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Cruise CEO Resigns as GM Revamps Embattled Company
Cruise CEO Kyle Voght resigned on Sunday and there are media reports that the chief product officer and co-founder Daniel Can also resigned. You wouldn’t know it from the Cruise web site, which remains mute on the defections or what look to be forced resignations. Continue reading
Posted in auto news, autonomous vehicles, blog, milestones, mobility company, news analysis, people, public health
Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, Craig B. Glidden, cruise, Cruise pause of all driverless operations, Daniel Can, Ken Zino, Kyle Vogt
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Stellantis and CATL MoU for Lithium Iron Phosphate Batteries
Stellantis and CATL are considering the possibility of a joint investment in the form of a joint venture with equivalent contributions. Stellantis aims to use lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries to assist making its Dare Forward 2030 electrification targets. LFP has a long service life and high thermal stability. Continue reading
Posted in electric vehicles, environment, manufacturing, milestones, mobility company, news analysis
Tagged affordable electric vehicles, auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, carlos tavares, EV battery ‘gold rush’, Ken Zino, LFP EV batteries, Robin Zeng, Stellantis and CATL MoU
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UAW Sweep – Stellantis Contract Approved by Members
“The members have spoken. After years of cutbacks, months of our Stand Up campaign, and weeks on the picket line, we have turned the tide for the American autoworker,” said UAW President Shawn Fain. “The Stand Up Strike was just the beginning. The UAW is back to setting the standard. Now, we take our strike muscle and our fighting spirit to the rest of the industries we represent, and to millions of non-union workers ready to Stand Up and fight for a better way of life.” Continue reading
Posted in economy, labor issues, manufacturing, milestones
Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, great recession, Ken Zino, Rick Boyer, Shawn fain, Stellantis 2023 UAW Contract, The UAW Stand Up Strike, UAW Detroit Three contract talks
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Ford CEO Jim Farley on UAW Contract Ratification
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) President and CEO Jim Farley said this morning, “We are pleased the agreement has been ratified and we are very happy for our more than 57,000 UAW-represented employees and their families.” (AutoInformed: Bill Ford Asks … Continue reading
Posted in manufacturing, milestones, news analysis, people
Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, Jim Farley, Ken Zino, Lincoln Navigator, new Expedition and Explorer, new F-150 and F-150 Raptor, new Lincoln Aviator., Ranger and Ranger Raptor
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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
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
Posted in connected vehicles, economy, electric vehicles, environment, global warming, marketing, milestones, news analysis, shows and events
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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Unifor and Stellantis Contract Ratification in Process
Unifor said its bargaining team met all of its priorities in negotiations and obtained an historic wage package, stronger pensions, protections for autoworkers in the EV transition, and secured investments to lock in a pattern agreement for all Canadian autoworkers. Continue reading
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Tagged 1285, 1459, 1498, 195, 815, auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, Canadian autoworkers, Ken Zino, Unifor and Stellantis 2023 contract negotiations, Unifor Locals 444
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Unifor Stellantis Agreement Good for All Workers in Transition
“After a short strike throughout the night Unifor has reached now a tentative agreement with Stellantis. The deal came about around 7:00 AM this morning, after bargaining throughout the night. And yes, as you can tell all of those here are tired, but also very, very proud of the work that we’ve done for Canadian auto workers. ” said Unifor National President Lana Payne said late this afternoon at a hotel in Toronto. Continue reading
Posted in auto news, AutoInformed Editorial, customer satisfaction, economy, environment, labor issues, manufacturing, milestones, mobility company, news analysis, people, transportation
Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, economy, James Stewart, Ken Zino, labor issues, Lana Payne, manufacturing, milestones, Mobility Company, news analysis, Unifor Stellantis 2023 contract agreement.
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Unifor and Stellantis Have Tentative Contract in Canada
“I am proud of our members at every Stellantis facility for their quick and decisive action during this brief and effective strike action,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. “This agreement will considerably improve the living standards of every Unifor member at Stellantis.” Continue reading
CARB Expands Community Air Protection Program
“Blueprint 2.0 is an example of equity-driven innovation that puts a spotlight on the environmental challenges that overburdened communities face and engages residents so that solutions are informed by their priorities and needs,” said CARB Chair Liane Randolph. “With today’s vote, we expanded the tools that residents have to work toward cleaner air and healthier communities.” Continue reading
Posted in environment, fuel economy or emissions, global warming, milestones, public health
Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, carb, Community Air Protection Program, Death of the diesel, Ken Zino, Liane Randolph, The California Air Resources Board
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Stellantis Invests in Chinese Leapmotor to Expand EV Sales
“As consolidation unfolds among the capable electric vehicles start-ups in China, it becomes increasingly apparent that a handful of efficient and agile new generation EV players, like Leapmotor, will come to dominate the mainstream segments in China,” said Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares. Continue reading
Posted in electric vehicles, manufacturing, milestones, news analysis, shows and events
Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, carlos tavares, Dare Forward, Ken Zino, Leapmotor, Zhejiang Leapmotor Technologies Ltd, Zhu Jiangming
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Ford Reaches UAW Contract Agreement If Members Vote Yes
“We are pleased to have reached a tentative agreement on a new labor contract with the UAW covering our U.S. operations,” said Ford CEO and President Jim Farley at 8:43 pm tonight in a Dearborn issued statement.
The agreement, of course is subject is dependent on ratification by Ford’s UAW-represented employees. Continue reading
Posted in economy, labor issues, manufacturing, milestones, mobility company, people, shows and events
Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, big three 2023 uaw contract negotiations, Jim Farley, Ken Zino, Shawn fain, stand up strike, uaw, UAW Vice President Chuck Browning, Walter Reuther
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Volkswagen Raises Pay of US Plant Workers to Resist UAW
Volkswagen of America said today it will increase the pay of its non-union Chattanooga assembly plant workers by 11%. In what is clearly a defensive move against the reformed and increasingly successful United Auto Workers union in the US, which … Continue reading →