Category: US Motoring Press

UAW will negotiate first contract with GM

The United Auto Workers will negotiate a new contract first with General Motors Co. over the next week and a half after membership at all three Detroit automakers overwhelmingly approved strikes, if necessary. The automakers have been negotiating with the UAW for a month and a half. The announcement Tuesday that GM will be the… Continue reading UAW will negotiate first contract with GM

If you buy Huracan EVO, Lamborghini will ship bags

Hannah Elliott Published 12:01 a.m. ET Sept. 2, 2019 Lamborghini knows its cars are logistically, uh, challenging. It’s the first thing Stefano Domenicali notes as we meet on a hidden back patio in the the late-afternoon sun. At 54, the Bolognese CEO is cheery and relaxed, wearing an open-collar shirt and stylish trainers — unusually… Continue reading If you buy Huracan EVO, Lamborghini will ship bags

You can save big money on a new Ford Taurus, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler Pacifica

CLOSE Looking for a great deal on a new car? Buying site iSeecars.com has some tips on what models to look for to save up to 52% off MSRP. You’d be surprised at how many new cars from previous model years are still on dealers’ lots as the 2020 models start rolling into dealerships …… Continue reading You can save big money on a new Ford Taurus, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler Pacifica

EPA forces VW to correct gas mileage on 98,000 vehicles

Associated Press Published 3:31 p.m. ET Aug. 30, 2019 | Updated 4:17 p.m. ET Aug. 30, 2019 Detroit – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is making Volkswagen Group correct fuel economy labels for about 98,000 gasoline-powered vehicles. The revisions of about one mile per gallon (0.4 kilometer per liter) cover VWs as well as affiliated… Continue reading EPA forces VW to correct gas mileage on 98,000 vehicles

Ford recalls 550K vehicles for seat strength problem

Detroit – Ford is recalling more than 550,000 trucks and SUVs in North America because seat backs may not properly restrain people in a crash. The recall covers certain 2018 through 2020 F-150 pickups, 2019 and 2020 Super Duty trucks, 2018 and 2019 Explorer SUVs, and 2019 and 2020 Expedition SUVs. All have manual driver… Continue reading Ford recalls 550K vehicles for seat strength problem

Ford Motor Co. to invest $550M in Louisville plants ahead of Escape's relaunch

CLOSE This is the Escape’s first complete redesign since the 2013 model year. Ford Motor Company, Wochit Amid anxiety about a global recession, slowing vehicles sales and looming job cuts, Ford Motor Co. delivered some good news to Louisville workers Thursday — a $550 million investment in its local factories and plans to retain union jobs. Most of the spending will… Continue reading Ford Motor Co. to invest $550M in Louisville plants ahead of Escape's relaunch

191,000 Toyota Corolla, Toyota Matrix cars recalled to fix defective airbags

Share This Story! Let friends in your social network know what you are reading about 191,000 Toyota Corolla, Toyota Matrix cars recalled to fix defective airbags The recall covers certain 2003 through 2008 Corolla compact sedans and 2005 through 2008 Matrix hatchbacks. Post to Facebook Sent! A link has been sent to your friend’s email… Continue reading 191,000 Toyota Corolla, Toyota Matrix cars recalled to fix defective airbags