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GM’s move to boost domestic partner, transgender benefits helps it compete

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UAW ballots to be mailed out this week for direct elections of top leaders

UAW members should begin receiving ballots in the mail later this week for the first direct election of the union’s top leaders. More than 900,000 members were slated to receive their ballots in the first batch of mailings that began Monday, according to a representative for the UAW’s independent monitor in response to questions from… Continue reading UAW ballots to be mailed out this week for direct elections of top leaders

Cadillac aims to prove it’s still the world’s finest automaker with the 2024 Celestiq EV

Cadillac engineers had to relearn lessons the company forgot decades ago as they developed the 2024 Celestiq, an ultra-luxury electric vehicle that aims to be the world’s most personalized and advanced car, resetting expectations for Cadillac as the auto industry’s apex predator. Cadillac hasn’t built a car to order like this since a pair of legends… Continue reading Cadillac aims to prove it’s still the world’s finest automaker with the 2024 Celestiq EV

As parts shortage persists, these are the new GM models you can get the fastest

With a part shortage continuing to plague new vehicle production, finding a new car that’s available to drive off the lot or at least get in short order remains difficult. As part of an occasional series featuring various automakers, the Free Press presents the most available vehicles and fastest to get in your driveway from… Continue reading As parts shortage persists, these are the new GM models you can get the fastest

Carvana sues Michigan after officials suspended its license to sell cars

Car dealership Carvana accuses Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson of violating state laws after the state suspended the license of the Carvana dealership in Novi late last week and it wants the courts to intervene. On Thursday evening, Carvana filed injunction motions with the Michigan Court of Claims asking for an immediate stop to… Continue reading Carvana sues Michigan after officials suspended its license to sell cars

Stellantis to end 1 shift at Wagoneer plant; no layoffs planned but some to see hours cut

The plant that produces the Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer as well as the older version of the Ram 1500 pickup is dropping one of its three shifts, a move that a company spokeswoman said would lead to a cut in hours for certain employees but not actual job cuts. Ann Marie Fortunate, a spokeswoman… Continue reading Stellantis to end 1 shift at Wagoneer plant; no layoffs planned but some to see hours cut

Ford surprised by how F-150 hybrid is changing family’s life

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All-new 2024 Chevrolet Trax gets major makeover, $21,495 starting price

The folks at Chevrolet have a message for first-time vehicle buyers: We haven’t forgotten about you. On Wednesday, the General Motors brand began showing off its latest offering, the 2024 Chevrolet Trax, a small SUV being branded as an entry-level vehicle. At a starting price of $21,495 and with all five trims starting under $25,000,… Continue reading All-new 2024 Chevrolet Trax gets major makeover, $21,495 starting price

Top new features in Jeep’s biggest, most expensive SUV, the 2023 Grand Wagoneer L

BOZEMAN, Montana — The biggest and most expensive vehicles in Jeep’s history, the 2023 Grand Wagoneer L and Wagoneer L SUVs, are quiet and powerful while retaining the brand’s signature ultra-capable four-wheel drive systems. A foot longer than the Grand Wagoneer/Wagoneer pair that debuted last year, the L’s also introduce a smooth and quiet twin-turbo… Continue reading Top new features in Jeep’s biggest, most expensive SUV, the 2023 Grand Wagoneer L