VW lays off workers at key EV factory over cratering demand

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House plans Thursday vote to ban limits on gas-powered vehicle sales

The U.S. House is set to vote Thursday on a bill that would bar states from limiting the sale of gas powered vehicles. The GOP-led bill has little chance of becoming law, as the White House says President Joe Biden “strongly opposes” it. But it reflects growing divisions over electric vehicle policy at the federal… Continue reading House plans Thursday vote to ban limits on gas-powered vehicle sales

Day One of an auto strike to feature rally with Sanders, but no Charity Preview picket

Detroit — As an auto strike appears ever more likely, the United Auto Workers’ protest plans do not include a presence at the North American International Auto Show’s swanky Charity Preview — but they do include a rally with a high-profile politician downtown on Friday. The only event the international UAW has on the books… Continue reading Day One of an auto strike to feature rally with Sanders, but no Charity Preview picket

Why Europe is pushing back against Chinese EV blitz

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Jeep reveals 2024 Gladiator at Detroit auto show

Detroit — Jeep’s midsize pickup truck is getting the ’24 Wrangler refresh treatment. Stellantis NV’s adventure brand on Wednesday revealed the refreshed 2024 Jeep Gladiator at the Detroit auto show, outfitting J.D. Power’s No. 1 midsize pickup for initial quality with a standard 12.3-inch touchscreen with Uconnect 5, a windshield-integrated “stealth” antenna, new Mojave and… Continue reading Jeep reveals 2024 Gladiator at Detroit auto show

Duggan ‘proud of the lineup’ at this year’s Detroit auto show

Detroit — After getting behind the wheel of some of the newest electric and Detroit-made vehicles, Mayor Mike Duggan said Tuesday he was proud of the lineup stacked at the North American International Detroit Auto Show that opens later this week. The mayor had a private behind-the-scenes tour of more than 600,000 square feet of… Continue reading Duggan ‘proud of the lineup’ at this year’s Detroit auto show

Autoworkers plan pickets and pinch pennies as strike nears

Autoworkers at Detroit’s biggest vehicle manufacturers are signing up for strike shifts, buying burn barrels and saving money to prepare for a possible work stoppage as contract talks remain tense ahead of Thursday’s deadline. Many say they see a strike as inevitable, even as small signs of progress between the United Auto Workers and the… Continue reading Autoworkers plan pickets and pinch pennies as strike nears

Jeep launches Grand Wagoneer ad campaign with Derek and Hannah Jeter

Kalamazoo-raised baseball star Derek Jeter and his wife, Hannah, are back promoting the Grand Wagoneer SUV for Jeep maker Stellantis NV. The new ad campaign that launches Tuesday dubbed “Drove All Night” features Derek Jeter driving in a Grand Wagoneer to make it home safely to his family. “I grew up in Michigan a couple… Continue reading Jeep launches Grand Wagoneer ad campaign with Derek and Hannah Jeter

Ford makes personnel moves, including addition of new Ford family member

A new Ford family member is joining the company, another is shifting to a different role, and a former Toyota executive is coming onboard to head up marketing for the Blue Oval. Ford Motor Co. on Tuesday announced that William Clay “Will” Ford III, son of the automaker’s executive chair, will join the company as… Continue reading Ford makes personnel moves, including addition of new Ford family member