Archive for October, 2011
UAW-Chrysler tentative deal brings 2,100 jobs, $4.5B invested in U.S. plants
“Less than three years ago, Chrysler was teetering on the edge of bankruptcy as our nation was thrown into the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression,” UAW President Bob King said in a statement. “This tentative agreement builds on the moment…
Regulators defend U.S. fuel-economy rule against critics on Capitol Hill
Federal regulators, under fire for a fuel-economy proposal that some lawmakers say may result in more deaths on the nation’s roads, are defending their plan to double gasoline mileage for passenger vehicles.
Chevy will sell pure-electric Spark minicar in U.S.
General Motors said today that it will introduce an electric version of its Chevrolet Spark minicar in 2013, one of several announcements touting small, fuel-saving technologies.
GM to debut all-electric Chevrolet Spark in 2013
General Motors plans to bring an all-electric car to the U.S., bringing the Detroit automaker back to the pure-electric market for the first time since the EV-1’s demise.
Chrysler offers $5,750 in bonuses, payments to UAW workers
UAW workers at Chrysler will receive at least $5,750 in bonus and other payments under a tentative labor agreement reached today.
Cadillac unveils center-stack infotainment control system
Cadillac’s upcoming product offensive, starting with the XTS sedan this spring, will lean on General Motors’ most-comprehensive infotainment system to date: the Cadillac User Experience, or Cue.
Michigan Assembly plant rejects proposed Ford-UAW contract
In the first vote on the proposed Ford-UAW contract, workers at Michigan Assembly plant in Wayne narrowly voted it down — sparking a debate among union members who are divided by money and politics.
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Results mixed in early UAW Ford contract voting
Members of UAW Local 900 in Wayne, which represents workers at Michigan Assembly Plant, have voted to reject a tentative agreement with Ford by a narrow percentage.
Obama administration officials visiting two Detroit area auto plants today
A group of senior Obama administration officials, including the head of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, will be visiting two Metro Detroit auto plants this afternoon.