CLOSE Former UAW President Gary Jones shakes hands with FCA North America Chief Operating Officer Mark Stewart at the FCA headquarters in Auburn Hills as the leadership teams from both sides began contract negotiations this summer. Jones has resigned in the midst of the federal corruption probe, and General Motors claims FCA has corrupted contract… Continue reading FCA and UAW negotiators must be transparent in light of GM lawsuit
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GM to build new truck engine facility in Ohio
Detroit — General Motors Co. and Isuzu Diesel Services of America are investing $175 million for a new Brookville, Ohio facility to expand production of engine components for its 2020 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra heavy-duty pickup, GM announced Thursday. The 251,000 square-foot facility built through the GM and Isuzu joint venture, DMAX, expands on the current DMAX diesel engine manufacturing operation in Moraine,… Continue reading GM to build new truck engine facility in Ohio
UAW President Gary Jones resigning as board moves to oust him and Director Vance Pearson
CLOSE UAW president Gary Jones marched with Union workers in the Labor Day parade down Michigan Ave. Monday September 2, 2019 in Detroit, Mich. (Photo: Kirthmon F. Dozier, Detroit Free Press) Disgraced UAW President Gary Jones is resigning his position as the union moves to oust him and one of the union’s regional directors in the fallout… Continue reading UAW President Gary Jones resigning as board moves to oust him and Director Vance Pearson
GM files racketeering lawsuit against FCA, saying it corrupted labor talks
CLOSE Open warfare broke out between two Detroit automakers Wednesday, with General Motors suing Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, alleging that it cost GM billions of dollars by corrupting labor talks over the past decade. GM also alleged that former FCA boss Sergio Marchionne authorized bribes and conspired with the UAW to “effectively take over GM through… Continue reading GM files racketeering lawsuit against FCA, saying it corrupted labor talks
Buick reveals power, features of 2020 Encore GX compact SUV
CLOSE LOS ANGELES — Buick revealed details on engines and features for the brand’s upcoming 2020 Encore GX compact SUV ahead of the auto show here. Sized between the little Encore and not-quite-so-little Envision, the Encore GX will feature a pair of turbocharged three-cylinder engines. 2020 Buick Encore GX (Photo: Buick) Three-cylinder engines are rare… Continue reading Buick reveals power, features of 2020 Encore GX compact SUV
Fire danger causes Nissan to recall over 394,000 vehicles
Associated Press Published 10:20 a.m. ET Nov. 15, 2019 Detroit – Nissan is recalling over 394,000 vehicles in the U.S. because a brake fluid leak could cause them to catch fire. Because of the fire risk, the company is urging owners to park the vehicles outdoors and away from structures if the antilock brake light… Continue reading Fire danger causes Nissan to recall over 394,000 vehicles
Automaker Daimler to save $1.54B by cutting manager posts
Berlin – German automaker Daimler says it plans to slash costs 1.4 billion euros ($1.54 billion) by cutting every tenth managerial position and other austerity measures. CEO Ola Kallenius told reporters in London on Thursday that the EU’s stricter specifications on carbon dioxide emissions and the transition to more electric vehicles are putting the squeeze… Continue reading Automaker Daimler to save $1.54B by cutting manager posts
UAW ‘making progress’ with Fiat Chrysler ahead of Ford ratification deadline
The United Auto Workers is “making progress” in talks with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV, the union’s FCA Department director said Tuesday in a letter to local union leaders. The update from UAW Vice President Cindy Estrada comes ahead of a ratification vote deadline of Friday at Ford Motor Co. Ford would be the second Detroit… Continue reading UAW ‘making progress’ with Fiat Chrysler ahead of Ford ratification deadline
Fiat Chrysler extends Windsor Assembly’s third shift through March
Approximately 1,500 workers on the third shift at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV’s Windsor Assembly Plant will have jobs through the first three months of the year, the automaker said Wednesday. “FCA confirms that the third shift at the Windsor Assembly Plant will be extended until the end of Q1 2020,” spokeswoman Jodi Tinson said in a… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler extends Windsor Assembly’s third shift through March
Jeep Wrangler finally has a diesel engine: Here’s what’s great about it
CLOSE V6 delivers plenty of rock-climbing torque; 30% increase if fuel economy expected Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press Auto Critic There’s never been a diesel-powered Jeep Wrangler before, but after 20 minutes behind the wheel of the new 2020 Wrangler EcoDiesel, it’s hard not to ask yourself, “What took ’em so long?” Developing 442 pound-feet… Continue reading Jeep Wrangler finally has a diesel engine: Here’s what’s great about it