What to Know About the Potential Autoworkers Strike
U.A.W. workers could strike as soon as Friday. The union and the carmakers remain far apart on wages.
UAW Standoff Poses Risk for Biden’s Electric Vehicle Commitment
A looming auto industry strike could test the president’s commitment to making electric vehicles a source of well-paying union jobs.
BMW Says It Will Invest $750 Million to Build Electric Minis in Oxford
The move is a boost for Britain’s car industry, but uncertainty remains about the sector’s future in the country.
Toyota’s Dominance Threatened by Rise of Electric Vehicles
The world’s largest carmaker dominates the sales of hybrid cars but has been slow to sell all-electric vehicles, alienating some customers and hurting sales.
China Is Flooding the World With Car Exports
Even as China’s other exports falter, its carmakers are seeing big increases in overseas sales, mainly for gasoline-powered models.
Auto Strike Looms, Threatening to Shut Detroit’s Big 3
With their contract expiring Sept. 14, the United Auto Workers and the companies are far apart in talks. A walkout could take a big economic toll.
Energy Dept. Announces $12 Billion to Help Factories Convert to Electric Cars
The grants and loans, provided under the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, are meant to keep autoworkers’ jobs in their communities.
Labor Groups Target Hyundai — and Biden — Over Transition to Electric
A coalition of unions and civic groups is pushing one of the world’s largest automakers to protect and train workers in return for federal money under President Biden’s signature laws.
UAW Votes to Authorize Strikes if Negotiations Fail
The vote by workers at General Motors, Ford and Stellantis came as the United Auto Workers union seeks big raises and other gains in contract talks with the three automakers.
How Geopolitics Is Complicating the Move to Clean Energy
The fate of Indonesia’s unrivaled stocks of nickel — a critical mineral used to make batteries for electric vehicles — is caught in the conflict between the United States and China.