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1956 Mercury show car was abandoned for decades. Now it sparkles like new
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Pelosi says legislation to address chip shortage close to passage
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi met with UAW leaders, including President Ray Curry, and Democratic House members from Michigan as well as Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist Friday at a union hall in Taylor to discuss the impact of the semiconductor shortage on autoworkers and Pelosi’s expectation that long-stalled legislation to address the issue is close… Continue reading Pelosi says legislation to address chip shortage close to passage
Cadillac’s Celestiq starts at $300K, will be tailored to each owner’s liking
A great vehicle can change how people see a brand. That, in a sentence, is the reason Cadillac created the extraordinary Celestiq, a show car GM Design unveiled on Instagram Friday morning. Built by hand and tailored like an exquisite suit, the electric Celestiq will be more like a Rolls-Royce than anything Cadillac’s sold since… Continue reading Cadillac’s Celestiq starts at $300K, will be tailored to each owner’s liking
NHTSA worried about confidential agreement GM made with some Lyriq buyers
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is in talks with General Motors over concerns it has with GM’s new program requiring some customers to sign a confidentiality agreement when they bought or leased a 2023 Cadillac Lyriq all-electric SUV. GM is in the midst of launching the Lyriq, an EV that is crucial to Cadillac’s future as the brand transitions to all-electric by 2030. On… Continue reading NHTSA worried about confidential agreement GM made with some Lyriq buyers
Ford hires exec with Tesla background to dogfight competitors for EV materials
Annie Liu, former head of supply chain, battery and energy at electric vehicle maker Tesla, is now guiding Ford Motor Co. through ongoing supply challenges and material cost issues, the automaker revealed Thursday. Securing materials for the Mustang Mach-E and Ford F-150 Lightning is essential to Ford’s strategic plan to rapidly expand its electric vehicle production rate. Liu… Continue reading Ford hires exec with Tesla background to dogfight competitors for EV materials
Ford CEO Jim Farley doesn’t deny leaked report of plan to slash 8,000 salaried jobs
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Stellantis plans indefinite layoffs at Warren Stamping Plant
Stellantis is planning indefinite layoffs beginning next week at its Warren Stamping Plant. The company did not disclose the number of workers who will be affected, but a letter from local union leadership to members posted on Facebook listed it as 40 (28 production workers and 12 skilled trades). Messages seeking comment were sent to the… Continue reading Stellantis plans indefinite layoffs at Warren Stamping Plant
Ford reportedly preparing to slash 8,000 jobs to help fund EV transition
Ford Motor Co. is getting ready to eliminate up to 8,000 jobs in the coming weeks to help fund its push into electric vehicles, according to a news report. Bloomberg, citing unnamed sources familiar with the plan, said Wednesday the cuts will come largely in the newly created Ford Blue unit that produces gasoline-powered vehicles, as well as “other salaried operations… Continue reading Ford reportedly preparing to slash 8,000 jobs to help fund EV transition
Goodyear has spent 53 years working on tires for the moon. GM could get them there.
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