Newly-elected United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain’s message to Detroit auto executives is clear: Workers cannot be left behind in the industry’s accelerating transition to electric vehicles. Fain, who took office last month following the union’s first-ever direct elections of top leaders, reiterated that message Friday during a virtual Automotive Press Association event during which… Continue reading UAW president on auto contract talks: ‘We’re going to do what we have to do’
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Former GM President Lloyd Reuss, admired civic leader, dies at 86
Lloyd E. Reuss, a former president of General Motors Corp. who devoted his retirement to civic causes, died Friday at the age of 86. The father of current GM President Mark Reuss, Lloyd Reuss began his 36-year run at GM after serving two years in the U.S. Army as a first lieutenant in the Army… Continue reading Former GM President Lloyd Reuss, admired civic leader, dies at 86
Payne: Honda Civic Type R is new FWD King of Nürburgring
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Ford’s F-150 leaves tough choices for buyers seeking EV tax credits
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Tesla’s struggle to lure buyers paints a grim economic picture
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After 4 price cuts, Tesla raises cost for older models
Detroit — After cutting U.S. vehicle prices four times this year, Tesla raised the cost overnight on its slow-selling more expensive models. The hike could be an effort to appease investors, who dumped shares of Tesla on Thursday after earnings and profit margins dropped due to previous price cuts. The Austin, Texas, company added $2,500 to all… Continue reading After 4 price cuts, Tesla raises cost for older models
Toyota’s new president vows to step on electrification pedal
Tokyo — Toyota’s new president Koji Sato has promised what he called an aggressive shift on “electrification,” while acknowledging criticism that Japan’s top automaker has fallen behind in actual volumes of electric vehicles sold compared to its rivals. “We like to see that as people cheering Toyota on,” to play catchup in electric cars, Sato… Continue reading Toyota’s new president vows to step on electrification pedal
GOP debt ceiling plan with Michigan idea targets unused COVID funds, EV tax credits
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Traffic deaths down slightly in 2022 but still a ‘crisis’
Detroit — The number of people killed on U.S. roadways decreased slightly last year, but government officials said the 42,795 people who died is still a national crisis. Estimates by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration showed that the number of fatalities dropped 0.3% from the 42,939 killed in 2021. Traffic deaths declined slightly in… Continue reading Traffic deaths down slightly in 2022 but still a ‘crisis’
Michigan lawmakers sign off on $175 million for Gotion development
Lansing — A single vote made the difference Thursday and provided Michigan lawmakers’ final approval of $175 million in incentives for Gotion Inc.’s much-debated electric vehicle battery plant near Big Rapids. The Senate Appropriations Committee voted 10-9 to approve the transfer of state tax dollars, allowing state officials to move forward with spending the money… Continue reading Michigan lawmakers sign off on $175 million for Gotion development