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UAW Wage Gains Filter Over to Non-Union Workers

UAW President Shawn Fain says the key to recruiting non-union auto workers is to win good contracts for its own members, which he believes the union has done with its new contracts with General Motors, Ford and Stellantis.

By Joseph Szczesny • Nov. 28, 2023

Rivian CEO takes over EV maker’s product development

Top executive RJ Scaringe is expanding his role as former Chief Product Development Officer Nick Kalayjian takes a step back.

By Kalena Thomhave • Nov. 28, 2023

Autoline Daily: Top Industry News for Nov. 27 update from November 2023

EVs To Play Big Role In 2024 Elections; Thursday Is Red Letter Day for Tesla; VW Outsources Scout to Magna

Nov. 27, 2023

Northvolt develops an advanced sodium-ion battery

The battery, which does not contain rare earth materials, was validated to have an energy density of over 160 watt-hours per kilogram.

By Eric Walz • Nov. 27, 2023

BMW supplier plans $500M South Carolina facility expansion

ZF Group's investment will upgrade the transmission plant's equipment to keep pace with automakers' EV plans.

By Sara Samora • Nov. 27, 2023

Current Status of U.S. - China Trade Issues: Focus on Section 301 Tariffs

In this GlobalAutoIndustry.com Audio Interview "Current Status of U.S. - China Trade Issues: Focus on Section 301 Tariffs" Ron Hesse speaks with Les Glick, Chair - Butzel Long International Trade & Customs Specialty Team, and Co-Chair of the American Bar Association, International Trade and Customs committee.

Nov. 27, 2023

Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for Nov. 22

Tesla Launches Supercharger Congestion Fee; Toyota Solid State Battery Will Be Low Volume; Pony.ai Tests Platooning on Public Roads

Nov. 22, 2023

Ford eases dealer requirements to sell EVs after pushback

Dealers complained about the financial commitment of the automaker’s Model e EV program, which could be as high as $1.2 million.

By Eric Walz • Nov. 22, 2023

Toyota to source recycled EV battery materials from Redwood Materials

The automaker will use recycled materials to produce batteries at its forthcoming North Carolina EV battery manufacturing plant.

By Eric Walz • Nov. 22, 2023

Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for Nov. 21

EV Market Share Overtakes Diesel in Europe; PHEV Sales Take Off in China; Robot Dogs Help Hyundai Build Cars

Nov. 21, 2023

Ford resumes Michigan EV battery plant construction — but scaled down

The slow adoption of EVs made the automaker reevaluate its investments, a Ford spokesperson said.

By Sara Samora • Nov. 21, 2023

GM tightens control over EV delivery startup BrightDrop

The move brings all of GM’s commercial digital solutions, including BrightDrop Core, into its commercial product and business services unit GM Envolve.

By Eric Walz • Nov. 21, 2023

Nissan raising wages 10% for 9,000 US production workers

Honda, Hyundai, Subaru and Toyota have also promised to increase pay for nonunion workers since the United Auto Workers struck deals with the Big Three.

By Eric Walz • Nov. 21, 2023

Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for Nov. 20

GM’s Barra Faces Big Problems; NTSB Wants Speed Limiters in Cars; Heat Pumps Help EVs In Cold Weather

Nov. 20, 2023

SDVs’ Greater Connectivity Equals Greater Cybersecurity Risk?

There are ways and means to keep the relationship between connectivity and security safe.

By Siegfried Mortkowitz • Nov. 20, 2023

Toyota’s financial arm to pay $60M for illegal lending, credit reporting misconduct

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said Toyota Motor Credit Corporation withheld refunds, refunded incorrect amounts and provided false data to consumer reporting companies.

By Michael Brady • Nov. 20, 2023

LG Energy Solution to lay off 170 in Michigan

The company said slower-than-expected EV demand contributed to the cuts.

By Kate Magill • Nov. 20, 2023

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

Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for Nov. 17

One Of Three UAW Workers Didn’t Bother to Vote; GAC Going to Solid-State Batteries; BMW’s Centerlock Wheels Need 685-lb/ft Torque

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

Goodyear CEO to retire as tiremaker overhauls corporate strategy

The company’s transformation plan includes exploring strategic alternatives for its Dunlop brand and chemical and off-road tire businesses, which it hopes will raise over $2 billion in gross proceeds.

By Michael Brady • 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

Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for Nov. 16

Ford Gives Owners Fast Feedback Tech; Only EVs on Track for Net-Zero; UAW Contracts Will Likely Be Approved

Nov. 16, 2023