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Historical UAW Strike Begins with Walkouts Involving 12,700 Workers at Detroit 3 Auto Plants
Sep 15, 2023 Ξ

Historical UAW Strike Begins with Walkouts Involving 12,700 Workers at Detroit 3 Auto Plants

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On a fateful Friday, the United Auto Workers (UAW) union embarked on a landmark labor action, initiating simultaneous strikes at three prominent auto manufacturing plants owned by General Motors, Ford,  Full Article »


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Nissan Unleashes Homage to Old-School with 2024 Frontier Hardbody Edition
Sep 14, 2023 Ξ

Nissan Unleashes Homage to Old-School with 2024 Frontier Hardbody Edition

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Nissan is bringing a delightful blast from the past to its 2024 Frontier lineup, sure to trigger waves of nostalgia for those who grew up in the 1980s and 1990s.  Full Article »

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UAW Strike Likely as Plans Outlined to Target Individual U.S. Auto Plants
Sep 14, 2023 Ξ

UAW Strike Likely as Plans Outlined to Target Individual U.S. Auto Plants

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The United Auto Workers (UAW) union is on the brink of launching a significant labor strike that could have far-reaching implications for the U.S. automotive industry. The union has laid  Full Article »


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New Car Preview: 2024 GMC Acadia
Sep 13, 2023 Ξ

New Car Preview: 2024 GMC Acadia

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The new 2024 GMC Acadia marks a significant departure from its previous iterations receiving many updates for the new model year and introduced at this year’s Detroit Auto Show. For  Full Article »

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Bill to Strip California of Vehicle Emissions Authority Opposed by White House
Sep 13, 2023 Ξ

Bill to Strip California of Vehicle Emissions Authority Opposed by White House

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The White House has expressed strong opposition to a Republican bill currently under consideration in the U.S. House of Representatives. This proposed legislation aims to curtail California’s longstanding authority to  Full Article »

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New Car Preview: 2024 Ford F-150 Brings Evolutionary Changes to Best-Selling Vehicle in America
Sep 12, 2023 Ξ

New Car Preview: 2024 Ford F-150 Brings Evolutionary Changes to Best-Selling Vehicle in America

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Ford has made a big step but carefully approached the task of updating the F-150 in an evolutionary move, and there’s some big and small changes that really matter in  Full Article »

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New American Honda Collection Hall Opens Showcasing Honda History in the U.S.
Sep 12, 2023 Ξ

New American Honda Collection Hall Opens Showcasing Honda History in the U.S.

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The New American Honda Collection Hall has officially opened its doors, offering an exclusive and captivating showcase of Honda’s rich history in the United States. Located in the main lobby  Full Article »

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BMW, Ford, & Honda Establishes ‘ChargeScape’ Company to Focus on Optimizing Electric Vehicle Grid Services
Sep 12, 2023 Ξ

BMW, Ford, & Honda Establishes ‘ChargeScape’ Company to Focus on Optimizing Electric Vehicle Grid Services

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BMW Group, Ford, and Honda are joining forces to establish ChargeScape, LLC, a groundbreaking venture that seeks to revolutionize electric vehicle (EV) technology and grid services. This collaborative endeavor aims  Full Article »

Audi

2023 Audi E-Tron GT & Porsche Taycan EVs Recalled for Battery Fire Risk
Sep 12, 2023 Ξ

2023 Audi E-Tron GT & Porsche Taycan EVs Recalled for Battery Fire Risk

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Sister companies Porsche and Audi have each issued an independent recall affecting approximately 6,700 units of their 2023 electric vehicle (EV) models, specifically the Taycan and E-Tron GT. The reason  Full Article »

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New U.S. EV Battery Investments Challenges China’s Dominance of Synthetic Graphite, A Key Element Used in EV Batteries
Sep 12, 2023 Ξ

New U.S. EV Battery Investments Challenges China’s Dominance of Synthetic Graphite, A Key Element Used in EV Batteries

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New investments in the United States and Europe are strategically aimed at challenging China’s dominant position in the production of a crucial component for electric vehicle (EV) batteries – graphite.  Full Article »

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What a UAW Strike Could Mean for Detroit 3 Automakers and Entire Automotive Market
Sep 11, 2023 Ξ

What a UAW Strike Could Mean for Detroit 3 Automakers and Entire Automotive Market

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The impending threat of a strike by the United Auto Workers (UAW) union against Detroit’s Big Three automakers—General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis—is sending ripples of concern throughout the automotive industry  Full Article »


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New Car Preview: Lotus Emeya EV Sedan
Sep 8, 2023 Ξ

New Car Preview: Lotus Emeya EV Sedan

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Lotus has expanded its four-door lineup with the introduction of the Emeya electric sedan, doubling the options available to its customers. What immediately catches the eye is its striking resemblance  Full Article »

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Negotiations Intensify Without Deal as Clock Ticks Towards UAW Strike
Sep 8, 2023 Ξ

Negotiations Intensify Without Deal as Clock Ticks Towards UAW Strike

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Negotiations between General Motors (GM) and the United Auto Workers (UAW) have reached a critical juncture as the clock ticks down to the expiration of national contracts with major automakers.  Full Article »


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Chevy Bolt EUV Charging Cable Recalled Due to Risk of Shock
Sep 7, 2023 Ξ

Chevy Bolt EUV Charging Cable Recalled Due to Risk of Shock

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The Chevrolet Bolt EUV has once again made headlines, this time due to a recall involving its charging cable and the potential risk of shock to users. While the previous  Full Article »

Acura

Honda and Acura Officially Adopting Tesla NACS Standard for EV Charging
Sep 7, 2023 Ξ

Honda and Acura Officially Adopting Tesla NACS Standard for EV Charging

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In a groundbreaking move towards enhancing the electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem in North America, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has announced its official adoption of Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS)  Full Article »

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