The government of Mexico said it has found “serious irregularities” and company actions that hindered workers’ rights at a plant operated by a metro Detroit auto supplier following a review request by the Biden administration. The situation marks the second time in less than a year that the Mexican government has been asked to intervene… Continue reading Mexico says Troy-based auto supplier hindered plant workers’ rights
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Nissan tool and die workers vote against union at Tennessee plant
Tool and die workers at a Nissan plant in Smyrna, Tennessee, voted on Thursday against joining a union. The vote wasn’t close, providing the latest example of the challenges union organizers face at Southern auto plants. Nissan spokeswoman Lloryn Love-Carter provided a company statement cheering the outcome, with workers opting not to join the International… Continue reading Nissan tool and die workers vote against union at Tennessee plant
GM names temporary head of global marketing as Deborah Wahl leaves job
General Motors has started an external search to replace Chief Marketing Officer Deborah Wahl, who will retire March 31 after serving nearly five years in the job. Spokesman David Barnas told the Free Press on Thursday that GM has assigned a temporary replacement for Wahl. “The Global Marketing Organization will report to Steve Carlisle while… Continue reading GM names temporary head of global marketing as Deborah Wahl leaves job
Union vote at Nissan plant in Tennessee could have wider impact
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Ford employee files lawsuit claiming workplace cruelty
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GM studying artificial intelligence assistant that could answer driver questions
General Motors is studying the possibility of an artificial intelligence voice assistant in future vehicles, according to the company. GM Chair and CEO Mary Barra, who was asked for details Tuesday by Fox Business channel anchor Liz Claman, referenced the company’s Ultifi “end-to-end” vehicle software platform. “It’s one of many things we can put on… Continue reading GM studying artificial intelligence assistant that could answer driver questions
History buffs cast shade on Chevrolet for gaffe over famed Michigan lighthouse
General Motors’ Chevrolet dealers in Michigan like to show off vehicles on social media by placing them in front of recognizable landmarks. But when they recently put a photo on Instagram of a Silverado pickup in front of the Fort Gratiot Lighthouse — one of the most famous lighthouses in the state, maybe even the… Continue reading History buffs cast shade on Chevrolet for gaffe over famed Michigan lighthouse
Global chief marketing officer at GM retires
Deborah Wahl, global marketing chief at General Motors, has elected to retire effective March 31. “We appreciate Deborah’s contributions since joining GM in 2018 and wish her well in her next chapter,” GM spokesman David Barnas said in a statement. “We will conduct an external search for a new Global Chief Marketing Officer.” The news… Continue reading Global chief marketing officer at GM retires
Ford’s Mustang Mach-E scores highest in crash safety test among 13 midsize SUVs
Ford’s all-electric 2021-23 Mustang Mach-E scored the highest in frontal crash safety testing against 13 midsize SUV competitors, according to the latest study released Tuesday by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS): The 2022-23 Tesla Model Y, 2022-23 Ford Explorer and the 2022-23 Subaru Ascent also earned good ratings for front crash protection for… Continue reading Ford’s Mustang Mach-E scores highest in crash safety test among 13 midsize SUVs
Fast facts on what it takes to test drive cars at GM
The testing performed at the General Motors Milford Proving Ground is grueling on both drivers and vehicles. The engineers who evaluate cars at high speeds are the top guns of driving and there are many safety measures in place. There’s also a strong support staff. The punishing testing of the vehicles leads to safer cars… Continue reading Fast facts on what it takes to test drive cars at GM