Labor boss compares US automakers to Nazi Germany as President Biden watches
The United Auto Workers (UAW) president on Tuesday compared U.S. automakers Ford, GM and Stellantis to World War II Axis powers in a speech with President Biden in attendance.
Ford reaches tentative agreement with Canadian auto workers
Canadian auto worker union Unifor and Ford have reached a tentative contract deal, averting a strike that would have seen around 5,600 Canadian workers join UAW in striking.
UAW vows to strike at more US auto plants if progress not made by Friday
The United Auto Workers union said it would begin striking at more plants if no serious progress is made by noon on Friday in negotiations with the Big Three U.S. automakers.
Elon Musk denies report that Tesla in talks with Saudis about opening factory
Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Monday denied a report that the electric vehicle maker is in talks with Saudi Arabia about setting up a manufacturing plant in the kingdom.
UAW, automakers to return to table while strikes create parts shortage
The United Auto Workers and Big Three automakers, GM, Ford and Stellantis will resume bargaining after a strike shut down several plants and created a parts shortage.
Biden accuses Big Three automakers of making 'record profits' that must be 'shared fairly' with UAW strikers
President Biden on Friday called for the Big Three automakers to share their "record profits" with workers and resolve the ongoing United Auto Workers strike.
GM CEO is 'extremely frustrated, disappointed' over UAW strikes
General Motors CEO Mary Barra says the company has a "historic" offer on the table as the United Auto Workers union strikes for higher wages and better pay.
Biden administration discusses emergency aid for smaller auto suppliers amid UAW strike threat
The Biden administration is considering providing emergency support to smaller suppliers to U.S. auto manufacturers in the event of a United Auto Workers strike.
Florida lawmakers aims to require electric vehicle owners to pay $200 in annual registration fees
A Florida lawmaker has introduced a bill that would require electric vehicle owners in the state to pay extra fees when renewing their vehicle registration.
VW eyes job cuts at German plant on low e-car demand: report
Volkswagen is considering a staff reduction at its plant in the eastern German city of Zwickau due to low demand for electric vehicles, according to a report.
Ford reveals 2024 F-150 at Detroit Auto Show
Ford debuted the new 2024 Ford F-150 at the Detroit Auto Show. The pickup features a new pro access tailgate designed to be easier to use while a trailer is hooked up.
Energy exec on Jennifer Granholm's EV road trip gone bad: Americans don't 'need' it
Biden's energy secretary's "troubles" on her electric vehicle road trip solidifies the importance of consumer choice, American Petroleum Institute's Mike Sommer says.
Lithium deposit found in US may be among world’s largest, study finds
A new paper published late last month in Science Advances details what may be in the largest deposit of lithium in the world, located in northern Nevada.
Stellantis offers 14.5%, 4-year wage hike to UAW as potential strike looms
Despite Stellantis coming closer to UAW demands than contemporaries Ford and GM, the offer is still much less than the 46% wage hike being sought by the union.
GM makes ‘insulting proposal’ ahead of autoworker deadline, UAW president says
General Motors has offered a 10% wage increase to the United Auto Workers in what the union’s president is calling an “insulting proposal."
Biden doesn’t think autoworkers will strike, as deadline looms
President Biden said on Labor Day he does not think auto workers will go on strike if a new contract agreement is not reached by a looming deadline.
Hyundai, LG to invest additional $2 billion in Georgia battery plant
Hyundai Motor Group and LG Energy Solution will invest $2 billion in a joint venture to build a battery cell manufacturing plant in Georgia.
Kia announces recall after issue that could potentially trap people inside their vehicle was detected
Kia has announced a major recall after an issue was detected potentially causing people to accidentally trap themselves in their own vehicles.
Ford issues recall for 42,000 trucks over defect that may cause crashes
The Ford Motor Co. has issued a recall of nearly 42,000 Super Duty F-250 and F-350 trucks because the left rear axle shaft may break and increase the risk of accident.
Elon Musk's Tesla Cybertruck: 5 fast facts
Tesla CEO Elon Musk took his Cybertruck production candidate for a spin at the company's gigafactory in Texas this week as the automaker gets ready to take on rivals GM and Ford.