Demand for some of Stellantis NV’s vehicles will have plants in Michigan, Ohio and Mexico running for a few days during the typical holiday break next week, while a lack of demand for other vehicles will leave some plants idling for much of January. A pandemic-induced global microchip shortage this year has helped production of all… Continue reading Some Stellantis plants to run during holiday break, others idle in Jan.
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GM reveals aftermarket package to electrify older vehicles
General Motors Co.’s next year will offeran aftermarket package to electrify older vehicles like a 1972 El Camino SS, the company said Wednesday. GM, which has pushed its goal of zero crashes, zero emissions and zero congestion for years, estimates that electrification components could bring in $20 billion by 2030. One of those component sets is the… Continue reading GM reveals aftermarket package to electrify older vehicles
Stellantis completes installation of missing ducting at new Jeep plant
Paint emissions from the new Jeep plant in Detroit that drew complaints from residents are now being ducted through required controls, the plant manager said this week in a letter to the state of Michigan. The Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy in October filed a violation against the Stellantis NV plant on the… Continue reading Stellantis completes installation of missing ducting at new Jeep plant
NLRB to review order blocking Nissan plant small union vote
Nashville, Tenn. – A federal labor board is reviewing a decision by one of its regional officials to deny a union from trying to organize fewer than 100 of the thousands of employees at Nissan’s auto assembly plant in Tennessee. A 3-2 decision Tuesday by the National Labor Relations Board – now with a Democratic… Continue reading NLRB to review order blocking Nissan plant small union vote
Automakers call EPA’s most-ambitious-ever vehicle standards ‘aggressive’
Washington — Automakers say they will need government support to meet their obligations under final auto emissions rules detailed Monday by the Environmental Protection Agency, standards that are more stringent than those initially proposed and put in place under former President Barack Obama. The move reflects months of pressure from environmental and public health groups to implement… Continue reading Automakers call EPA’s most-ambitious-ever vehicle standards ‘aggressive’
Electric car crystal ball gazing in China as the new year dawns
This time 20 years ago, China joined the World Trade Organization, kicking off a new era in the country’s automobile sector as overseas carmakers began to muscle in. Next year is also shaping up to be a banner one, particularly in China’s electric-vehicle segment. Here are three things to expect in 2022. Go to Source
Tesla loses all the gains from 35% rally stoked by Hertz EV deal
Tesla Inc.’s stock went on a tear after an October deal with Hertz Global Holdings Inc. signaled broader mainstream adoption of its electric cars. But that 35% rally is gone now. Tesla slid 4.2% on Monday, getting as low as $893.39. That put the shares below where they’d closed right before the $4.2 billion Hertz deal was… Continue reading Tesla loses all the gains from 35% rally stoked by Hertz EV deal
Ford issues recall on 2,600 Mach-Es and Mavericks
Ford Motor Co. on Monday confirmed it is recalling a combined 2,626 all-electric Mustang Mach-E SUVs and Maverick pickup trucks in the U.S. over an issue that could result in rear seat belts not adequately restraining a passenger in a crash. Company spokesperson Said Deep said the Dearborn automaker last week filed paperwork with the National… Continue reading Ford issues recall on 2,600 Mach-Es and Mavericks
Whitmer signs $1.5B biz incentive bills, $841M plan for COVID testing, rental aid
Detroit — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed several bills Monday that state leaders say will finance millions of dollars in incentives that will attract businesses, create job and make Michigan more competitive. The $1.48 billion spending plan signed by Whitmer with GOP legislative leaders and economic development officials in tow in Detroit will use tax dollars to lure… Continue reading Whitmer signs $1.5B biz incentive bills, $841M plan for COVID testing, rental aid
How Cruise boss Ammann, GM failed to bridge widening divide
Cruise CEO Amman, parent GM failed to bridge divide over vision News Sports Autos Business Michigan Life + Home Entertainment Opinion Obituaries Apparently ousted Cruise LLC CEO Dan Ammann is credited with shrinking parent General Motors Co.’s global footprint, sharpening the automaker’s financial performance and leaving Detroit to take leadership of the carmaker’s autonomous-vehicle maker. But two sources… Continue reading How Cruise boss Ammann, GM failed to bridge widening divide