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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

Where Were Auto Brands’ Songs of Summer?

As 2023 advertising shows, many automotive brands tried to carve out their own lane with a song – even if the track wasn’t necessarily new.

By Wards Staff • Sept. 20, 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

UK Looks Set to Scrap ICE Ban for 2030

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.UK Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, has given tacit confirmation of leaked rumors that his government would scrap plans to ban all new ICE power...

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

Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for Sept. 19

UAW Threatens to Expand Strike; Toyota’s Factory Ideas to Battle Tesla; Ford Fires Back at Fain

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

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

Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for Sept. 18

Ford, GM Lay Off UAW Workers; Tesla Cybertruck Hits 2 Million Reservations; Lambo & Ducati Demonstrate V2V Technology

Sept. 18, 2023

BASF, Nanotech Energy team up to produce lithium-ion batteries with recycled metals

The companies will also work with American Battery Technology Co. and Toda Advanced Materials to build a North America-based battery value chain.

By Sara Samora • 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

Why and How to Protect your Intellectual Property Internationally

In this GlobalAutoIndustry.com Audio Interview "Why and How to Protect your Intellectual Property Internationally" Ron Hesse speaks with Fred Rocafort, Leader of Harris Bricken’s intellectual property practice and coordinator of the firm’s international team.

Sept. 18, 2023

Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for Sept. 15

OEMs Likely to Retaliate Against UAW; Tesla Makes It Harder for Legacies to Compete; Mercedes Faces Defeat Devices Accusation

Sept. 15, 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

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

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