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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

UAW Makes Good on Strike Pledge as Contract Talks Stall

The strikes target production of some of the Detroit Three's most popular vehicles.

By Joseph Szczesny • Sept. 15, 2023

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Automotive Manufacturing

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

By WardsAuto staff

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

Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for Sept. 14

U.S. BEV Sales Soar 67%; Tesla Develops Gigacasting Breakthrough; UAW Lays Out Strike Strategy

Sept. 14, 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 won’t extend negotiations, could target strikes

If the United Auto Workers strike against General Motors, Ford and Stellantis, the union plans to ask specific local chapters to strike rather than at once.

By Michael Brady • Sept. 14, 2023

Onshoring semiconductor manufacturers to the US is risky. Here’s how to protect yourself.

As chipmakers push to bring their operations closer to home, experts say it’s critical they keep close tabs on critical data and IP. 

By Michelle No • Sept. 14, 2023

UAW negotiations with Big Three come down to the wire

United Auto Workers members employed by General Motors, Ford and Stellantis could strike if the sides can’t make a deal by the time the union’s 4-year labor agreements with the Big Three automakers expire Sept. 14.

By Michael Brady • Sept. 13, 2023

Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for Sept. 13

UAW Plans Targeted Strike at Specific Plants; Ford Reveals Updated F-150; Hyundai To Adopt Gigacastings

Sept. 13, 2023

ICE Green House Emissions ‘Halved’ by new Bio Race Fuel

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.Rally racing is leading the way in reducing vintage green house gas emissions with a Wales organizer being the first to introduce a sustaina...

By Paul Myles • Sept. 13, 2023

Ford appoints Toyota veteran as its global chief marketing officer

In addition to tapping Lisa Materazzo as CMO, the automaker hired William Clay Ford III as general manager of Ford Performance and Elena Ford as its chief dealer engagement officer.

By Eric Walz • Sept. 13, 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 • Sept. 13, 2023

Hyundai’s Georgia EV supplier network adds 3 more manufacturers

Since the automaker broke ground last year, 11 investments by the company’s partners have totaled over $2 billion in the state.

By Sara Samora • Sept. 12, 2023

Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for Sept. 12

AVs Getting Closer to Human Drivers; India Moves to Phase Out Diesels; Stellantis’ 1st EV on New Platform

Sept. 12, 2023

Auto Workers: It’s Tough to Buy What We Build

UAW President Shawn Fain has said a contract extension when the current pact expires Sept. 14 is unacceptable, and the union could choose to strike one, two or all three automakers.

By Joseph Szczesny • Sept. 12, 2023

Honda to unify product, sales and dealer communications

The new division aims to grow the automaker’s sales momentum as it prepares to launch its first mass-market EVs in the U.S.

By Eric Walz • Sept. 12, 2023

BMW invests $750M in UK factories to build Mini EVs

The automaker’s investment in electric vehicle manufacturing comes after British newspaper The Times reported last year that Mini would shift EV production to China.

By Eric Walz • Sept. 12, 2023

Gotion to build $2B EV battery plant in Illinois

The China-based manufacturer plans to create 2,600 jobs at the site, set to open next year.

By Sara Samora • Sept. 11, 2023

Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for Sept. 11

UAW Negotiations & Two More Offers To Go; Tesla Headed For $1.4 Trillion Market Cap; Chinese OEMs Target Brazil For BEVs

Sept. 11, 2023

UAW President Shawn Fain says union won’t take ‘scraps’

The proposals from General Motors, Ford and Stellantis offer significantly less generous wages and benefits than the United Auto Workers is demanding, Fain said.

By Michael Brady • Sept. 11, 2023

Audi appoints CMO to lead new brand marketing team

Emilie Cotter will help lead Audi of America’s transition to electric vehicles.

By Eric Walz • Sept. 8, 2023

Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for Sept. 8

Acura Says No To GM Techs Servicing New ZDX; Tesla’s Sales Soar in China; UAW Calls GM’s Proposal “Insulting”

Sept. 8, 2023

Stellantis, UAW set to spar as labor negotiations heat up

The automaker offered employed United Auto Workers members a total wage increase of 14.5% over four years.

By Michael Brady • Sept. 8, 2023

Entek breaks ground on $1.5B Indiana battery separator plant

The four-building campus will produce enough separators to power up to 1.6 million EVs by 2027.

By Sebastian Obando • Sept. 8, 2023

Autoline Daily: Top Industry News for Sept. 7

Ford Expands Mustang Mach-E Lineup; Tesla’s Mexico Production Could Be Delayed; Bentley’s $31,000 Sound System

Sept. 7, 2023