For Bill Ford, ‘Every Negotiation Is a Roller Coaster’
The executive chairman of Ford Motor counsels patience as his company negotiates with the United Automobile Workers union, which has shut three of his company’s plants.
Battle Over Electric Vehicles Is Central to Auto Strike
Carmakers are anxious to keep costs down as they ramp up electric vehicle manufacturing, while striking workers want to preserve jobs as the industry shifts to batteries.
U.A.W. Strike Hits 3 Plants as It Seeks Big Raises and Other Gains
The union targeted one factory run by General Motors, one by Ford and one by Stellantis. Prolonged walkouts could hurt the U.S. economy and President Biden.
Slow Battery Production Crimps G.M.’s Electric Vehicle Rollout
The company is earning big profits on gasoline cars and trucks but is struggling to catch up to Tesla in the fastest-growing segment of the auto market.
GM’s Electric Vehicles Will Use Tesla’s Charging Network
The electric car company, which operates the country’s most extensive charging network, struck a similar deal with Ford Motor recently.
GM Posts Solid Profit as It Pushes to Take On Tesla in EVs
Aiming to make a million electric vehicles a year by 2025, General Motors is investing in a Nevada lithium mine to help with battery production.
GM Reports Increased Profits in Third Quarter Amid High Inflation
General Motors sold more cars in the third quarter after struggling with a shortage of computer chips earlier in the year.
G.M. Reports Jump in Profit on Strong Sales
The automaker sold more cars in the third quarter after struggling with a shortage of computer chips earlier in the year.
G.M. Profit Falls 40 Percent as Costs Rise and Chips Are Lacking
The automaker reaffirmed its forecast for earnings for the full year.
GM’s Mary Barra Has a Plan to Win the Electric Vehicle Race
The General Motors chief says efficiencies, innovations and learning from mistakes will allow her company to become a leader in electric vehicles.