UAW President Shawn Fain said members want him to fight for an end to the two-tiered wage system and to temporary workers, and for reinstatement of benefits like cost-of-living adjustments and pensions.
Ford employs roughly 57,000 unionized U.S. workers, about 11,000 more than GM and 16,500 more than Stellantis.
The demise of self-driving startup Argo AI has overshadowed the ongoing efforts of others who are pushing for wider deployment of robotaxi networks. Waymo, Cruise and Baidu already have commercial operations.
The combination of Elon Musk’s price cuts and Tesla’s accumulation of more inventory — meaning it’s easier than ever to quickly get a Tesla — pushed Scott Painter’s startup to the brink.
While the legacy company has eyes only for electric, the newly independent suburban Detroit supplier of fuel systems and aftermarket parts is unapologetically all in on gasoline and alternative fuels.
The government has pushed for reforms in labor unions and vowed strong responses to any illegal demonstration that disrupts public order.
GM, Ford and Stellantis are among automakers, through their supplier development programs, that are opening doors for diverse automotive suppliers.
Neha Palmer, the CEO and co-founder of TeraWatt Infrastructure, details the company’s plans to open fleet-focused charging stations across the Interstate 10 corridor and beyond.
The Ford brand achieved its seventh consecutive monthly gain and sixth straight month as the nation’s top-selling brand.
Porsche Cars North America COO Joe Lawrence and CFO Thierry Kartochian will lead the U.S. business in the interim.