A worker checks the quality of a vehicle before rolling off the assembly line at the production workshop of SAIC General Motors Wuling in Qingdao, East China’s Shandong province, Jan. 28, 2023. (Photo credit should read CFOTO | Future Publishing | Getty Images General Motors is losing ground in China, its top sales market for more… Continue reading General Motors’ China business is hurting, and it’s not just because of Covid
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Fain slate predicts victory in UAW runoff election as Curry campaign calls foul
The slate endorsing Shawn Fain for president of the United Auto Workers predicted his victory late Thursday after tabulation of mailed-in ballots in the runoff election resumed following a 12-day hiatus with just a few hundred votes between him and incumbent Ray Curry. Curry’s slate on Friday responded, calling on the union’s court-appointed monitor to… Continue reading Fain slate predicts victory in UAW runoff election as Curry campaign calls foul
Premium gasoline at the pump is getting more expensive
Here’s some bad news for drivers of luxury cars and large sport-utility vehicles who are pumping the top grade of gasoline: the premium they pay over regular fuel is getting pricier. U.S. and European refiners are scrambling to get enough octane to make high-quality gasoline. There are several potential reasons for the shortfall, including the… Continue reading Premium gasoline at the pump is getting more expensive
Ford recalls 1.5M vehicles to fix brake hoses, wiper arms
Detroit — Ford is recalling more than 1.5 million vehicles in the U.S. in two actions to fix leaky brake hoses and windshield wiper arms that can break. The largest of two recalls covers nearly 1.3 million 2013 through 2018 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ midsize cars. The company says in documents posted Friday by… Continue reading Ford recalls 1.5M vehicles to fix brake hoses, wiper arms
Dozens of workers reject union at Nissan Tennessee plant
Nashville, Tenn. — Several dozen workers among thousands at a Nissan Motor Co. factory in Tennessee voted not to unionize Thursday, another loss in tough territory for organized labor at a foreign-owned auto assembly plant in the traditionally anti-union South. The 62-9 vote against the union at Nissan’s Smyna plant followed two years of legal… Continue reading Dozens of workers reject union at Nissan Tennessee plant
Bentley to increase focus on bespoke cars after record year
Bentley is to overhaul its production lines to allow an even greater focus on personalised and bespoke vehicles, as the British luxury brand looks to build on record profits and sales figures during 2022. The Crewe manufacturer has announced that it came close to doubling its operating profit over its 2021 level, soaring from 389 million… Continue reading Bentley to increase focus on bespoke cars after record year
New 2023 Ferrari Roma Spider arrives as luxury drop-top
Ferrari has revealed a new convertible ‘Spider’ variant of its Roma, adding the second luxury drop-top GT car to its range alongside the existing Portofino M. Unsurprisingly, the Roma Spider shares most of its technical underpinnings with the coupe, but replaces the solid metal roof with a folding fabric soft-top for a full open-air experience. … Continue reading New 2023 Ferrari Roma Spider arrives as luxury drop-top
New Volkswagen ID.2all concept previews future affordable electric car
We’ve been waiting for a couple of years now to see how Volkswagen plans to make electric motoring more affordable for the masses – and, after one false start with the ill-fated ID. Life concept, here’s the company’s proposed solution: the ID.2all, an all-electric supermini that will be a rival for the likes of the… Continue reading New Volkswagen ID.2all concept previews future affordable electric car
New 2023 Mercedes GLB facelift breaks cover
Mercedes has given its family-focused compact SUV an update for 2023, introducing new styling elements, mild-hybrid assistance for certain powertrains and updated user interfaces in the interior. The facelift coincides with further updates to its smaller GLA sibling, as well as the A-Class and B-Class that was revealed late last year. Changes to the exterior… Continue reading New 2023 Mercedes GLB facelift breaks cover
New Mercedes-AMG GLB 35 facelift revealed with 302bhp
Mercedes is in the midst of renovating its SUV range with the all-new GLC and facelifted GLA, GLE and GLS. The German firm’s performance sub-brand, AMG, has also been busy making sure their range-topping versions are suitably improved – which means even the seven-seat, family-orientated GLB has seen its AMG 35 model tweaked. Like the… Continue reading New Mercedes-AMG GLB 35 facelift revealed with 302bhp