The United Auto Workers has seen its membership — and influence — dwindle over the last several decades. And that’s cushioning the impact of the national strike against General Motors Co., which would have been greater two decades ago. Look no further than the last time the labor union went on strike against GM for more than… Continue reading Smaller UAW ranks dampen GM strike’s impact
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Dyson becomes latest sign that electric-car bubble is bursting
Kyunghee Park, Molly Schuetz and Yoolim Lee, Bloomberg News Published 9:33 p.m. ET Oct. 13, 2019 Dyson Ltd.’s sudden decision to scrap its $2.5 billion electric-vehicle ambitions is the latest reality check creeping into the once soaring EV industry. The famed maker of vacuum cleaners and hair dryers couldn’t find a way of making the… Continue reading Dyson becomes latest sign that electric-car bubble is bursting
GM strike, day 20: Talks stretch on as workers miss 2nd paycheck
The national strike against the United States’ largest automaker stretched into its 20th day Saturday, a day after two former United Auto Workers communications directors called for the resignations of the union’s entire international executive board amid a widening federal corruption probe. Negotiators for the UAW and General Motors Co. returned to the bargaining table at 9 a.m.… Continue reading GM strike, day 20: Talks stretch on as workers miss 2nd paycheck
Ford transfers India operations to new joint venture with Mahindra
Ford Motor Co. is transferring its operations in India to a new joint venture with Mahindra Group and partnering on several vehicles with the Indian automaker, marking yet another partnership as global automakers seek scale to contain rising costs. The move would keep Ford involved in India, on pace to become one of the world’s largest automotive markets. Ford’s vehicles… Continue reading Ford transfers India operations to new joint venture with Mahindra
Nissan considers moving U.K. SUV production overseas on Brexit
Siddharth Philip and Kae Inoue, Bloomberg Published 12:28 p.m. ET Oct. 1, 2019 | Updated 12:31 p.m. ET Oct. 1, 2019 Nissan Motor Co. will consider moving production of its SUVs outside the U.K. if the country leaves the European Union without a deal, people familiar with the matter said. Manufacturing of the Qashqai SUV… Continue reading Nissan considers moving U.K. SUV production overseas on Brexit
Honda Marysville: A non-union auto plant prospers
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Polestar 2 wants to take a chunk of market share from Tesla Model 3
Rob Nikolewski, The San Diego Union-Tribune Published 12:01 a.m. ET Sept. 30, 2019 There’s a new electric vehicle brand on the block, and it’s chosen a handful of target cities to show off its high-performance sedan with lofty ambitions — to take a chunk of market share from the hot-selling Tesla Model 3. It’s the… Continue reading Polestar 2 wants to take a chunk of market share from Tesla Model 3
Body-shop parts in short supply at GM dealers because of strike
Dealerships for General Motors Co. brands are “starting to feel the pinch” as trim pieces and other parts for their body shops become harder to find because of the United Auto Workers strike. “When the strike first started, the first 10 days or so, there were no problems,” said Walt Tutak, general manager of Matthews-Hargreaves Chevrolet in Royal Oak,… Continue reading Body-shop parts in short supply at GM dealers because of strike
FCA diesel exec indicted in emissions cheating case
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV’s senior manager of diesel engine calibration has been indicted on charges related to the company’s use of software on about 104,000 diesel-powered pickups and SUVs that is similar to the “defeat devices” Volkswagen AG used to cheat U.S. emissions testing. Emanuele Palma, 40, of Bloomfield Hills is facing charges of violating the Clean Air Act, wire fraud, false… Continue reading FCA diesel exec indicted in emissions cheating case
California braces for 'fight of a lifetime' as Trump moves to revoke mpg waiver
Washington — The Trump administration will move to revoke part of California’s right to set its own gas mileage rules for cars, and the Golden State is gearing up for a legal fight that is likely to head to the U.S. Supreme Court. “The Trump Administration is revoking California’s Federal Waiver on emissions in order to produce far… Continue reading California braces for 'fight of a lifetime' as Trump moves to revoke mpg waiver