BMW invests $750M in UK factories to build Mini EVs

The automaker’s investment in electric vehicle manufacturing comes after British newspaper The Times reported last year that Mini would shift EV production to China.

By Eric Walz • Sept. 12, 2023

UAW President Shawn Fain says union won’t take ‘scraps’

The proposals from General Motors, Ford and Stellantis offer significantly less generous wages and benefits than the United Auto Workers is demanding, Fain said.

By Michael Brady • Sept. 11, 2023

Audi appoints CMO to lead new brand marketing team

Emilie Cotter will help lead Audi of America’s transition to electric vehicles.

By Eric Walz • Sept. 8, 2023

Stellantis, UAW set to spar as labor negotiations heat up

The automaker offered employed United Auto Workers members a total wage increase of 14.5% over four years.

By Michael Brady • Sept. 8, 2023

UAW balks at GM’s ‘insulting proposal’

General Motors offered most United Auto Workers members a 10% wage increase.

By Michael Brady • Sept. 7, 2023

Honda adopting Tesla’s EV plug in North America

Honda joins a growing list of automakers planning to adopt Tesla’s North American Charging Standard charging port for their future electric vehicles.

By Eric Walz • Sept. 7, 2023

Continental, Google Cloud to bring generative AI to vehicles

By integrating generative AI into Continental’s Smart Cockpit, drivers and passengers can communicate with vehicles using their natural voice.

By Eric Walz • Sept. 7, 2023

Tesla, Hilton partner to deploy 20,000 EV chargers at hotels

The hotel chain said locations “alongside roadways and in key urban destinations” are uniquely suited to provide EV charging to travelers. 

By Jenna Walters • Sept. 7, 2023

52M air bag inflators should be recalled: NHTSA

The faulty inflators can rupture in a crash, “causing metal debris to be forcefully ejected into the passenger compartment of the vehicle,” the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.

By Michael Brady • Sept. 6, 2023

Dodge, Hyundai, Kia among most frequently stolen vehicles

“If you own a [Dodge] Hellcat, you better check your driveway,” HLDI Senior Vice President Matt Moore said. “These numbers are unbelievable.”

By Eric Walz • Updated Sept. 7, 2023

Rivian hires former Porsche Cars North America CEO

Kjell Gruner will serve as the electric vehicle maker’s chief commercial officer.

By Michael Brady • Sept. 6, 2023

BMW Group taps AWS to engineer its automated driving platform

The luxury carmaker will shift engineering and operational deployment of new vehicle technologies to the cloud.

By Matt Ashare • Sept. 5, 2023

Hyundai adds Chris Paukert to public relations team

The former journalist recently left his position at car-shopping website Edmunds.com.

By Michael Brady • Sept. 5, 2023

EVs offer worse tech user experiences than gas-powered cars: J.D. Power

A survey examining 21 advanced features of electric and internal-combustion engine vehicles found that EVs, except Tesla, had more problems than ICE vehicles in 17 categories.

By Michael Brady • Sept. 5, 2023

Plastic Omnium invests in two hydrogen vehicle sites in Michigan

The $171 million investment follows the auto parts manufacturer's $2 billion order from a major U.S. automaker earlier this year.

By Sara Samora • Sept. 5, 2023

Hyundai, LG Energy to invest additional $2B in Georgia battery cell plant

The latest investment adds to the $4.3 billion commitment announced in May and will create 400 more jobs.

By Sara Samora • Sept. 5, 2023

UAW accuses GM, Stellantis of unfair labor practices

The union filed an unfair labor practice complaint with the National Labor Relations Board over its contract talks with the two automakers. However, it did not file a complaint against Ford.

By Eric Walz • Sept. 1, 2023

Energy Department announces $15.5B to support EV transition, grow domestic battery manufacturing

The Biden administration is rejecting “the false choice between a good job and a green job,” United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain said in a statement.

By Robert Walton • Sept. 1, 2023

Polestar Q2 vehicle deliveries up 36%

Fewer supply chain disruptions and lower raw material costs helped the electric automaker post a 16% year-over-year increase in revenue.

By Michael Brady • Aug. 31, 2023

Duke Energy unveils EV charging subscription service, partnering with BMW, Ford and GM

The 12-month pilot program will use vehicle telematics to track charging data.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 31, 2023

Hyundai, Korea Zinc, sign deal to establish nickel supply chain

The companies will jointly source nickel raw material and processing, invest in mining projects and explore new business opportunities like battery recycling.

By Eric Walz • Aug. 31, 2023

Ford targeted by Unifor in Big Three negotiations

After the union reaches an agreement with Ford, it will use that contract to renegotiate with General Motors and Stellantis.

By Michael Brady • Aug. 30, 2023

Volkswagen revamps semiconductor sourcing as it eyes future supply

The move comes as microchips have become integral to the automaker's supply chain.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 30, 2023

GM, Google Cloud bringing AI to millions of vehicles

The partnership builds on General Motors’ OnStar Interactive Virtual Assistant, which launched in 2022.

By Eric Walz • Aug. 30, 2023

GM to close IT innovation center in Arizona, cut staff

The closure will impact more than 900 General Motors employees as the company works to align its footprint and IT resources in the U.S.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Aug. 29, 2023