UAW strike threat: Experts weigh in on likelihood of strikes at Ford, GM, Stellantis
As the deadline soon approaches for Detroit's Big Three automakers to reach contract agreements with the United Auto Workers, experts assess the likelihood of a strike.
JPMorgan warns auto strike will cut new vehicle production, driving used car prices higher
Analysts at JPMorgan said the looming United Auto Worker (UAW) strike at Ford, GM and Stellantis would slow new vehicle production and subsequently spike the value of used cars.
UAW president warns strike coming next week for any Detroit automaker with no deal by deadline
UAW President Shawn Fain is doubling down on his threats to Ford, General Motors and Stellantis, warning that the union will strike next week against any automaker without a deal.
GM, Google collaborating on generative AI uses for automaker
General Motors has partnered with Google Cloud to develop more ways to use generative artificial intelligence technologies after adding the tech company's conversational AI to OnStar.
United Auto Workers union prepares strike authorization vote for next week at Detroit automakers
The United Auto Workers union said Tuesday it is making plans for its 150,000 members at Ford, General Motors and Stellantis to vote next week on strike authorization.
United Auto Workers' contract talks with Detroit automakers heat up as strike threat looms
Tensions are rising in the UAW's negotiations with Detroit's Big Three automakers after the union rejected Stellantis' contract offer and doubled down on threats to strike.
Ford cuts prices on F-150 Lightning truck
Ford is lowering the price of its F-150 Lightning as plant capacity picks up, the cost of raw materials for batteries falls, and internal efforts are employed to scale production.
Tesla debuts customer referral in EV war's next move
Tesla will now offer buyers an opportunity to earn extra incentives through referrals from existing customers, a tactic used by traditional automakers like Ford and GM.
Threatened by shortages, electric car makers race for supplies of lithium for batteries
Ford has signed contracts stretching up to 11 years into the future with lithium suppliers on two continents. Volkswagen and Honda are trying to reduce their need for freshly mined ore.
Tesla charging technology put on fast track to become US industry standard
GM and Ford have said they would embrace Tesla's NACS, shunning earlier efforts by the White House to make the Combined Charging System the dominant charging standard in the U.S.
UAW president rallies members for potential strikes at Ford, GM and Stellantis
The new president of the United Auto Workers came out swinging against Ford, General Motors and Stellantis on Friday, warning of possible strikes.
Ford and GM's gas and diesel-powered trucks aren't going anywhere soon
Ford and General Motors are continuing to invest billions in next-generation internal combustion engine vehicles, particularly trucks, which generate huge profits for the brands.
Elon Musk touts 'morally right' EV charging deals
Tesla CEO Elon Musk says his company was "just trying to do the right thing" by opening up its charging stations to Ford and GM electric vehicle owners.
GM investing $500 million to build big new internal combustion-powered SUVs
General Motors will invest $500 million in its Arlington, Tex., factory to build a new generation of ICE-powered full-size SUVs for Chevrolet, GMC and Cadillac.
GM to use Tesla's charging network for EVs
GM announced it has reached an agreement with Tesla to use the electric vehicle giant's Supercharger network as part of its plan to expand charging access for customers.
GM investing more than $1B in Michigan plants to boost heavy-duty truck production
GM announced Monday it plans to spend upward of $1 billion to convert two of its Flint, Michigan, manufacturing plants to build its next generation line of heavy-duty pickups.
GM issues recall for nearly 1M vehicles because of airbag inflators that may explode
General Motors on Friday issued a recall for nearly 1 million of its SUV model cars from 2014 to 2017 because of defective airbag inflators that may explode during a crash.
GM ditching Chevy Bolt, shifting to electric trucks
General Motors announced Tuesday it will end production of its Chevrolet Bold EV at the end of the year to focus on larger models with a new battery platform.
GM, Hyundai investing $8B in new US battery plants
General Motors and Hyundai announced a combined $8 billion in new investments for battery plants in the U.S. in an effort to meet EV tax credit requirements.
Chevrolet giving $100,000 and an SUV to its 'Lead Dream Chaser'
Meag Schwartz has been named Chevrolet's "Lead Dream Chaser" and will get $100,000 and the use of a Chevrolet Trax for three months to pursue environmental efforts.