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FCA US Has New Contract with UAW Management.

A week ago, 65% of UAW local members voted against the proposed four-year labor agreement worked out by the International union and FCA because it did not eliminate completely eliminate two-tier wages, did not do enough for retirees, and was vague about what vehicles would go to what plants. Continue reading

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Global Car Sharing Services Revenue $6.5 Billion in 2024

According to a new report from Navigant Research, global car sharing services revenue will grow from $1.1 billion in 2015 to $6.5 billion in 2024. Continue reading

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Ford Motor Q4 Dividend Flat at 15 Cents

The fourth quarter dividend is the same as the dividends paid in the previous quarters this year Continue reading

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Team Chevy Rodeo Begins

Chevrolet is hiring professional rodeo stars Tuf Cooper, Fallon Taylor, Richmond Champion, Luke Branquinho and Travis Graves, calling them Team Chevy Rodeo. Continue reading

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FAA Fines Drone Operator SkyPan $1.9 Million

SkyPan operated the aircraft in a careless or reckless manner to endanger lives or property, the FAA alleges. Continue reading

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US September Sales Soar as Trucks Rule

It’s been ten long years since US auto sales in September were this high as light vehicle sales reached more than 1.4 million, which resulted in a SAAR of 16.5 million, the highest since July 2005. Continue reading

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Police Violence at Demonstration at Maruti Suzuki?

The more than 3,000 temporary workers at the Manesar plant had been demanding wages at par with permanent workers, and rallied at the plant gates to show their discontent. Police responded by violently breaking up the demonstrators. Several workers were injured and arrested. Continue reading

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Mosaic Fertilizer to Spend $2B for Disposal of 60 Billion Pounds of Hazardous Waste

At Mosaic’s eight facilities in Florida and Louisiana, hazardous waste from fertilizer production is stored in large piles, tanks, ditches and ponds. The piles can be 500 feet high and cover more than 600 acres, making them some of the largest manmade waste piles in the United States. Continue reading

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Suicide Vote – UAW Locals Nix FCA Contract

In a move that can only be characterized as slitting their own throats, UAW local members have voted against the proposed four-year labor agreement worked out by the International union and FCA. Continue reading

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Honda Civic Gen Ten Debuts

There has never been a better time to look for a family car – say a compact Honda Civic, its global best seller, or numerous competitive choices. Continue reading

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Muñoz Shows 2016 Altima at Automotive Press Association

This is a significant car for Nissan, not only in North America but also globally, so it did much more than just the expected mid-cycle refresh. (See: Family Car Wars Revived as Nissan Ships New 2013 Altima) The interior and exterior have significant changes, while the suspension and steering are re-tuned for a what’s said to be a quieter ride. Continue reading

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Renault Group to buy Lotus F1 Team

Yes, the French are buying a storied British team. Continue reading

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Porsche Buys More VW Shares from Suzuki

Suzuki held Volkswagen share because of a disastrous joint venture. The Japanese automaker disclosed the transaction over the weekend. Suzuki will post ¥36.7 billion (~$304 million) as a special item. Continue reading

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Jeff Gordon Sets NASCAR Record

Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 Drive to End Hunger Chevrolet SS, set a record of 789 consecutive Sprint Cup Series starts this Sunday Continue reading

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Matthias Müller New CEO of Volkswagen Group

Müller is currently Chairman of Porsche AG in Stuttgart. He will continue that job until a successor is appointed. Continue reading

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