Workers in Sweden Will Expand Strike Against Tesla
Swedish unions are joining in blockades and targeted strikes against the U.S. automaker over its refusal to sign a collective bargaining agreement with its mechanics.
Automakers Delay Electric Vehicle Spending as Demand Slows
Growth is brisk but slower than expected, causing automakers to question their multibillion-dollar investments in new factories and raising doubts about the effectiveness of federal incentives.
Job Action Against Tesla Puts Sweden’s Unions in Spotlight
The automaker’s mechanics in Sweden are striking for a collective agreement, and dockworkers say they will support the battle. Tesla is expected to join the talks on Monday.
Tesla Wins Suit That Blamed Its Software for Deadly Crash
The decision by a California jury is the first involving a fatal accident that lawyers representing the victims said was the fault of Tesla’s self-driving technology.
Union Victories May Lift Biden, as U.A.W. Targets Tesla and Others
President Biden’s support for autoworkers helped them make big wage gains, and labor organizers are looking to bring about similar gains elsewhere as carmakers transition to electric vehicles.
What Ford’s Labor Deal Might Mean for the Auto Industry
Car manufacturers must now raise labor costs as they confront slower-than-expected demand for electric vehicles.
Deal With U.A.W. Won’t Put Ford at a Disadvantage, Analysts Say
A tentative agreement gives the United Automobile Workers union members at the carmaker their best terms in decades. But the cost to Ford will be manageable, industry experts said.
Federal Investigators Widen Tesla Inquiry, Company Says
The Department of Justice has sought documents related to vehicle range and “personal benefits,” Tesla said.
Nonunion Workers Are Playing a Big Role in the Autoworkers’ Strike
The three U.S. automakers say they are already at a disadvantage to nonunion rivals while labor leaders hope that big gains in negotiations will inspire workers in Southern states to unionize.
Tesla’s Price Cuts Lowered Its Profit
The carmaker made less money in the third quarter as it cut car prices to attract buyers amid stronger competition.
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.
Bill Ford Says U.A.W. Strike Is Helping Tesla and Toyota
Mr. Ford, the executive chairman of Ford Motor, said nonunion automakers would make gains against Michigan automakers because of strikes by the United Automobile Workers union.
Interested in an Electric Vehicle? Consider Buying Used.
The prices of used battery-powered models have fallen sharply, as the supply of cars and trucks has improved.
Tesla Sales Slip as It Readies Factories for New Models
Analysts expected a decline in sales for the quarter. Still, the dip may raise concerns about flagging demand.
Federal Lawsuit Accuses Tesla of Racial Discrimination
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a lawsuit accusing the carmaker of mistreating Black employees at its factory in California.
For Tesla and Musk, Auto Strike Carries Benefits and Risks
Elon Musk, the Tesla chief executive, may be able to exploit his rivals’ weaknesses, but the United Auto Workers union also has the electric carmaker in its sights.
The United Auto Workers Will Lose. I Worry for Our Economy and for President Biden.
Autoworkers want, and deserve, a big raise. But they are asking for too much.
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.
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.