Buc-ee’s joins Mercedes-Benz EV charging network

The initial rollout will include chargers at 30 of the retailer’s travel centers by the end of 2024.

By Brett Dworski • Nov. 15, 2023

UAW strike had little impact on new car prices, Kelley Blue Book says

Transaction prices rose significantly for some strike-affected brands such as Chevrolet, Chrysler and Dodge, while Ford, Jeep and Ram saw drops as those brands boosted incentives.

By Eric Walz • Nov. 15, 2023

Volvo acquires Proterra’s EV battery business

The automaker purchased the electric bus maker's battery segment three months after the startup declared bankruptcy.

By Joelle Anselmo • Nov. 15, 2023

Pickups, vans and SUVs with tall hoods 45% more likely to kill pedestrians

The average U.S. passenger vehicle is about eight inches taller and 1,000 pounds heavier than it was 30 years ago, an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety study says.

By Michael Brady • Nov. 15, 2023

Hyundai is raising wages 25% by 2028 for production workers

The pay hikes will impact employees at the automaker’s assembly plant in Alabama and its electric vehicle factory in Georgia, which is under construction.

By Eric Walz • Nov. 14, 2023

Stellantis offers buyouts to 6,400 employees after UAW deal

The buyout offers are being sent to more than half of the automaker’s 12,700 salaried employees in the U.S. with at least five years of corporate service. 

By Eric Walz • Nov. 14, 2023

Honda raises production worker wages by 11% after Toyota pay bump

The automaker’s decision follows the historic pay raises the United Auto Workers won from the Big Three to end the recent strike.

By Eric Walz • Nov. 13, 2023

GM, Stellantis VC arms invest in rare earth-free magnet company

Niron Magnetics’ technology is more environmentally friendly and could reduce automakers’ dependence on China.

By Eric Walz • Nov. 10, 2023

Automakers warn NHTSA proposal creates de facto occupancy detection mandate

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s seat belt reminder rule will also annoy or confuse drivers, an auto industry group says.

By Michael Brady • Nov. 10, 2023

Rivian sees post-purchase experience as key electric vehicle differentiator

CEO RJ Scaringe believes Rivian’s software capabilities and user experience will help it stand out from the competition.

By Bryan Wassel • Nov. 9, 2023

EV sales are rising. So why are automakers nervous?

Slower sales growth, lower prices and growing inventories have spooked carmakers, leading some to reconsider their electric vehicle plans to bolster their finances.

By Michael Brady • Nov. 9, 2023

Lucid Group names Marc Winterhoff as first-ever COO

The EV startup named a chief operating officer after reducing its full-year production guidance to adjust to dwindling demand for its Lucid Air sedan.

By Eric Walz • Nov. 8, 2023

GM halts production of the Cruise Origin robotaxi

The decision comes after California regulators ordered Cruise to cease operations after a pedestrian was struck by one of its self-driving vehicles in downtown San Francisco.

By Eric Walz • Nov. 8, 2023

Installing AM radio in EVs could cost automakers $3.8B

The costs stem from mitigating electromagnetic interference caused by electric vehicle propulsion systems, a Center for Automotive Research report says.

By Michael Brady • Nov. 8, 2023

Hyundai’s EV manufacturing campus draws 3 more suppliers to Georgia

The latest auto parts manufacturing investments will help supply the automaker with armrests, headrests, chassis and body parts, and seat frames for electric vehicles.

By Sara Samora • Nov. 7, 2023

Autoworkers in Canada approve labor agreement with Stellantis

The three-year collective bargaining agreements cover about 8,200 autoworkers, including two assembly plants in Windsor and Brampton, as well as the Etobicoke Casting Plant.

By Michael Brady • Nov. 7, 2023

Fisker CTO resigns, automaker names David King successor

He will lead the automaker’s engineering and software teams.

By Michael Brady • Nov. 7, 2023

GM to invest another $2B in EVs under UAW deal

The additional funds are part of the automaker’s plans to invest more than $13 billion in electric and internal combustion vehicle production in the U.S.

By Michael Brady • Nov. 6, 2023

Mercedes-Benz installing EV chargers at 55 shopping malls

The automaker will host vehicle launches, install displays and outdoor advertising, and do test drives at Simon Property Group’s high-traffic retail locations.

By Eric Walz • Nov. 6, 2023

UAW takes aim at Toyota after historic agreements with the Big Three

The union plans to use its new agreements with the Big Three to court non-unionized autoworkers, including those working for Toyota.

By Eric Walz • Nov. 3, 2023

Hyundai reorganizes design units and names new chief design officer

Hyundai, Kia and Genesis will retain separate design leadership to ensure product differentiation among the brands.

By Eric Walz • Nov. 2, 2023

Toyota Motor North America raises autoworkers’ wages 9%

The automaker also reportedly shortened the time required to earn top pay from eight to four years.

By Michael Brady • Nov. 2, 2023

Stellantis lost $3.2B to UAW strike

The automaker said the strike reduced vehicle shipments by 50,000 units in September and October, which led to the revenue drop.

By Eric Walz • Nov. 1, 2023

Tesla wins lawsuit over deadly Autopilot crash

A jury found the system had no manufacturing defect but did not consider whether it had a design defect.

By Michael Brady • Nov. 1, 2023

UAW wins big concessions from Big Three. Are foreign automakers next?

If the United Auto Workers organize nonunion companies like Tesla and Toyota, it would create a more even playing field for General Motors, Ford and Stellantis, one expert said.

By Kalena Thomhave • Oct. 31, 2023