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Stellantis manager involved in diesel cheating case pleads guilty

A Stellantis diesel manager connected to a costly emissions cheating case involving more than 100,000 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUVs and Ram 1500 pickups has admitted his role in the scandal. Emanuele Palma pleaded guilty Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Detroit to a charge of conspiracy to violate the Clean Air Act. Although the sentencing… Continue reading Stellantis manager involved in diesel cheating case pleads guilty

GM shuts down EV production at CAMI Assembly plant in Canada due to parts shortage

General Motors has idled its factory in Canada that builds electric delivery vans for its subsidiary BrightDrop due to a parts shortage. On Wednesday, GM said its CAMI Assembly plant in Ingersol, Canada, will remain shut down until the end of the month. GM makes its Zevo 600 electric delivery van, which resembles the big… Continue reading GM shuts down EV production at CAMI Assembly plant in Canada due to parts shortage

Threat to Ford Kansas City Assembly Plant that builds F-150 leads to evacuation, shutdown

Multiple law enforcement agencies, including the FBI, found no active threat at the Ford Kansas City Assembly Plant in Claycomo, Missouri, after hours of security sweeps in response to an anonymous call, the Clay County Sheriff’s Department said Wednesday. “The situation began at around 5:20 p.m. Tuesday when a phone call came into Ford’s safety… Continue reading Threat to Ford Kansas City Assembly Plant that builds F-150 leads to evacuation, shutdown

New GM website gives employees a peek into UAW negotiations

In an effort to shed the secrecy surrounding past UAW contract talks, General Motors is a taking a different, more transparent approach to the process by launching a website to deliver the latest bargaining developments to the automaker’s salaried and hourly global workforce — as well as to the public. This comes as UAW President… Continue reading New GM website gives employees a peek into UAW negotiations

Former CVS CMO Norm de Greve named new GM marketing boss

General Motors has hired a new marketing boss from drugstore chain CVS Health. Norm de Greve, 54, will join GM at the end of July as senior vice president and chief marketing officer. He replaces Deborah Wahl, who retired in March. De Greve will report to President Mark Reuss. De Greve, who has worked as… Continue reading Former CVS CMO Norm de Greve named new GM marketing boss

GM promises more of its newer EVs will be built in the 2nd half after slow rollout

General Motors vows to pick up the pace of production of its newer electric vehicles in the second half of the year as it works to get more battery modules needed to make those vehicles. The GMC Hummer EV pickup and SUV as well as the Cadillac Lyriqs, all of which use GM’s new Ultium… Continue reading GM promises more of its newer EVs will be built in the 2nd half after slow rollout

GM to add 3rd shift to Lansing plant as it expands SUV production

General Motors anticipates big sales for its midsize SUVs so it will be adding a third shift at its Lansing Delta Township Assembly plant, making it the first time it will run on three shifts since 2017. The third shift will come online sometime next year, Scott Bell, Chevrolet vice president, told the news media… Continue reading GM to add 3rd shift to Lansing plant as it expands SUV production

Ford slashes price of all-electric F-150 Lightning trucks

The price of the all-electric Ford F-150 Lightning is being slashed dramatically and effective immediately, Ford Motor Co. announced Monday. “Ford is taking advantage of increased plant capacity, continued work on scaling production and cost, and improving battery raw material costs,” Ford said in its news release. The factory that builds the Lightning, the Rouge… Continue reading Ford slashes price of all-electric F-150 Lightning trucks

GM unveils redesigned 2024 Chevy Traverse with more power, bigger technology, bold look

General Motors revealed a redesigned 2024 Chevrolet Traverse midsize SUV on Monday, saying it has more “SUV-like” proportions, additional family safety features and an all-new engine with higher horsepower and torque. GM unveiled the SUV at the plant where it is assembled: Lansing Delta Township Assembly. Company leaders believe the new Traverse gives the brand… Continue reading GM unveils redesigned 2024 Chevy Traverse with more power, bigger technology, bold look