United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain, middle, visits striking UAW Local 551 workers outside a Ford assembly center on South Burley Avenue on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, in Chicago. John J. Kim | Tribune News Service | Getty Images The United Auto Workers union is launching an unprecedented campaign to organize 13 non-union automakers in… Continue reading UAW launches union campaigns at Tesla, 12 other automakers in the U.S.
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SMMT announces new President – Mick Flanagan, Vice President, Adient
The 83rd President of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) will be Mick Flanagan, Vice President for Volvo, JLR, Toyota, Nissan at Adient. Announced last night at SMMT’s 106th Annual Dinner, he will assume office from 1 January 2024, replacing Alison Jones, Senior Vice President Global Circular Economy at Stellantis, who steps down… Continue reading SMMT announces new President – Mick Flanagan, Vice President, Adient
UAW launches bid to organize Tesla and ‘entire non-union auto sector’
Shawn Fain, president of the United Auto Workers (UAW) speaks as U.S. President Joe Biden (not pictured) joins striking members of the United Auto Workers (UAW) on the picket line outside GM’s Willow Run Distribution Center, in Belleville, Wayne County, Michigan, U.S., September 26, 2023. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights WASHINGTON, Nov 29 (Reuters)… Continue reading UAW launches bid to organize Tesla and ‘entire non-union auto sector’
Chinese EV maker BYD tops Nissan in monthly global auto sales
TOKYO — Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD surpassed Nissan Motor in global sales volume for October, eclipsing its Japanese counterpart in monthly sales for the first time. BYD’s sales last month grew 39% from a year earlier to 301,833 units, besting Nissan’s 5% gain to 279,102 vehicles. Go to Source
Nissan to cut engine types by 60% as it strives to electrify
TOKYO — Nissan Motor plans to cut by 60% the types of engines for cars that will debut in 2028 or beyond, Nikkei has learned, as it focuses on minicars and hybrid vehicles (HVs), essentially halting development of new gasoline-only engines. Currently, the automaker is developing 10 types of gasoline engines for different types of… Continue reading Nissan to cut engine types by 60% as it strives to electrify
Autocar magazine 29 November: on sale now
This week in Autocar, we’ve got the lowdown on the replacement for Ferrari’S 812, drive the new Rolls-Royce Spectre on the trail of Henry Royce, ask what the future of petrol stations might look like, and much more. News Ferrari is in the final stages of developing its long-awaited successor to the 812 Superfast, and… Continue reading Autocar magazine 29 November: on sale now
Japan’s Nikkei ends lower as investors lock in profits from recent rally
(Updated with closing prices at 0620 GMT) TOKYO, Nov 29 (Reuters) – Japan’s Nikkei share average ended lower on Wednesday in a listless trade as investors continued to sell stocks to book profits after last week’s rally. The Nikkei index fell 0.26% to close at 33,321.22 after opening 0.49% lower and trading in positive territory… Continue reading Japan’s Nikkei ends lower as investors lock in profits from recent rally
New Renault Duster revealed; India launch in 2025
After a series of online leaks, the new Renault Duster has finally been revealed officially by Renault’s sister brand Dacia in Portugal. The new Duster will go on sale in Europe early next year, after which it’ll be available in other markets. The India launch is slated to take place in the second half of 2025. … Continue reading New Renault Duster revealed; India launch in 2025
Five SUVs used up to 13% more fuel on Australian roads than reported in lab
The AAA test showed the fuel consumption of SUVs Hyundai Kona, Toyota Rav4, Mitsubishi ASX, MG ZS and Ford Puma ranged from 8 to 13% higher than their laboratory tests. Photograph: Tim Wimborne/Reuters The AAA test showed the fuel consumption of SUVs Hyundai Kona, Toyota Rav4, Mitsubishi ASX, MG ZS and Ford Puma ranged from… Continue reading Five SUVs used up to 13% more fuel on Australian roads than reported in lab
Automotive Carbon Thermoplastic Market worth $983 million by 2028- Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™
CHICAGO, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ –The report “Automotive Carbon Thermoplastic Market by Resin Type (PA, PEEK, PPS, PC, PP), Application (Exterior, Interior, Chassis, Powertrain & UTH), and Region (North America, Europe, APAC, Latin America, MEA) – Global Forecast to 2028″, is estimated at USD 522 million in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 983 million by… Continue reading Automotive Carbon Thermoplastic Market worth $983 million by 2028- Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™