Today: September 21, 2024
Today: September 21, 2024

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More than 1,000 VW workers in Tennessee sign union representation cards - UAW

The United Auto Workers union said on Thursday that more than 1,000 factory workers at Volkswagen AG's Chattanooga, Tennessee assembly plant have signed

More than 1,000 VW workers in Tennessee sign union representation cards - UAW
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New Mexico sues Meta, CEO Zuckerberg over child protection failures

New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez on Wednesday said the state sued Facebook and Instagram parent Meta Platforms and CEO Mark Zuckerberg, saying the

New Mexico sues Meta, CEO Zuckerberg over child protection failures
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GM sees EV cost cuts as it looks to profit from green vehicles -CFO

General Motors said on Thursday it expects significant reductions in electric vehicle production costs in 2024 as it boosts output of higher-profit models.

GM sees EV cost cuts as it looks to profit from green vehicles -CFO
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UAW launches bid to organize Tesla and 'entire non-union auto sector'

The United Auto Workers union said on Wednesday it is launching a first-of-its-kind push to publicly organize the entire nonunion auto sector after winning

UAW launches bid to organize Tesla and 'entire non-union auto sector'
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GM to buy back $10 billion in shares, cut Cruise spending

General Motors said on Wednesday it will buy back $10 billion in shares and boost its dividend by 33%, even as it cuts spending at its troubled robotaxi unit Cruise and

GM to buy back $10 billion in shares, cut Cruise spending
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GM to hold Nov. 29 business update after UAW contract deal

General Motors said on Tuesday it will give a Nov. 29 business update following the ratification of new labor agreements in the United States and Canada.

GM to hold Nov. 29 business update after UAW contract deal
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Stellantis workers vote to ratify new labor contract

By David Shepardson United Auto Workers (UAW) members at Chrysler-parent Stellantis NV have voted to ratify tentative record-setting labor deal, the union's vote tracker showed on Friday.

Stellantis workers vote to ratify new labor contract
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GM's labor deal with UAW union on verge of ratification

General Motors' tentative labor deal with the United Auto Workers (UAW) union closed in on ratification as the votes were counted on Wednesday.

GM's labor deal with UAW union on verge of ratification
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US Postal Service reports $6.5 billion net loss for 2023 fiscal year

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US Postal Service reports $6.5 billion net loss for 2023 fiscal year
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Senator asks Treasury to bar Chinese battery firms, minerals from US EV tax credits

Democratic Senator Joe Manchin urged the U.S.

Senator asks Treasury to bar Chinese battery firms, minerals from US EV tax credits
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US Senate votes to reject 'Buy America' EV charging waiver

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US Senate votes to reject 'Buy America' EV charging waiver
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GM's Cruise recalling 950 driverless cars after pedestrian dragged in crash

Cruise is recalling 950 driverless cars from the roads across the United States following a crash involving one of its robotaxis and will likely issue more

GM's Cruise recalling 950 driverless cars after pedestrian dragged in crash
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US auto safety agency investigating two new GM Cruise crash reports

U.S. auto safety officials said on Thursday they are investigating two additional reports of General Motors Cruise self-driving cars engaging in

US auto safety agency investigating two new GM Cruise crash reports
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Workers at ZF plant in Alabama ratify labor deal, end strike

Union workers that went on strike at Mercedes-supplier ZF's plant in Alabama last month demanding higher pay and better healthcare benefits have ended a nearly

Workers at ZF plant in Alabama ratify labor deal, end strike
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US agency fines Zipcar for uncompleted recall rentals

U.S. auto safety regulators said on Monday car-sharing firm Zipcar has agreed to pay a $150,000 fine after a government investigation found it allowed

US agency fines Zipcar for uncompleted recall rentals
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Ford to temporarily cut one shift at Michigan EV plant

Ford Motor said on Friday it will temporarily cut one of three shifts at the Michigan plant that builds its electric F-150 lightning pickup truck, citing multiple

Ford to temporarily cut one shift at Michigan EV plant
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Stellantis, Ford furlough another 1,250 workers because of UAW strike

Chrysler-parent Stellantis and Ford Motor said on Friday they will temporarily lay off 1,250 employees due to the impact of the United Auto Workers strike.

Stellantis, Ford furlough another 1,250 workers because of UAW strike
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Boeing 737 MAX monthly deliveries fall to lowest level since 2021

Boeing deliveries of its best-selling 737 MAX fell to the lowest level since August 2021, as it continues to struggle with work needed to correct a

Boeing 737 MAX monthly deliveries fall to lowest level since 2021
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US automakers increase strike layoffs by more than 800

Chrysler-parent Stellantis said on Monday it is laying off another 570 workers and General Motors announced cuts of nearly 200 employee due to the United Auto Workers

US automakers increase strike layoffs by more than 800
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UAW workers strike Mack Trucks after rejecting contract

Union workers at Volvo Group-owned Mack Trucks went on strike on Monday after overwhelmingly rejecting a proposed five-year contract, the United Auto Workers said, the

UAW workers strike Mack Trucks after rejecting contract
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U.S. Treasury details EV tax credit rebate rules

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U.S. Treasury details EV tax credit rebate rules
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US Senator wants United, American CEOs to answer questions on fees, complaints

The Senate's No.

US Senator wants United, American CEOs to answer questions on fees, complaints
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US Commerce head hopes to make first chips funding awards this fall

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US Commerce head hopes to make first chips funding awards this fall
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Automakers say they face $14 billion in fines from Biden's 'unfeasible' fuel rules

The Biden administration proposal to hike fuel economy standards through 2032 is not feasible and could cost automakers a total of more than $14 billion in

Automakers say they face $14 billion in fines from Biden's 'unfeasible' fuel rules
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Ford CEO says UAW holding labor deal 'hostage' over fate of battery plants

Ford Motor Chief Executive Jim Farley on Friday accused the United Auto Workers union of holding up a new U.S. labor agreement in a bid to force the

Ford CEO says UAW holding labor deal 'hostage' over fate of battery plants

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