The United Automobile Workers’ (UAW) strike against the Big Three manufacturers that commenced today poses a major political vulnerability to President Joe Biden’s clean-energy economy initiative. Despite Biden’s successful passage of three bills promoting clean-energy projects, the majority of green investments and job creation are benefiting red-leaning communities that are typically hostile towards Democrats and …
In a strongly-worded message, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal urged the auto industry to reconsider importing components from countries that don’t provide equal access to Indian players. However, Goyal emphasized that companies can still import quality products if they are not available domestically. Addressing the annual convention of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers, …
**How Potential UAW Strike Could Impact the Economy** **07:28** Automaker Stellantis has recently presented the United Auto Workers (UAW) with a new four-year deal, aiming to reach a labor contract agreement before the current one expires. The proposal includes a 14.5% increase in wages for most employees but excludes lump sum payments. Mark Stewart, the …
What a potential UAW strike could mean for the supply chain 06:28 The head of the United Auto Workers warned Wednesday that the union plans to go on strike against any Detroit automaker that hasn’t reached a new agreement by the time contracts expire next week. “That’s the plan,” President Shawn Fain responded when asked …
The United Auto Workers (UAW) union is inching closer to a potential strike against General Motors (GM), Stellantis, and Ford as contract negotiations reach a critical point. The UAW’s demands, which include a 46% pay raise, a 32-hour workweek with 40 hours of pay, and the restoration of traditional pensions, have been deemed audacious by …
In the not too distant past, car buyers in the United States had numerous options for purchasing a new vehicle under $20,000. However, the landscape has drastically changed in just five years, leaving buyers with only one option—the Mitsubishi Mirage. Even this option is at risk of becoming a relic of affordable cars. According to …
Just five years ago, American auto shoppers had a wide variety of small cars to choose from, all under $20,000. However, times have changed and now there’s only one option left: the Mitsubishi Mirage. Unfortunately, even the Mirage’s future is uncertain. The demand for SUVs and trucks has skyrocketed, leaving small cars like the Mirage …
A few weeks ago, Dan Afergan, a software engineer, gathered with some friends at 540 Rogues, a bar in San Francisco’s Inner Richmond neighborhood. As they enjoyed their drinks, they heard news of a peculiar incident involving a self-driving cab from Cruise, a majority-owned company by General Motors. The cab was stuck with a cone …
This article is a segment from HuffPost’s biweekly politics newsletter. To stay updated, click here to subscribe. Not all the recent news surrounding Donald Trump was focused on indictments. On Thursday, the former president released a video and statement regarding the auto industry, specifically addressing how he plans to rescue it from what he perceives …
Electric vehicles (EVs), though touted as environmentally-friendly alternatives to traditional gas-powered cars, actually contribute to pollution through tire wear. While EVs do not emit tailpipe emissions, their tires release particulates that can harm human health and wildlife. These particles, ranging from visible chunks to microscopic nanoparticles, are released into the air and water. The heavier …