Tag: automakers
European and American automakers work to reduce EV costs as Chinese competition intensifies – 02/15/2024 at 9:22 p.m.
((Automated translation by Reuters, please see disclaimer https://bit.ly/rtrsauto)) (Reworked first paragraph, added details on GM and Ford) by Nick Carey, Gilles Guillaume and Joseph White Under pressure from Chinese rivals,…
United States: Automakers oppose recall request for 52 million airbags
Published on 12/20/2023 at 9:32 a.m. (Reuters) – Major automakers including Stellantis, General Motors, Toyota and Volkswagen voiced opposition on Tuesday to a…
Build quality: which automakers do best and which ones to avoid
Automotive brands sometimes have a reputation – good or bad – that sticks to them when it comes to manufacturing quality. However, it is not always justified, so there is…
Subaru to increase wages for workers at its U.S. factories in light of UAW agreements with Detroit automakers -CEO – 11/16/2023 at 8:03 p.m.
(Adds comments, details, context to paragraphs 2 to 7, at signature) by Abhirup Roy Subaru 7270.T will increase wages and benefits for workers at its U.S. plant in light of…
UAW prepares to organize Toyota and other non-union automakers – 11/02/2023 at 6:04 p.m.
by Joseph White and David Shepardson United Auto Workers leaders signaled the next step in their campaign to capitalize on the union’s success in negotiations with the Detroit Three: launching…
automakers forced to rethink their overall business model
Carlos Tavares, CEO of Stellantis, and Zhu Jiangming, CEO of Leapmotor, in Hangzhou, China, October 26, 2023. ZOEY ZHANG / REUTERS It’s a surprise turnaround. Carlos Tavares, the general director…
Agreements between the three automakers and the UAW union after six weeks of strike
UAW union members on strike, September 26, 2023 in Ontario, California (AFP/Archives/Patrick T. Fallon) An unprecedented six-week strike among the three major American automobile manufacturers is coming to an end…
The UAW union and automakers make progress, the strike maintains its scope
Members of the UAW auto union picket outside the Stellantis Chrysler Los Angeles parts plant on September 26, 2023 in Ontario, California (AFP/Archives/Patrick T. Fallon) The standoff between the United…
Elon Musk predicts bankruptcy of American automakers
Tesla boss Elon Musk spoke about the strike affecting the automotive sector in the United States. According to him, acceding to the unions’ demands would amount to leading manufacturers to…
“Don’t be afraid” says Olaf Scholz to German automakers
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in front of Mercedes’ Vision One-Eleven at the Munich Motor Show on September 5, 2023 (AFP/CHRISTOF STACHE) German Chancellor Olaf Scholz urged German automakers on Tuesday…
Chinese automakers are getting their tech revenge
During the presentation of the new models of Chinese BYD, at the Shanghai Motor Show, April 18, 2023. HECTOR RETAMAL / AFP In China, times are tough for foreign brands.…
BYD wants to ‘tear down’ traditional car brands with help from other Chinese automakers
First manufacturer of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles in the world and second manufacturer of 100% electric cars behind Tesla, BYD is almost unknown in our regions. And yet, the…