UAW moves to hold unionization vote at Volkswagen plant in Tennessee
The UAW announced that workers at the Volkswagen assembly plant in Tennessee will hold a vote on unionization after UAW auto workers at the Big Three secured a record contract.
Automakers tracking drivers, sharing data with car insurance companies
Automakers are using vehicles' internet-connection capabilities to track consumers' driving behavior and sharing the data with insurance companies, a new report reveals.
GM lost tax credits on 20,000 EVs due to battery sourcing requirements
GM said it built about 20,000 EVs this year that didn't qualify for federal EV tax credits due to battery sourcing requirements, but it has since reworked its battery sourcing.
Tesla Autopilot, similar automated driving systems rated 'poor' by safety group
The vast majority of automated driving systems tested by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's new ratings system were deemed "poor" based on their safeguards.
GM recalling 820,000 pickup trucks over tailgate issue
General Motors is recalling about 820,000 pickup trucks including newer Chevrolet Silverados and GMC Sierras over an issue that causes the tailgate to unlatch unexpectedly.
Major US labor strikes hit 23-year high in 2023
Unions carried out the highest number of major work stoppages in the U.S. in more than 20 years in 2023, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
GM pauses sales of new line of trucks over software issue
General Motors announced a temporary sales pause for the 2024 model year Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon pickup trucks while the automaker rolls out a fix for a software issue.
Biden administration considering EV switch delay due to weak demand
The Biden administration's EPA is reportedly planning to delay a requirement that automakers rapidly increase sales of EVs until after 2030 as weak EV sales hit American car companies.
Ford, GM CEOs open to partnerships to compete with China
Ford CEO Jim Farley and GM CEO Mary Barra said their companies are open to collaborating on EV technologies with other automakers to better compete with Chinese EV makers like BYD.
GM to cut spending on robotaxi unit Cruise in half
General Motors is halving spending on its driverless robotaxi unit Cruise amid investigations into the unit after an October accident involving a pedestrian.