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UAW's rift with Stellantis raises fear that some U.S. auto jobs could vanish

To some, a simmering dispute between the United Auto Workers union and Stellantis isn't merely about reopening a distant factory in Illinois. To them, the standoff is a danger sign for all UAW workers.

General Motors to move Detroit HQ to new downtown building, plans to redevelop Renaissance Center

GeneralMotorswill move its Detroit headquarters to a new downtown office building next year and work to redevelop its iconic home along the Detroit River, company and city officials confirmed Monday.

On average, electric vehicles are less reliable than other cars and trucks, Consumer Reports finds

Electric vehicles have proved far less reliable, on average, than gasoline-powered cars, trucks and SUVs, according to the latest survey by Consumer Reports.

Autoworkers vote in favour of contracts with Ford, Stellantis

The United Auto Workers union ratified new contracts with Ford and Stellantis that, along with a similar deal with General Motors, will raise pay across the industry, force automakers to absorb higher costs and help reshape the auto business as it shifts away from gasoline-fuelled vehicles.

U.S. union workers at General Motors appear to have voted down tentative contract deal

The union hasn't posted final vote totals yet, but workers at five large factories who finished voting in the past few days have turned down the four year and eight month deal by fairly large margins.

Autoworkers reach a deal with Ford, a breakthrough toward ending strikes against Detroit automakers

The United Auto Workers union said Wednesday it has reached a tentative contract agreement with Ford that could be a breakthrough toward ending the nearly six-week-old strikes against Detroit automakers.

United Auto Workers may strike at small number of factories if it can't reach deals with automakers

Leaders of the United Auto Workers union are considering targeted strikes at a small number of factories run by each of Detroits three automakers if they cant reach contract agreements by a Thursday night deadline.

Major automakers unite to build electric vehicle charging network they say will rival Tesla's

Seven major automakers say they're joining forces to build a North American electric vehicle charging network that would rival Tesla's and nearly double the number of fast-charging plugs in the U.S. and Canada.

GM's electric vehicles will gain access to Tesla's vast U.S. charging network

Electric vehicles made by General Motors will be able to use much of Tesla's extensive charging network beginning early next year. In addition, GM will adopt Tesla's connector, the plug that links an electric vehicle to a charging station.

Stellantis offering buyouts to employees as automaker reviews costs

Another automaker is trying to cut its workforce to trim expenses and stay competitive as the industry makes the long and costly transition to electric vehicles.