Detroit — Stellantis is recalling nearly 250,000 heavy duty diesel Ram pickup trucks in the U.S. because transmission fluid can leak and cause engine fires. The recall covers certain 2020 to 2023 Ram 2500 and some 2020 through 2022 Ram 3500 trucks. All have 6.7-liter Cummins diesel engines and 68RFE transmissions. The company says heat… Continue reading Ram heavy-duty diesel pickups recalled for engine fire risk
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UM economists: ‘Mild’ recession likely — but auto sector might insulate Michigan
University of Michigan economists believe a “mild” U.S. recession is coming — but they say Michigan could be insulated from the worst effects thanks to the strength of its automotive sector. Those are some of the takeaways from annual forecasts on the U.S. and state economies released Thursday at the university’s 70th annual Economic Outlook… Continue reading UM economists: ‘Mild’ recession likely — but auto sector might insulate Michigan
General Motors agrees to buy nickel sulfate from Vale to power EVs
General Motors Co. agreed to buy nickel supplies from Vale SA as a surge in demand for electric vehicles spurs automakers to secure access to battery metals. GM committed to buy battery-grade nickel sulfate equal to 25,000 metric tons of contained nickel per year from Vale Canada’s proposed plant east of Montreal, the Brazilian mining… Continue reading General Motors agrees to buy nickel sulfate from Vale to power EVs
Piston Group hires Wayne County chief financial officer
Piston Group has hired Wayne County Chief Financial Officer Hughey Newsome as its new CFO, the Southfield-based auto supplier announced Thursday. He takes over the role Dec. 5. “Hughey’s reputable background, financial acumen and stellar experience will be a major asset to our ongoing strategy of managed market growth while continuing to invest in optimum… Continue reading Piston Group hires Wayne County chief financial officer
As ballot deadline nears, UAW presidential candidate sues for extension
A candidate in the race to become president of the United Auto Workers is suing the union and its court-appointed monitor in an effort to extend the deadline by when members can request ballots and return them in the first direct election of top officers. Will Lehman, 35, a worker at Mack Trucks Inc. in Macungie,… Continue reading As ballot deadline nears, UAW presidential candidate sues for extension
Toyota shows new Prius hybrid with more power, range, style
Tokyo — The new Toyota gas-electric Prius hybrid not only comes with more power, acceleration and driving range. It’s also more stylish, scrapping the rather stodgy angular body for a sleekly futuristic look. Simon Humphries, senior general manager of Global Toyota design who unveiled the car in Tokyo on Wednesday, stressed that the company was… Continue reading Toyota shows new Prius hybrid with more power, range, style
Energy Department awards $74M for battery recycling, reuse
Washington — The Energy Department on Wednesday awarded nearly $74 million from the bipartisan infrastructure law for 10 projects to advance recycling and reuse of batteries for electric vehicles and other purposes. The funding will go to academic and commercial applicants in seven states, including four in California. Other grant winners are in Michigan, Nevada,… Continue reading Energy Department awards $74M for battery recycling, reuse
Report: Michigan must boost investments, grow workforce to lead in mobility
Michigan must support new ways to expand its mobility workforce, invest in rapid transit and put in place a state-level consumer incentive for electric vehicles to bolster its position as a transportation leader. Those are just a few of the 16 policy recommendations included in the Michigan Council on Future Mobility and Electrification’s latest annual… Continue reading Report: Michigan must boost investments, grow workforce to lead in mobility
LA Auto Show preview: EVs, startups, mandates and off-road Porsches
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Tesla tells US of new fatal crashes involving automated driving
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