In its fourth investment announcement this month, General Motors said Monday it will spend $632 million on Fort Wayne Assembly to upgrade the plant to build future gasoline-powered full-size light-duty pickups. GM builds the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra light-duty pickups at Fort Wayne. The trucks are big sellers that deliver fat profits, which are… Continue reading GM to invest $632 million in next-gen pickup production in Indiana
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Spring crop of little EVs includes 3 you may want – and one you’ll probably never see
It’s been a good spring for little electrical vehicles, including three that are likely to be sold in the United States, and a family of Euro-cuties that probably won’t be. Likely arriving in the U.S.: The Fiat 500e city car and its high-performance sibling, the Abarth 500e, and the Volvo EX30 subcompact SUV. Unlikely to… Continue reading Spring crop of little EVs includes 3 you may want – and one you’ll probably never see
GM CEO Barra: Automaker, UAW have differences that need ‘problem solving’
General Motors CEO Mary Barra said the automaker and the UAW have differences to work out when they begin negotiating a new four-year contract later this summer and will need to “problem solve” once at the bargaining table. Barra made the comments during a wide-ranging interview on CNBC on Thursday night. When asked about union… Continue reading GM CEO Barra: Automaker, UAW have differences that need ‘problem solving’
Stolen Ford F-150s sold with clean titles in million-dollar ploy from Michigan to Arizona
A string of new Ford F-150s stolen directly from holding lots in recent months has triggered a cascade of misfortune for customers, dealers, title companies and others across the western United States, the Free Press has learned. The problems center on 14 such vehicles stolen late last year in metro Detroit, but a trove of… Continue reading Stolen Ford F-150s sold with clean titles in million-dollar ploy from Michigan to Arizona
GM, like Ford, will collaborate with Tesla to share Tesla’s fast-charging EV network
General Motors is partnering with electric vehicle making rival, Tesla, to integrate the North American Charging Standard (NACS) connector design into its EVs beginning in 2025. CEO Mary Barra made the announcement about 4:30 p.m. Thursday during a Twitter Spaces talk she hosted with Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who also owns Twitter. “You have our… Continue reading GM, like Ford, will collaborate with Tesla to share Tesla’s fast-charging EV network
GM to invest $500M in Texas plant that makes gasoline-powered big SUVs
General Motors continues to invest in the big gasoline-powered vehicles that deliver wide profit margins that fund the automaker’s transition to all electric cars in the next decade. On Thursday, GM said it will invest $500 million in its Arlington Assembly plant in Texas to upgrade the facility to build the next generation of full-size… Continue reading GM to invest $500M in Texas plant that makes gasoline-powered big SUVs
Toyota invests in Michigan to build new facility, educate kids
Toyota Motor North America is making two investments in Michigan: One is to build a new battery lab and the other funds a program that will give kids hands-on experience with science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) studies for careers in the auto industry. On Thursday, Toyota said it will invest $50 million to build… Continue reading Toyota invests in Michigan to build new facility, educate kids
Ford expands Escape, Maverick, Lincoln Corsair fire recall — and still doesn’t have a fix
This content is only available to subscribers. Get unlimited digital access. $1 a month for the first 12 months. Subscribe Now Your subscription supports: Exclusive investigative reporting that fights for the truth, exposes corruption and gives voice to the voiceless all across Michigan. Comprehensive coverage of Michigan’s auto industry, including in-depth analysis of Ford, GM,… Continue reading Ford expands Escape, Maverick, Lincoln Corsair fire recall — and still doesn’t have a fix
2023 Nissan Ariya has its work cut out to compete with other EVs
The transition to electric vehicles is simultaneously torturously slow and dizzyingly fast. Slow, if you’re an EV owner or shopper waiting for the convenience, availability and reliability of long-distance charging stations to rival gas stations. Dizzying, if you’re an automaker trying to keep up with competitors’ improvements. The Nissan Ariya is a victim of the… Continue reading 2023 Nissan Ariya has its work cut out to compete with other EVs
2023 Detroit Auto Show promises more brands, vehicle debuts and EV education
The 2023 Detroit auto show will feature displays by twice as many brands as last year’s edition, and the debuts of multiple new vehicles, the Detroit Auto Dealers Association announced Wednesday in a news release. The show will open to the public Sept. 16-24 at Huntington Place convention center on Detroit’s riverfront, with test drives… Continue reading 2023 Detroit Auto Show promises more brands, vehicle debuts and EV education