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Ford, GM furlough additional 500 workers

Two of Detroit's Big Three automakers are furloughing more workers as the United Auto Workers strike nears the three-week mark without sufficient progress on a labor contract agreement.

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Tesla misses third quarter delivery expectations

Tesla shipped 435,059 cars globally in the third quarter, as factory downtime led to its first delivery decline in more than a year. The results, posted Monday, missed expectations, causing the stock to dip 2%.

Bloomberg

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Economic impact of a prolonged UAW strike

If the United Auto Workers strike proves to be prolonged, the economic impact could be felt well beyond the motor-vehicle industry according to Bloomberg Economics. It found that each UAW striker could cost five other people their jobs.

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UAW now aims for 30% pay raise

The United Auto Workers union wants to emerge from its strike against Detroit's three major automakers with at least a 30% pay raise, according to people familiar with the matter.

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Trump rails against electric vehicles in Michigan

As his Republican rivals sparred onstage in California at their second primary debate, Donald Trump was in battleground Michigan Wednesday night working to win over blue-collar voters by lambasting President Joe Biden and his push for el...

France 24

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Biden joins striking auto workers on picket line

Joe Biden became the first sitting U.S. president to stand on a picket line, joining striking auto workers in Michigan in a bold pitch for blue collar votes against likely election rival Donald Trump.

France 24

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Mercedes, BMW stand to lose most in China EV battle

The European Union's probe into Beijing's electric-vehicle subsidies may leave Germany's luxury automakers facing the most potential exposure to tit-for-tat tariffs.

Bloomberg

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U.S autoworkers to expand strikes amid contract stalemate

Autoworkers are set to escalate strike actions against car plants as the union struggles to reach a deal with automakers General Motors, Stellantis and Ford.

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UAW workers walk off the job in Milwaukee

UAW workers walk off the job in Milwaukee after the president of the United Auto Workers said Friday the union would expand its strike against major automakers.

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UAW expands strike to 38 plants

The United Auto Workers union is increasing pressure on Detroit's Big Three by expanding its workers strike to even more facilities. UAW President Shawn Fain announced Friday that the union is encouraging 38 parts and distribution center...

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U.S. struggles with nationwide ambulance shortage

A nationwide shortage of ambulances is leaving EMTs constantly worried about breaking down on the way to an emergency or with a patient in back. Scripps News Investigates found local emergency medical services departments across the coun...

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High gas prices push Ugandans to electric bikes

Uganda’s gasoline prices are the highest they’ve been in 30 years — so it’s a good time to promote e-mobility. In Kampala, motorbike taxis are being converted to battery-electric models. They’re cheaper to operate and better for the envi...

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Electric vehicles boost European car sales by 21%

Auto sales climbed for the 13th consecutive month in Europe, with electric vehicles driving growth before becoming the latest focal point of global trade tensions. Oliver Crook reports on Bloomberg Television.

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UAW strikes may expand if no 'serious progress' by Friday

The United Auto Workers said it will expand its strikes at the legacy Detroit automakers at noon on Friday if "serious progress" isn't made in negotiations.

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United Auto Workers strike enters fourth day

The autoworkers strike against Detroit's major automakers reaches its fourth day, both labor unions and company executives remain at a considerable impasse. The companies have offered a 20% raise, while workers are pushing for a wage inc...

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UAW members continue strike against GM, Ford, Stellantis

Auto workers in the U.S. continue to strike against General Motors Co., Ford Motor Co. and Stellantis NV as their union pushes for a dramatic reset of the wage scales and working conditions.

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Erdogan asks Musk to build Tesla factory in Turkey

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan asked Tesla CEO Elon Musk to build a Tesla factory in Turkey, the country's communications directorate said on Monday (September 18).

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Biden backs striking autoworkers

An unprecedented strike is underway impacting United States’ three biggest carmakers, General Motors, Ford and Stellantis, which manufactures Chrysler. The United Auto Workers Union says it is time workers shared in the companies' record...

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Thousands of autoworkers go on strike

Some 13,000 autoworkers walked off the job as part of the United Auto Workers union strike against Ford, GM and Stellantis. Many are hoping for a speedy resolution to the strike — including workers and parts manufacturers in Canada.

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Car prices could be impacted by worker strikes

About 13,000 auto workers have walked off the job at three targeted factories after their union leaders couldn't reach a deal with Detroit's automakers. The United Auto Workers union is seeking big raises and better benefits from General...

France 24

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Top three U.S automakers hit by historic strike

The "Detroit Three" automakers are facing their first ever coordinated strikes. Walkouts began after a midnight deadline for a deal on pay passed without agreement. The stoppages involve 12,700 workers and target three plants.

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13,000 workers go on strike at major U.S auto makers

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Potential UAW strike puts Biden in precarious position

The United Auto Workers have told General Motors, Ford and Stellantis that if they don't get a deal with improved wages by the end of Thursday, union members are prepared to strike. Standing by the auto workers in a possible strike could...

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U.S automakers threaten strike action

Some 150,000 members of autoworkers union have set a strike deadline of Thursday midnight. They are demanding 40-percent wage increases, but automakers are only offering 10-percent. The industrial action in 2019 sent the state of Michiga...

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Deadline looms before potential UAW strike

With two days left before UAW members will strike, the Big Three and the union continue negotiating in hopes of reaching a deal and avoiding the picket line. So far, the automakers' offers have fallen short. Will they reach an agreement ...

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Electric vehicles and solid-state batteries

Climate change has forced a rethink in the automobile industry, and the internal combustion engine is on its way out. The future belongs to electric vehicles powered by renewable energy. But the batteries that propel them are based on de...

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Ford raises pay ahead of strike deadline

Ford Motor Company gave nearly 8,000 workers represented by the United Auto Workers (UAW) a raise, as the union threatens to walk out on the big three automakers. The fast-tracked pay raises were negotiated by Ford and UAW in 2019 and co...

Bloomberg

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Biden comments shock the United Auto Workers Union

President Joe Biden's comment that he thinks the UAW and the Big Three will agree on a deal and avoid striking came as a shock to the union president. There's just a few more days for a deal to be agreed upon.

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Chinese EV makers vie for EU market share

At the International Motor Show in Munich, Chinese electric car makers are showcasing their latest models and capability in gaining a larger piece and making it clear they hope to get a larger piece of Europe's EV market. Meanwhile, Germ...

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China's EV graveyard for unwanted models

China has emerged as the world's powerhouse for electric cars. But while some companies have enjoyed a boom in sales, others such as electric taxi firms have gone bust.

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