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Ford Motor Co. and the United Auto Workers local representing employees at Kentucky Truck Plant reached a tentative local agreement Wednesday morning, averting a strike at the Dearborn automaker's largest and most profitable plant. The Detroit-based union confirmed the deal in a news release. Members still need to ratify the agreement. The UAW on Friday had said the roughly 9,000 workers at the plant in Louisville,, Kentucky, would go on strike this Friday, if a deal wasn't made. The plant produces profit-heavy Ford Super Duty pickup trucks, Ford Expedition full-size SUVs and Lincoln Navigator...
The Detroit News
Stellantis NV CEO Carlos Tavares on Tuesday said there could be only five major global automakers left standing following the electrification transition — with Stellantis among them — though the company isn't pursuing new significant collaborations or mergers at this point. "We're not," Tavares said during a roundtable with reporters in New York about having such discussions amid pressure to tie-up with competitors in the face of Chinese competition in Europe. "Right now, we are just focused on execution. We have enough on our plate. There are no discussions on consolidation right now. ... I w...
The Detroit News
General Motors Co. has issued a pause on sales of the new GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado midsize pickups after identifying software issues during validation, the automaker confirmed Tuesday. GM has a fix for the issues and has begun implementing it on vehicles that started shipping to dealers Monday. The automaker expects the pause on sales, which affected about 15,000 vehicles, to lift soon. In a statement, GM spokesperson Sean Poppitt said the company is "disappointed when we choose to pause sales, but we are committed to quality and the customer experience, therefore software updates wil...
The Detroit News
Ford Motor Co. on Tuesday said it was cutting thousands of dollars off the price of its all-electric 2023 Mustang Mach-E SUV after the vehicle lost eligibility for the federal government's tax credit. The Dearborn automaker cut the starting price by $3,100 to $39,895 for the Select rear-wheel drive model. The top-of-the-line GT performance edition is down $7,600 to $57,395. The largest dollar amount decrease of $8,100 is on the Premium extended range model as well as the California Route 1 option. Destination and delivery fees remain unchanged at $1,800. The reductions come after the Mach-E on...
The Detroit News
Ann Arbor-based autonomous vehicle company May Mobility reduced its workforce by about 13%, the company confirmed Thursday. "As we strive to achieve our mission, we’re taking proactive and strategic steps to increase our focus on the company’s highest business priorities," the company said in a statement to The Detroit News. "We are grateful to everyone who has worked to make May Mobility a leader in autonomous vehicle technology. We’re providing compensation, health insurance and tools to support those affected to help them find new career opportunities." The layoffs come after the AV company...
The Detroit News
Choice Hotels International has announced an agreement with Tesla to offer Tesla Universal Wall Connectors to participating Radisson, Cambria, Comfort, Country Inn & Suites, Quality Inn and other Choice-branded hotels across the U.S. As part of the agreement, Choice-branded properties will add four or more charging stations for guests, helping to meet the growing demand for electric vehicle (EV) charging and eliminating one of the biggest pain points for EV drivers traveling for business or leisure. "This agreement with Tesla allows our brands to further stand out by increasing access to EV ch...
TravelPulse
Imagine commissioning a car like ordering a custom suit — an automobile tailored specifically to the client. You may think of Rolls-Royce and Bentley with veneers and hides and artful stitching, but as Cadillac raises its new electric flagship, the menu from which wealthy drivers dine includes a dose of mid-century allure. Over the past five years, Rolls-Royce noted increased enthusiasm for bespoke autos among wealthy Americans, and while they’re finally embracing bespoke, it's simply how Rolls-Royce creates automobiles. “We do some of the work in dealerships — each has colors, veneers and cus...
Tribune News Service
Automotive suppliers are embracing flexibility as automakers downshift their electric-vehicle plans and reemphasize hybrids in response to the slower-than-expected uptake of zero-tailpipe emission vehicles. It’s a delicate balance. Suppliers say they know they’ll have to invest for EVs eventually, but they also know they can’t tie up too much of their capital and risk overcapacity. Likewise, they need workers with the skills for a new set of technology; they also need the workforce to produce the gas- and diesel-powered vehicles making them money now. Automakers in recent months have announced...
The Detroit News
Imagine commissioning a car like ordering a custom suit — an automobile tailored specifically to the client. You may think of Rolls-Royce and Bentley with veneers and hides and artful stitching, but as Cadillac raises its new electric flagship, the menu from which wealthy drivers dine includes a dose of mid-century allure. Over the past five years, Rolls-Royce noted increased enthusiasm for bespoke autos among wealthy Americans, and while they’re finally embracing bespoke, it's simply how Rolls-Royce creates automobiles. “We do some of the work in dealerships — each has colors, veneers and cus...
Tribune News Service
General Motors Co. has hired Kurt Kelty, a battery expert and former Tesla Inc. executive, as vice president of batteries, the automaker said Thursday. In the newly created role, Kelty will report to GM President Mark Reuss. Kelty is charged with developing a new end-to-end battery technology strategy, which will include the sourcing of raw materials, investment in new battery technologies and end-of-use opportunities. His team is responsible for bringing together GM's battery development resources to quickly deliver profitable, lower-cost, higher-performing EVs to customers at scale. “The fou...
The Detroit News
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