The UAW has parted ways with the union’s lead attorney. Two sources with knowledge of the situation who agreed to speak about it on condition of anonymity confirmed that Abigail Carter, who had been the union’s general counsel, as of Wednesday was no longer with the union. The reason for the departure was not made… Continue reading UAW’s top lawyer no longer with union
Author: Detroit Free Press Online
Judge tells UAW monitor to detail election complaints
A federal judge in Detroit wants the UAW’s independent monitor to provide details of complaints received about the union’s first direct election of top leaders. The order on Thursday from Judge David Lawson follows a court filing last week from monitor Neil Barofsky certifying the results in the election, which had Shawn Fain beating then-incumbent… Continue reading Judge tells UAW monitor to detail election complaints
General Motors hires Google exec to run public affairs, communications
Lin-Hua Wu will join General Motors as senior vice president and chief communications officer, the automaker announced Thursday. Wu comes to GM from Google, where she has been vice president of global communications and public affairs since 2021. Her appointment is effective Aug. 21. Wu will report to GM CEO Mary Barra. Wu replaces Craig… Continue reading General Motors hires Google exec to run public affairs, communications
New study: 2 Detroit automakers rank for top quality, while Ford is below average
While more and more people seem to be having problems with their vehicles, two of the Detroit Three automakers are consistently delivering top quality, right along with the best Asian and European brands. Ford and Lincoln brands, overall, did not fare as well, according to the widely respected 2023 U.S. Initial Quality Study by J.D.… Continue reading New study: 2 Detroit automakers rank for top quality, while Ford is below average
Pedestrian fatalities mark grim milestone, safety group projects in new report
Pedestrian deaths in the United States likely hit a more than 40-year high in 2022, according to a new report. The news highlights the challenges that traffic safety planners, vehicle designers and advocates for vulnerable road users face as they try to reverse a disturbing trend of increasing pedestrian deaths in recent years. In a… Continue reading Pedestrian fatalities mark grim milestone, safety group projects in new report
UAW monitor certifies leadership election results, but not everyone is ready to move on
The results from the UAW’s first direct election of top leaders are now official. Neil Barofsky, the independent monitor for the United Auto Workers union, has certified the results, which made Shawn Fain the union’s president and ushered in an International Executive Board with many new faces from members who had run as reformers. Fain… Continue reading UAW monitor certifies leadership election results, but not everyone is ready to move on
Smart electronics on Ford Super Duty pickups include safety tips from ‘driving coach’
Ford’s new 2023 Super Duty pickups and chassis cab trucks go long on technology to be safer and easier to use. The Super Duty pickups are used for everything from personal transportation to utility company bucket trucks and ambulances. Incredibly capable, I used Super Duties to tow 30,000- and 40,000-pound trailers up and down steep… Continue reading Smart electronics on Ford Super Duty pickups include safety tips from ‘driving coach’
Bill Ford announces $5.8M Ford Fund commitment for disaster relief
Bill Ford, executive chair of the company his great-grandfather founded, announced Tuesday that the Ford Fund is launching a $5.8 million investment devoted to disaster relief efforts to aid communities stricken by tornadoes, floods, hurricanes and wildfires. This is all part of a five-year partnership between the philanthropic arm of the automaker and Team Rubicon,… Continue reading Bill Ford announces $5.8M Ford Fund commitment for disaster relief
Stellantis, iPhone maker Foxconn team up to build semiconductors for auto industry
Jeep-and Chrysler-parent Stellantis and iPhone maker Foxconn on Tuesday announced a 50/50 joint venture called SiliconAuto to produce semiconductors for the automotive industry. The deal is the result of a memorandum of understanding the companies signed in late 2021 as a chip shortage was causing major headaches for automakers. That picture of supply chain troubles… Continue reading Stellantis, iPhone maker Foxconn team up to build semiconductors for auto industry
Electric version of popular Cadillac Escalade gets a name, reveal date
Cadillac will unveil the first electric version of its signature vehicle, the Escalade large SUV, in New York City on Aug. 9. Called the Escalade IQ, it’s likely to go on sale next year as a 2025. The model line will include a long-wheelbase version, possibly called the Escalade IQL. Cadillac plans to build the… Continue reading Electric version of popular Cadillac Escalade gets a name, reveal date