Ford, UAW negotiators reach tentative labor deal

If the contract is ratified by Ford-UAW workers, it would set the standard for bargaining at General Motors and Stellantis and expire on April 30, 2028. Ford Motor and the negotiators of the United Auto Workers (UAW) union have reached a tentative labor deal, three sources familiar with the matter said on Wednesday, a 4-1/2-year… Continue reading Ford, UAW negotiators reach tentative labor deal

Can America’s south-east unseat Detroit as ‘Motown’ of the EV age?

The battle for America’s automotive future is now under way in places like a cotton farm in the small South Carolina town of Florence, where, every day, yellow and red excavators are digging up enough dirt and stone to bury an entire football field under 5ft of earth. Last December, Envision AESC, a Japanese manufacturer,… Continue reading Can America’s south-east unseat Detroit as ‘Motown’ of the EV age?

Ford, UAW negotiators reach tentative labor deal – sources

United Auto Workers (UAW) union members picket outside Ford’s Kentucky truck plant after going on strike in Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. October 12, 2023. REUTERS/Luke Sharrett//File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights Show more companies Oct 25 (Reuters) – Ford Motor (F.N) and the negotiators of the United Auto Workers (UAW) union have reached a tentative labor deal,… Continue reading Ford, UAW negotiators reach tentative labor deal – sources

@FCA: Stellantis to Become a Strategic Shareholder of Leapmotor with €1.5 Billion Investment and Bolster Leapmotor’s Global Electric Vehicle Business

October 26, 2023 , Amsterdam, Hong Kong –  Stellantis N.V. and Leapmotor today announced that Stellantis plans to invest ca. €1.5 billion to acquire approximately 20% of Leapmotor, making Stellantis a significant shareholder. The deal also outlines the formation of Leapmotor International, a 51/49 Stellantis-led joint venture that has exclusive rights for the export and sale,… Continue reading @FCA: Stellantis to Become a Strategic Shareholder of Leapmotor with €1.5 Billion Investment and Bolster Leapmotor’s Global Electric Vehicle Business

We’re hopeful the UAW strike isn’t costing Ford as much lost production as GM

Investors just got a look at how much the United Auto Workers strike is costing General Motors (GM) in lost production. We’re hoping it won’t be as bad at Ford (F), which reports earnings Thursday evening. The UAW began striking Detroit’s three automakers last month after Ford, GM and Chrysler-parent Stellantis (STLA) failed to reach… Continue reading We’re hopeful the UAW strike isn’t costing Ford as much lost production as GM

@FCA: El equipo Alfa Romeo F1 Team Stake se prepara para el Gran Premio de México

25 de octubre de 2023 , Ciudad de México –  Alfa Romeo F1 Team Stake llega a la Ciudad de México para la segunda etapa de un emocionante triplete en las Américas, con el objetivo sumar puntos y lograr el séptimo lugar en el campeonato de constructores. La sede de la carrera, el Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, es… Continue reading @FCA: El equipo Alfa Romeo F1 Team Stake se prepara para el Gran Premio de México

EU carmakers urge Von der Leyen to delay post-Brexit tariffs on electric vehicles

Senior EU officials have said they do not believe the deal negotiated in 2020 should be reopened to appease the car industry. Photograph: Martin Divíšek/EPA Senior EU officials have said they do not believe the deal negotiated in 2020 should be reopened to appease the car industry. Photograph: Martin Divíšek/EPA EU carmakers urge Von der… Continue reading EU carmakers urge Von der Leyen to delay post-Brexit tariffs on electric vehicles

Renault reveals new Kardian SUV

Renault has finally revealed the new Kardian SUV after a series of teasers. This will be the smallest Renault SUV, and will be aimed at emerging marketing, like South America, among others.  Renault Kardian debuts tweaked platform for emerging markets The Kardian SUV has been developed with the South American market in focus and is… Continue reading Renault reveals new Kardian SUV

@FCA: Stellantis and Orano Enter Electric Vehicle Battery Recycling Agreement

October 24, 2023 , Amsterdam –  Stellantis N.V. and Orano today announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding to establish a joint venture for recycling end-of-life electric vehicle batteries and scrap from gigafactories in Enlarged Europe and North America, strengthening Stellantis’ position in the electric-vehicle battery value chain by securing additional access to cobalt, nickel,… Continue reading @FCA: Stellantis and Orano Enter Electric Vehicle Battery Recycling Agreement

Stellantis to enter JV with Orano to recycle electric car batteries

Updated On Oct 25, 2023 at 08:40 AM IST Read by: 100 Industry Professionals Read by 100 Industry Professionals Orano’s technology allows the recovery of all materials used in lithium-ion batteries. Franco-Italian automaker Stellantis said on Tuesday it planned a joint venture with French nuclear fuels firm Orano to recycle used electric vehicle batteries and… Continue reading Stellantis to enter JV with Orano to recycle electric car batteries