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.....»»
TIMELINE: A look at UAW-Detroit 3 negotiations and the looming union strike threat
The escalation comes as negotiations over a new deal, which began in July, between the union and Ford, GM and Chrysler parent Stellantis have yet to result in an agreement......»»
UAW chief will order strikes at targeted plants Thursday night if no Detroit 3 deal reached
The union said proposed wage increases were 20 percent from Ford, 18 percent from GM and 17.5 percent from Stellantis. All three would cut in half the time it takes to earn top wages to four years, down from eight years now......»»
UAW on strike in Detroit, but not at the automakers
More than 1,000 UAW workers went on strike at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Pickets were seen in downtown Detroit on Wednesday morning as the Detroit auto show opened its doors......»»
Farley: Ford"s latest offer to UAW is "most generous" in 80 years; UAW may opt to strike targeted plants
The UAW is considering initially targeting only specific plants for work stoppages at Detroit's 3 automakers, sources told Reuters, adding the strike plan could still change......»»
Netcraft acquires FraudWatch to deliver online brand protection at scale
Netcraft announced the acquisition of FraudWatch, an Australian online brand protection provider focused on phishing, social media, brand infringement, and fake mobile apps. Netcraft and FraudWatch together are committed to providing global organizat.....»»
Live talk at noon Wednesday from the North American International Detroit Auto Show
Jessica Caldwell, director of insights at Edmunds, will join Executive Editor Jamie Butters and Staff Reporter Lindsay VanHulle live from the Detroit auto show floor......»»
Amid UAW-Detroit 3 negotiations, a call to ‘remember the retirees"
The UAW wants the Detroit 3 to increase retiree pay, re-establish retiree medical benefits and guarantee defined benefit pensions......»»
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is talking to UAW and carmakers to avert strike
Whitmer said the union and Detroit’s automakers should be able to forge a deal ahead of a Sept. 14 deadline, allowing the companies to stay profitable while also boosting pay......»»
Detroit Lions vs. Kansas City Chiefs live stream: Watch the NFL for free
The 2023 NFL season begins with the NFL Kickoff Game between the Detroit Lions and the Kansas City Chiefs. Find out where and where to watch the game......»»
EV broken? Finding a technician to fix it may take awhile
LONDON/DETROIT/MILAN - A global shortage of technicians and independent repair shops qualified to fix EVs threatens to increase repair and warranty costs for drivers, potentially undermining upcoming deadlines to cut vehicle carbon emissions. From.....»»
Here"s how a UAW strike against the Detroit 3 could play out
The UAW has warned it could strike all three Detroit automakers at once, but it also could target key production sites to avoid burning through its $825 million strike fund......»»
EV broken? Finding a technician to fix it may take a while
LONDON/DETROIT/MILAN - A global shortage of technicians and independent repair shops qualified to fix EVs threatens to increase repair and warranty costs for drivers, potentially undermining upcoming deadlines to cut vehicle carbon emissions. From.....»»
Apple acquires 50-year-old ‘leading record label’ to bolster Apple Music Classical
Following the launch of Apple Music Classical earlier this year, Apple is once again expanding its footprint in the classical music industry. This time, the company has acquired BIS Records, a record label founded in 1973 and focused on early and con.....»»
Apple Music acquires famed classical label BIS
Fifty-year-old classical music company BIS Records has been bought by Apple Music, expanding the availability of its catalog and continuing to search for new talent.Apple Music ClassicalApple Music Classical was borne of Apple acquiring streaming ser.....»»
How a potential UAW strike would have significant ramifications on auto logistics
Logistics and transportation companies that rely on Detroit 3 supply chains could be forced to lay off workers or prioritize other industries, experts said......»»
UAW accusations against GM, Stellantis have few precedents
The last known charge of unfair labor practices filed by or against the Detroit 3 was in 1998. The UAW also made such a claim against GM during the 1937 Flint sit-down strike......»»
U.S. moves ahead with $12 billion plan to retrofit auto plants for EVs
The funding comes amid tense negotiations between the Detroit 3 and the UAW, which has said the transition to EVs threatens union jobs......»»
Unifor union picks Ford as Detroit 3 bargaining target in Canada
Union President Lana Payne picked Ford as Unifor’s target automaker Aug. 29, three weeks after hinting she was leaning toward focusing on the company that employs about 5,500 union members in Canada to lead off this year’s contract talks......»»
Unifor members join UAW in voting to strike Detroit 3, if necessary
Unifor says 18,000 people at GM, Ford and Stellantis in Canada are covered by collective agreements. .....»»
Why the UAW"s leader wants a 46% raise, 32-hour work week in his "war" against the Detroit 3
Shawn Fain, whose demeanor leans more Sunday school teacher than fire-breathing union leader, has brought back a tough-talking style evoking the labor movement’s roots in America......»»