Hagerty acquires Detroit"s Concours d"Elegance
Hagerty, a longtime provider of insurance for vintage and enthusiast vehicles that has aggressively branched out into events, will retain current concours management to raise the profile of the annual event — scheduled for July 23-25 after a one-ye.....»»
Detroit area Ford dealership lets go of employee after ‘hateful" UAW comment
Lithia Motors Inc. said it let go a dealership employee for violating the company's social media policy. The employee's dismissal followed the individual posting an inflammatory comment about the UAW......»»
UAW, Detroit 3 can"t agree what tiers are — or how to end them
GM, Ford and Stellantis each say they're offering to stop having multiple wages for hourly workers, but the union wants to go further and have all workers earn equal pay after 90 days on the job......»»
Wider UAW strikes will spill over beyond Detroit 3 to steelmakers
Steelmakers are in the crosshairs of the UAW strikes, with U.S. Steel Corp. already idling a blast furnace in Illinois in response to the walkout......»»
Suppliers urge price concessions from automakers as UAW strike hits finances
The UAW's strike against the Detroit 3 has made an already precarious financial situation for many suppliers even more fraught — and the automakers might be in part to blame, industry experts said......»»
Ford Bronco seating supplier lays off 650 in Detroit due to UAW strike
The joint venture between Magna International and minority-owned LAN Manufacturing made the move in response to the UAW strike that has halted production of the Ford Bronco in nearby Wayne, Mich......»»
UAW demands would make Detroit 3 uncompetitive, ex-car czar Rattner says
Steven Rattner, who negotiated concessions with the UAW to help keep General Motors and Chrysler afloat in 2009, says union workers deserve significant raises but can't make the automakers uncompetitive......»»
Why does my hair turn green from the swimming pool?
If you are a blonde like me and enjoy laps in a swimming pool, you may have noticed your hair acquires a green tint after frequent swims in chlorinated water......»»
Detroit 3 push back on UAW strike messaging as deadline looms
The Detroit 3 defend their positions with fact checks on UAW President Shawn Fain's statements......»»
First auto supplier plans layoffs related to UAW strike
A contract manufacturing supplier is planning to lay off 293 employees due to the United Auto Workers strike against the Detroit 3 automakers, signaling the first supplier to detail its layoff plans to the state of Michigan since the union walkout be.....»»
Bold colors at the auto show reflect what the customer wants
The cool waning days of summer in Detroit provided a brilliant mirror of what consumers were thinking. That after three exhausting years of pandemic disruption, deprivation and anxiety, the auto market was suddenly awash in brighter colors......»»
Dealers begin to put UAW strike planning into action
With the UAW launching its strike against all Detroit 3 automakers and halting production at three vehicle assembly plants, dealers are putting monthslong contingency plans into action......»»
UAW strike limits damage to Detroit 3 — for now
The strike's impact could increase quickly if the UAW follows through on its plan to escalate the strike and ramp up pressure on the automakers at the bargaining table......»»
Industry keeps an eye out for UAW strike"s impact on small suppliers
Suppliers are closely watching the UAW's strike against the Detroit 3 and bracing themselves for fallout deep in the supply chain if it persists longer than a few weeks......»»
Auto suppliers prepare for layoffs if UAW strikes continue
Major suppliers to the Detroit 3 plants on strike include Lear Corp., Dana Corp., Superior Industries, Cooper Standard, Tenneco and Martinrea, to name a few......»»
At the Detroit auto show, worries and hope as UAW prepared to launch strike
Michigan's governor said she was in contact with the federal government and that everyone was "doing our best" and focused on "getting a good result." She said both sides at the table have a responsibility to act in their best interests......»»
UAW launches historic strike against all 3 Detroit automakers; Barra hopes for quick resolution
Talks stalled in the final hours of negotiations, even as the automakers offered record raises as high as 20 percent. GM CEO Mary Barra on Friday said she hoped for a quick return to the bargaining table......»»
UAW begins historic strike against all 3 Detroit automakers
Talks stalled in the final hours of negotiations, even as the automakers offered record raises as high as 20 percent......»»
As UAW strike looms, Biden administration considers aid for small suppliers, report says
The Detroit 3 automakers and union negotiators offered little hope a deal would be reached on Thursday to avoid a midnight walk-off that would be the UAW's first-ever simultaneous strike against the U.S. carmakers......»»
At the Detroit auto show, worries and hope as UAW strike deadline nears
Michigan's governor said she is in contact with the federal government and that everyone is "doing our best" and focused on "getting a good result." She said both sides at the table have a responsibility to act in their best interests......»»
UAW"s strike strategy exploits leeway created by expired contract
Until the UAW's deals with the Detroit 3 end tonight, it can only call targeted strikes over local issues. The union is calling its unprecedented strategy a "stand-up strike.".....»»