Gracenote’s new data platform lets automakers customize infotainment offerings

Vehicle makers will have access to the company’s entertainment datasets for radio, streaming music, movies, podcasts, sports and more.

By Eric Walz • Dec. 6, 2023

Toyota’s hybrid-only Camry serves as a ‘bridge’ during slow EV adoption

The automaker is building out its mix of low-emissions products, which to date include more hybrids than battery-electric vehicles.

By Kalena Thomhave • Dec. 6, 2023

Ford Pro and Xcel Energy to install 30,000 EV chargers for commercial fleets

The partnership will roll out in Colorado and Wisconsin next year, with plans to expand to six other states by 2030.

By Kalena Thomhave • Dec. 5, 2023

GM lands 10-year contract to build armored SUVs for State Department

The automaker is revamping the manufacturing process to improve build and delivery times. 

By Eric Walz • Dec. 4, 2023

Hyundai and Kia unveil ‘Uni Wheel’ in-wheel motor for EVs

Hyundai and Kia’s Universal Wheel Drive System could be a game changer, with the potential to transform how electric vehicles are made.

By Eric Walz • Dec. 1, 2023

Ford says new UAW contract will cost $8.8B

The automaker estimates its new labor contract with the United Auto Workers union will cost around $900 per vehicle by 2028.

By Eric Walz • Dec. 1, 2023

Thousands of nonunion autoworkers launch campaign to join UAW

The massive union drive covers nearly 150,000 autoworkers from at least 13 companies, including Toyota, Honda, Hyundai and Mercedes-Benz.

By Eric Walz • Nov. 30, 2023

GM says UAW labor agreement will cost $9.3B through 2028

GM said the stock buyback would help the company offset the cost of its UAW deal, which includes a 25% wage increase for hourly workers over the next four and a half years.

By Eric Walz • Nov. 29, 2023

Volkswagen will consider layoffs to cut costs amid disappointing EV transition

Brand chief Thomas Schäfer told staff its namesake brand was “no longer competitive.”

By Kalena Thomhave • Nov. 29, 2023

Toyota to sell $4.7B stake in Denso by year-end: Reuters

The sale would help free up funds for the automaker to further invest in electric vehicle development.

By Eric Walz • Nov. 29, 2023

Hyundai to pause construction of its South Korea factory to build EV plant

With Hyundai investing billions of dollars in electrification, the automaker is focused on starting construction of its new EV factory in Ulsan, South Korea.

By Eric Walz • Nov. 28, 2023

Ford eases dealer requirements to sell EVs after pushback

Dealers complained about the financial commitment of the automaker’s Model e EV program, which could be as high as $1.2 million.

By Eric Walz • Nov. 22, 2023

Toyota to source recycled EV battery materials from Redwood Materials

The automaker will use recycled materials to produce batteries at its forthcoming North Carolina EV battery manufacturing plant.

By Eric Walz • Nov. 22, 2023

Ford resumes Michigan EV battery plant construction — but scaled down

The slow adoption of EVs made the automaker reevaluate its investments, a Ford spokesperson said.

By Sara Samora • Nov. 21, 2023

GM tightens control over EV delivery startup BrightDrop

The move brings all of GM’s commercial digital solutions, including BrightDrop Core, into its commercial product and business services unit GM Envolve.

By Eric Walz • Nov. 21, 2023

Nissan raising wages 10% for 9,000 US production workers

Honda, Hyundai, Subaru and Toyota have also promised to increase pay for nonunion workers since the United Auto Workers struck deals with the Big Three.

By Eric Walz • Nov. 21, 2023

Toyota’s financial arm to pay $60M for illegal lending, credit reporting misconduct

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said Toyota Motor Credit Corporation withheld refunds, refunded incorrect amounts and provided false data to consumer reporting companies.

By Michael Brady • Nov. 20, 2023

Cruise CEO resigns amid safety probes into company’s robotaxis

The company’s robotaxi fleet remains grounded in California after one of the vehicles struck a pedestrian in downtown San Francisco in early October.

By Eric Walz • Nov. 20, 2023

Subaru to raise wages after similar moves by nonunionized automakers

The decision impacts Subaru’s sole U.S. assembly plant in Lafayette, Indiana, which employs over 5,600 workers and currently builds the Ascent, Crosstrek, Legacy and Outback models.

By Eric Walz • Nov. 20, 2023

Hyundai, AWS design training, certification program for critical cloud skills

The third-largest carmaker will migrate on-premise applications and leverage jointly designed tech training programs. 

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Nov. 17, 2023

UAW ratifies labor agreements with Ford, Stellantis

The United Auto Workers union says 64% of voting members across General Motors, Ford and Stellantis approved the landmark labor agreements.

By Michael Brady • Updated Nov. 20, 2023

Hyundai to sell cars on Amazon in 2024

The automaker will also integrate Amazon’s Alexa digital assistant in its vehicles in 2025 as part of the expanded partnership.

By Eric Walz • Nov. 17, 2023

EG Group buys Tesla hardware for European charging network

This is the second time Tesla has sold its ultra-fast EV chargers to the convenience store industry. The automaker struck a deal with BP in October.

By Jessica Loder • Nov. 17, 2023

UAW members vote to approve GM labor deal despite opposition

Nearly 55% of autoworkers represented by the United Auto Workers at General Motors voted “yes” to approve the deal, but 13 facilities rejected it.

By Michael Brady • Nov. 16, 2023

GM buys gigacasting company with Tesla ties

Tooling & Equipment International worked with Tesla to streamline vehicle manufacturing before General Motors acquired the company.

By Eric Walz • Nov. 16, 2023