Amid talk of labor strikes, many salaried white-collar workers are wondering whether they have the right to not cross a picket line, in support of lower-paid colleagues. The Detroit Free Press reported that Ford Motor Co. has been preparing its salaried workers to assume jobs in parts depots in case of a strike. So the… Continue reading Are salaried workers required to cross a picket line during a labor strike? What happens.
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Michigan gas prices come down slightly, but hurricanes and heat likely to push them up
After two weeks of setting new gas price highs for 2023, the average price of gas in Michigan fell Monday by 5 cents, down to $3.86 a gallon for regular unleaded, according to AAA. Still, prices rising again is likely, industry experts say. The prediction is based on a combination of factors, including a rare… Continue reading Michigan gas prices come down slightly, but hurricanes and heat likely to push them up
Looking for a late-model used car for less than $20,000 in metro Detroit? Good luck
The number of used cars priced below $20,000 in metro Detroit has plummeted this year compared with four years ago, new data shows. A study from iSeeCars.com looked at 1- to 5-year-old used cars in the first seven months of the year in metro Detroit and found 12.8% priced below $20,000 compared with the same time… Continue reading Looking for a late-model used car for less than $20,000 in metro Detroit? Good luck
Chinese EV maker Xpeng expects cost cuts, Volkswagen deal to narrow losses
A XPeng Inc. G6 electric sport utility vehicle (SUV). Qilai Shen | Bloomberg | Getty Images Xpeng expects cost cuts and its Volkswagen partnership to narrow the firm’s losses, the Chinese EV maker told CNBC in an exclusive interview on Monday. On Friday, the firm logged its biggest quarterly loss since its U.S. listing in… Continue reading Chinese EV maker Xpeng expects cost cuts, Volkswagen deal to narrow losses
Automaker Stellantis has discussed moving pickup truck production from the U.S. to Mexico, union leader says
UAW Vice President Rich Boyer addresses union members during a “Solidarity Sunday” rally on Aug. 20, 2023 in Warren, Mich. Michael Wayland / CNBC WARREN, Mich. – Automaker Stellantis has threatened to move production of the current Ram 1500 pickup truck from a factory in suburban Detroit to Mexico, a union leader said Sunday. United… Continue reading Automaker Stellantis has discussed moving pickup truck production from the U.S. to Mexico, union leader says
NHTSA opens investigation into Ford Mustang Mach-E recall
Washington — Federal regulators have opened an investigation into Ford Motor Co.’s recall of nearly 49,000 Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles last year. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Monday it is looking into Ford’s handling of the recall after receiving 12 complaints from car owners who said their vehicle was recalled and fixed but… Continue reading NHTSA opens investigation into Ford Mustang Mach-E recall
Looking for a new car under $20,000? Good luck. Your choice has dwindled to just one vehicle
Detroit — Just five years ago, a price-conscious auto shopper in the United States could choose from among a dozen new small cars selling for under $20,000. Now, there’s just one: The Mitsubishi Mirage. And even the Mirage appears headed for the scrap yard. At a time when Americans increasingly want pricey SUVs and trucks… Continue reading Looking for a new car under $20,000? Good luck. Your choice has dwindled to just one vehicle
Fain to UAW members: No ‘scraps’ for us
Warren — Shawn Fain ended his speech to a crowd of cheering United Auto Workers with a promise: The race to the bottom ends Sept. 14. That is when the current contract between union workers at General Motors Co., Stellantis NV and Ford Motor Co. and the three automakers expires. Fain, UAW President, said negotiations… Continue reading Fain to UAW members: No ‘scraps’ for us
Livengood: Flimsy window tint law enforcement lets some drivers skate on cellphone ban
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UAW rally emphasizes the power of the members
The Detroit News UAW International President Shawn Fain speaks at the UAW rally at Region 1 headquarters in Warren, Mich. on Aug. 20, 2023. Robin Buckson, The Detroit News Local 228 member Nalesha Carter, 55, right, of Sterling Heights cheers during the remarks by UAW International President Shawn Fain at the UAW rally at Region… Continue reading UAW rally emphasizes the power of the members