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UAW cites ‘significant progress’ in Ford talks as GM strike continues

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United Auto Workers union said on Thursday it has made “significant progress” in contract talks with Ford Motor Co (F.N), even as a strike at General Motors Co (GM.N) is in its third week. FILE PHOTO: General Motors assembly workers picket outside the General Motors Bowling Green plant during the United… Continue reading UAW cites ‘significant progress’ in Ford talks as GM strike continues

NHTSA Promises To Intervene If Tesla Smart Summon Poses Safety Risks

The U.S. traffic safety agency is currently gathering info about it. The first accident with Tesla Smart Summon we have reported may not be the very first. At least according to an article from Automotive News, which shows earlier tweets of incidents with the feature. They made NHTSA step in and say it is collecting… Continue reading NHTSA Promises To Intervene If Tesla Smart Summon Poses Safety Risks

NewMotion and Chargepoint sign networks sign UK roaming partnership

NewMotion, Shell’s charging network subsidiary, and ChargePoint have announced a roaming partnership that will enable EV drivers in the UK to access both charging networks without the need to create a new account. ChargePoint users will gain access to NewMotion’s public charging network both in the UK and across Europe. The agreement also includes the… Continue reading NewMotion and Chargepoint sign networks sign UK roaming partnership

Malaysia proposes $20 mln fine on Grab for abusive practices

FILE PHOTO: A Grab logo is pictured at the Money 20/20 Asia Fintech Trade Show in Singapore March 21, 2019. REUTERS/Anshuman Daga/File Photo KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – Malaysia’s competition regulator has proposed a fine of 86 million ringgit ($20.53 million) on ride-hailing firm Grab for violating the country’s competition law by imposing restrictive clauses on… Continue reading Malaysia proposes $20 mln fine on Grab for abusive practices

What it’s really like behind doors of GM, UAW contract talks

CLOSE The UAW’s elected bargaining committee stand “solidarity strong” at the main bargaining table where they are negotiating with General Motors bargainers for a new tentative agreement.  (Photo: UAW) Late nights, early mornings and a lot of hurry up to wait. That’s the life of UAW and General Motors bargainers who are enduring a process that… Continue reading What it’s really like behind doors of GM, UAW contract talks

Demand for Porsche Taycan prompts automaker to add 500 more jobs

Demand for the all-electric Porsche Taycan sports car has prompted the German automaker to add 500 more jobs at its headquarters in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen. The move, which will boost jobs dedicated to the Taycan by one-third (to 2,000), is designed to give Porsche the flexibility it might need to boost production. “With the Taycan, we are… Continue reading Demand for Porsche Taycan prompts automaker to add 500 more jobs

Black Tesla Model Y spotted in the wild near Tesla HQ

The Tesla Model Y is scheduled for release in about a year from now, and we just got a glimpse of one “in the wild” near Tesla headquarters yesterday. Tesla Motors Club forum user Cstreet managed to grab a clip of the Model Y in black driving around in Portola Valley, just a few miles… Continue reading Black Tesla Model Y spotted in the wild near Tesla HQ