Politics Sep 26 Biden to show solidarity with striking UAW workers in historic move Biden's trip to join a picket line in the suburbs of Detroit is the most significant demonstration of his pro-union bona fides, a record that includes vocal support for unionization efforts at Amazon.com facilities and executive actions that promoted worker…
Nation Sep 15 Thousands of auto workers on strike across Detroit’s 3 automakers The limited strike at assembly plants in Michigan, Ohio and Missouri will likely chart the future of the union and of America’s homegrown auto industry.
Economy Sep 10 Auto workers are prepared to strike major U.S. car makers this week. Here’s why About 146,000 U.S. auto workers are set to go on strike this week if General Motors, Ford and Stellantis fail to reach an agreement by the time their contracts with the United Auto Workers union expire at 11:59 p.m. Eastern…
Economy Sep 06 Union to strike any Detroit automaker that hasn’t reached deal as contracts end next week, UAW chief says A strike against all three major automakers — General Motors, Stellantis and Ford — could cause damage not only to the industry as a whole but also to the Midwest economy, and could lead eventually to higher vehicle prices.
Nation Jul 26 Major automakers unite to double the number of electric vehicle fast-charging plugs The dramatic move is intended to speed the adoption of electric vehicles.
Economy May 18 More than 30 million U.S. drivers may be at risk from a rare but dangerous airbag defect The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is demanding that the manufacturer recall 67 million inflators that could explode with such force as to blow apart a metal canister and expel shrapnel. But ARC is refusing to do so.
Economy May 15 Why Americans are holding on to their vehicles longer than ever Blame it mainly on the pandemic, which in 2020 triggered a global shortage of automotive computer chips, the vital component that runs everything from radios to gas pedals to transmissions.
Nation Apr 12 WATCH: EPA Administrator Micheal Regan announces new rules to spur sales of electric vehicles The Biden administration is proposing strict new automobile pollution limits that would require as many as two-thirds of new vehicles sold in the U.S. to be electric by 2032.
Nation Apr 11 Many Americans aren’t yet sold on going electric for their next car, poll shows The poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research and the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago shows that the Biden administration’s plans to dramatically raise U.S. EV sales could run into resistance from consumers.
Economy Apr 04 General Motors to avoid layoffs for now after thousands of salaried workers accept buyouts GM said in a statement that the offers will save about $1 billion per year in costs, about half of the $2 billion it wants to cut annually by the end of 2024.