watch now WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden finds himself in a tough spot between his “Union Joe” persona and his aggressive climate goals as the United Auto Workers prepare to strike. The UAW, which represents 146,000 workers at General Motors, Ford and Stellantis NV‘s North America branch, is ready to strike if their demands are not… Continue reading Looming UAW strike puts ‘Union Joe’ Biden in a tough position
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An overnight locksmith can cost $400. Here’s how much you might have to fork over for other emergencies
Bluecinema Picture this: You come home after a long day. As you approach your front door, you reach for your keys — but don’t feel them in your pocket. You quickly realize you’re locked out of your home. Luckily, on-call locksmiths are available to help. However, an emergency visit like this can cost as much… Continue reading An overnight locksmith can cost $400. Here’s how much you might have to fork over for other emergencies
Used vehicle prices may have bottomed for 2023 after August increase
Used cars are offered for sale at a dealership on July 11, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. Scott Olson | Getty Images DETROIT – Prices of wholesale used vehicles may have bottomed for the year, as Cox Automotive said prices last month increased for the first time since March. Cox reported Friday its Manheim Used Vehicle… Continue reading Used vehicle prices may have bottomed for 2023 after August increase
From BMW to Porsche: Take a look at the cars on display at one of the world’s biggest auto shows
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD,l.), and Ola Källenius, Chairman of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz AG, visit the Mercedes stand during the opening of the IAA. Sven Hoppe | Picture Alliance | Getty Images MUNICH — The IAA Mobility motor show is taking place in Munich this week, and there is no shortage of… Continue reading From BMW to Porsche: Take a look at the cars on display at one of the world’s biggest auto shows
UAW president calls GM offer with 10% pay increases ‘insulting’ ahead of strike deadline a week away
UAW Local 5960 member Kinethia Black fills the brakes of a 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV during vehicle production on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at the General Motors Orion Assembly Plant in Orion Township, Michigan. Photo by Steve Fecht for Chevrolet DETROIT – General Motors on Thursday offered its largest four-year wage increase in decades as… Continue reading UAW president calls GM offer with 10% pay increases ‘insulting’ ahead of strike deadline a week away
Tesla to install charging stations at 2,000 Hiltons in North America
TESLA logo on a charging station on May 26, 2023. Harry Langer | Defodi Images | Getty Images Tesla plans to install 20,000 electric vehicle charging stations across 2,000 Hilton properties in the U.S., Mexico and Canada beginning next year, the companies said Thursday. For Tesla, the buildout of wall connectors is another way to… Continue reading Tesla to install charging stations at 2,000 Hiltons in North America
Tiny ‘bubble cars’ from the 1960s are making a comeback. Take a look at the latest electric versions
The Microlino electric vehicle on display at the IAA Mobility 2023 show in Munich, Germany. Arjun Kharpal | CNBC MUNICH — Tiny cars appear to be making a comeback. At the IAA motor show in Munich this week, there were a handful of small vehicles on display. They resembled the so-called microcars or “bubble cars”… Continue reading Tiny ‘bubble cars’ from the 1960s are making a comeback. Take a look at the latest electric versions
SpaceX is not yet cleared for another Starship Super Heavy test flight, FAA says
The Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday that SpaceX is not yet clear for another test flight of its Starship Super Heavy launch vehicle. The Washington Post | The Washington Post | Getty Images The Federal Aviation Administration on Wednesday that SpaceX is not yet clear for another test flight of its Starship Super Heavy launch… Continue reading SpaceX is not yet cleared for another Starship Super Heavy test flight, FAA says
U.S. electric carmaker Lucid is exploring China entry; confirms mass market models ahead
The Lucid Air Midnight Dream Edition. Lucid MUNICH — Lucid is exploring selling its cars in China but has no timeline for when it will enter the world’s largest electric car market, a top executive told CNBC. The comments come after Lucid hired Zhu Jiang, a former executive at Chinese electric car start-up Nio. “Every… Continue reading U.S. electric carmaker Lucid is exploring China entry; confirms mass market models ahead
Biden hails West Coast dockworker union contract as possibility of UAW strike looms
The loading and unloading of cargo freighters has been suspended at all 29 U.S. West Coast ports this weekend because of chronic slowdowns on the docks that shippers and terminal operators have blamed on the dockworkers’ union, the companies said Friday. Bob Riha, Jr. | Reuters WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden celebrated the recent West Coast… Continue reading Biden hails West Coast dockworker union contract as possibility of UAW strike looms