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Payne: Revology Mustang startup goes back to the future

Ann Arbor — Auto startups are all the rage this decade as entrepreneurs see a historic shift to electrified and autonomous vehicles. On the electric front, companies like Rivian, Fisker, Lightning eMotors, Lordstown and Vinfast aim to recreate the magic that made Tesla the industry’s highest-valued automaker. Tesla, meanwhile, dreams of a self-driving jackpot alongside… Continue reading Payne: Revology Mustang startup goes back to the future

CarMax gains as focus on costs drives quarterly profit beat

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Ford prepares another round of salaried job cuts

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CarMax gains as focus on costs drives quarterly profit beat

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San Francisco’s fire chief is fed up with robotaxis that mess with her firetrucks

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GM hires new top Democratic lobbyist

Washington — General Motors Co. hired Eric Feldman as the Detroit automaker’s senior lobbyist working with Democrats, the company said Friday. Feldman, a Michigan native, will join the company as executive director for federal affairs beginning Monday. He most recently led Airbnb’s federal and international affairs team and, before that, worked as chief of staff… Continue reading GM hires new top Democratic lobbyist

UAW president slams Biden administration for loan to Ford-SK battery plants

United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain on Friday blasted the historic, $9.2 billion Department of Energy loan to Ford Motor Co. and South Korean battery maker SK On Co. as an example of the federal government “actively funding the race to the bottom with billions in public money.” “These companies are extremely profitable and will… Continue reading UAW president slams Biden administration for loan to Ford-SK battery plants

Federal judge orders UAW monitor to detail election objections

A federal judge is ordering the United Auto Workers’ court-appointed monitor to divulge more details on objections to the Detroit-based union’s first direct election of international leaders. New UAW President Shawn Fain in March beat incumbent Ray Curry with 50.2% of the vote. More than 400 votes separated them once the nearly 140,000 ballots were… Continue reading Federal judge orders UAW monitor to detail election objections

Triple crown: These three Stellantis’ brands top J.D. Power’s Initial Quality Study

Stellantis NV reclaimed the top spots in J.D. Power’s 2023 Initial Quality Study with Dodge, Ram and Alfa Romeo notching the No. 1, 2 and 3 spots of 33 brands evaluated. It was a redemption story for the automaker’s brands, which all posted improved scores that bucked the industry trend, after 2022 marked a significant… Continue reading Triple crown: These three Stellantis’ brands top J.D. Power’s Initial Quality Study