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Dealer Outlooks Rest on Used-Car Availability

Franchised dealers bank on pre-owned profits

By Alysha Webb • Sept. 25, 2023

Finnish Research Hopes to Advance Driverless Tech Through 6G

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.An autonomous driving project in Finland is hoping to explore the advantages to the technology of 6G connectivity.It’s run by the Finnish Me...

By Paul Myles • Sept. 25, 2023

Toyota plans to triple its EV output to 600,000 vehicles in 2025

Toyota, which sold 24,000 electric vehicles last year, aims to significantly boost production as it competes with segment leaders Tesla and BYD.

By Eric Walz • Sept. 25, 2023

Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for Sept. 22

Toyota Going Full Steam Ahead on EVs; UAW Extends Strike At GM & Stellantis; BMW Stops All ICE Motorcycle Sales in U.S.

Sept. 22, 2023

UAW strike expands to 38 more GM, Stellantis plants in 20 states

“We will shut down parts distribution until those two companies come to their senses and come to the table with a serious offer,” the UAW said in a statement.

By Eric Walz • Sept. 22, 2023

British Hydrogen Truck Ready for Test Trials

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.British hydrogen fuel-cell heavy goods vehicle maker, HVS, has delivered its first test mule truck to begin commercial trials.The company ho...

By Paul Myles • Sept. 22, 2023

Ford, UAW making ‘significant progress’ in labor negotiations

The automaker agreed to several key demands, the United Auto Workers union said Friday, noting that it will not strike additional Ford plants.

By Eric Walz , Michael Brady • Sept. 22, 2023

Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for Sept. 21

UAW Cripples Mercedes-Benz Production; Could UAW Target Tesla?; EV Sales Up 102% in Europe

Sept. 21, 2023

Redwood Materials acquires leading EU battery recycler Redux Recycling

The move comes after the European Council passed new battery regulations this summer, including lithium recovery targets and recycled content minimums.

By Eric Walz • Sept. 21, 2023

Stellantis lays off 68 workers in Ohio, may furlough hundreds more

It’s the first layoffs announced by Stellantis since the strike began last Friday.

By Eric Walz • Sept. 21, 2023

GM idles Kansas plant as UAW strike’s ‘ripple effect’ takes hold

Parts shortages caused by an ongoing strike at General Motors’ Wentzville Assembly plant in Missouri led to the decision.

By Michael Brady • Sept. 20, 2023

Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for Sept. 20

UK to Delay ICE Sales Ban; Lexus Details Future Lineup Plans; Toyota Claims Breakthrough in Teaching Robots

Sept. 20, 2023

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

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

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