UAW swears in Browning, Vicente as presidential race remains unclear

All of the members of the United Auto Workers’ 14-person International Executive Board now are in place except for the Detroit-based union’s president, with that race too close to call. The UAW on Tuesday swore in Chuck Browning to his second term as vice president and Daniel Vicente as director of Region 9, which covers… Continue reading UAW swears in Browning, Vicente as presidential race remains unclear

LaFontaine acquires Metro Detroit Chevrolet dealership

LaFontaine Automotive Group announced Tuesday its second acquisition of the year, a Chevrolet dealership in Plymouth, the latest instance of consolidation among Michigan auto sellers. The purchase of Lou LaRiche Chevrolet in Plymouth brings the largest family-owned dealer group in Michigan, LaFontaine Automotive Group, to 34 retail locations. Financial terms of the deal were not… Continue reading LaFontaine acquires Metro Detroit Chevrolet dealership

Biden administration aims to stop China, Russia from using chip funding

Washington — The U.S. Commerce Department released proposed guidelines Tuesday to prevent China, Russia, Iran and North Korea from benefitting from $52 billion in federal funding for semiconductor chip production. Companies receiving a portion of the funding won’t be allowed to use the funds for projects outside of the United States. Recipients will also be… Continue reading Biden administration aims to stop China, Russia from using chip funding

Stellantis, suppliers to invest over $214M to build Fiats in Algeria

Stellantis and suppliers are investing more than $214 million (200 million euro) to expand the Fiat brand into Algeria and manufacture models there, as the automaker seeks to double global revenues by 2030. The automaker said Monday it’s bringing six Fiat models for sale in the North African country starting Tuesday and will manufacture four… Continue reading Stellantis, suppliers to invest over $214M to build Fiats in Algeria

Happy 20th anniversary: Cadillac V-Series celebrates with dramatic Sebring win

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Tesla’s vision of EVs without rare earths will spur magnet race

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Howes: Why repealing right-to-work won’t revive Michigan’s good ol’ days

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Insider: MEDC footed bill for Whitmer’s Davos trip; Pugh mulls Senate bid

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Congress chafes at Biden’s critical mineral plan with European Union

Washington — Bipartisan members of Congress are questioning the fairness of President Joe Biden’s efforts to treat the European Union as a free trade partner in order to qualify for new electric vehicle tax credits.  It is the latest step in the administration’s efforts to quell the diplomatic uproar caused by the Inflation Reduction Act,… Continue reading Congress chafes at Biden’s critical mineral plan with European Union

Fain slate predicts victory in UAW runoff election as Curry campaign calls foul

The slate endorsing Shawn Fain for president of the United Auto Workers predicted his victory late Thursday after tabulation of mailed-in ballots in the runoff election resumed following a 12-day hiatus with just a few hundred votes between him and incumbent Ray Curry. Curry’s slate on Friday responded, calling on the union’s court-appointed monitor to… Continue reading Fain slate predicts victory in UAW runoff election as Curry campaign calls foul