The iconic Indo-Italian Premier Padmini Kaali Peeli taxis, which have been an integral part of Mumbai, will see their final run on the streets of India’s financial capital on October 30, senior transport officials informed Autocar Professional. This is a double blow to the city’s rich cultural heritage, as the iconic double-decker buses that served… Continue reading Mumbai’s Kaali Peeli taxis to ply for one last time on 30 October
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Le Mans-winning Ferrari 499P spawns £4.6m track car
The firm remains tight-lipped on its 0-62mph time and top speed, but Ferrari racing driver Antonio Fuoco achieved 213mph during testing of the 499P racer, and it is expected that the more powerful 499P Modificata will at least match this figure. Ferrari said it was a “huge challenge” to engineer the powertrain so that the… Continue reading Le Mans-winning Ferrari 499P spawns £4.6m track car
Ferrari 296 Challenge is 690bhp V6 customer racer
Ferrari has unveiled the 296 Challenge as a record-breaking, track-only edition of the 296 GTB which ditches the hybrid system for a pure-petrol V6 with 690bhp. Presented at the 2023 Ferrari Finali, the firm’s celebration of its involvement in motorsport, it is the latest in a series of Ferraris developed specifically for the firm’s customer-only championship racing… Continue reading Ferrari 296 Challenge is 690bhp V6 customer racer
UAW strikes GM engine plant, threatening wider disruption
The GM logo is seen on the facade of the General Motors headquarters in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., March 16, 2021. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook// Acquire Licensing Rights Oct 28 (Reuters) – The United Auto Workers on Saturday expanded its strike at General Motors (GM.N) to include an engine plant in Spring Hill, Tennessee that GM said supplies… Continue reading UAW strikes GM engine plant, threatening wider disruption
@FCA: Statement attributable to Stellantis North America COO Mark Stewart
Today, as we announce that we have reached a tentative agreement with the UAW on a new labor contract, I would like to thank all the negotiating teams who have worked tirelessly for many weeks to get to this point. We look forward to welcoming our 43,000 employees back to work and resuming operations to… Continue reading @FCA: Statement attributable to Stellantis North America COO Mark Stewart
U.A.W. Reaches Tentative Deal With Stellantis, Following Ford
The United Automobile Workers union reached a tentative agreement on a new labor contract with Stellantis, the parent company of Chrysler, Jeep and Ram, on Saturday, a person familiar with the matter said on Saturday. The agreement comes three days after the union and Ford Motor announced a tentative agreement on a new contract. The… Continue reading U.A.W. Reaches Tentative Deal With Stellantis, Following Ford
Auto strikes to reduce US payrolls count in October
Ford and the UAW reached a tentative deal this week. General Motors and the UAW were in intensive discussions on Friday to reach an agreement. Talks with Stellantis were scheduled to resume soon. Strikes by members of the United Auto Workers (UAW) union including against Detroit’s Big Three car manufacturers could subtract at least 29,000… Continue reading Auto strikes to reduce US payrolls count in October
Stellantis nears UAW deal after intensive talks
Both GM and Stellantis have agreed to match Ford on key economic terms including the 25% wage hike, but some final crucial issues including the use of temporary workers has been one of the final issues of discussion, the sources said. Chrysler parent Stellantis and the United Auto Workers were nearing a deal that could… Continue reading Stellantis nears UAW deal after intensive talks
GM, UAW may be nearing a labor deal after marathon negotiating session
Striking United Auto Workers (UAW) members from the General Motors Lansing Delta Plant picket in Delta Township, Michigan September 29, 2023. Rebecca Cook | Reuters DETROIT — Contract negotiations between the United Auto Workers and General Motors are reconvening midday Friday after intense talks occurred Thursday night and into the morning, according to sources familiar… Continue reading GM, UAW may be nearing a labor deal after marathon negotiating session
Hollywood Revs Up the Excitement at 2023 LA Auto Show: Celebrity and Entertainment-Themed Attractions Gear up to Dazzle Automotive Enthusiasts
Visitors will have the opportunity to get up close to featured vehicles from Robert Downey Jr’s Dream Cars, the Fast & Furious franchise, Kevin Hart Kollection, Mister Cartoon, a glimpse into NEON’s upcoming film from Michael Mann, FERRARI, and new streaming series, Drive with Swizz Beatz LOS ANGELES, Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — For more… Continue reading Hollywood Revs Up the Excitement at 2023 LA Auto Show: Celebrity and Entertainment-Themed Attractions Gear up to Dazzle Automotive Enthusiasts