More than a week into its targeted strike at the three established U.S. car companies, the United Automobile Workers union has poked holes in a supply chain that has still not fully recovered from the pandemic. The companies and the union remain far apart in negotiations, and the U.A.W. could expand its strikes to more… Continue reading Drivers and Dealers Could Soon Feel Impact of U.A.W. Strikes
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U.A.W. Says It Could Expand Auto Strikes on Friday
The United Automobile Workers union said on Wednesday that it planned to expand its strike against the big three Michigan automakers on Friday if negotiators failed to make substantial progress on new contracts. The union ordered workers to walk off the job nearly two weeks ago at three vehicle assembly plants — each owned by… Continue reading U.A.W. Says It Could Expand Auto Strikes on Friday
For Tesla and Musk, Auto Strike Carries Benefits and Risks
The United Automobile Workers strike against the Michigan automakers would seem to be nothing but good news for Tesla, the electric vehicle maker that has upended the industry and stolen customers from Ford Motor, General Motors and Stellantis, which owns Jeep and Ram. Unencumbered by an activist union, Tesla can take advantage of the work… Continue reading For Tesla and Musk, Auto Strike Carries Benefits and Risks
U.A.W. Threatens Strikes at More Plants
The United Auto Workers said on Tuesday that the union would expand its strike against three U.S. automakers on Friday if it was unable to make substantial progress in contract talks with them. Nearly 13,000 U.A.W. members walked off the assembly lines at three plants last Friday, one each at the three companies — General… Continue reading U.A.W. Threatens Strikes at More Plants
Top 10 best learner driver cars 2023
Learning to drive can be a nerve-racking experience. So, to keep stress to a minimum, the best cars for learner drivers are those that are easy to drive and park, cheap to insure and affordable to buy and run. Used cars are a sensible choice for learners, too, as not only do these represent some… Continue reading Top 10 best learner driver cars 2023
Big price cuts on Vauxhall Astra Electric and Mokka Electric thanks to new trim level
Just a few months after the Vauxhall Astra Electric launched with a eyebrow-raising price tag of £39,995, the addition of a new entry-level specification called Design has brought the electric hatchback’s starting price down to £37,795. That’s still £540 more expensive than its key rival the Volkswagen ID.3, but better than the original £2,740 price… Continue reading Big price cuts on Vauxhall Astra Electric and Mokka Electric thanks to new trim level
Chinese automotive industry has overtaken to supercars
GUANGZHOU, China, Oct. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — On the evening of October 9th, China’s first supercar production line was officially put into production at Hyper in Guangzhou, and AION launched China’s first electric luxury supercar, Hyper SSR with 1.9s 0-100km/h acceleration, which is the world’s first production electric supercar with the world’s fastest acceleration. Meanwhile,… Continue reading Chinese automotive industry has overtaken to supercars
@VW Group: GT World Challenge title at successful Audi Sport weekend007919
Audi Sport customer team Tresor Orange1 crowned the season finale in the Fanatec GT World Challenge Europe powered by AWS with a title success. Championship victories in Belgium, Germany and New Zealand as well as individual race wins round off a strong weekend for Audi Sport customer racing. Audi R8 LMS GT3 Superior title success: The… Continue reading @VW Group: GT World Challenge title at successful Audi Sport weekend007919
Chinese automotive industry has overtaken to supercars
GUANGZHOU, China, Oct. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — On the evening of October 9th, China’s first supercar production line was officially put into production at Hyper in Guangzhou, and AION launched China’s first electric luxury supercar, Hyper SSR with 1.9s 0-100km/h acceleration, which is the world’s first production electric supercar with the world’s fastest acceleration. Meanwhile,… Continue reading Chinese automotive industry has overtaken to supercars
Ford Chairman Bill Ford calls for deal to end UAW strike
“We can stop this now,” Ford said of the strike that expanded last week to shut down the Kentucky Truck plant. “I call on UAW colleagues … We need to come together to bring an end to this acrimonious round of talks.”, said Ford executive chairman Bill Ford. Ford executive chairman Bill Ford on Monday… Continue reading Ford Chairman Bill Ford calls for deal to end UAW strike