Wards Daily Edition


	SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Internal Combustion Takes a Turn Amid Electrified Wave

A majority of the 2023 Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems winners are electrified, but internal-combustion engines play a role – either alone or as part of hybrids – in seven propulsion systems. Winners will be honored Oct. 18 at a trophy ceremony in Detroit.

Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for Sept. 14

U.S. BEV Sales Soar 67%; Tesla Develops Gigacasting Breakthrough; UAW Lays Out Strike Strategy

UAW Set for Targeted Strikes as Contract Deadline Nears

Union President Shawn Fain says during a Facebook Live appearance that the automakers' offers have fallen far short of union demands on wages as well as key issues such as pensions, cost-of-living adjustments and a shorter workweek.

FROM TU-AUTOMOTIVE

Toyota Ups the Stakes in the BEV Manufacturing Race

Just when industry watchers have been writing off Toyota in the BEV manufacturing race, the automaker has announced it will create a plant dedicated to begin production of new models in 2026.

BMW, Ford, Honda Partner on Vehicle-to-Grid Technology

ChargeScape, a new joint venture, aims to help manage energy use for widespread electric vehicle deployment.

Ford F-150 Refresh Includes 'Fridge' Gate

Ford's best-selling F-150 pickup gets a new tailgate option and grille for '24 while dropping the standard 3.3L V-6 in favor of the 2.7L twin-turbo V-6.

European Commission to Investigate Chinese EV Imports

EC President Ursula von der Leyen says prices of Chinese EVs are being kept artificially low by “huge state subsidies.”

FROM AUTOMOTIVE DIVE

BMW invests $750M in UK factories to build Mini EVs

The automaker’s investment in electric vehicle manufacturing comes after British newspaper The Times reported last year that Mini would shift EV production to China.

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