UAW strikes at GM SUV plant in Texas as union begins to target automakers’ cash cows
The UAW’s move further escalates a labor dispute that’s in its sixth week and now has about 46,000 union workers off the job.
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New UAW president, a Kokomo native, pushing hard, raising expectations
In just a few months, Shawn Fain has gone from obscurity to one of the most visible leaders in America, demanding that his workers get more concessions from the Big Three automakers after two decades of givebacks.
Drivers buying new cars to replace older models, even with surging prices
New-car sales are up about 15% this year, with pent-up demand fueling sales. The strike has yet to put a crimp in supply or demand for new cars, but industry executives and dealers are growing wary.
UAW strike strategy aimed at profitable vehicles, minimum impact on union funds
The UAW’s initial list of demands was projected to cost each of the companies $80 billion over four years, according to people familiar with the companies’ estimates.
About 13,000 workers from General Motors, Ford, Stellantis go on strike
It was the first time in the UAW’s 88-year history that it walked out on all three companies simultaneously, as four-year contracts with the companies expired at 11:59 p.m. Thursday.
UAW chief: Union to strike any Detroit automaker that hasn’t reached deal as contracts end next week
A strike against all three major automakers—General Motors, Stellantis and Ford—could cause damage not only to the industry as a whole but also to the Midwest economy, and could lead eventually to higher vehicle prices.
UAW’s clash with Big 3 automakers shows off more confrontational union as strike deadline looms
A strike of more than a couple of weeks would reduce still-tight supplies of vehicles on Detroit automakers’ dealer lots. With demand still strong, prices would rise.
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.
EPA’s ambitious plan to cut auto emissions runs into skepticism
The U.S. government’s most ambitious plan ever to slash planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions from passenger vehicles faces uncertainty over both about how realistic it is and whether it goes far enough.
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.
UAW to show list of economic demands to automakers this week
The United Auto Workers union will present a long list to General Motors, Ford and Stellantis when it delivers economic demands to the companies this week, the union’s president says.
Ford recalls 870K F-150 pickups in U.S. due to parking brake glitch
The recall covers certain pickups from the 2021 through 2023 model years with single exhaust systems.
Indianapolis joins national lawsuit against Kia, Hyundai over auto thefts
The lawsuit alleges that certain Kia and Hyundai models lack the industry-standard technology needed to prevent the vehicles from being stolen.
Threats of strike heating up even before UAW begins negotiations with automakers
As the industry undergoes a historic transition from internal combustion engines to EVs, the UAW sees this year’s contract as an opportunity to ensure representation in the industry’s jobs of the future.
Strong demand drives new vehicle sales higher in first half of year
Demand for new SUVs, trucks and cars in the United States picked up steam in the second quarter, but the stronger sales kept prices high for consumers.
Tesla shares accelerate on new CEO, deliveries and charging deals
Shares jumped 7% Monday morning to a new high for 2023 after the electric car maker said its deliveries in the most recent quarter rose 83% compared with the same period last year.
Tesla EV plug closer to becoming industry standard
A key U.S. automotive industry organization says it will set performance standards for Tesla’s electric vehicle charging cords in another move toward using the Tesla plug on all electric vehicles.
Battery maker EnerDel lays off most of its employees, workers say
The company reported having 60 employees in the United States in early 2022, though it’s not known if that number included about 25 employees at an engineering center in California.
Ford changes tune, to keep AM radio on 2024 models
Ford CEO Jim Farley said the company is reversing a decision to scrub AM after speaking with government policy leaders who are concerned about keeping emergency alerts.
U.S. rejects $200M grant to battery maker over alleged ties to China
The company is building a battery plant in Tennessee and was in talks with the Energy Department for a $200 million grant funded through the 2021 infrastructure law.