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
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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
GM fires three workers for bomb threats, other offenses during strike
Share This Story! Let friends in your social network know what you are reading about GM fires three workers for bomb threats, other offenses during strike Three General Motors Co. Flint Assembly employees were fired for violating company policy during the UAW strike Post to Facebook Sent! A link has been sent to your friend’s… Continue reading GM fires three workers for bomb threats, other offenses during strike
Volvo to pay battery charges in bid to help sell electric SUVs
Gabrielle Coppola, Bloomberg Published 12:01 a.m. ET Oct. 21, 2019 Volvo Cars isn’t just electrifying its lineup to cut carbon emissions. Now the Swedish automaker says it will pay customers to make sure they plug in. Volvo is tying the launch of its first all-electric vehicle – the XC40 Recharge crossover – to a broader… Continue reading Volvo to pay battery charges in bid to help sell electric SUVs
Plant closures give GM flexibility to make $7.7B investment
Buy Photo UAW Local 5960 workers walk the line at the GM Lake Orion assembly plant. (Photo: David Guralnick, The Detroit News) The tentative deal between General Motors Co. and the United Auto Workers provides some certainty for the Detroit automaker facing trade wars, an industry downturn and a shakeup from future technology, experts say.… Continue reading Plant closures give GM flexibility to make $7.7B investment