAW strikes target factories making popular vehicles

The “stand-up strike” approach could help the United Auto Workers win more concessions from General Motors, Ford and Stellantis by wreaking havoc on their operations, experts said.

By Eric Walz • Sept. 18, 2023

Wards Podcast: Acura ZDX and Hyundai’s Savvy Safety For BEVs

Acura launches its first BEV, the ‘24 ZDX, and Hyundai opens a new safety testing and investigation center as it adds two more BEVs to the IIHS Top Safety+ list.

By David Kiley • Sept. 18, 2023

Fiat 600 Goes BEV for 2024

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.The Fiat 500’s big sister, the five door 600 goes electric as the 600e marks the brand’s return to the B-segment.It’s aiming to offer both c...

By Paul Myles • Sept. 18, 2023

Unifor says Ford’s offers ‘did not come close to meeting our expectations’

The union’s collective bargaining agreements with General Motors, Ford and Stellantis in Canada expire Monday.

By Michael Brady • Sept. 15, 2023

Subaru Pushes Limits in Most-Seen Auto TV Ad

The Crosstrek Wilderness commercial had a 12.2% week-over-week increase in national TV ad impressions, per iSpot.tv.

By Wards Staff • Sept. 15, 2023

Volkswagen Ponders Staff Cuts as European BEV Sales Slow

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.Sluggish sales of BEVs in European markets has seen Volkswagen consider cutting staff numbers at one of its dedicated electric vehicle plant...

By Paul Myles • Sept. 15, 2023

UAW goes on strike against GM, Ford, Stellantis

Union members walked off the job at midnight at three targeted plants after failing to reach a deal with the Big Three automakers. 

By Michael Brady • Sept. 15, 2023

“Effectively there is no border”: How a Unifor strike in Canada would affect the North American auto industry

A Unifor strike in Canada would shake the U.S., given the close integration of the countries’ automotive supply chains.

By Kalena Thomhave • Sept. 14, 2023

UAW Set for Targeted Strikes as Contract Deadline Nears

Union President Shawn Fain says during a Facebook Live appearance that the automakers' offers have fallen far short of union demands on wages as well as key issues such as pensions, cost-of-living adjustments and a shorter workweek.

By Joseph Szczesny • Sept. 14, 2023

BMW, Ford, Honda Partner on Vehicle-to-Grid Technology

ChargeScape, a new joint venture, aims to help manage energy use for widespread electric vehicle deployment.

By Michael Brady | Automotive Dive • Sept. 14, 2023