Automotive News Report See All Staff Page Recent Stories UAW's Busy Weekend: Tentative contracts reached with Detroit 3 It was a busy weekend for the United Autoworkers Union and the Detroit 3. Here's a look at what you may have missed. 3 key issues the UAW is fighting for in Detroit 3 contracts The stakes are high as a new UAW president fights for a self-described "audacious and ambitious" list of demands from Ford, General Motors and Stellantis. Here are three key issues the UAW is fighting for in the Detroit 3 contracts. Ford, Stellantis to phase out compact commercial vans Ford Motor Co. and Stellantis N.V. are planning to phase out their Transit Connect and Ram ProMaster City compact commercial vans in the coming year or so. Microchip shortage: Chinese, North American plants pinched Several Chinese auto plants have cut production plans because of the ongoing microchip shortage. Online exclusive: Microchip shortage spikes in North America New shortages in microchip supplies have caused a spate of additional cutbacks in North American vehicle production. Online Exclusive: GM bears the brunt of microchip shortage The fallout from the global microchip supply shortage worsened last week. Podcast: Chip shortage creating greater resiliency in the supply base Matt Blunt, president of the American Automotive Policy Council and former Missouri governor, says the semiconductor shortage highlights the need to build a more diverse network of suppliers in the U.S. Pickups taking bigger hits from microchip shortage Early in the crisis, auto makers appeared to be able to minimize the impact on the popular and profitable vehicle line. Not anymore. DAILY DRIVE PODCAST: Vitesco eyes spinoff completion, shifts toward EVs Vitesco Technologies North America CEO Sandy Stojkovski talks about the powertrain company becoming a clean mobility provider after it separates from parts giant Continental. Ford promises carbon neutrality by 2050 The automaker said in its 21st annual Sustainability Report that it would offset all of its carbon emissions by 2050. 'Car Wars' study: Launches speeding up through 2024 DETROIT—Auto makers' aggressive product launch cadence over the next few years, normally a sign of a strong industry, could be a detriment in the near term as the coronavirus pandemic hampers demand, according to the annual "Cars Wars" study of the U.S. product pipeline. Honda resumes most production after cyberattack LOS ANGELES—Honda has resumed production at most of its plants after suffering a crippling cyberattack on its global computer network over the weekend, but is still working to restart some manufacturing operations in Ohio, the company said Tuesday. Opening act: Highlights from Chicago Auto Show CHICAGO—Chicago hosted the first major show of the year. And while it diidn't have splashy new-model and concept debuts, it offered a number of key new variants and refreshes. Here are highlights. Q&A: BorgWarner CEO Frederic Lissalde dicusses changing global markets AUBURN HILLS, Mich.—Frederic Lissalde, 51, who took over as CEO of BorgWarner last year, says the company has a key advantage over competitors in being able to adjust quickly to changing global markets. German industry to invest $68 billion in electric vehicles, automation in next 3 years Germany's car industry will invest nearly $68 billion over the next three years on electric cars and automated driving, the head of the VDA car industry association said. Load More