DETROIT, MI - United Auto Workers (UAW) and the Big Three Detroit carmakers – General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis – are still far apart on negotiations to avert a strike that is becoming more and more likely to happen later this week as the September 14th deadline looms ever closer. If the strike does indeed come to pass on Thursday, it could provide a major source of upheaval … [Read more...] about Auto Worker Strike Likely This Week as Deadline Looms, Both Sides Far Apart
Mercedes Debuts “Game-Changing” EV Concept Cars with Superior Range to Tesla
MUNICH - On Sunday at the IAA Mobility auto show in Munich, Mercedes-Benz unveiled a line of concept electric vehicles (EVs) they say are close to production, with the German automaker claiming they offer superior range to any currently available model of Tesla. Mercedes officials are saying that their Concept CLA Class – comprised of four new models including a sedan, … [Read more...] about Mercedes Debuts “Game-Changing” EV Concept Cars with Superior Range to Tesla
Massive System Failure Grinds Toyota of Japan’s Vehicle Production to Compete Halt
BUNKYO-KU, TOKYO - On Tuesday, August 29, Toyota officials announced they were forced to suspend operations at all of its Japanese-based assembly plants after a massive system failure brought production lines of the world's biggest selling automotive manufacturer to a complete halt. Toyota denied rumors that the issue was due to a cyberattack, noting that it was most likely … [Read more...] about Massive System Failure Grinds Toyota of Japan’s Vehicle Production to Compete Halt
Looming United Auto Workers Strike Could Cost Industry $5 Billion in Losses
DETROIT, MI - If the United Auto Workers (UAW) union fails to come to an agreement with Detroit automakers by the looming deadline of September 14, 2023, the resultant 10-day strike could have a financial impact upon UAW members – which includes Stellantis, Ford, General Motors and related businesses such as their franchised dealers – in the amount of up to $5 billion in … [Read more...] about Looming United Auto Workers Strike Could Cost Industry $5 Billion in Losses
LED Technology Continues to Evolve in Automotive Industry
WEST PALM BEACH, FL - While Light Emitting Diode (LED) technology has been around for decades, its use in the automotive industry is a fairly recent phenomenon that is greatly contributing to the improvement of safety and energy efficiency standards of new vehicles coming off the assembly line. When initially adopted by the automotive industry, LEDs were mainly utilized for … [Read more...] about LED Technology Continues to Evolve in Automotive Industry