Jeep’s China partner blasts Stellantis CEO as venture crumbles

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Payne: Dancin’ in the rain with the nimble Subaru BRZ

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House approves $52 billion for chips, teeing up for Biden to sign into law

Washington — The U.S. House approved $52 billion in subsidies and $24 billion in tax credits for the computer chip industry Thursday, despite fierce opposition from Republican leadership incensed by a last-minute Democratic maneuver Wednesday night. The bill, which passed 243-187, will now head to President Joe Biden, who has said he plans to sign it. Among the yes votes… Continue reading House approves $52 billion for chips, teeing up for Biden to sign into law

Next-gen Ford Mustang will muscle into 2022 Detroit Auto Show

The 2022 Detroit Auto Show has its first headliner: an all-new Ford Mustang. The seventh-generation pony car’s debut Sep. 14 was announced by Ford boss and amateur race driver Jim Farley in a tweet Tuesday. “It’s a stunning car and I’m excited to share it with the world!” tweeted Farley, who added the hashtag #SaveTheManuals.… Continue reading Next-gen Ford Mustang will muscle into 2022 Detroit Auto Show

Senate deal includes EV tax credits sought by GM, Tesla, Toyota

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UAW Constitutional Convention: Union spending on consent decree tops $12M

Detroit — Delegates at the United Auto Workers’ Constitutional Convention on Wednesday heard from high-profile guests including Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and U.S. Labor Secretary Marty Walsh — and got an update on how much the union has spent to stay in line with a consent decree it entered into with the Justice Department following a years-long federal… Continue reading UAW Constitutional Convention: Union spending on consent decree tops $12M

Stellantis offers retirement incentive to workers at Windsor, Brampton plants in Ontario

Chrysler maker Stellantis NV is offering employees at its Ontario assembly plants a  retirement incentive to minimize the impact of workforce reductions as it seeks “efficiencies” in its manufacturing operations. Stellantis didn’t specify how many workers will be affected. The offer is available to eligible workers at Windsor Assembly Plant, home of the Chrysler minivans, and… Continue reading Stellantis offers retirement incentive to workers at Windsor, Brampton plants in Ontario

Germany to reduce government incentives to buy electric cars

Berlin —  The German government plans to reduce incentive payments for buyers of electric cars and end subsidies for buying plug-in hybrids at the end of this year. The government had announced shortly after taking office in December that, starting in 2023, it would only provide payments for electric vehicles that “demonstrably have a positive… Continue reading Germany to reduce government incentives to buy electric cars

Rivian confirms plans to cut workforce

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