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US agency ends investigation into Ford engine failures after recall and warranty extension
Read full article: US agency ends investigation into Ford engine failures after recall and warranty extensionU.S. auto safety regulators have ended an investigation into Ford engine failures after the company replaced engines or extended the warranty on some vehicles.
Edmunds: These are the best lightly used hybrid cars, SUVs and trucks
Read full article: Edmunds: These are the best lightly used hybrid cars, SUVs and trucksMany car shoppers like the idea of hybrids, but not the upfront premium that often is thousands more than the sticker price of a non-hybrid model.
Ford, Mazda warn owners to stop driving older vehicles with dangerous Takata air bag inflators
Read full article: Ford, Mazda warn owners to stop driving older vehicles with dangerous Takata air bag inflatorsFord and Mazda are warning the owners of more than 475,000 older vehicles in the U.S. not to drive them because they have dangerous Takata air bag inflators that have not been replaced.
Harrison Ford, Angela Bassett, Miley Cyrus and more honored as Disney Legends in emotional ceremony
Read full article: Harrison Ford, Angela Bassett, Miley Cyrus and more honored as Disney Legends in emotional ceremonyDisney has bestowed โlegendsโ status on 14 artists who have shaped the company, including Harrison Ford, Angela Bassett and Miley Cyrus.
Image of Caitlin Clark displayed on hood of Josh Berry's car for Brickyard 400 in Indianapolis
Read full article: Image of Caitlin Clark displayed on hood of Josh Berry's car for Brickyard 400 in IndianapolisCaitlin Clark made her first appearance at Indianapolis Motor Speedway โ on Josh Berryโs No. 4 Ford.
US employers added a solid 206,000 jobs in June in a sign of continued economic strength
Read full article: US employers added a solid 206,000 jobs in June in a sign of continued economic strengthAmericaโs employers delivered another healthy month of hiring in June, adding 206,000 jobs and once again displaying the U.S. economyโs ability to withstand continually high interest rates.
US new-vehicle sales barely rose in the second quarter as buyers balked at still-high prices
Read full article: US new-vehicle sales barely rose in the second quarter as buyers balked at still-high pricesU.S. new-vehicle sales rose only slightly in the second quarter, despite larger discounts and slightly lower prices.
US economic growth for last quarter is revised up slightly to a 1.4% annual rate
Read full article: US economic growth for last quarter is revised up slightly to a 1.4% annual rateThe American economy expanded at a 1.4% annual pace from January through March, the slowest quarterly growth since spring 2022, the government said in a slight upgrade from its previous estimate.
Rally great Ogier to remain hospitalized though 'no serious injuries' from crash in Poland
Read full article: Rally great Ogier to remain hospitalized though 'no serious injuries' from crash in PolandEight-time world rally champion Sรฉbastien Ogier will remain hospitalized overnight after he was involved in a crash in Poland while preparing for this weekโs race, though his team said he was not seriously injured.
Fake elector case in Nevada dismissed over venue question, state attorney general vows appeal
Read full article: Fake elector case in Nevada dismissed over venue question, state attorney general vows appealA Nevada judge has dismissed a criminal indictment against six Republicans accused of submitting certificates to Congress falsely declaring Donald Trump the winner of the stateโs 2020 presidential election.
Reliving the incredible Detroit experience that was the Michigan Central Station concert
Read full article: Reliving the incredible Detroit experience that was the Michigan Central Station concertThe Michigan Central Station concert celebrating the building's reopening was a once-in-a-lifetime Detroit experience.
Michigan Central Station concert was a once-in-a-lifetime Detroit night
Read full article: Michigan Central Station concert was a once-in-a-lifetime Detroit nightSeeing Diana Ross, Jack White and Eminem live in concert is something that anyone who enjoys live music would proudly love to cross off their bucket list. Now imagine seeing them all on the same stage, on the same night and in their hometown of Detroit. Itโs almost too good to be true.
US consumer confidence rises in May after three months of declines
Read full article: US consumer confidence rises in May after three months of declinesConsumer confidence in the U.S. rose in May following three straight months of declines, but Americans remain anxious about elevated inflation and interest rates.
US opens investigation into Ford crashes involving Blue Cruise partially automated driving system
Read full article: US opens investigation into Ford crashes involving Blue Cruise partially automated driving systemTwo fatal crashes involving Fordโs Blue Cruise partially automated driving system have drawn the attention of U.S. auto safety regulators.
Chinese automakers redefine the car as a living space at Beijing Auto Show
Read full article: Chinese automakers redefine the car as a living space at Beijing Auto ShowThe seemingly never-ending efforts of Chinaโs electric car makers to redefine the automobile are on display at the nationโs largest annual auto show.
Chase Elliott ends 42-race winless streak with overtime victory in NASCAR Cup race at Texas
Read full article: Chase Elliott ends 42-race winless streak with overtime victory in NASCAR Cup race at TexasChase Elliott pulled ahead and cleared Ross Chastain on the first lap after the second restart in overtime at Texas Motor Speedway, ending a 42-race winless streak for NASCARโs most popular driver.
Ford is under investigation for Bronco Sport gas leaks. US says its remedy doesn't fix the problem
Read full article: Ford is under investigation for Bronco Sport gas leaks. US says its remedy doesn't fix the problemThe U.S. is investigating a Ford recall for gasoline leaks from fuel injector cracks that can cause engine fires, saying that the remedy doesnโt fix the leaks.
Driver of electric Ford SUV was using automated system before fatal Texas crash, investigators say
Read full article: Driver of electric Ford SUV was using automated system before fatal Texas crash, investigators sayFederal investigators say the driver of a Ford electric SUV involved in a February fatal crash in Texas was using the companyโs partially automated driving system before the wreck.
Agency probes Philadelphia fatal crash involving Ford that may have been running on automated system
Read full article: Agency probes Philadelphia fatal crash involving Ford that may have been running on automated systemThe National Transportation Safety Board is investigating a March crash near Philadelphia that killed two people and involved a Ford electric vehicle that may have been operating on a partially automated driving system.
US probes complaints that Ford pickups can downshift without warning, increasing the risk of a crash
Read full article: US probes complaints that Ford pickups can downshift without warning, increasing the risk of a crashU.S. auto safety regulators are investigating complaints that more than 540,000 Ford pickup trucks can abruptly downshift to a lower gear and increase the risk of a crash.
Grambling State rallies to win its first NCAA Tournament game, beating Montana State in OT
Read full article: Grambling State rallies to win its first NCAA Tournament game, beating Montana State in OTJimel Cofer scored a career-high 19 points and Grambling State beat Montana State 88-81 in overtime to earn its first NCAA Tournament win in program history in the First Four.
Most automated driving systems are lousy at making sure drivers pay attention, insurance group says
Read full article: Most automated driving systems are lousy at making sure drivers pay attention, insurance group saysMost electronic systems that take on some driving tasks for humans donโt adequately make sure drivers are paying attention, and they donโt issue strong enough warnings to make drivers behave.
Kyle Larson again wins at Las Vegas to keep Chevrolet undefeated on NASCAR season
Read full article: Kyle Larson again wins at Las Vegas to keep Chevrolet undefeated on NASCAR seasonKyle Larson won his second consecutive race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday to keep keep Chevrolet undefeated and give Hendrick Motorsports its second victory in the first three NASCAR Cup Series races of the season.
Ford electric vehicle owners can now charge on Tesla's network, but they'll need an adapter first
Read full article: Ford electric vehicle owners can now charge on Tesla's network, but they'll need an adapter firstOwners of Ford electric vehicles can now use much of Teslaโs charging network in the U.S. and Canada, but thereโs a hitch.
Michael McDowell finally wins first NASCAR Cup Series pole in Atlanta in 467th career start
Read full article: Michael McDowell finally wins first NASCAR Cup Series pole in Atlanta in 467th career startMichael McDowell says his first NASCAR Cup Series pole in his 467th career start wasn't a surprise.
Joey Logano, Michael McDowell lead Ford sweep of Daytona 500 front row. Hendrick is locked out
Read full article: Joey Logano, Michael McDowell lead Ford sweep of Daytona 500 front row. Hendrick is locked outFord has swept the front row in qualifying for the Daytona 500 with former race winners Joey Logano and Michael McDowell shocking powerhouse Hendrick Motorsports.
Marine Corps confirms the worst: All 5 troops killed in helicopter crash in California mountains
Read full article: Marine Corps confirms the worst: All 5 troops killed in helicopter crash in California mountainsThe military says efforts are underway to recover the remains of five U.S. Marines who were killed when their helicopter went down during stormy weather in the mountains outside of San Diego.
More US auto buyers are turning to hybrids as sales of electric vehicles slow
Read full article: More US auto buyers are turning to hybrids as sales of electric vehicles slowAmericaโs automakers have staked their futures on the notion that electric vehicles will dominate sales in the coming years, spurred by buyers determined to reduce carbon emissions and save on fuel.
Autoworkers strike cut Ford sales by 100,000 vehicles and cost company $1.7 billion in profits
Read full article: Autoworkers strike cut Ford sales by 100,000 vehicles and cost company $1.7 billion in profitsFord Motor Co. says a six-week strike by the United Auto Workers union cut sales by about 100,000 vehicles and cost the company $1.7 billion in lost profits this year.
Ford and Stellantis workers join those at GM in approving contract settlement that ended UAW strikes
Read full article: Ford and Stellantis workers join those at GM in approving contract settlement that ended UAW strikesThe United Auto Workers union has overwhelmingly ratified a new contract with Ford and Stellantis, a pact that, along with similar deals with General Motors, will raise pay across the industry.
Union workers at Stellantis and Ford close to ratifying deals that would end lengthy labor disputes
Read full article: Union workers at Stellantis and Ford close to ratifying deals that would end lengthy labor disputesMembers of the United Auto Workers union were close to approving contract agreements with Stellantis and Ford on Friday with voting at both companies overwhelmingly in favor.
General Motors becomes 1st of Detroit automakers to seal deal with unionized workers
Read full article: General Motors becomes 1st of Detroit automakers to seal deal with unionized workersUnited Auto Workers union members have voted to approve a new contract with General Motors, making the company the first Detroit automaker to get a ratified deal that could end a contentious and lengthy labor dispute.
New vehicles from Detroit's automakers are planned in contracts that ended UAW strikes
Read full article: New vehicles from Detroit's automakers are planned in contracts that ended UAW strikesStellantis plans to build a new midsize pickup truck, along with battery-run versions of six Jeep, Ram and Dodge vehicles.
UAW members at the first Ford plant to go on strike overwhelmingly approve the new contract
Read full article: UAW members at the first Ford plant to go on strike overwhelmingly approve the new contractAutoworkers at the first Ford factory to go on strike have voted overwhelmingly in favor of a tentative contract agreement reached with the company.
Auto strike settlements will raise costs for Detroit's Big 3. Will they be able to raise prices?
Read full article: Auto strike settlements will raise costs for Detroit's Big 3. Will they be able to raise prices?From generous pay and benefits to stronger job security, the United Auto Workers union won significant concessions in tentative settlements that have ended their strikes against Detroitโs automakers.
Stellantis expects North American strike to cost it 750 million euros in third-quarter profits
Read full article: Stellantis expects North American strike to cost it 750 million euros in third-quarter profitsAutomaker Stellantis says that the autoworkers strike in North America is expected to cost the company around 750 million euros ($795 million) in profits โ less than its North American competitors.
UAW reaches deal with General Motors that ends strikes against Detroit automakers pending votes
Read full article: UAW reaches deal with General Motors that ends strikes against Detroit automakers pending votesThe United Auto Workers union says it reached a tentative contract with General Motors, the last of the Detroit Three automakers to agree to a deal.
UAW escalates strike against lone holdout GM after landing tentative pacts with Stellantis and Ford
Read full article: UAW escalates strike against lone holdout GM after landing tentative pacts with Stellantis and FordThe United Auto Workers union has widened its strike against General Motors, the lone holdout among the three Detroit automakers, after reaching a tentative contract agreement with Jeep maker Stellantis.
UAW and Stellantis reach tentative contract deal as union adds strike at Tennessee GM factory
Read full article: UAW and Stellantis reach tentative contract deal as union adds strike at Tennessee GM factoryJeep maker Stellantis reached a tentative contract agreement with the United Auto Workers union on Saturday as it escalated strikes against General Motors by adding a plant in Tennessee.
General Motors and Stellantis in talks with United Auto Workers to reach deals that mirror Ford's
Read full article: General Motors and Stellantis in talks with United Auto Workers to reach deals that mirror Ford'sGeneral Motors and Jeep maker Stellantis are meeting with United Auto Workers bargainers to see if they can reach a contract agreement that mirrors a deal signed with crosstown rival Ford.
Autoworkers reach a deal with Ford, a breakthrough toward ending strikes against Detroit automakers
Read full article: Autoworkers reach a deal with Ford, a breakthrough toward ending strikes against Detroit automakersThe United Auto Workers union says it has reached a tentative contract agreement with Ford that could be a breakthrough to end the nearly 6-week-old strikes against Detroit automakers.
UAW strikes at General Motors plant in Texas as union goes after automakers' cash cows
Read full article: UAW strikes at General Motors plant in Texas as union goes after automakers' cash cowsFirst it was Ford, then Stellantis, and now a General Motors factory has been added to the growing list of highly profitable plants where the United Auto Workers union is on strike.
Autoworkers strike at Stellantis plant shutting down big profit center, 41,000 workers now picketing
Read full article: Autoworkers strike at Stellantis plant shutting down big profit center, 41,000 workers now picketingThe United Auto Workers union has once again escalated its strikes against Detroit Three automakers, this time adding a factory that makes Ram pickup trucks for Stellantis.
US auto workers' union boss says strikes will continue in bid for better offers from companies
Read full article: US auto workers' union boss says strikes will continue in bid for better offers from companiesUnited Auto Workers President Shawn Fain said Friday that while Detroitโs automakers have increased their wage and benefit offers, he believes the union can gain more if it holds out longer in its contract talks.
UAW breaks pattern of adding factories to strikes on Fridays, says more plants could come any time
Read full article: UAW breaks pattern of adding factories to strikes on Fridays, says more plants could come any timeThe United Auto Workers union isnโt adding any factories to those that are now on strike, but its president says more walkouts could begin at any moment.
Ford says it's at the limit on how much it can spend to get new contract with striking autoworkers
Read full article: Ford says it's at the limit on how much it can spend to get new contract with striking autoworkersA top Ford executive says the company has reached the limit of how much money it will spend to get a contract agreement with the striking United Auto Workers union.
The future of electric vehicles looms over negotiations in the US autoworkers strike
Read full article: The future of electric vehicles looms over negotiations in the US autoworkers strikeElectric vehicles and their potential impact on job security have become central to negotiations in the U.S. autoworkers strike.
Auto workers stop expanding strikes against Detroit Three after GM makes battery plant concession
Read full article: Auto workers stop expanding strikes against Detroit Three after GM makes battery plant concessionThe United Auto Workers union says it will not expand its strikes against Detroitโs three automakers after General Motors made a breakthrough concession on unionizing electric vehicle battery plants.
Blaney beats Harvick at Talladega to advance in NASCAR playoffs. Harvick disqualified after race.
Read full article: Blaney beats Harvick at Talladega to advance in NASCAR playoffs. Harvick disqualified after race.Ryan Blaney beat Kevin Harvick to the Talladega Superspeedway finish line by 0.012 seconds Sunday to advance into the round of eight of NASCARโs playoffs.
United Auto Workers strikes spread as 7,000 more workers at two plants join the picket line
Read full article: United Auto Workers strikes spread as 7,000 more workers at two plants join the picket lineThe United Auto Workers union expanded its strikes against Detroit automakers, ordering 7,000 more workers to walk off the job in Illinois and Michigan.
Auto workers still have room to expand their strike against car makers. But they also face risks
Read full article: Auto workers still have room to expand their strike against car makers. But they also face risksEven after escalating its strike against Detroit automakers, the United Auto Workers union still has plenty of leverage in its effort to force the companies to agree to significant increases in pay and benefits.
The UAW strike is growing, again. What to know as 7,000 more auto workers join the unionโs walkouts
Read full article: The UAW strike is growing, again. What to know as 7,000 more auto workers join the unionโs walkoutsThe United Auto Workers strike against Detroit automakers has spread to dozens of facilites nationwide.
Auto workers expand their strike to 38 locations in 20 states. Biden plans visit to show support
Read full article: Auto workers expand their strike to 38 locations in 20 states. Biden plans visit to show supportAuto workers have expanded their strike against major carmakers, walking out of 38 General Motors and Stellantis parts-distribution centers in 20 states.
Jeep maker Stellantis makes a new contract offer as auto workers prepare to expand their strike
Read full article: Jeep maker Stellantis makes a new contract offer as auto workers prepare to expand their strikeDetroit carmakers are announcing more layoffs that they blame on fallout from the United Auto Workers strike.
United Auto Workers threaten to expand targeted strike if there is no substantive progress by Friday
Read full article: United Auto Workers threaten to expand targeted strike if there is no substantive progress by FridayThe United Auto Workers union is preparing to expand its strike against Detroitโs Big Three unless it sees progress in contract negotiations.
Workers strike at all 3 Detroit automakers, a new tactic to squeeze companies for better pay
Read full article: Workers strike at all 3 Detroit automakers, a new tactic to squeeze companies for better payNearly one in 10 of Americaโs unionized auto workers went on strike Friday at Detroitโs three automakers.
What's at stake as 13,000 workers go on strike at major US auto makers
Read full article: What's at stake as 13,000 workers go on strike at major US auto makersAbout 13,000 auto workers have walked off the job at three targeted factories after their union leaders couldnโt reach a deal with Detroitโs automakers.
UAW chief says offers from Detroit companies are inadequate, says union is ready to go on strike
Read full article: UAW chief says offers from Detroit companies are inadequate, says union is ready to go on strikeWith just over 24 hours left before a strike deadline, United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain says offers from Detroit automakers arenโt enough and the union is getting ready to strike.
Updated Ford F-150 gets new grille, other features as Ford shows it off on eve of Detroit auto show
Read full article: Updated Ford F-150 gets new grille, other features as Ford shows it off on eve of Detroit auto showThe top-selling vehicle in America will get a bit of a facelift next year, one of just a few new or updated vehicles that will be shown off this week at Detroitโs big auto show.
Stellantis reports progress in talks with auto workers and plans to make another offer Monday
Read full article: Stellantis reports progress in talks with auto workers and plans to make another offer MondayStellantis is reporting progress in talks with the United Auto Workers union with just three days left before contracts expire with Detroitโs three automakers.
Why the United Auto Workers union is poised to strike major US car makers this week
Read full article: Why the United Auto Workers union is poised to strike major US car makers this weekAbout 146,000 U.S. auto workers are set to go on strike this week if General Motors, Ford and Stellantis fail to meet their demands for big pay raises and the restoration of concessions the workers made years ago when the companies were in financial trouble.
Auto union rejects wage offers from Detroit companies with strike deadline 6 days away
Read full article: Auto union rejects wage offers from Detroit companies with strike deadline 6 days awayThe United Auto Workers union has rejected wage and benefit offers from all three Detroit automakers, raising tensions just six days before a strike deadline for 146,000 employees.
UAW chief: Union to strike any Detroit automaker that hasn't reached deal as contracts end next week
Read full article: UAW chief: Union to strike any Detroit automaker that hasn't reached deal as contracts end next weekThe head of the United Auto Workers warned that the union plans to go on strike against any Detroit automaker that hasnโt reached a new agreement by the time contracts expire next week.
Auto workers leader slams companies for slow bargaining, files labor complaint with government
Read full article: Auto workers leader slams companies for slow bargaining, files labor complaint with governmentThe United Auto Workers union says it has filed unfair labor practice complaints against Stellantis and General Motors for failing to make counteroffers to the unionโs economic demands.
Auto workers vote overwhelmingly to let union leaders call strikes against Detroit companies
Read full article: Auto workers vote overwhelmingly to let union leaders call strikes against Detroit companiesAuto workers have voted overwhelmingly to give union leaders the authority to call strikes against Detroit car companies if a contract agreement isnโt reached.
Biden says auto workers need 'good jobs that can support a family' in union talks with carmakers
Read full article: Biden says auto workers need 'good jobs that can support a family' in union talks with carmakersPresident Joe Biden is asking the major U.S. automakers and their workersโ union to reach an agreement that takes โevery possible step to avoid painful plant closingsโ as the sector transitions to electric vehicles.
Ford lures Apple executive to oversee its new software subscription services unit
Read full article: Ford lures Apple executive to oversee its new software subscription services unitFord has hired away a key Apple executive to run a new business unit that will sell software-related subscription services to vehicle owners.
UAW to show list of economic demands to automakers this week, will seek worker pay if plants close
Read full article: UAW to show list of economic demands to automakers this week, will seek worker pay if plants closeThe new president of the United Auto Workers says the union will present a long list to General Motors, Ford and Stellantis when it delivers economic demands to the companies this week.
Nevada secures $285M opioid settlement with Walgreens, bringing total settlements to $1 billion
Read full article: Nevada secures $285M opioid settlement with Walgreens, bringing total settlements to $1 billionThe state of Nevada has reached a $285 million settlement with Walgreens regarding the pharmacy chainโs role in the opioid epidemic.
Tesla's EV plug is closer to becoming the industry standard following a move by an automotive group
Read full article: Tesla's EV plug is closer to becoming the industry standard following a move by an automotive groupA key U.S. automotive industry organization says it will set performance standards for Teslaโs electric vehicle charging cords in another move toward using the Tesla plug on all EVs.
Ford Explorer recall prompts Transportation Department investigation
Read full article: Ford Explorer recall prompts Transportation Department investigationThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating a Ford Motor Co. recall of more than a quarter-million Explorer SUVs in the U.S. The probe comes after the administration received complaints about repairs intended to prevent the vehicles from unexpectedly rolling away even while placed in park.
With GM and Ford embracing Tesla's EV charging technology, here's what it means for consumers
Read full article: With GM and Ford embracing Tesla's EV charging technology, here's what it means for consumersStarting next year, owners of electric vehicles made by General Motors and Ford will be able to charge their EVs at many of Teslaโs charging stations, the largest such network in the country.
Ford to bring Mustang back to Le Mans under company rebranding
Read full article: Ford to bring Mustang back to Le Mans under company rebrandingFord has planned a return to the 24 Hours of Le Mans with its iconic Mustang muscle car next year under a massive rebranding of Ford Performance that is aimed at bringing the automotive manufacturer โinto the racing business.โ.
Ford decides to keep AM radio on 2024 models, will restore AM on two electric vehicles from 2023
Read full article: Ford decides to keep AM radio on 2024 models, will restore AM on two electric vehicles from 2023Owners of new Ford vehicles will be able to tune in to AM radio in their cars, trucks and SUVs after all.
'Indiana Jones' swings into Cannes Film Festival; Harrison Ford honored before joyous festivalgoers
Read full article: 'Indiana Jones' swings into Cannes Film Festival; Harrison Ford honored before joyous festivalgoersIndiana Jones and Harrison Ford swung into Cannes Thursday for the world premiere of โIndiana Jones and the Dial of Destinyโ in one of the most anticipated events of the French Riviera festival.
Democrats keep Pennsylvania House majority, positioning party to prevent limits on abortion rights
Read full article: Democrats keep Pennsylvania House majority, positioning party to prevent limits on abortion rightsDemocrats will maintain their narrow Pennsylvania House majority after winning a special election in the Philadelphia suburbs.
Biden endorses Democrat in special election with Pennsylvania House control at stake
Read full article: Biden endorses Democrat in special election with Pennsylvania House control at stakeA Democrat running for a vacant seat in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives is getting President Joe Bidenโs endorsement.