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Dauch strike at GM truck axle supplier extends into second week in Michigan
Contract talks at a key supplier to General Motors' pickup truck operations remain unresolved as a labor stoppage moves into its second week in Michigan. The dispute centers on wages at Dauch's ...
Europe EV sales accelerate as higher oil prices improve cost advantage
Rising fuel costs are strengthening the economics of electric vehicles in Europe, where battery models are increasingly competing on price as well as policy support. In the first four months of ...
U.S. auto market may open to Chinese EV sales within years
Pressure is building on the U.S. auto market as Chinese electric vehicle makers expand globally and American manufacturers remain slower to scale affordable EV offerings. Industry analysts say ...
U.S. auto industry discusses right-to-repair policy with Trump
The debate over who can access vehicle repair data is drawing renewed attention in Washington as automakers, dealers and independent shops clash over control of diagnostics and software. President ...
Britain new car registrations post strongest May since 2019
Britain’s new car market records its strongest May performance since 2019, with registrations rising about 7% from a year earlier. The gain is supported by resilient private buyer demand, while ...
U.S. lawmakers press Justice Department for overdue report on Chinese labor practices in auto supply chain
Pressure is building on the Justice Department to deliver a congressionally mandated review of alleged illegal Chinese labor practices in the U.S. auto industry. A bipartisan group led by Rep. Ro ...
Dauch strike continues as UAW-GM supplier talks remain stalled in Michigan
A strike at Dauch's axle plant in Three Rivers, Michigan, is continuing without renewed contract talks, raising pressure on a key supplier for General Motors' profitable pickup truck operations. ...
GM supplier strike threatens truck production in Michigan
A strike at a Michigan axle plant is raising supply risks for General Motors' pickup truck operations, which support some of the automaker's most profitable vehicles. GM has about two weeks of ...
UAW calls strike at GM pickup axle supplier in Michigan
A labor dispute at a key Michigan auto parts plant is escalating as the United Auto Workers moves to halt production tied to General Motors pickup trucks. The planned midnight walkout targets ...
Morocco draws Chinese auto supply investment as EU weighs trade risks
Chinese manufacturers are expanding rapidly in Morocco as the country strengthens its role in Europe’s automotive supply chain. The investment wave is raising concern in Brussels that goods ...
Ultium Cells delays Ohio worker recall as weak EV demand weighs on operations
A slower-than-expected electric vehicle market is extending downtime for hundreds of employees at the Ultium Cells battery plant in Warren, Ohio. The joint venture between General Motors and LG ...
Ferrari valuation outpaces European carmakers as EV shift pressures mass-market rivals
Europe’s shift toward electric vehicles is reshaping investor views of carmakers, widening the gap between luxury brands and mass-market manufacturers. Ferrari now carries a higher market value ...
U.S., Mexico open trade talks to tighten auto content rules
North America's trade framework faces a fresh test as U.S. and Mexican officials open formal negotiations in Mexico City to revise the USMCA. The talks center on stricter rules of origin for ...
UK vehicle production dips as April exports to China slump
Britain's auto industry is still grappling with softer overseas demand and persistent cost pressures as monthly factory output remains subdued. UK vehicle production falls 1.2% from a year earlier ...
France backs possible UK inclusion in EU car subsidy rules
France is signaling a softer position on European industrial subsidy rules that currently risk excluding UK-built vehicles from parts of the bloc's support framework. The shift matters for ...
Stellantis shares stay under pressure as CEO pushes turnaround plan
Nearly a year after Antonio Filosa is named chief executive, Stellantis is preparing to present a new turnaround strategy to investors as the automaker faces weak share performance and broader ...
Europe EV sales surge as fuel price shock lifts auto demand
Rising oil prices tied to the Iran war are reshaping car buying across Europe, pushing more consumers toward electric vehicles. The shift is boosting both new and used EV demand at a time when ...
UK climate advisers urge 11 billion pound annual resilience investment
Britain is facing rising climate adaptation costs as drought, flooding and extreme heat increase risks for homes and public buildings. A new five-year assessment warns that without stronger ...
Aston Martin notes downgraded as sales and liquidity pressures persist
Persistent weakness in deliveries and cash generation is keeping pressure on Aston Martin's balance sheet as broader economic strain weighs on the premium automotive market. Fitch Ratings has cut ...
E-CARAT UK 2026-1 PLC secures final Fitch ratings on UK auto loan securitisation
The ratings action covers a UK auto loan securitisation backed by receivables from Stellantis Financial Services UK Limited and includes a one-year revolving period for additional loan sales. ...
Ford warns U.S. skilled labor shortage raises risks for manufacturing and construction
A prolonged shortage of skilled workers is deepening pressure on key parts of the U.S. economy, from manufacturing plants to construction sites. Ford Chief Executive Jim Farley says the gap is ...
