CLOSE General Motors Chief Sustainability Officer Dane Parker on Friday, January 31, 2020 at the GM Tech Center in Warren, MIchigan. (Photo by Jeffrey Sauger for General Motors) (Photo: Jeffrey Sauger, Jeffrey Sauger for Genreal Motors) General Motors Chief Sustainability Officer Dane Parker likes to ask why. That’s what he did in 2017, when he was GM’s vice… Continue reading Breakroom furniture is just the start of how GM exec plans to transform trash
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Jeep takes aim at Ford hours before big 2021 Bronco reveal
CLOSE On a day that’s supposed to belong to Ford Motor Co. for its much-anticipated 2021 Ford Bronco reveal, nemesis Jeep has released a sneak peek of a sexy new Wrangler. “Jeep enthusiasts have been clamoring for a V-8-powered production Wrangler in recent years, and the new Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 Concept is an indication they may soon… Continue reading Jeep takes aim at Ford hours before big 2021 Bronco reveal
1,250 workers facing layoffs at GM’s Wentzville Assembly Plant
CLOSE GM’s Wentzville, Missouri plant where it makes mid-size pickups and full-size vans. (Photo: Courtesy/General Motors) General Motors will lay off its third shift of workers at the assembly plant where it builds its midsize pickups and full-size vans as cases of coronavirus surge in the surrounding community. The automaker said starting July 20 it… Continue reading 1,250 workers facing layoffs at GM’s Wentzville Assembly Plant
FCA recalls 1.2M SUVs, minivans because pieces on steering wheels can become projectiles
CLOSE 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan (Photo: Chrysler) Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is recalling more than 1.2 million SUVs and minivans because pieces on the steering wheels could become projectiles if the driver-side air bags deploy. The recall affects 2007-11 Dodge Nitros and 2008-10 Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan minivans. The bulk are in the United… Continue reading FCA recalls 1.2M SUVs, minivans because pieces on steering wheels can become projectiles
Judge dismisses GM’s racketeering case against FCA
CLOSE A federal district court judge on Wednesday dismissed the General Motors racketeering lawsuit against Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. The order followed a decision by the U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals this week not to reassign the case at GM’s request though it vacated Judge Paul Borman’s earlier order that GM CEO Mary Barra and FCA CEO Mike… Continue reading Judge dismisses GM’s racketeering case against FCA
Ford to bring thousands of workers back sooner than planned for F-Series, SUVs
CLOSE Ford adds safety features and boosts performance of popular family-hauling SUV. Detroit Free Press Ford Motor Co. alerted its autoworkers and supervisors this week that the company will pivot to full U.S. production ahead of schedule in an attempt to make up for lost time created by the coronavirus. “We are pleased to be able to… Continue reading Ford to bring thousands of workers back sooner than planned for F-Series, SUVs
GM board member becoming familiar name for the wrong reasons
CLOSE Six ex-eBay employers have been charged over a systematic campaign to harass a couple sending them live cockroaches and spiders, and a bloody pig mask. Veuer’s Justin Kircher has more. Buzz60 On General Motors’ recommendation, shareholders on Tuesday reelected to the board of directors controversial figure Devin Wenig. Wenig, the former CEO of eBay Inc.,… Continue reading GM board member becoming familiar name for the wrong reasons
European regulators plan longer investigation of FCA, PSA Group merger plans
CLOSE Regulators in Europe plan to take a longer look at the proposed merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and the maker of Peugeot, raising concerns about the potential negative impact on competition. European Commission Executive Vice President Margrethe Vestager, in remarks posted on the commission’s website Wednesday, pointed specifically at the commercial van sector as… Continue reading European regulators plan longer investigation of FCA, PSA Group merger plans
Ford offers 30,000 U.S. employees option to work from home until New Year’s
CLOSE Ford has released this video to its employees on face mask guidelines and returning to work. Detroit Free Press An estimated 30,000 salaried employees at Ford Motor Co. learned at a virtual staff meeting early Wednesday that they may choose whether to work from home full-time, return to the office full-time or create a blended schedule that… Continue reading Ford offers 30,000 U.S. employees option to work from home until New Year’s
GM closed the Lordstown plant. Now Ohio may force $60M repayment
CLOSE A banner depicting the Chevrolet Cruze model vehicle is displayed at the General Motors’ Lordstown plant Nov. 27, 2018, in Lordstown, Ohio. (Photo: John Minchillo/Associated Press) This story was originally published by ProPublica. The state of Ohio has put General Motors on notice that it may be forced to repay more than $60 million… Continue reading GM closed the Lordstown plant. Now Ohio may force $60M repayment