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GM invests $40 million at Pontiac Stamping for future EVs

Detroit — General Motors Co. on Friday said it will invest $40 million at its Pontiac Stamping Plant to prepare for coming electric vehicles. Renovation will start immediately and include the installation of “highly flexible fabrication machinery and presses to support future electric vehicle production and various product applications,” the automaker said in a press release. The investment will create 20 new… Continue reading GM invests $40 million at Pontiac Stamping for future EVs

Stellantis CEO says brands have 10 years to prove their worth

All 14 brands of Stellantis NV will have a decade of support and funding to prove their ability to rebound or grow, and their products will be developed in the regions where they are sold, CEO Carlos Tavares said Thursday. The transatlantic automaker offers popular Ram pickup trucks and Jeep SUVs in the United States… Continue reading Stellantis CEO says brands have 10 years to prove their worth

Stellantis extends downtime at Chrysler minivan plant

Stellantis NV is extending downtime another week at its Chrysler minivan plant in Windsor, Ontario, the automaker confirmed Tuesday. The plant, home to the Chrysler Pacifica and Voyager, will idle the week of May 17. The plant has been down since late March and was shut down for three weeks in February before that due to the global semiconductor… Continue reading Stellantis extends downtime at Chrysler minivan plant

Ex-UAW President Williams sentenced to 21 months in union corruption probe

Detroit — Former United Auto Workers President Dennis Williams was sentenced to 21 months in federal prison Tuesday for stealing from union members during a conspiracy that stripped one of the nation’s most influential unions of its clean reputation and led to prolonged government oversight. Williams, 67, of Corona, Calif., is the highest-ranking UAW official sentenced during… Continue reading Ex-UAW President Williams sentenced to 21 months in union corruption probe

Hyundai recalls over 390K vehicles for possible engine fires

Detroit – Hyundai is recalling more than 390,000 vehicles in the U.S. and Canada for two problems that can cause engine fires. In one recall, owners are being told to park their vehicles outdoors until repairs are made. The largest recall covers more than 203,000 Santa Fe Sport SUVs from 2013 through 2015. Some are… Continue reading Hyundai recalls over 390K vehicles for possible engine fires

GM Mexico’s $1 billion EV investment called ‘slap in the face’ by UAW

Detroit —  A day after President Joe Biden extolled the need for American workers to build a zero-emissions future, General Motors Mexico said the company is investing $1 billion to transition its Ramos Arizpe assembly plant to build electric vehicles there by 2023. “So folks, there’s no reason why Americans — American workers can’t lead the world in the production… Continue reading GM Mexico’s $1 billion EV investment called ‘slap in the face’ by UAW

Auto suppliers group urges slow transition to electric vehicles

Washington — An advocacy group representing auto suppliers urged Congress on Tuesday not to back a speedy phase-out of gas-powered vehicles, arguing the shift will cost up to 30% of supplier jobs. The plea stands in sharp contrast with calls from the governors of 12 states (not including Michigan) to end gas-powered vehicle sales by 2035, as… Continue reading Auto suppliers group urges slow transition to electric vehicles

Lordstown Motors missed $570K tax payment due in March

Cleveland — The failure of an Ohio-based electric truck startup to pay $570,000 in real estate taxes due in early March is yet another troubling sign for a company that has been barraged by bad news this year. Lordstown Motors Corp. stock has plummeted from nearly $31 a share on Feb. 11 to just over… Continue reading Lordstown Motors missed $570K tax payment due in March