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There are still ‘significant gaps to close’ in UAW negotiations: Ford
Despite making some progress in contract negotiations with the United Auto Workers (UAW) union, Ford says there are still some major gaps to address before an agreement is reached. The statement comes after Ford avoided escalated strikes by meeting some UAW demands last week, just as parts workers walked out of 38 Stellantis and General […]
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Ford sponsors Rebelle Rally where Mustang Mach-E will compete
2023 is the first year Ford will be an official sponsor of the Rebelle Rally. The legacy automaker is entering five teams at this year’s Rebelle Rally, and one of them will be the all-electric Mustang Mach-E Rally. The Rebelle Rally is a women’s off-road navigation rally raid, the first in the United States. It […]
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Study on Ford’s BlueOval SK shows growth impact it will have in Kentucky
A study on Ford’s $5.8 billion BlueOval SK battery park shows the growth impact it will have in Kentucky. The Hardin County Chamber of Commerce (HCCC) recently released a long-term economic impact study it commissioned to show the effects Ford’s BlueOval SK Battery park would have on Elizabethtown, Hardin County, and the state of Kentucky. “With the […]
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UAW escalates Stellantis, GM strikes ahead of Biden visit
U.S. President Joe Biden says he’ll head to Michigan next week to support the United Auto Workers (UAW) strikes against Ford, General Motors (GM) and Stellantis. Biden says he’ll head to Michigan on Tuesday to support the workers on strike, as announced in a post on X on Friday. The news also comes as the […]
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UAW strikes: GM shuts down Kansas plant and lays off 2,000 workers
General Motors (GM) has shut down a manufacturing plant in Kansas and laid off the site’s roughly 2,000 workers after the automaker stated plans to do so last week. The news comes as the latest amidst strikes from the United Auto Workers (UAW) union targeting Ford, GM and Stellantis. Following the UAW strikes at a […]
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Tesla supplier Hota to invest $99M on first plant in the United States
Hota Industrial Manufacturing will invest $99 million in its first U.S. factory in New Mexico. Hota is a Taiwanese gear and auto parts maker that works with established automakers like Tesla, Ford, and General Motors. Hota’s New Mexico plant will be the auto and gear maker’s first factory outside Asia. The US-based plant is part of […]
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UAW strikes shut down auto plants as negotiations continue
Ford, General Motors (GM) and Stellantis face continued negotiations with the United Auto Workers (UAW) union after around 13,000 workers shut down three manufacturing plants when previous contracts expired on Thursday. The shutdowns could be costly for the so-called “Big 3” automakers if union demands are not met. Some say electric vehicle (EV) market leader […]
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Thousands of workers go on strike at Ford, GM, and Stellantis plants
It’s the first time UAW workers have struck at the Big Three simultaneously.
Ford CEO Jim Farley warns UAW proposal could force bankruptcy
As the Big Three automakers barrel towards a potential stake from the United Auto Workers (UAW) union, Ford CEO Jim Farley has shared his sentiments about the matter. During a conversation with CNBC Overtime, a seemingly exasperated Farley stated that the UAW’s demands would have resulted in Ford going bankrupt. The UAW’s demands include the restoration […]
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