The wife of a Ford Motor Co. executive charged with two felony offenses following a domestic incident at his Bloomfield Hills home over the weekend has put out a statement saying she loves him and urging the public to respect the family’s privacy. Bloomfield Hills lawyer Paul Stablein emailed a statement to the Detroit Free… Continue reading Wife of Ford exec charged in domestic dispute praises him as ‘loving,’ urges privacy
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New, used car prices appear to be leveling off; good news for car buyers
New car prices had the smallest year-over-year increase in four years, according to just-released June data. Similarly, used car prices show signs of stabilizing, even cooling slightly. In new data released this week, Cox Automotive said its Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index showed the prices car dealers paid for a used car in June dropped… Continue reading New, used car prices appear to be leveling off; good news for car buyers
Lucid’s second quarter deliveries fell short of estimates amid demand concerns
Visitors walk at the Lucid Air during the Mobile World Congress 2023 (MWC), the telecom industry’s biggest annual gathering on February 28, 2023 in Barcelona, Spain. Chris Jung | Nurphoto | Getty Images Luxury electric vehicle maker Lucid Group said Wednesday that it delivered 1,404 of its Air sedans to customers in the second quarter,… Continue reading Lucid’s second quarter deliveries fell short of estimates amid demand concerns
Auto industry braces for contentious contract talks as UAW formally kicks off bargaining
UAW President Shawn Fain chairs the 2023 Special Elections Collective Bargaining Convention in Detroit, March 27, 2023. Rebecca Cook | Reuters DETROIT — United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain promised union members he’d do things differently during contract talks with the Detroit automakers this year. Thus far, he has delivered. Fain has propelled the UAW… Continue reading Auto industry braces for contentious contract talks as UAW formally kicks off bargaining
Judge blocks Ford, state from entering Marshall suit threatening battery plant plans
A judge in Calhoun County will rule in the coming days on a citizen-led challenge to the validity of a Marshall rezoning ordinance in a decision that could significantly affect the timing and future of Ford Motor Co.’s planned battery plant. The impact the case could have on Ford’s $3.5 billion battery plant development was… Continue reading Judge blocks Ford, state from entering Marshall suit threatening battery plant plans
Kia to invest $200 million in Georgia plant to build electric SUV
Atlanta — Kia Corp. will invest $200 million in its Georgia factory to begin producing an electric-powered SUV, the company announced Wednesday. The South Korean company said it would hire an additional 200 workers to begin producing its large EV9 vehicle in West Point by early 2024. The company said it would expand overall production… Continue reading Kia to invest $200 million in Georgia plant to build electric SUV
UAW members share expectations with union leaders ahead of negotiations kickoff
Sterling Heights — As historic contract negotiations gear up to begin this week with Detroit’s three automakers, United Auto Workers members on Wednesday expressed frustrations to union leaders about treatment inside workplaces and the need for cost-of-living allowances, higher wages and a secure retirement. Bright and early Wednesday morning, wearing bright red polo shirts, some… Continue reading UAW members share expectations with union leaders ahead of negotiations kickoff
Payne: Ambitious, SUV-focused Buick is not your grandma’s doddering sedan brand anymore
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UAW ready ‘to fight and win economic justice’ from Detroit Three
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MG EX4 unveiled on social media ahead of Goodwood debut
MG has unveiled its tribute to the iconic Metro 6R4 rally car, called the EX4, posting a clip to social media ahead of its public debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The EX4 is based on the new MG 4 XPower hot hatch, utilising the 429bhp dual-motor electric powertrain that allows the road-going version –… Continue reading MG EX4 unveiled on social media ahead of Goodwood debut