Mercedes-Benz’s first high-power EV charging stations opening this fall

The automaker plans to open more than 2,000 high-power chargers in North America, Europe and China by the end of 2024.

By Eric Walz • Aug. 29, 2023

Unifor members approve strike against GM, Ford, Stellantis

About 18,000 Canadian autoworkers voted overwhelmingly to walk off the job if the union can’t make a deal with the Big Three.

By Michael Brady • Aug. 28, 2023

UAW, Ultium Cells agree to 25% wage increase

After six months, production operators at Ultium Cells will make $21 per hour, which would have taken seven years to reach before the agreement.

By Eric Walz • Aug. 28, 2023

Inflation Reduction Act: mapping the manufacturing law’s impact 1 year later

Investments focused on electric vehicle or battery manufacturing represented more than 60% of the publicly announced projects linked to the IRA.

By Kate Magill , Julia Himmel • Aug. 28, 2023

UAW members overwhelmingly approve strike at GM, Ford, Stellantis

The United Auto Workers said 97% of the 150,000 union workers employed by the Big Three voted to walk off the job if the sides can’t make a deal.

By Michael Brady • Aug. 25, 2023

Looking for a cheap new car? Leasing an EV may be your best option, study says

New car shoppers can save up to $500 per month by leasing an electric vehicle instead of comparable gas-powered vehicles, an Energy Innovation Policy & Technology report found.

By Michael Brady • Aug. 25, 2023

Hyundai investing $290M to upgrade Alabama assembly plant

The investment will prepare the facility to produce the fifth generation of its Santa Fe gas-powered sport utility vehicle.

By Sara Samora • Aug. 24, 2023

Stellantis picks AGI to install EV chargers at US dealerships

The automaker wants to prepare over 2,600 dealers to sell and service electric vehicles.

By Eric Walz • Aug. 24, 2023

US regulators approve Massachusetts right-to-repair law

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reversed course after initially warning automakers to ignore the law over vehicle hacking concerns.

By Eric Walz • Aug. 24, 2023

UAW strike would have domino effect on suppliers

Many auto suppliers, already experiencing economic instability, are unprepared for a strike and may turn to layoffs to deal with a work stoppage.

By Kalena Thomhave • Aug. 22, 2023

NHTSA wants automakers to add more seat belt warnings

Half of vehicle occupants who died in U.S. motor vehicle crashes in 2021 were unbelted, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.

By Michael Brady • Aug. 22, 2023

Hyundai supplier to invest $114M in expanding Alabama operations

The project will add a new production building at Shinhwa Auto USA's Auburn site and expand the driveshaft manufacturer's die-casting operations.

By Sara Samora • Aug. 22, 2023

Offering power seats with memory can boost automakers’ customer satisfaction: JD Power

Mass-market brands lag behind premium brands when it comes to memory seat technology.

By Eric Walz • Aug. 21, 2023

Automakers warn automatic emergency braking requirements could cause crashes

Hyundai, Mitsubishi and Porsche said the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s proposed rule could lead to false alarms and avoidable collisions.

By Michael Brady • Aug. 21, 2023

Continental, AWS aim to accelerate automotive software development with virtual tools

The auto supplier and Amazon Web Services said the virtual Electronic Control Unit Creator could reduce development time by up to 12 months.

By Eric Walz • Aug. 18, 2023

Ford, SK On, EcoProBM partner on Canada EV battery facility

The nearly $1 billion factory in Québec will produce cathode materials for the automaker and help shorten its North American supply chain.

By Kate Magill • Aug. 18, 2023

Stellantis invests $100M in world’s largest geothermal lithium mining project

Lithium mining company Controlled Thermal Resources developed a more environmentally friendly process to extract lithium from geothermal brine.

By Eric Walz • Aug. 17, 2023

GM leads $60M investment in Mitra Chem to develop low-cost EV batteries

Mitra Chem says its technology can reduce electric vehicle battery development times by 90%.

By Eric Walz • Updated Aug. 21, 2023

Is Tesla’s ‘Master of Coin’ the CFO white whale?

Zachary Kirkhorn’s sudden exit from the EV maker has sparked questions around what a second act might look like for a 38-year-old ex-CFO with a net worth of $590 million.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Aug. 16, 2023

Ford to preinstall hands-free highway driving hardware on 500,000 vehicles by 2024

The automaker is offering customers a 90-day free trial of BlueCruise, with the option to buy an annual or monthly subscription.

By Eric Walz • Aug. 16, 2023

Tesla launches lower-priced Model S, X versions

The automaker has cut electric vehicle prices multiple times since last year, but CEO Elon Musk said in July that the company would sacrifice its margins to drive volume growth.

By Eric Walz • Aug. 16, 2023

Ford hires Apple vet to lead new software services group

Peter Stern will lead Ford Integrated Services, which aims to expand offerings related to the automaker’s BlueCruise hands-free driving system.

By Michael Brady • Aug. 15, 2023

President Biden urges Big Three, UAW to reach a deal to avoid strike

The White House released a statement asking both sides to find common ground before the United Auto Workers contract expires next month.

By Eric Walz • Aug. 15, 2023

Tesla slashes Model Y prices in China

The price cuts follow a 31% drop in July sales amid growing competition.

By Eric Walz • Aug. 14, 2023

Automotive data privacy under scrutiny in California

The California Privacy Protection Agency is examining how automakers handle data collected from internet-connected vehicles.

By Michael Brady • Aug. 14, 2023