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GM to help get astronauts to moon’s dangerous South Pole with new lunar roving vehicle

General Motors and Lockheed Martin will help astronauts reach the moon’s dangerous South Pole. GM announced Wednesday it is partnering with the aerospace and defense company to develop the next generation of electric lunar roving vehicles that will travel greater distances than those did in the past. It provided no financial details of the partnership.  The vehicles… Continue reading GM to help get astronauts to moon’s dangerous South Pole with new lunar roving vehicle

2022 Volkswagen Taos hits sweet spot for subcompact SUVs

After years banging its head on the wall trying to convince American drivers to buy small cars, Volkswagen tried something novel a couple of years ago: selling what we wanted, not what the German automaker felt like building. The result has been a string of successes. Who could’ve guessed? Starting with the family-hauling Atlas three-row… Continue reading 2022 Volkswagen Taos hits sweet spot for subcompact SUVs

UAW Vice President Gerald Kariem, key liaison to Ford, announces retirement

UAW Vice President Gerald Kariem, the key liaison to Ford Motor Co. for the labor union, announced Tuesday that he will end his term early and retire next month. He plans to serve in his role through June 30. An appointment will be made to fulfill the balance of his term, which ends in June 2022.  Kariem,… Continue reading UAW Vice President Gerald Kariem, key liaison to Ford, announces retirement

UAW gets more than 10,000 signatures to organize 10 University of California campuses

A quiet campaign by UAW organizers at the University of California ended Monday with more than 10,000 signed cards officially submitted to authorities that would create the Student Researchers United-UAW, representing more than 17,000 higher education workers. These union activists are not required to hold a formal election and can, instead, submit the signed 10,441 cards to California’s Public Employee Relations… Continue reading UAW gets more than 10,000 signatures to organize 10 University of California campuses

Ford promises businesses electric F-150 Lightning Pro will deliver more features, cost less

Ford revealed details of a less powerful version of its upcoming 2022 F-150 Lightning electric pickup for business and government fleets on Monday. Called the Lightning Pro, it’s equipped with a standard battery that’s good for an estimated 230 miles and costs $39,974, the same as the base price for retail F-150 Lightnings. The base… Continue reading Ford promises businesses electric F-150 Lightning Pro will deliver more features, cost less