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UAW again threatens to expand strikes at Detroit automakers if progress isn’t made by Friday

Members of the United Auto Workers (UAW) Local 230 and their supporters walk the picket line in front of the Chrysler Corporate Parts Division in Ontario, California, on September 26, 2023, to show solidarity for the “Big Three” autoworkers currently on strike.  Patrick T. Fallon | AFP | Getty Images DETROIT — The United Auto… Continue reading UAW again threatens to expand strikes at Detroit automakers if progress isn’t made by Friday

UAW strikes threaten already vulnerable auto parts suppliers

Members of the United Auto Workers union hold a practice picket in front of Stellantis headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan, on Sept. 20, 2023. Bill Pugliano | Getty Images As the United Auto Workers’ strike against Ford Motor, General Motors and Stellantis moves through its second week, the economic effects are beginning to ripple through… Continue reading UAW strikes threaten already vulnerable auto parts suppliers

Yazaki India factory in Maraimalai Nagar catches fire

A fire broke out at a wiring harness company Yazaki India’s factory at Maraimalai Nagar on the outskirts of Chennai on Wednesday evening, in what is part of an unusual series of fire incidents taking place in the automotive clusters. This is the third fire incident in the month of September in the state of… Continue reading Yazaki India factory in Maraimalai Nagar catches fire

UAW plans to strike additional auto targets Friday absent serious progress – source

Shawn Fain, President of the United Auto Workers (UAW) speaks as U.S. President Joe Biden joins striking members of the United Auto Workers (UAW) on the picket line outside the GM’s Willow Run Distribution Center, in Belleville, Wayne County, Michigan, U.S., September 26, 2023. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein Acquire Licensing Rights Sept 27 (Reuters) – The United… Continue reading UAW plans to strike additional auto targets Friday absent serious progress – source

Argentina Lithium Announces US$90 Million Investment by Stellantis in ARS$ Equivalent

TSX Venture Exchange (TSX-V): LIT Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FSE): OAY3 OTCQB Venture Market (OTC): PNXLF VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ – Argentina Lithium & Energy Corp. (TSXV: LIT) (FSE: OAY3) (OTC: PNXLF), (“Argentina Lithium” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a definitive agreement (the “Investment Agreement”) on September 26,… Continue reading Argentina Lithium Announces US$90 Million Investment by Stellantis in ARS$ Equivalent

ALL-NEW 2024 KIA EV9 STARTS AT $54,900(1)

Kia’s first three-row SUV EV is expected to arrive in the fourth quarter2 Standard 800V architecture permits DC fast charging; 10 to 80 percent state-of-charge in under 25 minutes3 Standard seating for up to seven passengers In 2024, EV9 is expected to be the first EV for Kia to be assembled in North America Equipped… Continue reading ALL-NEW 2024 KIA EV9 STARTS AT $54,900(1)

German Manager Magazine: Joe Biden: US President stands behind striking auto unionists002760

US President Joe Biden (80) demonstratively joined the striking workers in the Auto industry joined and supported their demand for 36 percent more wages. “You are entitled to what you have earned,” he said on Tuesday in front of a distribution center General Motors in Belleville, Michigan. “And you deserve a hell of a lot… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Joe Biden: US President stands behind striking auto unionists002760

2028 Alfa Romeo 4E primed as electric 4C successor

Alfa Romeo is firming up plans for a new electric roadster as part of a wide-ranging electrification strategy to expand and revamp its line-up. Following the launch of the 33 Stradale supercar, which offers Alfa’s first-ever electric powertrain, the Italian firm will introduce an electric small SUV in 2024, then electric replacements for the Giulia saloon… Continue reading 2028 Alfa Romeo 4E primed as electric 4C successor