TOP STORY
UAW to Continue GM Strike Pending Contract Ratification
October 18, 2019 at 12:07 AM
The United Auto Workers union will continue its walkout at General Motors Co. pending ratification of a new four-year labor agreement by union members next week.
Featured Video
Karma Debuts All-New Revero GT
Karma Automotive has succeeded its 2018 Revero sport sedan with an all-new GT model for 2020 that boasts more power and a redesigned exterior and interior, says Bob Kruse chief technology officer.
Labor
GM, UAW Ponder New Offers to End Strike
October 11, 2019 at 2:00 PM
General Motors Co. and the United Auto Workers union are trading new proposals—and barbs—in an effort to end a union strike that began on Sept. 16.
Tech
Mercedes to Test V2X in Winter Conditions
October 11, 2019 at 1:15 PM
Daimler AG’s Mercedes-Benz unit will begin testing a vehicle-to-infrastructure communication system this winter in Zollernalb, Germany.
Legal
Hyundai Reserves $764 Million for Engine Lawsuit
October 11, 2019 at 12:58 PM
Hyundai Motor Co. and its Kia Motors affiliate have set aside 900 billion won ($764 million) to settle a U.S. class-action lawsuit over engine stalling, fires and other problems.
People
October 11, 2019 at 11:32 AM
Renault SA’s board, citing the need for a “fresh start,” has removed President and CEO Thierry Bollore, a loyalist of former Chairman Carlos Ghosn.
Mobility
Fully Driverless Waymo Rides Coming Soon
October 11, 2019 at 10:59 AM
Alphabet Inc.’s Waymo self-driving car unit says it will gradually begin to offer driverless rides as part of its robo-taxi pilot program, which currently uses onboard backup drivers.
Tech
Conti Launches Third-Gen e-Axle
October 11, 2019 at 10:04 AM
Continental AG says its third-generation electric drive system is smaller, lighter, less expensive and more efficient than previous versions.
Economics
Trump, Top China Envoy, to Meet on Trade Today
October 11, 2019 at 2:10 AM
President Donald Trump, saying revived trade talks with China went “very, very well” yesterday, plans to meet this afternoon with China Vice Premier Lieu He.
People
Renault CEO Decries “Coup” to Oust Him
October 11, 2019 at 1:32 AM
Renault CEO Thierry Bollore, facing a board decision to oust him today, describes the move to Les Echos as brutal and stupefying.
New Product
Sleeker Next-Gen Toyota Mirai Gets More Range
October 11, 2019 at 12:00 AM
Toyota Motor Corp.’s redesigned Mirai fuel cell-powered sedan will be larger, more stylish and able to drive 30% farther per fill-up.
Labor
CEO Barra Steps into GM-UAW Talks
October 10, 2019 at 4:54 PM
General Motors Co. CEO Mary Barra met secretly with United Auto Workers union leaders yesterday afternoon, according to the New York Post, which first reported the event.
Mobility
U.S. Commute Times on the Rise
October 10, 2019 at 4:44 PM
Americans spent an average 54 minutes per day traveling to and from their jobs last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Sales
GM Sales in China Drop 18% in Third Quarter
October 10, 2019 at 4:09 PM
General Motors Co. reports it sold 689,500 cars and light trucks in China in July-September, down 18% from the same period in 2018.