UAW members would have until 5 p.m. on Nov. 12 to return their ballots deciding how they want their top leaders selected, based on a set of interim rules posted Friday. However, it’s not clear that this timeline, which would see ballot packages mailed to members beginning Oct. 12, will stand. The rules, posted by a… Continue reading November deadline set for UAW referendum election, but union wants to amend consent decree
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Ford asks U.S. trademark office to rescind GM’s trademark on ‘Cruise’
The battle over the word “cruise” just got uglier between two Detroit automakers. Less than a month after General Motors sued Ford Motor Co. for trademark infringement over the name of Ford’s new hands-free driving technology called BlueCruise, Ford wants GM’s trademark rights to “Cruise” and “Super Cruise” rescinded, said Ford spokesman Mike Levine. Cruise is the name of GM’s subsidiary developing autonomous… Continue reading Ford asks U.S. trademark office to rescind GM’s trademark on ‘Cruise’
McLaren F1 sells for $20.5 million, the most expensive car auctioned this year
A McLaren F1 auctioned at Pebble Beach on Friday night for $20.5 million, showing the continued strength of the classic car market. Go to Source
Chevy makes an all-American pitch with the apple pie hot dog
Detroit — Chevrolet’s latest creation doesn’t involve motors, wheels or pedals. Instead, it’s a concoction that combines two culinary treats meant to evoke the brand’s all-American identity as it pivots toward an electric future. Meet the apple pie hot dog. Its assembly is simple, really, with ingredients that truly capture what it means to be sweet and… Continue reading Chevy makes an all-American pitch with the apple pie hot dog
Kalea Hall, auto writer, tries Chevy’s apple pie hot dog
Chevrolet created an apple pie hot dog inspired by its 1975 TV ad: “Baseball, hot dogs, apple pie and Chevrolet go together in the good old U.S.A.” Go to Source
XUV700 begins Mahindra’s offensive to reclaim leadership in SUVs
By 2026, Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) looks to launch 23 new vehicles. Of these, nine will be SUVs. This strategy reflects the OEM’s new thrust for its automotive business to be a leading player again in its core area of SUVs. In India’s booming utility vehicle market, M&M currently has a 15% market share, behind Maruti Suzuki… Continue reading XUV700 begins Mahindra’s offensive to reclaim leadership in SUVs
Mahindra opens state-of-the-art SUV testing track in Tamil Nadu
Mumbai-headquartered SUV major Mahindra & Mahindra has inaugurated its new modern and state-of-the-art vehicle testing facility christened the Mahindra SUV Proving Track (MSPT)’ in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu. The facility will allow Mahindra engineers to test SUV products in a variety of terrains and simulations. The company claims the proving track is one of the biggest… Continue reading Mahindra opens state-of-the-art SUV testing track in Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu cuts VAT on petrol by Rs 3 a litre, leaves diesel unchanged
In what may come as some marginal relief to motorists in Tamil Nadu, the state government has reduced Value Added Tax (VAT) on petrol by Rs 3 a litre. This was announced yesterday during the State’s Budget presentation by Finance and Human Resource Minister PTR Palanivel Thiagarajan. The notification, implemented from midnight of August 13,… Continue reading Tamil Nadu cuts VAT on petrol by Rs 3 a litre, leaves diesel unchanged
Look out, pothole! Mercedes-Benz’s C-to-X tech aids detection
Large potholes are a safety hazard, because if drivers do not recognise them in time, they can no longer take evasive action or reduce their speed. There is also a risk of damage to tyres and the suspension system. In the worst case, accidents can happen. Mercedes-Benz is now increasing safety with additional Car-to-X functions.… Continue reading Look out, pothole! Mercedes-Benz’s C-to-X tech aids detection
Sales momentum back in July, OEMs eye August numbers
Despite the global semiconductor shortage that is severely impacting automobile production the world over, the Indian automobile industry registered good volumes in July 2021. As per the data released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), the overall sales at 1,536,267 units across the passenger vehicle (PV), two-wheeler and three-wheeler segments registered a 4… Continue reading Sales momentum back in July, OEMs eye August numbers