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Prosecutor: Corruption case involving FCA might be unmatched in U.S. history
The merger that formed Stellantis in January created the world’s fourth-largest automaker, but it didn’t erase a scandal that saw millions of dollars in prohibited payments and lavish goodies flow from former Fiat Chrysler Automobiles executives to UAW officials. The company’s U.S. operating arm, formally known as FCA US and a member of the Detroit Three automakers, was ordered Tuesday… Continue reading Prosecutor: Corruption case involving FCA might be unmatched in U.S. history
GM to replace all battery modules in recalled Bolt EVs to lessen fire risk
General Motors will start replacing all of the lithium ion battery modules in thousands of recalled Chevrolet Bolt EVs to mitigate the risk of the cars catching fire. On Tuesday, GM said it has started mailing recall letters to the owners of the affected 68,600 Bolt EVs globally. The repairs could begin later this month, GM spokesman Dan Flores said. “The… Continue reading GM to replace all battery modules in recalled Bolt EVs to lessen fire risk
Friendly hackers save Ford from potential leak of employee, customer data
Ford Motor Co. has kept both customer and employee records safe from leaking after cybersecurity researchers alerted the automaker that its internal system filled with sensitive proprietary information was not secure against hostile forces, the Free Press confirmed Tuesday. “Based on evidence provided to Ford and our internal investigation, we don’t believe any sensitive personal information about employees… Continue reading Friendly hackers save Ford from potential leak of employee, customer data
First drive: 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer delivers ‘opulence’ while staying true to its DNA
Mike Uhlmeyer calls the 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer the largest small car you’ll ever drive. That’s an interesting way to describe a vehicle with three rows, seating for eight and tons of space, but the vehicle’s chief engineer is really talking about the driving experience — responsive and easy to handle, even on twisty roads.… Continue reading First drive: 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer delivers ‘opulence’ while staying true to its DNA
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration launches investigation into Tesla Autopilot over emergency responder crashes
U.S. auto safety regulators launched an investigation into Tesla’s partially self-driving car system after nearly a dozen reports of the company’s vehicles crashing into cars at the scenes of incidents involving emergency responders. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened the probe Friday into Tesla’s Autopilot, which steers, brakes and accelerates the vehicle on most roads… Continue reading National Highway Traffic Safety Administration launches investigation into Tesla Autopilot over emergency responder crashes
November deadline set for UAW referendum election, but union wants to amend consent decree
UAW members would have until 5 p.m. on Nov. 12 to return their ballots deciding how they want their top leaders selected, based on a set of interim rules posted Friday. However, it’s not clear that this timeline, which would see ballot packages mailed to members beginning Oct. 12, will stand. The rules, posted by a… Continue reading November deadline set for UAW referendum election, but union wants to amend consent decree
Ford asks U.S. trademark office to rescind GM’s trademark on ‘Cruise’
The battle over the word “cruise” just got uglier between two Detroit automakers. Less than a month after General Motors sued Ford Motor Co. for trademark infringement over the name of Ford’s new hands-free driving technology called BlueCruise, Ford wants GM’s trademark rights to “Cruise” and “Super Cruise” rescinded, said Ford spokesman Mike Levine. Cruise is the name of GM’s subsidiary developing autonomous… Continue reading Ford asks U.S. trademark office to rescind GM’s trademark on ‘Cruise’
Ford to replace all 2021 Bronco hardtops after extreme water, humidity change appearance
Every customer and dealer who has taken possession of a 2021 Ford Bronco with a hardtop will get the tops replaced at no cost because they are beneath company standards for the popular SUV that began shipping in June. The Dearborn automaker notified its dealers Thursday. While Ford reported selling 4,078 vehicles in June and July that include both hardtop and soft-top, this action affects “a few thousand vehicles” that… Continue reading Ford to replace all 2021 Bronco hardtops after extreme water, humidity change appearance
GM holds onto its stake in troubled startup Lordstown Motors
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