General Motors says it wants to make sure all of its customers and its employees are included in its transition to an all-electric car company. On Tuesday, GM CEO Mary Barra made several promises to achieve that goal, including announcing the creation of a $25 million Climate Equity Fund. By equity, that means no one is left… Continue reading GM promises to leave no one behind as it moves to an all-electric future
Author: Detroit Free Press Online
UAW names a new president of the union and a top negotiator for Ford
A former truck assembler and military veteran, Ray Curry, will become the new president of the UAW. Curry, 55, will take over for retiring President Rory Gamble, 65, on Thursday. The UAW International Executive Board unanimously elected Curry, its secretary-treasurer, to serve the remainder of Gamble’s term, which ends in June 2022 at the 38th Constitutional Convention. Curry said his priorities are to… Continue reading UAW names a new president of the union and a top negotiator for Ford
Honda to sell GM-built electric SUV named Prologue in 2024
Honda will sell an electric SUV built in a North American General Motors plant beginning in early 2024. Named the Prologue, the new SUV will use the Ultium battery and motor technology GM developed for use in EVs like the Detroit-built GMC Hummer electric pickup going on sale this fall. Honda wouldn’t discuss details of… Continue reading Honda to sell GM-built electric SUV named Prologue in 2024
Stellantis shipping yard flooded in Detroit, Jeep and Ford production disrupted
A flooded shipping yard near the Jefferson North Assembly Plant in Detroit is filled with what appear to be new Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. Photos posted by Jeep owners on social media spotlighted dozens of submerged vehicles with water over their windshields. While the vehicles look like Jeep Grand Cherokees, the company was unable to confirm on Saturday night… Continue reading Stellantis shipping yard flooded in Detroit, Jeep and Ford production disrupted
Maverick chief engineer was destined to work at Ford: My family bleeds Ford
This content is only available to subscribers. $1 for 6 Months. Save 98%. Subscribe Now Your subscription supports: Unlimited access to subscriber only articles on desktop, tablet and mobile web. The e-Edition, a digital replica of the print paper, every day. Public service journalism that makes our communities better. Investigative reporting that looks out for… Continue reading Maverick chief engineer was destined to work at Ford: My family bleeds Ford
GM terminates relationship with key adviser to CEO Mary Barra after controversy
General Motors CEO Mary Barra is terminating her company’s relationship with a high-profile adviser and his consulting firm after a controversial incident involving his “inappropriate” drunken behavior at a charity event that made global headlines. Declan Kelly, an influential strategist to Fortune 500 executives, including Barra, has said fallout from the May incident has inspired him… Continue reading GM terminates relationship with key adviser to CEO Mary Barra after controversy
Factory worker sues Ford for ‘vile’ harassment at Dearborn Truck Plant
This content is only available to subscribers. $1 for 6 Months. Save 98%. Subscribe Now Your subscription supports: Unlimited access to subscriber only articles on desktop, tablet and mobile web. The e-Edition, a digital replica of the print paper, every day. Public service journalism that makes our communities better. Investigative reporting that looks out for… Continue reading Factory worker sues Ford for ‘vile’ harassment at Dearborn Truck Plant
Ford Motor Co. loses chief technology officer Ken Washington to Amazon
Ford Chief Technology Officer Ken Washington is leaving the Dearborn automaker to take a job with Amazon, the Free Press has learned. “Ken and Ford announced his plans to employees on Monday,” said Ford spokesman T.R. Reid. “This interim transition is well planned. Ken will be taking a role as vice president of software engineering at Amazon… Continue reading Ford Motor Co. loses chief technology officer Ken Washington to Amazon
US Postal Service delivery trucks to have Ford engines, transmissions in new fleet
As part of its continued growth in the area of commercial business, Ford Motor Co. has confirmed it will provide engines, transmissions and other parts for new U.S. Postal Service delivery vehicles. “The U.S. Postal Service and Oshkosh will use Michigan-made engines and transmissions from Ford Component Sales to help deliver the mail,” Mike Levine, Ford North… Continue reading US Postal Service delivery trucks to have Ford engines, transmissions in new fleet
Ford Motor Co. hires former Renault exec Franck Louis-Victor to lead new businesses
A former Groupe Renault executive, Franck Louis-Victor, will join Ford Motor Co. on July 1 as vice president of new businesses, the Dearborn automaker announced Monday. His role is essential to developing and implementing a strategic plan for the Ford+ plan to create new value for customers and stakeholders, the company said in a news release. He will… Continue reading Ford Motor Co. hires former Renault exec Franck Louis-Victor to lead new businesses