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UAW won’t extend negotiations, could target strikes
If the United Auto Workers strike against General Motors, Ford and Stellantis, the union plans to ask specific local chapters to strike rather than at once.
By Michael Brady • Sept. 14, 2023 -
Onshoring semiconductor manufacturers to the US is risky. Here’s how to protect yourself.
As chipmakers push to bring their operations closer to home, experts say it’s critical they keep close tabs on critical data and IP.
By Michelle No • Sept. 14, 2023 -
UAW negotiations with Big Three come down to the wire
United Auto Workers members employed by General Motors, Ford and Stellantis could strike if the sides can’t make a deal by the time the union’s 4-year labor agreements with the Big Three automakers expire Sept. 14.
By Michael Brady • Sept. 13, 2023 -
Hyundai’s Georgia EV supplier network adds 3 more manufacturers
Since the automaker broke ground last year, 11 investments by the company’s partners have totaled over $2 billion in the state.
By Sara Samora • Sept. 12, 2023 -
Entek breaks ground on $1.5B Indiana battery separator plant
The four-building campus will produce enough separators to power up to 1.6 million EVs by 2027.
By Sebastian Obando • Sept. 8, 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 -
Cummins, Daimler, Paccar partner on $3B US battery plant
The three trucking OEMs are forming a joint venture to produce LFP batteries in the country, as demand for clean energy continues to grow.
By Larry Avila • 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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Battery startup Northvolt raises $1.2B for Europe, North America expansion
The company, co-founded by former Tesla executives, has over $55 billion in electric vehicle battery orders from major automakers, including BMW, Volvo Cars and Volkswagen Group.
By Eric Walz • Aug. 23, 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 -
Continental may sell ContiTech amid electric vehicle shift: report
ContiTech, which makes industrial and automotive rubber, plastic, metal and fabric components, posted sales of about $7.2 billion in 2022.
By Eric Walz • 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 -
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