Dec 23 Nissan and Honda to attempt a merger that would create the world’s No. 3 automaker By Mari Yamaguchi, Elaine Kurtenbach, Associated Press Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan have announced plans to work toward a merger that would form the world’s third-largest automaker by sales, as the industry undergoes dramatic changes in its transition away from fossil fuels. Continue reading
Dec 01 Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares resigns as automaker struggles with declining sales By Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Associated Press The world’s fourth-largest carmaker’s North American operations had been the company’s main source of profits for some time, but struggles piled up this year — with the company citing larger market changes and rising competition. Continue reading
Oct 22 Automakers reassess sales and production as smaller and lower-priced cars gain popularity By Tom Krisher, Associated Press An “affordability shift” is taking root in the U.S. auto industry. Continue reading
Jun 12 Thieves are taking electric vehicle charging cables for the copper wires. It’s another obstacle to selling Americans on EVs By Tom Krisher, Associated Press The price of copper is near a record high on global markets, which means criminals stand to collect rising sums of cash from selling the material. Continue reading
Mar 31 Kia recalls more than 427,000 Telluride SUVs due to defect affecting parking safety By Associated Press According to documents published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the intermediate shaft and right front driveshaft of certain 2020-2024 Tellurides may not be fully engaged. Continue reading
Dec 21 More U.S. auto buyers are turning to hybrids as sales of electric vehicles slow By Tom Krisher, Associated Press America's automakers have staked their futures on the notion that electric vehicles will dominate sales in the coming years. But so far, while EV sales are growing, their pace is falling well short of the industry's ambitious timetable. Continue reading
Oct 29 After making deals with Ford and Stellantis, UAW escalates strike against lone holdout GM By Tom Krisher, Frank Bajak, Associated Press The United Auto Workers union has widened its strike against General Motors, the lone holdout among the three Detroit automakers, after reaching a tentative contract agreement with Jeep maker Stellantis. Continue reading
Oct 28 Stellantis and UAW reach tentative contract deal after similar agreement with Ford By Tom Krishner, Haleluya Hadero, Associated Press Jeep maker Stellantis has reached a tentative contract agreement with the United Auto Workers union that follows a template set earlier this week by Ford, two people with knowledge of the negotiations said Saturday. Continue reading
Sep 26 WATCH: Biden makes historic visit to UAW picket line, tells union to ‘stick with it’ By Seung Min Kim, Tom Krishner, Chris Megerian, Associated Press President Joe Biden has joined the United Auto Workers on the 12th day of their strike against major carmakers, a demonstration of support for organized labor apparently unparalleled in presidential history. Continue reading
Sep 19 Watch 6:08 UAW strike stretches on amid warnings of more factory shutdowns By William Brangham, Courtney Norris The United Auto Workers strike is now in its fifth day, with the battle centering on disputes over wages, job protections and benefits. But it also involves the larger shift toward electric vehicles, which auto workers fear will render some… Continue watching