Category: US Motoring Press

Stellantis extends downtime at Chrysler minivan plant

Stellantis NV is extending downtime another week at its Chrysler minivan plant in Windsor, Ontario, the automaker confirmed Tuesday. The plant, home to the Chrysler Pacifica and Voyager, will idle the week of May 17. The plant has been down since late March and was shut down for three weeks in February before that due to the global semiconductor… Continue reading Stellantis extends downtime at Chrysler minivan plant

Ex-UAW President Williams sentenced to 21 months in union corruption probe

Detroit — Former United Auto Workers President Dennis Williams was sentenced to 21 months in federal prison Tuesday for stealing from union members during a conspiracy that stripped one of the nation’s most influential unions of its clean reputation and led to prolonged government oversight. Williams, 67, of Corona, Calif., is the highest-ranking UAW official sentenced during… Continue reading Ex-UAW President Williams sentenced to 21 months in union corruption probe

NHTSA asks Ford to recall 620K Explorer, Police Interceptor SUVS in U.S.

Ford Motor Co. has confirmed a recall of more than 620,000 Explorer and Police Interceptor SUVs in the U.S. and its territories, one year after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration raised concern about roof rail covers that could potentially create a road hazard. At issue is the problem of pins that loosen and allow the roof rail covers to detach.… Continue reading NHTSA asks Ford to recall 620K Explorer, Police Interceptor SUVS in U.S.

New detail confirmed on mystery project at Ford in Dearborn

(Update: Since this story published, Ford has released new information that solves the mystery. Sort of. See this link.) Something is happening outside Ford World Headquarters in Dearborn. The 12-story building built between 1953-56 is undergoing change. Are the tinted, heat-absorbing glass windows being replaced?  “Nothing to share today. Details coming soon,” T.R. Reid told the Free Press late… Continue reading New detail confirmed on mystery project at Ford in Dearborn

GM build-shy strategy has tens of thousands of vehicles parked awaiting chip parts

In late January, retired General Motors employee Joseph Jones bought a 2021 GMC Sierra full-size pickup after having driven his 2004 Sierra for 17 years. Jones, 68, tracked the production of the new light-duty pickup in cherry red from his home in Franklin, Tennessee. He saw that it was built on Feb. 15 at GM’s Silao Assembly Plant in Mexico,… Continue reading GM build-shy strategy has tens of thousands of vehicles parked awaiting chip parts

Hyundai recalls over 390K vehicles for possible engine fires

Detroit – Hyundai is recalling more than 390,000 vehicles in the U.S. and Canada for two problems that can cause engine fires. In one recall, owners are being told to park their vehicles outdoors until repairs are made. The largest recall covers more than 203,000 Santa Fe Sport SUVs from 2013 through 2015. Some are… Continue reading Hyundai recalls over 390K vehicles for possible engine fires

GM Mexico’s $1 billion EV investment called ‘slap in the face’ by UAW

Detroit —  A day after President Joe Biden extolled the need for American workers to build a zero-emissions future, General Motors Mexico said the company is investing $1 billion to transition its Ramos Arizpe assembly plant to build electric vehicles there by 2023. “So folks, there’s no reason why Americans — American workers can’t lead the world in the production… Continue reading GM Mexico’s $1 billion EV investment called ‘slap in the face’ by UAW

‘Slap in the face’ UAW says of GM’s move to build EVs in Mexico

General Motors has picked a fifth plant to build its 2023 electric vehicles and it is in Mexico, which the UAW calls “a slap in the face.”  GM has already declared it will make EVs at four locations in the United States and Canada. But on Thursday, GM said it will invest more than $1 billion at its manufacturing complex… Continue reading ‘Slap in the face’ UAW says of GM’s move to build EVs in Mexico