John Krafcik, CEO of Waymo speaks at a press conference at the 2017 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, January 8, 2017. Geoff Robins | AFP | Getty Images Waymo, Alphabet‘s self-driving car project, is shuttering its operations in Austin, Texas. The Alphabet subsidiary is removing employees at the facility and says it… Continue reading Alphabet’s self-driving car project Waymo is shuttering its Austin operations
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Expect FCA-Peugeot merger plans to be ‘elephant’ in room during UAW talks
CLOSE The proposed merger of Fiat Chrysler and the company that controls the Peugeot brand is expected to have an impact on FCA’s bargaining with the UAW. (Photo: PSA) The real impact of the expected merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and Peugeot will take some time to become clear, but an early test could come… Continue reading Expect FCA-Peugeot merger plans to be ‘elephant’ in room during UAW talks
Here’s the list of Ford’s $6B in plant, product investment commitments
CLOSE Two Ford Explorers and one Lincoln Aviator are seen on a car hauler on Gibraltar Road near Ford’s Flat Rock Assembly Plant in Flat Rock last month. Flat Rock is among the plants Ford has committed investments to as part of its agreement with the UAW. (Photo: Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press) Ford is… Continue reading Here’s the list of Ford’s $6B in plant, product investment commitments
UAW-Ford deal follows wage, health care pattern set by GM
The United Auto Workers’ tentative agreement with Ford Motor Co. closely follows the pattern set by General Motors Co. in wage increases, lump-sum bonuses, maintained health care benefits and pathways for temporary and in-progression employees to earn top wages. UAW local leaders on Friday voted to send the agreement to its 55,000-plus members for a ratification vote.… Continue reading UAW-Ford deal follows wage, health care pattern set by GM
New Ford Bronco will debut in spring 2020
Ford Motor Co. will debut its much-anticipated 2020 Bronco this spring, the automaker said Friday. The vehicle is expected to be available to buyers by the end of next year. [embedded content] The boxy new SUV has been teased for more than four years. The automaker at the 2017 Detroit Auto Show confirmed the vehicle would… Continue reading New Ford Bronco will debut in spring 2020
GM recalls 638,000 SUVs, pickups over unintended braking issues
CLOSE 2018 Chevrolet Suburban (Photo: The Chevrolet Suburban is the vehicle likeliest to reach 200,000 in Metro Detroit, according to iseecars.com) General Motors is recalling about 638,000 SUVs and pickups for a defective sensor that could cause braking problems. The recall covers 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe and GMC Yukon SUVs. It also applies to 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado… Continue reading GM recalls 638,000 SUVs, pickups over unintended braking issues
Elon Musk says shifting SolarCity workers helped Tesla stay afloat
Jef Feeley and Dana Hull, Bloomberg Published 9:45 a.m. ET Oct. 30, 2019 | Updated 9:54 a.m. ET Oct. 30, 2019 Tesla Inc. chief executive officer Elon Musk said he shifted resources from the solar company he bought three years ago to save his electric-car company from bankruptcy while it was ramping up production of… Continue reading Elon Musk says shifting SolarCity workers helped Tesla stay afloat
GM appoints former AV, EV head to lead product development
General Motors Co.’s head of autonomy and electrification will now lead the Detroit automaker’s global product development, a move made as the automaker focuses its efforts on an electric future. GM has promoted Doug Parks from vice president of autonomous and electric vehicle programs to executive vice president of global product development, purchasing and supply chain, the automaker announced… Continue reading GM appoints former AV, EV head to lead product development
GM’s Mary Barra asked about possible Corvette SUV: How she responded
CLOSE 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray (Photo: Mark Phelan) When driving a hot performance car, who needs to be low to the ground? Certainly not some Wall Street analysts. During General Motors’ third-quarter earnings call Tuesday, one analyst asked GM CEO Mary Barra: How about a Corvette SUV? Barra, unruffled, tactfully replied, “I appreciate that you think our Corvette franchise… Continue reading GM’s Mary Barra asked about possible Corvette SUV: How she responded
Decision by GM, FCA to side with Trump in mpg fight draws fire
Washington — Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives railed against General Motors Co. and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV on Tuesday for siding with the Trump administration in a legal fight with California over gas mileage rules for the nation’s auto industry. And in testimony before a House panel Tuesday, former California Gov. Jerry Brown singled out GM,… Continue reading Decision by GM, FCA to side with Trump in mpg fight draws fire