CLOSE UAW president Gary Jones marched with Union workers in the Labor Day parade down Michigan Ave. Monday September 2, 2019 in Detroit, Mich. (Photo: Kirthmon F. Dozier, Detroit Free Press) Disgraced UAW President Gary Jones is resigning his position as the union moves to oust him and one of the union’s regional directors in the fallout… Continue reading UAW President Gary Jones resigning as board moves to oust him and Director Vance Pearson
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GM files racketeering lawsuit against FCA, saying it corrupted labor talks
CLOSE Open warfare broke out between two Detroit automakers Wednesday, with General Motors suing Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, alleging that it cost GM billions of dollars by corrupting labor talks over the past decade. GM also alleged that former FCA boss Sergio Marchionne authorized bribes and conspired with the UAW to “effectively take over GM through… Continue reading GM files racketeering lawsuit against FCA, saying it corrupted labor talks
Buick reveals power, features of 2020 Encore GX compact SUV
CLOSE LOS ANGELES — Buick revealed details on engines and features for the brand’s upcoming 2020 Encore GX compact SUV ahead of the auto show here. Sized between the little Encore and not-quite-so-little Envision, the Encore GX will feature a pair of turbocharged three-cylinder engines. 2020 Buick Encore GX (Photo: Buick) Three-cylinder engines are rare… Continue reading Buick reveals power, features of 2020 Encore GX compact SUV
Jeep Wrangler finally has a diesel engine: Here’s what’s great about it
CLOSE V6 delivers plenty of rock-climbing torque; 30% increase if fuel economy expected Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press Auto Critic There’s never been a diesel-powered Jeep Wrangler before, but after 20 minutes behind the wheel of the new 2020 Wrangler EcoDiesel, it’s hard not to ask yourself, “What took ’em so long?” Developing 442 pound-feet… Continue reading Jeep Wrangler finally has a diesel engine: Here’s what’s great about it
Lordstown Motors CEO says workforce will be union
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) Steve Burns expects the workforce at the former General Motors Lordstown Assembly Plant to be union workers when production on an electric pickup starts anew there next year.… Continue reading Lordstown Motors CEO says workforce will be union
UAW, Ford change tentative deal, giving bigger raises to nearly 10,000 workers
CLOSE UAW International acting president Rory Gamble speaks to the Detroit Free Press about issues with corruption, negotiations and future of UAW. Ryan Garza, Detroit Free Press Contract negotiators for Ford Motor Co. and the UAW rewrote a passage in their tentative agreement — while members are voting on the deal — that will increase pay for nearly 10,000… Continue reading UAW, Ford change tentative deal, giving bigger raises to nearly 10,000 workers
Expect FCA-Peugeot merger plans to be ‘elephant’ in room during UAW talks
CLOSE The proposed merger of Fiat Chrysler and the company that controls the Peugeot brand is expected to have an impact on FCA’s bargaining with the UAW. (Photo: PSA) The real impact of the expected merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and Peugeot will take some time to become clear, but an early test could come… Continue reading Expect FCA-Peugeot merger plans to be ‘elephant’ in room during UAW talks
Here’s the list of Ford’s $6B in plant, product investment commitments
CLOSE Two Ford Explorers and one Lincoln Aviator are seen on a car hauler on Gibraltar Road near Ford’s Flat Rock Assembly Plant in Flat Rock last month. Flat Rock is among the plants Ford has committed investments to as part of its agreement with the UAW. (Photo: Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press) Ford is… Continue reading Here’s the list of Ford’s $6B in plant, product investment commitments
GM recalls 638,000 SUVs, pickups over unintended braking issues
CLOSE 2018 Chevrolet Suburban (Photo: The Chevrolet Suburban is the vehicle likeliest to reach 200,000 in Metro Detroit, according to iseecars.com) General Motors is recalling about 638,000 SUVs and pickups for a defective sensor that could cause braking problems. The recall covers 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe and GMC Yukon SUVs. It also applies to 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado… Continue reading GM recalls 638,000 SUVs, pickups over unintended braking issues
GM’s Mary Barra asked about possible Corvette SUV: How she responded
CLOSE 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray (Photo: Mark Phelan) When driving a hot performance car, who needs to be low to the ground? Certainly not some Wall Street analysts. During General Motors’ third-quarter earnings call Tuesday, one analyst asked GM CEO Mary Barra: How about a Corvette SUV? Barra, unruffled, tactfully replied, “I appreciate that you think our Corvette franchise… Continue reading GM’s Mary Barra asked about possible Corvette SUV: How she responded