For the select few who pass General Motors’ vetting process and qualify to buy the ultra-luxury Celestiq electric vehicle, the automaker will give them access to a design facility, to be called Cadillac House at Vanderbilt, where they can work directly with designers to personalize their car. Cadillac will hand-build the Celestiq and is expected… Continue reading GM to offer a high-end design center exclusively for Celestiq clients
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How UAW’s transforming itself ahead of contract talks with automakers
The UAW will take a new direction under a new and relatively unknown leader after what’s been a turbulent few years as the union emerges from a scandal and enters a new era of unifying to fight for a new contract with Detroit automakers. For the first time, the UAW has a leader elected by… Continue reading How UAW’s transforming itself ahead of contract talks with automakers
Whitmer touts repeal of right-to-work at UAW bargaining convention
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer got a chance Tuesday to tout the recent repeal of right-to-work legislation and her support for the UAW during the second day of the union’s special bargaining convention in Detroit. After telling the hundreds of delegates gathered at Huntington Place, formerly Cobo Center, that she had signed the bills Friday on… Continue reading Whitmer touts repeal of right-to-work at UAW bargaining convention
Fain calls it ‘new day in the UAW’ on first day of convention
Shawn Fain took the stage of the UAW special bargaining convention Monday, a day after being sworn in to the presidency, preaching a united front after a divisive election and telling hundreds of delegates that the union is ready for the battles ahead. “It’s a new day in the UAW,” Fain declared. The union’s International… Continue reading Fain calls it ‘new day in the UAW’ on first day of convention
UAW to bring militant negotiations like Detroit Three haven’t seen in years, experts say
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Fain declares victory in UAW presidential election; Curry sets swearing-in for Sunday
Shawn Fain was declared the winner Saturday over President Ray Curry in the UAW runoff election, capping a remarkable campaign by dissidents that offered a stinging rebuke to the caucus that has controlled the union for decades. Fain will be sworn in to office on Sunday, according to a statement from Curry posted on the… Continue reading Fain declares victory in UAW presidential election; Curry sets swearing-in for Sunday
UAW leadership still in question with bargaining convention just days away
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The Chevy Camaro’s not gone forever, but the next one will be very different
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Explosion at auto supplier near Grand Rapids caused by sparks that ignited aluminum dust
Investigators have determined the explosion and fires at the Dicastal Inc. facility on March 17 in Greenville, Michigan, were caused by sparks from a hand grinder that ignited aluminum dust, according to the Greenville Department of Public Safety Fire Investigation Unit. The automotive supplier, which makes lightweight aluminum alloy wheels for Ford, General Motors, Stellantis,… Continue reading Explosion at auto supplier near Grand Rapids caused by sparks that ignited aluminum dust
Chevrolet will end Camaro production in 2024 as it shifts to electric lineup
General Motors is retiring the Chevrolet Camaro muscle car at the end of model year 2024 as the automaker shifts to an all-electric lineup by 2035. On Wednesday, GM said the final sixth generation Camaros will come off the assembly line at the Lansing Grand River Assembly Plant in January next year. Scott Bell, vice… Continue reading Chevrolet will end Camaro production in 2024 as it shifts to electric lineup