The United Automobile Workers union said on Wednesday that it planned to expand its strike against the big three Michigan automakers on Friday if negotiators failed to make substantial progress on new contracts. The union ordered workers to walk off the job nearly two weeks ago at three vehicle assembly plants — each owned by… Continue reading U.A.W. Says It Could Expand Auto Strikes on Friday
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Biden Joins UAW Picket Line in Michigan
President Biden grabbed a bullhorn and joined striking autoworkers in Michigan on Tuesday, becoming the first sitting president to join a picket line in an extraordinary show of support for workers demanding better wages. Auto companies were doing well, Mr. Biden told dozens of workers outside a General Motors facility that employs more than 200… Continue reading Biden Joins UAW Picket Line in Michigan
U.A.W. Widens Strikes at G.M. and Stellantis, but Cites Progress in Ford Talks
The United Automobile Workers union on Friday significantly raised the pressure on General Motors and Stellantis, the parent of Jeep and Ram, by expanding its strike against the companies to include all the spare-parts distribution centers of the two companies. By widening the strike to the distribution centers, which supply parts to dealerships for repairs,… Continue reading U.A.W. Widens Strikes at G.M. and Stellantis, but Cites Progress in Ford Talks
For Tesla and Musk, Auto Strike Carries Benefits and Risks
The United Automobile Workers strike against the Michigan automakers would seem to be nothing but good news for Tesla, the electric vehicle maker that has upended the industry and stolen customers from Ford Motor, General Motors and Stellantis, which owns Jeep and Ram. Unencumbered by an activist union, Tesla can take advantage of the work… Continue reading For Tesla and Musk, Auto Strike Carries Benefits and Risks
U.A.W. Threatens Strikes at More Plants
The United Auto Workers said on Tuesday that the union would expand its strike against three U.S. automakers on Friday if it was unable to make substantial progress in contract talks with them. Nearly 13,000 U.A.W. members walked off the assembly lines at three plants last Friday, one each at the three companies — General… Continue reading U.A.W. Threatens Strikes at More Plants
New Volvo EM90 electric MPV leaked: return of the boxy Volvo
The first pictures of the all-new Volvo EM90 have surfaced online, spoiling the surprise for the luxury electric MPV’s big reveal on 12 November. The images, along with some very basic technical details, were published by China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) as part of the homologation process every car must go through… Continue reading New Volvo EM90 electric MPV leaked: return of the boxy Volvo
Top 10 best learner driver cars 2023
Learning to drive can be a nerve-racking experience. So, to keep stress to a minimum, the best cars for learner drivers are those that are easy to drive and park, cheap to insure and affordable to buy and run. Used cars are a sensible choice for learners, too, as not only do these represent some… Continue reading Top 10 best learner driver cars 2023
Big price cuts on Vauxhall Astra Electric and Mokka Electric thanks to new trim level
Just a few months after the Vauxhall Astra Electric launched with a eyebrow-raising price tag of £39,995, the addition of a new entry-level specification called Design has brought the electric hatchback’s starting price down to £37,795. That’s still £540 more expensive than its key rival the Volkswagen ID.3, but better than the original £2,740 price… Continue reading Big price cuts on Vauxhall Astra Electric and Mokka Electric thanks to new trim level
In rare move, Ford executive chair calls on UAW to make a deal and end ‘acrimonious’ talks
Bill Ford, executive chair of Ford Motor Company, speaks at their Rouge Visitor Center in Dearborn, Michigan, October 16, 2023. Jeff Kowalsky | Ford Motor Co. | Handout | via Reuters DEARBORN, Mich. – Ford Motor Executive Chair Bill Ford on Monday warned that an ongoing strike by the United Auto Workers threatens the future… Continue reading In rare move, Ford executive chair calls on UAW to make a deal and end ‘acrimonious’ talks
Exclusive: Skoda Auto board visits India to define next phase of expansion
Underscoring the importance of India as a critical hub, the entire board of management of Skoda Auto visited India in the last fortnight to define the future game plan for the country. Autocar Professional learns this is the second visit by the entire board in less than 12-14 months to deliberate the potentially bigger role… Continue reading Exclusive: Skoda Auto board visits India to define next phase of expansion