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GM to lay off 1,000 from its software and services unit
The job cuts impact around 600 salaried employees at the automaker’s Warren Tech Center in Michigan and another 400 globally.
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Goodyear to expand Ontario tire factory for CAD $575M
The project, set to be complete by mid-2027, aims to meet growing demand in EV and all-terrain markets.
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‘No possibility’ trucking can fill gap of Canada rail disruption
The British Columbia Trucking Association’s CEO says transport carriers won't have vehicles to deliver without the railroads moving them out of the Annacis Auto Terminal.
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UAW threatens Stellantis with nationwide strike
The labor union said “tens of thousands” of workers are ready to file grievances over the company’s failure to keep product and investment commitments.
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Uber and BYD partner to introduce more EVs to global markets
The project aims to add 100,000 EVs to the ride-hailing platform.
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Rivian chief communications officer departs
Sarah O'Brien, the third senior executive to depart the EV maker this summer, had been with the company for just over a year.
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GM CEO Mary Barra: China market is a ‘race to the bottom’
The automaker reported a $104 million loss in the market during Q2 as deliveries continue to fall.
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Texas sues GM for selling customer driving data
The automaker failed to tell buyers it was selling their driving data to help insurers analyze driving behavior, according to a Texas AG lawsuit.
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Inflation slows to three-year low, clearing way for Fed rate cut
The central bank at a meeting next month will likely weigh cooling inflation against signs that the labor market is loosening up.
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Telsa set to reveal its robotaxi Oct. 10
CEO Elon Musk said he wanted to make some “important changes” to improve the product, which delayed its previously planned Aug. 8 debut.
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Magna plans Arizona factory
The expansion in Mesa comes as delays at other plants impact the auto supplier’s projected sales.
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NHTSA investigating Nissan Rogue for potential steering defect
The safety probe follows an incident of inner tie rod failure on a low mileage 2021 model.
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Market headwinds force owners to hit the brakes on EV projects
Financing woes, soaring material prices and waning demand are causing auto and battery makers to delay jobs, even those that have already started.
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Mazda boosts US market share
The automaker credited the growth to sales increases, dealer optimism and expanded production.
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BMW recalls over 105K vehicles for starter motor problem
The issue stems from overheating due to repeated start attempts, increasing the risk of fire.
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Stellantis plans mass layoffs at Warren Truck Plant
The automaker warned up to 2,450 workers could be affected starting Oct. 8.
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GM’s president of North America steps down
Marissa West, former leader of GM Canada, held the position for about eight months.
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Canada’s rail networks edge closer to disruption
Soon after regulators said any labor action would be legal as early as Aug. 22, CPKC threatened to lock out some workers.
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Honda posts record-high quarterly profit on strong hybrid sales
Earlier this year, the automaker detailed its efforts to gain a competitive advantage by increasing R&D spending on hybrid vehicles.
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Hyundai, Kia thefts drop over 50%: study
A software update was “extremely effective” at thwarting theft tactics popularized by viral social media videos, per Highway Loss Data Institute research.
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BMW touts success of humanoid robot pilot at South Carolina plant
The robots were able to insert sheet metal parts into fixtures, which were used to assemble the chassis of a vehicle.
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Rivian already sees tailwinds from VW partnership
CEO RJ Scaringe said the EV maker expects to achieve more favorable pricing from its suppliers as a result of the deal.
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Owner satisfaction with new vehicles rebounds: JD Power
Owners of new EVs made by traditional automakers are more satisfied with their cars than ever, according to a study.
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Skill gaps can cost employers a month of productivity each year, survey suggests
Workers face challenges in making data analysis more efficient and automating processes, a new report finds.
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Lucid secures $1.5B from largest shareholder
The funding will extend the EV maker’s runway to the end of 2025, according to its principal accounting officer.