U.A.W. Prepares for Limited Strike Against Detroit Automakers on Friday

Barely 24 hours before the contract deadline, the United Auto Workers leader said Wednesday that his members were prepared for a strike against the three Detroit automakers — first at a limited number of factories, with the walkout expanding if talks remain bogged down. The U.A.W. president, Shawn Fain, also ruled out any extension of… Continue reading U.A.W. Prepares for Limited Strike Against Detroit Automakers on Friday

UAW announces new strikes at GM and Ford plants, spares Stellantis citing ‘momentum’ in talks

watch now DETROIT – The United Auto Workers union will expand strikes against General Motors and Ford Motor to two U.S. assembly plants at noon ET, UAW President Shawn Fain said Friday. The additional strikes will target Ford’s Chicago Assembly Plant in Illinois, which produces the Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator SUVs, and GM’s Lansing… Continue reading UAW announces new strikes at GM and Ford plants, spares Stellantis citing ‘momentum’ in talks

@FCA: Stellantis Spotlight Wraps the Week

September 29, 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 September 29, 2023, include a preview of this year’s Rebelle Rally, Brand Innovators announces Top 100 Women in Brand Marketing and another close-call finish for TSR pilots,… Continue reading @FCA: Stellantis Spotlight Wraps the Week

USD 1 bn metals SPAC deal backed by Glencore, automakers collapses

ACG and Glencore declined to comment. A USD 1 billion metals deal by blank-cheque fund ACG Acquisition Company has been terminated following delays when the different sides, which included a leading global miner and top automakers as anchor investors, tried to revise it, ACG said on Thursday. ACG, a London-listed special purpose acquisition company (SPAC),… Continue reading USD 1 bn metals SPAC deal backed by Glencore, automakers collapses

Drivers and Dealers Could Soon Feel Impact of U.A.W. Strikes

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

Trump seeks UAW endorsement while criticizing EVs, Biden in Michigan

Former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during an autoworker-focused campaign rally at auto supplier Drake Enterprises, on Sept. 27, 2023 in Clinton Township, Michigan. Michael Wayland / CNBC CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Former President Donald Trump attempted to woo blue-collar autoworkers Wednesday night by criticizing electric vehicles and warning of what he claimed is a… Continue reading Trump seeks UAW endorsement while criticizing EVs, Biden in Michigan

UAW makes new counter proposal to Chrysler-parent Stellantis -union

Striking members of the United Auto Workers (UAW) picket outside the GM’s Willow Run Distribution Center, in Belleville, Wayne County, Michigan, U.S., September 26, 2023. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights Sept 28 (Reuters) – The United Auto Workers made a new counter-proposal to Chrysler-parent Stellantis on Thursday, just one day before the union is… Continue reading UAW makes new counter proposal to Chrysler-parent Stellantis -union

@Groupe PSA: PR Stellantis Announces Changes in Leadership Team006383

AMSTERDAM – Stellantis today announced the following organizational changes, effective November 1st, 2023. Emanuele Cappellano is appointed Chief Operating Officer of Stellantis South America, replacing Antonio Filosa. He previously served as South America Chief Financial Officer for the Company from 2017 to 2021, and currently serves as North America CEO & Group Strategy and Corporate… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: PR Stellantis Announces Changes in Leadership Team006383

@FCA: Jeep® Supports Rebelle Rally for Eighth Consecutive Year, Sets Sights on Third Consecutive Overall, Electrified and Bone Stock Titles

September 28, 2023 , Auburn Hills, Mich. –  The Jeep® brand is heading back to the desert to test its metal and its mettle at the eighth annual Rebelle Rally, which takes place Oct. 12-21, 2023, in the Nevada and Southern California desert. The off-road navigation rally covers 1,500 miles through harsh southwest desert terrain and… Continue reading @FCA: Jeep® Supports Rebelle Rally for Eighth Consecutive Year, Sets Sights on Third Consecutive Overall, Electrified and Bone Stock Titles