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 Acquire Licensing Rights Show more companies DETROIT, Nov… Continue reading UAW says GM outlines EV investment plans, will raise wages for US workers
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A love for dead-on-arrival Yamahas and V8 desirability
The first car I thought of when I saw the new Mazda Iconic SP concept was, well, itself, obviously. But the next one, almost immediately, was the Yamaha OX99-11, another sports car from Japan that was studio-photographed in red and featured the dreamiest kinds of curves. It had a 3.5-litre V12 engine, which Yamaha supplied… Continue reading A love for dead-on-arrival Yamahas and V8 desirability
UAW has Tesla, Toyota in its sights after contract wins at Detroit automakers
United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain gestures in solidarity with striking workers during a rally at UAW Local 551 on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, in Chicago. John J. Kim | Tribune News Service | Getty Images DETROIT – United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain wants to expand the union’s battle from the Detroit automakers to… Continue reading UAW has Tesla, Toyota in its sights after contract wins at Detroit automakers
UAW-Stellantis deal includes $18.9 billion in investments, new truck for idled plant
Randy Harvard (right), an autoworker of 29 years, stands with other United Auto Workers members after the union called a strike Oct. 23, 2023 at Stellantis’ Ram 1500 plant in Sterling Heights, Mich. Michael Wayland / CNBC DETROIT — The United Auto Workers union said Chrysler-parent Stellantis plans to invest $18.9 billion in the U.S.… Continue reading UAW-Stellantis deal includes $18.9 billion in investments, new truck for idled plant
Rairdon Automotive Group Amplifies its Footprint with the Launch of its 12th Dealership, now in Everett, WA!
EVERETT, Wash., Nov. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Celebrating its 30th year of excellence in the automotive dealership sector, Rairdon Automotive Group proudly unveils its newest dealership, Rairdon’s Volkswagen of Everett, rooted in the heart of Everett, WA. This acquisition from the Pignataro Family underscores Rairdon’s unwavering allegiance to the communities it operates in and exemplifies its… Continue reading Rairdon Automotive Group Amplifies its Footprint with the Launch of its 12th Dealership, now in Everett, WA!
@FCA: Stellantis Spotlight Wraps the Week
November 3, 2023 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – “Stellantis Spotlight” is a weekly recap of some of the major stories at Stellantis. The top stories for the week ending November 3, 2023, include an AI-based vehicle safety technology for commercial fleet customers, an innovative residential property geared toward urban living and sustainable mobility and new products… Continue reading @FCA: Stellantis Spotlight Wraps the Week
Stellantis to give big raises, invest billions in UAW deal
Stellantis will also offer USD 50,000 buyouts in 2024 and 2026 to UAW production workers, allowing it to cut costs by hiring fresh workers who start at lower wages. Chrysler-parent Stellantis has agreed to build a new USD 3.2 billion battery plant and invest USD 1.5 billion in a new mid-size truck factory in Illinois… Continue reading Stellantis to give big raises, invest billions in UAW deal
Magna raises 2023 profit forecast, flags impact from UAW strikes
Suppliers have benefited from an uptick in demand for their auto parts, software and tech as vehicle makers around the globe rush to push out safer vehicles with advanced driver-aid systems and higher efficiencies. Canadian auto parts supplier Magna International raised its 2023 profit forecast on Friday, but flagged an impact from the United Auto… Continue reading Magna raises 2023 profit forecast, flags impact from UAW strikes
New Volkswagen Crafter: first details of updated Ford Transit rival revealed
The Volkswagen Crafter is getting updated in 2024, with the firm’s answer to the Ford Transit and Fiat Ducato – not to mention the base for the Volkswagen Grand California campervan – set to receive a raft of tech upgrades. The new version of Volkswagen’s large panel van will feature a new free-standing 10.3-inch central… Continue reading New Volkswagen Crafter: first details of updated Ford Transit rival revealed
Fiat Tipo hatchback pulled from UK as brand overhauls line-up
The Fiat Tipo has been taken off sale in the UK after seven years, as part of a ground-up overhaul of the Fiat line-up. The family hatchback and estate models will be indirectly replaced by the new 600e electric crossover. The Tipo’s departure leaves the 500 and Panda as the Italian brand’s only non-SUV cars on sale in the UK.… Continue reading Fiat Tipo hatchback pulled from UK as brand overhauls line-up