Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) is one of India’s leading automotive companies and is among the largest vehicle manufacturers by production. With a goal of reducing its environmental footprint across operations, M&M partnered with Shell Lubricants for its Used Oil Management Proposition in September 2022. Through its network of oil re-refiners, Shell collects used oil from… Continue reading Case Study: Shell’s waste-to-value approach offers sustainable solutions to Mahindra & Mahindra dealerships across India
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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
Ford barrels toward new Canadian strike that could affect F-Series pickup production
2023 Ford Super Duty F-350 Limited Ford DETROIT — Ford Motor‘s labor troubles could become an international issue that affects U.S. production of some pickup trucks, as Canadian union Unifor and the company have only hours to reach an agreement for roughly 5,600 autoworkers. The sides have to reach a deal before an extended 11:59 p.m. ET… Continue reading Ford barrels toward new Canadian strike that could affect F-Series pickup production
White House no longer sending top officials to Detroit for UAW strike talks this week
A United Auto Workers member on a picket line outside the Ford Motor Co. Michigan Assembly plant in Wayne, Michigan, on Sept. 15, 2023. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images The Biden administration is no longer sending two key officials to Detroit this week to potentially help broker a deal between striking autoworkers and the… Continue reading White House no longer sending top officials to Detroit for UAW strike talks this week
Pence echoes Trump, links UAW strikes to Biden EV push: ‘Good for Beijing, bad for Detroit’
watch now Former Vice President Mike Pence argued Tuesday that the Biden administration’s push toward electric vehicles was to blame for the historic United Auto Workers strikes underway at the Big Three Detroit carmakers’ plants. “I guarantee you that one of the things that’s driving that strike is that Bidenomics and their green energy, electric… Continue reading Pence echoes Trump, links UAW strikes to Biden EV push: ‘Good for Beijing, bad for Detroit’
EV charging needs big improvements soon if the auto industry’s transition is going to work
A charging port is seen on a Mercedes Benz EQC 400 4Matic electric vehicle at the Canadian International AutoShow in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, February 13, 2019. Mark Blinch | Reuters There’s a looming problem with the auto industry’s grand EV plans. Automakers are spending huge sums to bring a slew of new electric vehicles to… Continue reading EV charging needs big improvements soon if the auto industry’s transition is going to work
China’s capital city is letting the public take fully driverless robotaxis — and has bigger rollout plans, startup Pony.ai says
Baidu’s Apollo Go robotaxi, on the right, operates in the Yizhuang suburban district of Beijing alongside Pony.ai’s version. The two vehicles are pictured here in November 2021 shortly after Beijing allowed the companies to charge fares. Vcg | Visual China Group | Getty Images BEIJING — China’s capital city is taking swift steps to allow… Continue reading China’s capital city is letting the public take fully driverless robotaxis — and has bigger rollout plans, startup Pony.ai says
Whitmer appointee scores business windfall through governor’s jobs strategy
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Will non-striking workers get unemployment if plants shut down? It depends
This content is only available to subscribers. Get unlimited digital access. $1 for 6 months. Subscribe Now Your subscription supports: Trusted, up-to-date local Detroit and Michigan-wide breaking news. Accurate, fact-based journalism without an agenda, so you get the information you need to make informed decisions. Complete coverage and commentary on Michigan politics from Chad Livengood,… Continue reading Will non-striking workers get unemployment if plants shut down? It depends
UAW strike day 5: Talks continue after union’s warning of walkouts at more plants
Negotiations continue between the Detroit Three automakers and the United Auto Workers on the fifth day of a targeted plant strike, with the fallout spreading to two suppliers of Stellantis NV’s Toledo Jeep plant. Bruce Baumhower, president of Local 12 that represents the Stellantis workers in Toledo, said around 600 workers at Hyundai Mobis Co.… Continue reading UAW strike day 5: Talks continue after union’s warning of walkouts at more plants