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State of Michigan UAW Employees Approve 2024 Contract
State of Michigan UAW employees have approved the 2024 wage re-opener for the fiscal year 2024 by a significant 95% yes vote, the UAW said today. Local 6000 negotiated a 5% wage increase, a $2250 bonus, which is the first bonus ever received, and language to adjust wages due to market conditions, retention, and recruitment for the Human Services and Administrative Support Units. Continue reading
New Circus Ringmaster at Cruise Autonomous Vehicles
Well, it seems that the discovery that Cruise altered released accident footage to eliminate one of its accident vehicles dragging a pedestrian with it as it continued to run (drive away?) has moved the normally buttoned-down GM safety culture and it people to the verge of, well, annoyance. So send in the lawyers to monitor the California clowns starting with Cruise CEO Kyle Vogt. Continue reading
Posted in autonomous vehicles, customer satisfaction, electronics, engineering, insurance, litigation, mobility company, news analysis, people, recalls, transportation
Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, AV technology, Craig Glidden, Cruise CEO Kyle Vogt, Ken Zino
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Cadillac Teases 2025 OPTIQ EV – Crossover Compact
This will be Cadillac’s fourth EV, positioned below the slow-selling (because of supply chain issues and shortages of batteries or lack of appeal?) Lyriq mid-size crossover, with a base price of ~$59,000. It joins the expensive ~$300,000+ Celestiq sedan and what will soon be an all-electric version of the Escalade SUV (~ $130,000.) Continue reading
Rerun at LA Auto Show – Honda Prelude Concept
The hybrid-electric Honda Prelude Concept made its North American debut today at the Los Angeles Auto Show with the usual assertion that it represents a prelude, so to speak, to future electrified Honda models. This is weeks after its global debut at the Japan Mobility Show. Honda says it will make battery-electric and fuel cell electric vehicles represent 100% of its new vehicle sales by 2040. Continue reading
Porsche Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen Plant to be Reconstructed
“60 years of the Porsche 911 and 75 years of Porsche sports cars, the double anniversary marks a special year for Porsche. The reconstruction measures and extensions to sports car production at our main plant are an important milestone for the Zuffenhausen site,” said Albrecht Reimold, Member of the Executive Board for Production and Logistics at Porsche AG. “The conversion measures will enable increased efficiency, the highest quality standards, and mixed production of combustion-engine and electric sports cars. This will see us start a new chapter in sports car production in terms of the smart factory.” Continue reading
October Global Light Vehicle Sales at 94 Million Annually
The Global Light Vehicle (LV) selling rate for October was largely in line with an upwardly adjusted September figure, at 94 million units annually. Year-over Year (YoY) the market was up nearly ~11% last month, and up more than 10% YTD, according to data just released by the GlobalData Light Vehicle Sales Forecasting Team. Continue reading
Distracted Driving Laws – Hands Free Results Vary
“In the first few months, reporters write about it, the government runs campaigns for it, and police officers actively educate drivers about it. Over time though, resources and attention shift to other areas,” said Cambridge Analytics. Continue reading
Nissan 2024 Armada SUV $57,350 – $72,418
The 2024 Nissan Armada is on sale now with prices for the full-size SUV ranging from $57,350 – $72,418 plus options, taxes and registration fees.* Armada has a5.6-liter Endurance® V8 rated for 400 horsepower and 413 lb.-ft. of torque, supporting … Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Opens First North American EV Charging Hub
Mercedes-Benz USA said today that its first Charging Hub* opened at its headquarters in Sandy Springs, Georgia. Additional charging hubs will open across Texas and the Southeast by the end of 2023. Continue reading
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Tagged Athlon, auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, Buc-ee's travel centers, Franz Reiner, Ken Zino, Mercedes-Benz Charging Hub, Mercedes-Benz HPC NA, Mercedes-Benz Mobility AG, MN8 Energy
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Annals of Marketing – Nissan Z Nismo Sleepwear?
Athletic street wear designer Daniel Patrick has collaborated with Nissan to launch a limited line of performance-oriented sleepwear, Nissan said today. The so-called Fast Asleep capsule collection takes inspiration it’s said from NISMO, Nissan’s in-house motorsports and performance division. During … Continue reading
Posted in auto news, design and styling, marketing, news analysis, people
Tagged 2024 Nissan Z NISMO, auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, Daniel Patrick Fast Asleep capsule collection, Dr. Matthew Walker, Ken Zino, sleep and driver performance
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Polestar 4 Production Starts at Geely Hangzhou Bay Plant
“Polestar 4 stands out in design and performance, a remarkable SUV coupé in many ways. It is the first Polestar to feature a virtual rear window with world-class digital rear-view mirror. This car plays a very important role in our growing line-up of exclusive performance EVs. It illustrates the value of our diversified and asset-light approach, making use of our partner and major shareholder’s development and manufacturing expertise,” said Thomas Ingenlath, Polestar CEO. Continue reading
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Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, Geely Holding Hangzhou Bay factory, Ken Zino, Polestar 4, Thomas Ingenlath
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General Motors is the Latest Formula One Powertrain Maker
GM’s development and testing of prototype technology is already underway. Engineering a F1 power unit will advance GM’s expertise in areas including electrification, hybrid technology, sustainable fuels, high efficiency internal combustion engines, advanced controls and software systems, GM said. These likely were the talking points used to sell the expensive program to the GM Board of Directors. Continue reading
Is Formula One in Vegas Cursed? Clark County Cuts Fees
Stay tuned for more on the Las Vegas F1 curse. The temporary circuit was closed to fans this morning after a race car was severely damaged by a manhole cover. How many fans show up for the race remains to be seen. Continue reading →