Joe Biden stands with Shawn Fain, president of the United Auto Workers, in Washington DC, on 24 January 2024. Photograph: Alex Brandon/AP Joe Biden stands with Shawn Fain, president of the United Auto Workers, in Washington DC, on 24 January 2024. Photograph: Alex Brandon/AP United Auto Workers union endorses Joe Biden for president UAW formally… Continue reading United Auto Workers union endorses Joe Biden for president
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Tesla plans to make new mass market electric car model in mid-2025
Elon Musk has long whetted fans’ appetites for affordable electric vehicles. Photograph: Mike Stewart/AP Elon Musk has long whetted fans’ appetites for affordable electric vehicles. Photograph: Mike Stewart/AP Tesla plans to make new mass market electric car model in mid-2025 Elon Musk’s company sent invitation for bids to suppliers for new ‘Redwood’ model, according to… Continue reading Tesla plans to make new mass market electric car model in mid-2025
‘We want everybody walking out’: UAW chief outlines mass strike for May 2028
UAW president Shawn Fain, union members and workers at a Stellantis factory in Michigan, picket outside the facility on 22 September 2023. Photograph: Matthew Hatcher/AFP/Getty Images UAW president Shawn Fain, union members and workers at a Stellantis factory in Michigan, picket outside the facility on 22 September 2023. Photograph: Matthew Hatcher/AFP/Getty Images ‘We want everybody… Continue reading ‘We want everybody walking out’: UAW chief outlines mass strike for May 2028
SUVs drive trend for new cars to grow 1cm wider in UK and EU every two years, says report
France has fought the trend towards heavier cars more than most of Europe’s big economies. Photograph: Anadolu/Getty Images France has fought the trend towards heavier cars more than most of Europe’s big economies. Photograph: Anadolu/Getty Images SUVs drive trend for new cars to grow 1cm wider in UK and EU every two years, says report… Continue reading SUVs drive trend for new cars to grow 1cm wider in UK and EU every two years, says report
Average car insurance cost in UK nears £1,000 after prices rise 58%
The cost of paying out for claims has driven up car insurance prices, experts say. Photograph: Peter Dazeley/Getty Images The cost of paying out for claims has driven up car insurance prices, experts say. Photograph: Peter Dazeley/Getty Images Average car insurance cost in UK nears £1,000 after prices rise 58% Young drivers face huge increases… Continue reading Average car insurance cost in UK nears £1,000 after prices rise 58%
Transparent TVs, AI catflaps: what were the tech standouts at CES 2024?
LG’s transparent Signature OLED T wows people attending CES 2024. Photograph: Seokyong Lee/Penta Press/Rex/Shutterstock LG’s transparent Signature OLED T wows people attending CES 2024. Photograph: Seokyong Lee/Penta Press/Rex/Shutterstock Transparent TVs, AI catflaps: what were the tech standouts at CES 2024? AI companions, hidden speakers, bird-spotting binoculars and sideways-driving cars shine at annual tech show in… Continue reading Transparent TVs, AI catflaps: what were the tech standouts at CES 2024?
Tesla pauses German production after Red Sea shipping attacks
Tesla has suspended most production at its factory near Berlin from 29 January to 11 February. Photograph: Patrick Pleul/AP Tesla has suspended most production at its factory near Berlin from 29 January to 11 February. Photograph: Patrick Pleul/AP Tesla pauses German production after Red Sea shipping attacks Delays in delivery of parts result in suspension… Continue reading Tesla pauses German production after Red Sea shipping attacks
Car finance: what is the FCA looking into and will people get money back?
In recent years PCPs have been used by about eight in 10 new car buyers. Photograph: Andrew Matthews/PA In recent years PCPs have been used by about eight in 10 new car buyers. Photograph: Andrew Matthews/PA Explainer Car finance: what is the FCA looking into and will people get money back? UK watchdog is investigating… Continue reading Car finance: what is the FCA looking into and will people get money back?
Have Australian drivers finally charged into electric vehicles?
Luxury brands like Volvo and Mercedes-Benz made it into the 2023 top 10 electric car sales by make/model in Australia. Photograph: Claudia Greco/Reuters Luxury brands like Volvo and Mercedes-Benz made it into the 2023 top 10 electric car sales by make/model in Australia. Photograph: Claudia Greco/Reuters Analysis Have Australian drivers finally charged into electric vehicles?… Continue reading Have Australian drivers finally charged into electric vehicles?
‘We don’t have a say’: workers join push to unionize flagship Volkswagen plant
Signs for and against unionization in front of the Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in 2019, when the UAW fell short just in winning union elections. Photograph: Erin O Smith/Chattanooga Times Free Press via AP Signs for and against unionization in front of the Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in 2019, when the UAW fell… Continue reading ‘We don’t have a say’: workers join push to unionize flagship Volkswagen plant