Manufacturing

The latest news about auto manufacturing in North America and globally.

Jeep drops prices on Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer by up to $7,000

Stellantis has trimmed prices throughout the 2025 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer lineup by as much as $7,000 from the previous model year.

Jeep drops prices on Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer by up to $7,000

In Japan for first flight, Joby touts Toyota tieup for quality and production chops

In Japan for first flight, Joby touts Toyota tieup for quality and production chops

Reports: VW’s Di Si likely to be replaced

Reports: VW’s Di Si likely to be replaced

Chicago Flex-N-Gate workers vote to join UAW

Chicago Flex-N-Gate workers vote to join UAW

Automakers

In Japan for first flight, Joby touts Toyota tieup for quality and production chops

In Japan for first flight, Joby touts Toyota tieup for quality and production chops

Jeep drops prices on Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer by up to $7,000

Jeep drops prices on Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer by up to $7,000

Ford to idle F-150 Lightning EV plant in mid-November for rest of year

Ford to idle F-150 Lightning EV plant in mid-November for rest of year

Elon Musk won’t be ‘bullied’ over $1 million voter giveaway, lawyer said

Toyota Grand Highlander adds new entry trim for 2025 starting at $42,310

Jeep takes hikers off-road with Merrell shoe collection

Suppliers

Schaeffler to cut 4,700 jobs as VW’s problems trickle down to suppliers

Schaeffler to cut 4,700 jobs as VW’s problems trickle down to suppliers

Chicago Flex-N-Gate workers vote to join UAW

Chicago Flex-N-Gate workers vote to join UAW

Daily 5 report for Nov. 1: Retiring Toyota purchasing chief Bob Young showed how to manage supply chains

Daily 5 report for Nov. 1: Retiring Toyota purchasing chief Bob Young showed how to manage supply chains

Cooper-Standard posts $11.1 million net loss in Q3

Top 5 stories of the week: Stellantis sues another supplier; VW in cost-cutting mode

Mobileye’s quarterly revenue beats estimates, signaling demand recovery

Labor Unions

Chicago Flex-N-Gate workers vote to join UAW

Chicago Flex-N-Gate workers vote to join UAW

Workers at GM’s Fort Wayne pickup plant vote to authorize strike

Workers at GM’s Fort Wayne pickup plant vote to authorize strike

Elon Musk’s Tweet on Tesla union push ruled protected speech by U.S. appeals court

Elon Musk’s Tweet on Tesla union push ruled protected speech by U.S. appeals court

Cracked skull, fractured bones show dangers at Rivian's factory

Daily 5 report for Oct. 22: GM's bullish forecast suggests it handled higher UAW labor costs

Toyota axle plant hiring drive focuses on San Antonio's military veterans