Manufacturing
Tesla, Ford share visions of electric futures
Mustang Mach-E is a small electric crossover take on the iconic pony car, and the Cybertruck is an origami exercise in sharp angles
Category: cars
Manufacturing
Electric vehicle (EV) news roundup: Karma, Audi, BMW
Automakers show off new vehicles, celebrate awards, announce production plans.
Manufacturing
UAW workers ratify contracts with Ford, Detroit Axle, General Dynamics
With GM and Ford deals completed, the union will begin bargaining with Fiat Chrysler.
Manufacturing
Volkswagen begins electric vehicle production site prep in Tennessee
Chattanooga plant to build EVs, battery packs starting in 2022.
Manufacturing
GM completes sale of Lorsdtown plant to electric truck maker
Lordstown Motors Corp. hopes to make electric commercial pickups at site; deal terms not disclosed.
Manufacturing
Ford UAW contract includes investments (mostly for EVs) in Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky
Detroit-area Romeo Engine Plant would close, but workers could transfer 16 miles south to Van Dyke Transmission Plant.
Manufacturing
Fiat Chrysler, Peugeot considering merger
Complex foreign ownership, subsidiary spinoffs could complicate the potential pairing.
Manufacturing
GM workers agree to UAW contract, ending six-week strike
Union to bargain with Ford next, urging similar terms to the General Motors deal.
Manufacturing
Benteler sheds distribution business to focus on auto parts development
Tier 1 automotive components, materials supplier redoubling its focus on product development
Manufacturing
BMW expands US battery production
Plug-in hybrid crossovers to get large battery packs built in South Carolina.
Manufacturing
Lotus unveils Evija electric hypercar
For $2.1 million, the car boasts 0mph-to-186mph acceleration in less than 9 seconds.