Oct 29 (Reuters) – The United Auto Workers on Sunday laid out key parts of the union’s tentative 4 1/2-year contract with Ford Motor (F.N), which will end a divisive strike if approved by members. The following are issues highlighted by UAW leaders: * Ford will invest $8.1 billion in renovating factories and adding new models. * Raises of 33% or more for many workers over the life … [Read more...]
UAW-Ford deal nets union big wins on wages, benefits, investments
DETROIT, Oct 29 (Reuters) – United Auto Workers leaders approved a tentative deal on Sunday with Ford (F.N) that includes a pay hike of at least 30% for full-time workers and could more than double pay for others, in a victory for the union’s fight to roll back 15 years of concessions. Bargaining continued at General Motors (GM.N) without any deal. UAW President Shawn … [Read more...]
Unifor strikes Stellantis after weekend contract talks don't end in a deal
Unifor strikes Stellantis after weekend contract talks don't end in a deal, but Unifor said negotiations will continue through the night. Source: autonews.com … [Read more...]
Ola Electric scooter erupts in flame, manufacturer claims use of aftermarket parts resulted in short circuit
Ola Electric has made headlines again for the wrong reasons. An Ola Electric scooter has caught fire in Pimpri-Chinchwad in Pune. Multiple videos of the fire incident have been posted on social media platforms. In one such video, it has been seen that firefighters trying to put out the fire of the electric scooter. The manufacturer has taken to social media platform X (Previously known as … [Read more...]
US auto union strikes deal with Ford Motor, big wins on wages, benefits, investments
By: Reuters | Updated on: 30 Oct 2023, 09:06 AM United Auto Workers leaders approved a tentative deal on Sunday with Ford that includes a pay hike of at least 30% for full-time workers and could more than double pay for others, in a victory for the union's fight to roll back 15 years of concessions. Strikers stand in front of the Jeep sign during another day of UAW … [Read more...]
Delhi declares war on older diesel buses in NCR region. Here's why
By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 30 Oct 2023, 09:00 AM The Delhi government has once again attempted to put the focus on older diesel buses plying in the National Capital Region (NCR) as one of the key factors for pollution in the region. With the air quality index (AQI) worsening steadily in Delhi, vehicular emissions are believed to be one of the main contributing factors even as … [Read more...]
Formula 1: Max Verstappen clocks record 16th win of the season at Mexican Grand Prix
By: Reuters | Updated on: 30 Oct 2023, 08:54 AM Red Bull's triple world champion Max Verstappen became the first Formula One driver to take 16 victories in a season when he won a crash-halted and action-packed Mexico City Grand Prix on Sunday. Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands celebrates after winning the Formula One Mexico Grand Prix auto race at the … [Read more...]
Man crushed to death as stunt on tractor goes wrong; incident caught on cam
By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 30 Oct 2023, 08:42 AM A man in Punjab's Gurdaspur district lost his life on Saturday while performing a stunt on a moving tractor during the course of a rural sports fair in the area. Sukhmandeep Singh was reportedly trying to get on to the tractor while the vehicle was on its two rear wheels. Screengrab from video posted on X by … [Read more...]
U.S. Auto Sales Up in October Despite UAW Strike
While the UAW strike has slowed output at auto factories nationwide, the fallout has not fully hit consumers in dealer showrooms. Source: autorentalnews.com … [Read more...]
Max Verstappen dominates F1's Mexico City Grand Prix for record 16th win
MEXICO CITY — Max Verstappen split the Ferrari front row of Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz at the start to snatch the lead of the Formula One Mexico City Grand Prix by the first corner, then drove off to his record 16th victory of the season on Sunday. Red Bull's three-time season champion collected his third consecutive win at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez and broke his own season victories … [Read more...]