Local car dealers are urging President Joe Biden to reconsider his mandate that two-thirds of all new cars be electric vehicles (EVs) by 2032. In a letter penned to Biden, nearly 4,000 dealerships expressed their concern over the slumping demand for EVs which is negatively impacting their business. The letter explained that while there was …
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden reached out to the President of the United Auto Workers (UAW) union last week to congratulate him on finalizing a new contract with General Motors and to wish him a happy birthday. This gesture symbolized the evolving relationship between the two since their initial meeting in the Oval Office …
The Future of Driverless Cars in America: New Cities, New Challenges The future of driverless cars in America is arriving in style, complete with a surfboard and a movie director’s clapboard as part of a promotional booth. Robotaxis have officially made their debut in Los Angeles, and residents were eager to get their hands on …
U.S. Automakers Furlough More Workers as UAW Strike Persists As the United Auto Workers (UAW) strike against three major automakers continues, U.S.-based automakers have furloughed hundreds more workers. Reuters reported on Monday that both Ford Motors Inc. and General Motors (GM) have furloughed a total of 494 workers from company factories in Illinois, Ohio, and …
The United Auto Workers is expected to announce additional work stoppages at Detroit’s Big Three carmakers on Friday, expanding the ongoing strike. The strike has already led to the closure of assembly plants, parts distribution centers, and other facilities across more than 20 states. UAW President Shawn Fain is scheduled to give an update on …
President Biden Makes Historic Move, Joins United Auto Workers on Picket Line in Michigan President Joe Biden made history on Tuesday by doing something unprecedented for a sitting president: he joined a picket line. Addressing striking United Auto Workers in Van Buren Township, Biden expressed his support for their cause, saying, “You deserve …
Road transport minister Nitin Gadkari has called upon the auto industry to invest in automated testing centres and registered vehicle scrapping facilities. By doing so, he believes that automotive sales in the country will increase, resulting in economic benefits and encouraging individuals to opt for vehicle scrapping. During a stakeholder consultation on vehicle scrapping, minister …
The United Auto Workers (UAW) has announced plans to expand its ongoing strike against major automakers, including General Motors and Stellantis. UAW President Shawn Fain confirmed that the union will walk out of 38 parts distribution centers in 20 states. However, Ford has managed to avoid additional strikes as the company has made some …
Tesla is secretly developing a groundbreaking manufacturing process that has the potential to revolutionize the industry. According to The Verge, insiders reveal that the electric vehicle (EV) giant is experimenting with a bold new technique that could enable them to produce the entire underbody of a vehicle as one single piece. This innovative method …
President Biden addresses the autoworkers strike that he believes nobody wanted. In his remarks delivered at the White House, Biden emphasizes the importance of workers receiving a fair share. While acknowledging the significant offers made by the companies, he believes more should be done to ensure that record corporate profits translate into record contracts. …