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New Ford Mustang GT3 Racing Documentary Starts Next Week

Posted on 8 December 2023 by Ken Zino

Ford Motor (NYSE: F) said today that starting next week, people can follow the development of the Ford Mustang GT3 leading up to its inaugural season at the world’s toughest endurance races in a documentary series. (Full episode 1 Click … Continue reading →

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The Quantum Mobility Quest from Airbus and BMW Group

Posted on 6 December 2023 by Ken Zino

This could be a first-of-its-kind attempt to develop applications to harness quantum technologies for real-world industrial applications. The companies said it has the potential to forge more efficient, sustainable and safer solutions for the future of transportation. This nascent technology could play a key role in simulating various industrial and operational processes, opening up opportunities to shape future mobility products and services. Continue reading →

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Michigan State Fleet – All to be Zero-Emission Vehicles  

Posted on 5 December 2023 by Ken Zino

“Michigan automakers are on the cutting-edge of the world’s switch to zero emission vehicles, and with today’s executive directive to transition our state-owned fleet by 2040, the State of Michigan is leading by example,” said Governor Whitmer. “Getting this done will help drive demand of Michigan-made electric vehicles, lower gas and maintenance costs for the state since ZEVs cost far less to fuel and maintain and reduce air and noise pollution in our communities.”  Continue reading →

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Annals of Marketing – Honda Offers EV at Hybrid Price

Posted on 1 December 2023 by Ken Zino

It’s the latest example of how the proposition that EVs are too expensive ignores marketplace competition combined with automaker advantages of scale and decades of innovation in manufacturing, design and cost cutting will relentlessly and inevitably make EVs desirable. Continue reading →

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Connected Technicians at Nissan Speed Repairs

Posted on 28 November 2023 by Ken Zino

“TECH LINE did a great job of walking me through the process. They made sure we went through it together and everything went smoothly,” said Skyler Petrille, Nissan master technician at Mossy Nissan El Cajon just outside San Diego. “It’s super cool when Nissan invests in tools to help make our work easier, better and more efficient.” Continue reading →

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McLaren Returns to Le Mans in 2024 FIA WEC

Posted on 27 November 2023 by Ken Zino

McLaren Automotive said today it has been confirmed as a manufacturer represented in the 2024 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) with nominated racing partner United Autosports . It will contest the championship in the LMGT3 class with two 720S GT3 EVO cars. This means the McLaren name will return to Le Mans 29 years after winning the race on its debut appearance in 1995, completing the ‘Triple Crown’ of victories at Le Mans, the Indianapolis 500 and Monaco Grand Prix. To celebrate McLaren’s return to endurance racing, the entries will pay tribute to the debut with race numbers #59 -the race number of the winning F1 GTR – and #95, the year of the landmark win. Continue reading →

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Stellantis Opens its First Circular Economy Hub in Turin

Posted on 24 November 2023 by Ken Zino

Stellantis has opened its SUSTAINera Circular Economy Hub (CE Hub) at the former Fiat Mirafiori Complex in Turin, Italy. Stellantis hopes to foster its so-called Circular Economy ambitions with a 360-degree approach based on its 4R strategy: Reman, Repair, Reuse, and Recycle. The objectives of the CE Hub are to extend the life of parts and vehicles, ensuring that they last for as long as possible. When that is no longer possible, the material is collected for recycling from the re-manufacturing operations, and from the end-of-life vehicle dismantling activity, and then returned to the manufacturing loop to build new vehicles and parts. Continue reading →

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Volkswagen Raises Pay of US Plant Workers to Resist UAW

Posted on 22 November 2023 by Ken Zino

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 →

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Cruise CEO Resigns as GM Revamps Embattled Company

Posted on 22 November 2023 by Ken Zino

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 →

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Stellantis and CATL MoU for Lithium Iron Phosphate Batteries

Posted on 21 November 2023 by Ken Zino

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 →

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UAW Sweep – Stellantis Contract Approved by Members

Posted on 21 November 2023 by Ken Zino

“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 →

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Ford CEO Jim Farley on UAW Contract Ratification

Posted on 20 November 2023 by Ken Zino

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 →

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State of Michigan UAW Employees Approve 2024 Contract

Posted on 17 November 2023 by Ken Zino

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 →

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Mercedes-Benz Opens First North American EV Charging Hub

Posted on 15 November 2023 by Ken Zino

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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Unifor and Stellantis Contract Ratification in Process

Posted on 4 November 2023 by Ken Zino

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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