Is the UAW victory in Chattanooga a one-off or a sign of change? Volkswagen’s Chattanooga Assembly complex made history this month with a vote to unionize that is being heralded by workers as a game changer. But what does the UAW victory really mean for the future of organized labor in the South?
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Marcus Armstrong honors cancer patients with special livery for Indy Grand Prix
INDIANAPOLIS — Marcus Armstrong's No. 11 Honda-powered car will come with all the usual trimmings for this weekend's Indianapolis Grand Prix — speed, sponsors and a shiny new paint job. The second-year driver also will be carrying a message of hope. Chip Ganassi Racing announced Thursday that it has partnered with the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center and Schwartz Partners … [Read More...]
2025 Range Rover Electric waitlist rises to over 28,000, debut later this year
By: Sameer Fayaz Contractor | Updated on: 11 May 2024, 19:33 PM Share via: <!--Having opened order books in December last year, the automaker has announced that the Range Rover Electric has garnered 28,700 expressions of interest so far, up from over 16,000 in February this year. --> Having opened order books in December last year, the automaker has announced that the … [Read More...]
Colton Herta hopes to protect narrow points lead through IndyCar's biggest month
INDIANAPOLIS — Colton Herta arrives in Indianapolis with big goals every May. He hopes to win two poles, dreams of sipping the milk and believes a win at the series' marquee race just might catapult him to that elusive series title. But this is not just another May. For the first time in his IndyCar career, the 24-year-old American comes to town sitting atop the crowded standings by the … [Read More...]
10 New Electric Models With The Shortest Range, Subaru Solterra Ranks Among The Worst
Follow us today... Not all electric vehicles are created equal in the miles of range before they need to be recharged. Which are the best and the worst? If you want a new 2024 model year electric vehicle with the longest range, I'll list them here from U.S. News data. I'll also cover the 2024 Subaru Solterra ranking among the worst. You should be aware of … [Read More...]
Nissan reports 92% jump in profit as sales surge
TOKYO — Nissan’s profit for the fiscal year through March jumped 92% to 426.6 billion yen ($2.7 billion) as sales grew in all major global markets except China, the Japanese automaker said Thursday. Annual sales surged nearly 20% to 12.7 trillion yen ($81.5 billion), Nissan Motor Co. said. For the January-March quarter, profit at Nissan, based in the port city of Yokohama, edged down slightly to … [Read More...]
TVS iQube electric scooter to get more variants soon, launch likely next month
By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 11 May 2024, 18:36 PM Share via: The new variants of the iQube will be available with different battery capacities and price points, and could arrive as early as next month. TVS is planning to bring new variants of the iQube with different battery capacities. It's unclear if the iQube ST is still in the pipeline TVS is all set to … [Read More...]
U.S. opens another probe into Fisker's cars, over brake issue
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Friday opened a preliminary probe into 6,813 Fisker Ocean SUVs built in 2023, after complaints that the automatic emergency braking system used in the electric vehicles had activated inadvertently. The regulator said its Office of Defects Investigation has received eight complaints alleging activation of the braking system without an apparent … [Read More...]
2001 Motown Muscle Showdown: Z06 vs. ACR vs. Cobra R
We strap on the Big Three's biggest, baddest cars—Chevy Corvette Z06, Dodge Viper GTS ACR, and Ford SVT Mustang Cobra R—and go ballistic across the high desert. Source: caranddriver.com … [Read More...]
Zoomcar bets big on car-sharing adoption in India, to add 20,000 new cars in FY2025
By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 11 May 2024, 18:01 PM Share via: <!--Zoomcar has partnered with brands like Cars24, Acko Drive, Spinny, and Droom to make car ownership more accessible for hosts via special offers, financing and more.--> Zoomcar has partnered with brands like Cars24, Acko Drive, Spinny, and Droom to make car ownership more accessible for hosts via special … [Read More...]
US plans to impose major new tariffs on EVs, other Chinese green energy imports
Tariffs on electric vehicles, in particular, could quadruple — from the existing 25 per cent to 100 per cent. The plan was described by the people on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to provide details ahead of a formal announcement. The tariffs, expected to be announced Tuesday, come as officials across the Democratic administration have expressed frustration over China's … [Read More...]