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Govt of India mulls fresh infusion of Rs 1500–2000 crore in FAME 2 subsidy for two-wheelers

The Ministry of Heavy Industries is planning to increase the FAME 2 subsidy outlay for the two-wheeler segment by Rs 1500 to Rs 2000 crore to sustain the momentum for segment penetration before the scheme runs out by the end of FY 24. Following a brief disruption in penetration following a post-subsidy correction a few months… Continue reading Govt of India mulls fresh infusion of Rs 1500–2000 crore in FAME 2 subsidy for two-wheelers

Govt of India mulls fresh infusion of Rs 1500–2000 crore in FAME 2 subsidy for two-wheelers

McLaren Has High Expectations in F1 for Oscar Piastri

After three races of Oscar Piastri’s rookie Formula 1 season, Zak Brown, the McLaren chief executive, made a bold statement about his driver. “The indications are we’ve got a future world champion on our hands,” Brown said. “Oscar has been impressive since we’ve had him in the car. He’s very mature, very focused, very technical.”… Continue reading McLaren Has High Expectations in F1 for Oscar Piastri

U.A.W. Goes on Strike at 3 Plants in Midwest

Thousands of members of the United Automobile Workers union went on strike Friday at three plants in three Midwestern states in what was the first strike simultaneously affecting all three Detroit automakers. The union and the companies — General Motors, Ford Motor and Stellantis, the parent of Chrysler — remained deadlocked in negotiations over a… Continue reading U.A.W. Goes on Strike at 3 Plants in Midwest

U.A.W. Strike Looms Over Detroit Auto Show

The Detroit auto show kicked off this week with a burst of hoopla and glam, including a Darius Rucker concert sponsored by Ford Motor and an indoor test track built by Jeep that features a hill with a 40-degree slope. But beyond the excitement and bright lights, Detroit’s annual auto show has been clouded by… Continue reading U.A.W. Strike Looms Over Detroit Auto Show

The U.A.W. Could Go on Strike Friday. Here’s What to Know About the Issues.

The United Auto Workers union, which represents about 150,000 workers at U.S. car plants, could strike against three of the country’s largest automakers on Friday if the union and the companies are unable to reach new contracts. The three automakers — General Motors, Ford Motor and Stellantis, which owns Chrysler, Jeep and Ram — could… Continue reading The U.A.W. Could Go on Strike Friday. Here’s What to Know About the Issues.

Auto Strike Looms, Threatening to Shut Detroit’s Big 3

The United Auto Workers union and the three Detroit automakers have less than two weeks to negotiate a new labor contract, and a strike of some sort seems increasingly likely. The union’s president, Shawn Fain, has primed rank-and-file members to be prepared to walk off the job if the union’s long list of demands for… Continue reading Auto Strike Looms, Threatening to Shut Detroit’s Big 3

4 Days, 690 Miles, Countless Stalls: Behold the ‘World’s Longest Yard Sale’

To the visitor driving in from out of state, the 127 Yard Sale seems like a kind of Ironman for thrifters. The “world’s longest yard sale” is a test of endurance and attention. Spanning six states, 690 miles and thousands of stalls, it traverses dramatic landscapes, delicate cultural terrain and two time zones. Seeing it… Continue reading 4 Days, 690 Miles, Countless Stalls: Behold the ‘World’s Longest Yard Sale’