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
Sep 16 Will the auto workers strike drive up car prices? Analysts say not right away, unless consumers panic By David Koenig, Associated Press Many analysts think it will take several weeks before dealer lots start to look a bit empty. Ford, General Motors and Stellantis built up inventories of vehicles ahead of Thursday night’s strike, and the UAW decided to limit the walkout… Continue reading
Aug 14 Biden says auto workers need 'good jobs that can support a family' as carmakers transition to electric vehicles By Josh Boak, Associated Press The president has not yet been endorsed by the United Auto Workers as he seeks reelection. But he has broad support from organized labor going into the 2024 campaign. Continue reading
Jul 16 Tesla announces its 1st electric pickup truck has rolled off the assembly line By Associated Press Tesla says its first production Cybertruck electric pickup has rolled off the assembly line, nearly two years behind the original schedule. Continue reading
Nov 10 Nations, automakers vow to phase out emissions-producing cars by 2040 By Associated Press The announcement, made Wednesday on the sidelines of the U.N. climate conference, was backed by countries including Canada, Chile, Denmark, India, New Zealand, Poland, Sweden, Turkey and the United Kingdom. Continue reading
Apr 14 President of Toshiba Corp. steps down amid acquisition talks By Associated Press Nobuaki Kurumatani tendered his resignation at a board meeting, and the board accepted, effective Wednesday, Tokyo-based Toshiba said in a statement. Continue reading
Oct 29 Automakers side with Trump in legal fight with California By Tom Krisher, Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press General Motors, Fiat Chrysler, Toyota and 10 smaller automakers are siding with the Trump administration in a lawsuit over whether California has the right to set its own greenhouse gas emissions and fuel economy standards. Continue reading
Mar 06 Last car to roll off assembly line at Ohio GM plant By Mark Gillispie, Tom Krisher, Associated Press The Lordstown plant along with three other plants in the U.S. and one in Canada are set to close at some point this year. Continue reading
Oct 17 Kia, Hyundai called to testify to Senate on car fire risk By Associated Press The Center for Auto Safety says that since 2010, there have been more than 220 complaints to the government about fires and another 200 complaints about melted wires and smoke. Continue reading
Sep 27 More U.S. corporate giants warn tariffs will mean price hikes By Tom Krisher, Josh Boak, Associated Press A growing number of iconic American companies are warning that President Trump's tariffs on U.S. imports are raising their costs and prices. Continue reading