Phoenix – An Arizona Uber driver involved in the first death connected to a fully autonomous vehicle will be tried in June on a negligent homicide charge. Rafaela Vasquez, 49, previously had been scheduled for trial next month in the March 2018 crash that killed 49-year-old Elaine Herzberg as she walked a bicycle outside the… Continue reading Driver in fatal Uber autonomous crash set for June trial
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May Mobility gets $3M from state, plans $18M expansion, 300 new jobs
Ann Arbor-based autonomous vehicle company May Mobility has been awarded $3 million from the state in support of its plan to add 300 new jobs and invest $18 million in its headquarters. The Michigan Strategic Fund board approved a Michigan Business Development Program performance-based grant for the company during its meeting Tuesday. May Mobility, founded… Continue reading May Mobility gets $3M from state, plans $18M expansion, 300 new jobs
These engineers were recruited for U.S. auto jobs. They ended up on assembly lines
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GM to stop making electric Chevrolet Bolts at the end of this year
General Motors Co. will stop producing its Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles at the end of this year as it moves to transition the Orion Assembly plant for production of new electric trucks, CEO Mary Barra told investors Tuesday. “Work also continues to transform our assembly plant in Orion Township, Michigan, to build the GMC Sierra… Continue reading GM to stop making electric Chevrolet Bolts at the end of this year
GM 1Q earnings beat Wall Street expectations, automaker raises guidance for the year
General Motors Co. beat Wall Street expectations on Tuesday with first-quarter net income of $2.4 billion on revenue of $40 billion. Despite a rocky economy, GM raised its guidance and is now projecting adjusted earnings before interest and taxes for the year to be between $11 billion and $13 billion, up from the previous outlook… Continue reading GM 1Q earnings beat Wall Street expectations, automaker raises guidance for the year
GM recalls 40,000 Silverado pickups over fire risk
General Motors Co. is recalling roughly 40,000 Chevrolet Silverado trucks over concerns that brake fluid could leak, raising the risk of fire, federal regulators said. Owners should park their pickups outside and away from structures until repairs have been made, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The recall includes the Silverado 4500HD, 5500HD… Continue reading GM recalls 40,000 Silverado pickups over fire risk
San Francisco is a postcard from a driverless car future
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What the growing influence of higher education workers means for the UAW’s future
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This GM design team’s work shows up in all kinds of places beside cars
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Car Radio, Podcast 106, Pts 1/2: Lingenfelter/Camaro, Katakis/Demon 170, Delorenzo/EV book, Fix-Fernandez/Hornet, Lexus RZ Kitzens/Lexus RZ
Car Radio Show 910AM, March 25, 2023 Host: Henry Payne, The Detroit News Interview Schedule 00-03 min: Payne intro 03-15 min: Interview with Ken Lingenfelter, CEO of Lingenfelter Engineering, talking Camaro demise and April 22 Lingenfelter Collection Charity Open House. Ad Break 20-30: Interview with Manny Katakis, founder Muscle Cars and Trucks, talking Dodge Challenger… Continue reading Car Radio, Podcast 106, Pts 1/2: Lingenfelter/Camaro, Katakis/Demon 170, Delorenzo/EV book, Fix-Fernandez/Hornet, Lexus RZ Kitzens/Lexus RZ