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......»»
Honda halting plans to develop smaller EVs with GM, CEO says
The carmakers had agreed in April 2022 to create a new architecture based on GM’s Ultium EV battery that will be used primarily for small crossover sport utility vehicles......»»
U.S. assembly plants will be underutilized through EV transition, GlobalData says
Utilization of assembly plants is already far below optimal levels and could decline further if the UAW strike escalates......»»
The Easiest Remote Control Animatronic Skull With Micro:Bit and Crazy Circuits
They think treat, we think trick! This DIY talking skull project can be controlled from afar so that you can prank your trick-or-treaters. They’ll think it’s a store-bought Halloween display, but then when it starts to say things that co.....»»
GM says UAW strike has cost $800M so far
GM withdrew its 2023 financial guidance and EV production targets through mid-2024 as it reported a 7.3 percent decline in third-quarter net income......»»
GM workers in Brazil go on strike in protest against layoffs
The strike for an "indefinite period of time" happens as GM announced it was reducing workforce at its three factories in Sao Paulo state after a drop in sales and exports, a move it dubbed "necessary" for its sustainability......»»
UAW adds Stellantis" Ram 1500 plant to strike; 6,800 more workers join pickets in Mich.; company "outraged"
The Sterling Heights Assembly Plant north of Detroit is Stellantis' only source of the current-generation Ram 1500. Stellantis said it was "outraged" by the action......»»
Q&A: Do we need a new approach to prevent bird window strikes?
In early October, nearly 1,000 birds perished after colliding with the windows of a convention center near Lake Michigan in Chicago, marking the largest mass bird die-off in decades. But bird window-strike fatalities are an ongoing threat. Illinois N.....»»
GM, Ford Q3 earnings an early look at UAW strike toll
The strike is expected to cause limited harm to the automakers' third-quarter results being reported this week, but its repercussions will linger into 2024 even if a deal is reached in the coming weeks......»»
UAW adds Stellantis" Ram 1500 plant to strike; 6,800 more workers join pickets in Mich.
The Sterling Heights Assembly Plant north of Detroit is Stellantis' only source of the current-generation Ram 1500......»»
How could a piece of the moon become a near-Earth asteroid? Researchers have an answer
A team of astronomers has found a new clue that a recently discovered near-Earth asteroid, Kamo'oalewa, might be a chunk of the moon. They hypothesized that the asteroid was ejected from the lunar surface during a meteorite strike—and they found th.....»»
University of Michigan slithers toward history with massive acquisition of jarred snake specimens
Greg Schneider scans rows upon rows of liquid-filled glass jars containing coiled snake specimens, just a portion of the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology's reptile and amphibian collection believed to be the largest held by any research insti.....»»
Ford lays off 364 more workers in Mich., Ohio
Ford said 354 workers at a transmission plant in Sharonville, Ohio, and 10 at its Rawsonville Components plant in Michigan are being told not to report for work starting Monday because they supply the automaker's Kentucky Truck Plant......»»
Supplier earnings to provide early glimpse into UAW strike"s financial impact
Third-quarter earnings reports released by publicly traded suppliers in the coming days will provide a glimpse into how the UAW strike, slowdowns at the U.S.-Mexico border and other supply chain challenges are impacting supplier finances......»»
Suppliers warn of more layoffs, spending cuts from UAW strike
As the UAW strike against the Detroit 3 enters its sixth week, suppliers are cutting back on capital expenditures and warning that many smaller Tier 2 and Tier 3 parts makers could soon be approaching a financial tipping point......»»
From sunburns to long johns: Impatience grows as UAW strike drags into 6th week
Some workers are struggling with their reduced paychecks and question why UAW leaders haven't let them vote on the automakers' proposals, which address many of the union's demands......»»
Stellantis drops out of LA Auto Show, SEMA expo due to UAW strike
The company had planned to reveal the North American Fiat 500e electric car in Los Angeles. It's usually a major exhibitor in the SEMA show and won numerous awards last year......»»
UAW strikers at ZF Alabama axle plant ratify new contract
UAW workers on Wednesday ratified a new contract with German supplier ZF Group at its Tuscaloosa, Ala., axle factory, ending a nearly monthlong strike that once threatened nearby Mercedes-Benz production......»»
Emotional expression is about fostering connections, not asserting individuality
When someone expresses their emotions, they show their passion and authentic individuality. As self-evident as it might seem, this may reflect a cultural bias, says a University of Michigan researcher......»»
AI chatbots can infer an alarming amount of info about you from your responses
This troubling ability could be used by scammers or to target ads. Enlarge (credit: atakan/Getty Images) The way you talk can reveal a lot about you—especially if you're talking to a chatbot. New research reveals that.....»»
Stellantis faces Oct. 29 strike deadline with Unifor in Canada
The union said it is “looking forward” to locking in a deal that matches the pattern set by collective agreements with the other two members of the Detroit 3 while making “additional gains” on workplace issues specific to Stellantis. .....»»