UAW leaders, automakers return to the bargaining table
Some 12,700 UAW members—or roughly 8% of the union’s autoworkers—are on strike at a Stellantis plant in Ohio, at a GM plant in Missouri and at a Ford assembly plant in Michigan.
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Report: Subaru considering Indiana for electric vehicle production
Subaru CEO Atsushi Osaki told reporters during a meeting in Tokyo that Indiana could become the next location of an electric vehicle production site, Reuters reported.
Automakers on verge of strike as UAW’s contract deadline looms
Union President Shawn Fain said the final decision on which plants to strike won’t be announced until 10 p.m. Thursday.
UAW chief says offers from automakers are inadequate, union ready to go on strike
In an online address to union members, United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain said General Motors, Ford and Stellantis have raised their initial wage offers, but have rejected some of the union’s other demands.
Stellantis reports progress in talks with auto workers, plans new offer
Stellantis, which employs about 7,000 people at plants in Kokomo and Tipton in Indiana, released no details of its offer Monday.
UAW poised to strike major car makers this week. Here are the issues.
About 146,000 U.S. auto workers are set to go on strike this week if General Motors, Ford and Stellantis fail to meet their demands.
Honda joins Ford, GM, others in adopting Tesla’s EV-charging technology
As more and more automakers switch to Tesla’s connector, experts say it appears Tesla is on its way to becoming the industrywide standard.
General Motors makes wage offer, which auto union leader calls ‘insulting’
The offer comes just a week before the UAW’s national contracts with GM, Stellantis and Ford expire, and even though both sides are far apart, it’s a sign of movement on economic issues.
U.S. moves to force recall of 52M air bag inflators
The U.S. government is taking a big step toward forcing a defiant Tennessee company to recall 52 million air bag inflators that could explode, hurl shrapnel and injure or kill people.
Drivers squeezed as auto insurance costs soar across U.S.
Federal rules allow insurers to consider socioeconomic factors when setting rates, leading to the worst increases being borne by the people least able to afford them.
UAW leader slams companies for slow bargaining, files labor complaint
The United Auto Workers union says it has filed unfair labor practice complaints against Stellantis and General Motors for failing to make counteroffers to the union’s economic demands.
Auto union boss wants 46% raises, 32-hour workweeks in ‘war’ against Detroit carmakers
If it doesn’t have contracts with General Motors, Ford and Stellantis by the Sept. 14 deadline, the UAW could strike all three simultaneously—something it has never done.
Auto parts maker to close Indiana plant with 155 workers
The plant produces automotive switch-related components such as steering pad switches, power seat switches, hazards, and door lock switches.
BorgWarner to close Indiana manufacturing plant
The closure will affect about 150 employees at its Morgan Street Production Plant.
Looking for a new car under $20,000? Your choice has dwindled to one.
Just five years ago, a price-conscious auto shopper in the United States could choose from among a dozen new small cars selling for under $20,000. Now, that choice is down to a single vehicle.
Judge declines to approve Hyundai/Kia class action settlement
A federal judge said the proposed settlement in a class-action lawsuit prompted by a surge in Hyundai and Kia vehicle theft fails to provide “fair and adequate” relief to vehicle owners.
UAW to vote on strike authorization next week as president says talks with Detroit 3 moving slowly
Union President Shawn Fain has set high expectations for the contract talks and says the union will seek more than 40% general pay raises over four years
Trucking giant opens second facility in Whitestown business park
The 605,000-square-foot redistribution center at 4337 AllPoints Drive will replenish the company’s 10 parts distribution centers across the United States and Canada.
Tensions rise in UAW contract talks with Stellantis as strike threat looms
The union is seeking more than 40% general pay raises over four years, restoration of pensions for newer hires, cost-of-living increases, an end to wage tiers, and other benefits.
Budget leaders approve $120M to attract unannounced $3.2B project
The mystery project involves a company in the “advanced technology automotive components” industry and would be located somewhere in north-central Indiana, according to the IEDC.