Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer got a chance Tuesday to tout the recent repeal of right-to-work legislation and her support for the UAW during the second day of the union’s special bargaining convention in Detroit. After telling the hundreds of delegates gathered at Huntington Place, formerly Cobo Center, that she had signed the bills Friday on… Continue reading Whitmer touts repeal of right-to-work at UAW bargaining convention
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Lucid to cut 1,300 workers amid signs of flagging demand for its EVs
Lucid Motors CEO Peter Rawlinson poses at the Nasdaq MarketSite as Lucid Motors (Nasdaq: LCID) begins trading on the Nasdaq stock exchange after completing its business combination with Churchill Capital Corp IV in New York City, New York, July 26, 2021. Andrew Kelly | Reuters Struggling EV maker Lucid said in a regulatory filing on… Continue reading Lucid to cut 1,300 workers amid signs of flagging demand for its EVs
Ford director Kimberly Casiano on speaking up about diversity in the corporate boardroom
Morsa Images | Digitalvision | Getty Images Ford director Kimberly Casiano was the first Hispanic woman to serve on a Fortune 100 top five corporate board. A founding member of the Latino Corporate Directors Association, she also serves on the boards for Mead Johnson Nutrition and Mutual of America. Her firm, Kimberly Casiano & Associates,… Continue reading Ford director Kimberly Casiano on speaking up about diversity in the corporate boardroom
‘It’s a new day in the UAW’: Fain urges unity in the face of ‘only true enemy’
Detroit — Just a little over 24 hours into his presidency, Shawn Fain opened the United Auto Workers’ Special Bargaining Convention by declaring that the union is “ready to get back in the fight.” Fain, a challenger candidate who was sworn in as president Sunday after a lengthy runoff election that ended with him narrowly… Continue reading ‘It’s a new day in the UAW’: Fain urges unity in the face of ‘only true enemy’
Despite IRA, China’s grip on EV supply chain proving difficult to unwind
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EU takes key step toward ending era of combustion-engine cars
European Union officials signed off on a deal that effectively ends the sale of most new combustion engines from 2035 after Germany received provisions for how certain high-end vehicles may get a future exemption if they run solely on e-fuels. Energy ministers from the bloc’s 27 member states formally adopted rules Tuesday that will mean… Continue reading EU takes key step toward ending era of combustion-engine cars
UAW VP: ‘We have to start punching back’ to save Jeep plant in Illinois
Detroit — A vice president of the United Auto Workers made an impassioned call Tuesday to save an indefinitely idled Jeep plant in Illinois on day two of the Detroit-based union’s bargaining convention. “The only thing that matters is that we decide to stay together,” said Rich Boyer, UAW vice president and the head of… Continue reading UAW VP: ‘We have to start punching back’ to save Jeep plant in Illinois
Ford’s battery project among $132M in grants OK’d by state board
Lansing — Michigan’s economic development board on Tuesday approved $132 million in grants for electric vehicle and semiconductor businesses, with the largest portion of the money — roughly $120 million — going toward land acquisition and preparation at Ford Motor Co.’s planned Blue Oval Battery Park in Marshall. Additionally, semiconductor manufacturer AyDeeKay in Auburn Hills… Continue reading Ford’s battery project among $132M in grants OK’d by state board
Ford Ranger gains rugged Wildtrak X and Tremor off-road specials
The Ford Ranger pick-up truck has gained two variants that emphasise its off-road credentials, with technical upgrades, a modified chassis and unique design features. Named Wildtrak X and Tremor, the two specifications are available to order from this month and will be priced from £41,000 and £34,500 respectively (without VAT). Deliveries are set to begin in August. The Wildtrak… Continue reading Ford Ranger gains rugged Wildtrak X and Tremor off-road specials
Renault Espace returns as extended, seven-seat Austral
The Renault Espace has returned as an extended version of the new Austral SUV, offering a more spacious interior that’s available with five or seven seats. The extra interior room is thanks to a raised and stretched rear deck, with the Espace measuring in at 4.72 metres long – 0.21m more than the Austral. In five-seat… Continue reading Renault Espace returns as extended, seven-seat Austral