The counting of remaining votes in the United Auto Workers election to determine its president for the next four years has been delayed until March 16 as the court-appointed monitor’s office finishes resolving the eligibility of the members who cast the 1,608 challenged ballots. Of the ballots counted in the presidential race, Shawn Fain leads… Continue reading UAW count of challenged ballots delayed with Fain narrowly leading Curry
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Stellantis says its remote work policy boosted ranks of women in top jobs
Remote and hybrid work options don’t just keep workers happy, they also help attract and retain female talent. Stellantis chief human resources and transformation officer Xavier Chereau said in an interview Wednesday that the company’s work-from-home policy has helped the automaker boost the number of women in its ranks, particularly at the top. As of… Continue reading Stellantis says its remote work policy boosted ranks of women in top jobs
Whitmer signs $1.3B spending plan, directing $630M toward private Ford development
Lansing — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a $1.3 billion supplemental spending plan Wednesday that directs nearly half of the total appropriation toward a Ford Motor Co. development in Calhoun County. The law will direct about $630 million for the preparation of Marshall area farmland for the battery plant mega site, bringing Ford’s total in incentives… Continue reading Whitmer signs $1.3B spending plan, directing $630M toward private Ford development
Stellantis plans to build plant in South Africa
The maker of Jeep SUVs, Ram pickup trucks and other vehicles took a step toward building a new manufacturing plant in South Africa, the company said Wednesday. Stellantis NV has signed a memorandum of understanding with the country’s Industrial Development Corp. and Department of Trade, Industry and Competition. It’s a step toward the automaker’s goal… Continue reading Stellantis plans to build plant in South Africa
Feds suspect Tesla using automated system in fire truck crash
Detroit — U.S. investigators suspect that a Tesla was operating on an automated driving system when it crashed into a fire truck in California last month, killing the driver and critically injuring a passenger. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Wednesday it has dispatched a special crash investigation team to look into the Feb.… Continue reading Feds suspect Tesla using automated system in fire truck crash
GM, Tesla follow own shareholders with push into lithium miners
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Feds ask Mexico to probe claims against Auburn Hills auto supplier
The federal government said Monday it’s asking Mexico to review allegations that an Auburn Hills-based auto-industry plastics manufacturer is interfering with a labor union’s efforts to organize a facility in central Mexico. The “Transformación Sindical” union on Feb. 2 filed a petition under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement’s Rapid Response Labor Mechanism provision against Unique Fabricating… Continue reading Feds ask Mexico to probe claims against Auburn Hills auto supplier
South Carolina offers $1.3B to new Scout electric SUV maker
Columbia, S.C. — South Carolina’s governor said Monday he is going to ask lawmakers to approve nearly $1.3 billion to bring to the state a new electric vehicle plant by a Volkswagen Group-backed group trying to revive a brand that was a 1960s forerunner to today’s SUVs. Scout Motors Inc. and South Carolina officials announced… Continue reading South Carolina offers $1.3B to new Scout electric SUV maker
Tesla’s China price war sparks $18 billion BYD rout
A Tesla-inspired price war among electric vehicle makers in China is taking a toll on even the most resilient players, as evidenced by BYD’s staggering $18 billion drop in the past month. The U.S.-listed shares of the electric-vehicle maker that’s backed by Warren Buffett have declined 14% since the start of February, underperforming Tesla’s 9%… Continue reading Tesla’s China price war sparks $18 billion BYD rout
Tesla slashes Model S and X prices for the second time this year
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