Author: Detroit Free Press Online

UAW leadership stll in question with bargaining convention just days away

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The Chevy Camaro’s not gone, 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

New 2023 Dodge Hornet is sporty alternative in sea of anonymous small SUVs

What is it? 2023 and ‘24 Dodge Hornet, sporty all-wheel-drive compact SUVs Why should you consider it? A sporty alternative in a sea of anonymous small SUVs. The R/T plug-in hybrid (PHEV) model should promise more than 30 miles of all-electric range. What could be better? The GT is heavier, uses more gas and costs… Continue reading New 2023 Dodge Hornet is sporty alternative in sea of anonymous small SUVs

Bob King once led the UAW, but he hasn’t stopped thinking about its future

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Contest asks students to design future electric Ram truck

Mark Trostle knows firsthand what the right opportunities can provide for an aspiring vehicle designer. In 1987, he was in high school and won an early iteration of what’s since become the Drive for Design contest from Stellantis, according to a news release. Now, he’s vice president of Ram Truck and Mopar Design. “Participating in… Continue reading Contest asks students to design future electric Ram truck

2023 Genesis GV70 adds electric power, and 500 pounds, to luxury SUV. Here’s what I loved

What is it? Electric version of Genesis GV70 luxury SUV Why should you consider it? Luxurious interior, electric power, stylish exterior. Eligible for $7,500 federal tax credit. What could be better? Battery range, performance of one-pedal driving. How much does it cost? $65,850 to $72,650 excluding $1,125 destination charge. When can you buy it? March… Continue reading 2023 Genesis GV70 adds electric power, and 500 pounds, to luxury SUV. Here’s what I loved

Ford hires John Dion as chief transformation officer to improve manufacturing quality

Ford CEO Jim Farley just hired a key executive who brings expertise that Farley learned during his years at Toyota. John Dion becomes chief transformation officer at Ford on April 3 “to drive its rigorous and relentless pursuit of high quality, simplicity and low costs,” the automaker announced Tuesday. Dion has experience using “kaizen-based Lean… Continue reading Ford hires John Dion as chief transformation officer to improve manufacturing quality