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UAW wins big concessions from Big Three. Are foreign automakers next?

If the United Auto Workers organize nonunion companies like Tesla and Toyota, it would create a more even playing field for General Motors, Ford and Stellantis, one expert said.

By Kalena Thomhave • Oct. 31, 2023

Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for Oct. 31

Honda Standardizing ICE Lineups & Powertrains; Hertz Pulls Back EV Expansion; Mercedes Bringing ChatGPT to Employees

Oct. 31, 2023

Explore the Trendline➔

Automotive Manufacturing

Production strategies are changing rapidly as tariffs and shifts in consumer buying patterns affect the industry.

By WardsAuto staff

Toyota to expand North Carolina EV battery plant with $8B investment

The latest investment will create nearly 3,000 more jobs and increase capacity to support the automaker’s EV models.

By Sara Samora • Oct. 31, 2023

Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for Oct. 30

UAW Reaches Agreement with D3; BYD Posts Record Profits; Panasonic Cuts Japan EV Battery Production 60%

Oct. 30, 2023

Stellantis, Unifor reach tentative agreement, ending autoworkers strike in Canada

The automaker agreed to largely the same terms as Ford Motor Co. and General Motors, raising base wages 20% for production workers and 25% for skilled trades.

By Michael Brady • Oct. 30, 2023

The Ford-UAW deal features $8B in plant upgrades. Here’s where the money’s going.

The investments will include the introduction of new EV models at four facilities.

By Kate Magill • Oct. 30, 2023

UAW ends strike against Stellantis, hits GM with surprise 4,000 worker strike

The Stellantis deal is similar to the United Auto Workers agreement with Ford Motor Co., raising autoworkers’ base wages 25% over four-and-a-half years.

By Michael Brady • Oct. 28, 2023

Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for Oct. 27

EV Demand Slowing Fast; UAW Strike Costs Ford $1.3 Billion; bp Orders $100 Million of Tesla Superchargers

Oct. 27, 2023

Ford lost $1.3B due to the UAW strike, zapping its Q3 profits

The strike canceled the production of 80,000 vehicles and cost Ford $850 to $900 per vehicle.

By Eric Walz • Oct. 27, 2023

Cruise recalls driverless robotaxis after halting operations in 3 cities

The General Motors subsidiary is grappling with two federal investigations and a recent incident in which one of its cars left a pedestrian seriously injured.

By Dan Zukowski • Updated Nov. 8, 2023

Ford delays construction on second Kentucky battery plant

The automaker is also delaying $12 billion in electric vehicle investments a month after it paused construction on its Michigan EV factory.

By Kate Magill • Oct. 27, 2023

Embracing the Next Automotive Revolution: Key Questions

Despite the “connected” promise, the connected vehicle sits in a complex ecosystem involving various “disconnected” stakeholders, including automakers, technology companies, government agencies and infrastructure providers.

By Tom Molden • Oct. 27, 2023

Stellantis invests $1.6B in China-based EV startup Leapmotor

The investment gives Stellantis a 20% stake in the electric vehicle maker and provides access to the world’s largest EV and hybrid market, which nearly doubled in size last year. 

By Eric Walz • Oct. 27, 2023

Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for Oct. 26

UAW Wins Record Contract Offer; Dealers Refuse to Sell Used EVs; Renault Rolling Out New ICE Portfolio

Oct. 26, 2023

Ford, UAW reach tentative agreement to end strike

General Motors and Stellantis autoworkers could also receive significant raises if the union pressures them to meet or exceed Ford’s latest offer to raise top wages by more than 30% over the next four years.

By Eric Walz • Oct. 26, 2023

Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for Oct. 25

It’s Been a Bad Week for GM’s Mary Barra; Japan Goes Concept Car Crazy; LG Warns of Slowing EV Growth

Oct. 25, 2023

GM, Stellantis furlough another 660 workers due to UAW strike

Stellantis furloughed 525 autoworkers at two stamping plants that provide parts for the Ram 1500. General Motors furloughed 139 workers at a stamping plant that makes parts for its full-size SUVs.

By Michael Brady • Oct. 25, 2023

California suspends Cruise robotaxis for misrepresenting safety

The General Motors subsidiary withheld portions of a video showing a recent incident that left a pedestrian severely injured, the state DMV said.

By Dan Zukowski • Oct. 25, 2023

New cars are more affordable for the first time since 2019

After peaking in December, the average monthly payment declined 0.8% in September from the month prior, Cox Automotive and Moody Analytics said.

By Michael Brady • Oct. 25, 2023

Tesla confirms DOJ investigation over inflated driving range estimates

The U.S. Department of Justice is also investigating allegations that the automaker improperly used company funds for CEO Elon Musk’s secret house project, according to a regulatory filing.

By Michael Brady • Oct. 25, 2023

Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for Oct. 24

Stellantis “Outraged” at UAW; Plant Utilization Could Fall; China Forces Germany to Be More Open Minded

Oct. 24, 2023

Umicore to build battery materials plant in Ontario

The company has already secured a supply partnership with BMW for components produced at the facility.

By Joelle Anselmo • Oct. 24, 2023

GM abandons plan to build 400,000 EVs by mid-2024

The automaker blamed lower demand for its decision to curb its EV production goals. GM’s EV production climbed 40% from Q2 to Q3, while EV sales grew 28%.

By Eric Walz • Oct. 24, 2023

Russian Automotive Sector Faces Personnel Shortage

Representatives of independent unions say the shortage of automotive employees is the result of low wages and harsh working conditions.

By Eugene Gerden • Oct. 24, 2023

GM assembly plant in Texas shuts down after 5,000 UAW members strike

The strike at GM’s largest and most profitable plant stopped production of the automaker’s full-size SUVs.

By Michael Brady • Oct. 24, 2023