DETROIT – The United Auto Workers union will expand strikes against General Motors and Ford Motor to two U.S. assembly plants at noon ET, announced UAW President Shawn Fain on 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 Delta …
As the demand for electric vehicles (EVs) continues to rise and renewable energy incentives become more common, many early adopters of EVs are considering upgrading their home charging systems. According to a J.D. Power survey, 60% of current Level 1 charger users are likely to upgrade to either a permanently mounted Level 2 charger or …
Members of the United Auto Workers union picket outside the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan, on Sept. 26, 2023. Matthew Hatcher | AFP | Getty Images DETROIT — The United Auto Workers (UAW) union is currently stalling negotiations with Ford Motor over the establishment of future electric vehicle (EV) battery plants, Ford CEO Jim …
Vehicles pass the Tesla Inc. assembly plant in Fremont, California, U.S., on Monday, May 11, 2020. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is taking legal action against Tesla. They accuse Elon Musk’s electric car company of violating federal law by allowing widespread and persistent racial harassment …
VinFast electric vehicles are parked before delivery to their first customers at a store in Los Angeles, March 1, 2023. Lisa Baertlein | Reuters Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast’s plan to deliver 50,000 vehicles this year is being called “unrealistic” by analysts. VinFast expects to deliver 40,000 to 50,000 vehicles in 2023, despite the weak …
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 …
President Joe Biden showed his support for United Auto Workers (UAW) members on Tuesday by joining them on the picket line outside Detroit. In a passionate speech, Biden recognized the UAW’s past sacrifices in saving the auto industry and called for fair treatment for workers. President Joe Biden speaks next to Shawn Fain, president of …
DETROIT – Strikes by the United Auto Workers union against General Motors, Ford Motor, and Stellantis are set to receive special attention from the presidents this week in Michigan. On Tuesday, President Joe Biden visited a picket line at a GM parts facility in Belleville, following an invitation from UAW President Shawn Fain. Former President …
BEIJING — Europe has launched an investigation into Chinese electric vehicle subsidies, but the outcome of the probe remains uncertain, said Valdis Dombrovskis, executive vice president and trade commissioner of the European Commission. Dombrovskis emphasized that the investigation will be “fact-based” and conducted in accordance with EU and World Trade Organization rules. The probe will …
Carousell, the secondhand goods marketplace, is expecting to achieve profitability this year by significantly reducing its losses in a healthy manner, according to the company’s CEO. Quek Siu Rui, co-founder and CEO of Carousell, mentioned in an interview with CNBC that the company’s revenues are expected to grow healthily this year, while losses are also …