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Major automakers Ford and General Motors are at odds over potential restrictions to federal tax credits for newly-produced electric vehicles (EV) that utilize Chinese components, The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday. Ford and GM disagree on whether the Biden administration should deem Chinese-made EV batteries…
Read More Major US Automakers Duke It Out Over Biden Admin’s EV Tax Credits
Ford is pausing construction of an electric vehicle (EV) battery plant in Marshall, Michigan, the Daily Caller News Foundation has confirmed. The plant marks a $3.5 billion investment in EV battery production and is estimated to create 2,500 jobs, Ford announced in February. The announced pause on…
Read More Ford Pauses Construction Of Key EV Battery Plant In Michigan
The United Auto Workers (UAW) announced that it would be expanding its strike actions by walking out of 38 General Motors and Stellantis facilities in 20 states. This expansion of strikes primarily targeted distribution centers rather than production plants. It’s important to note that the…
Read More UAW To Expand Auto Strike To 38 Locations In 20 States, Ford Spared
Auto insurance costs have surged in 2023, with companies raising rates to account for increased costs related to more accidents, higher incidents of theft and higher car prices and repair costs. August saw a 19.1% increase year-over-year in the average cost for motor vehicle insurance…
Read More Crime, Inflation Driving Up Auto Insurance Costs For Average Americans
More auto workers are set to go on strike against top auto manufacturers if a deal is not met by Friday at noon, according to an announcement from the UAW Monday night. The United Auto Workers (UAW) are currently engaging in a targeted strike at just three…
Read More UAW Threatens Broader Strike If A Deal Isn’t Reached By End Of Week
(Family Features) As a parent, one of the most important purchases you’ll make for your child is a car seat. It’s important to choose a car seat that properly fits both your child and your car, as car crashes are a leading cause of death…
Read More How To Choose The Right Car Seat
President Joe Biden, who prides himself on his support for unions, has little say in whether major autoworkers strike and for how long, with competing policy objectives and a lack of jurisdiction being his main obstacles. The United Auto Workers (UAW) laid out their plan…
Read More ‘Union Joe’ Can Do Little To Stop UAW Auto Strike
Florida electric-vehicle owners would pay a registration fee aimed at helping make up for lost gas-tax dollars, under a bill proposed Tuesday by Senate Transportation, Tourism and Economic Development Appropriations Chairman Ed Hooper, R-Clearwater. The proposal (SB 28), filed for consideration during the 2024 legislative…
Read More Electric Vehicle Fee In Florida Proposed
Your responsibility for your employees doesn’t end when they leave the workplace, particularly when they’re still working. Whether they’re attending a conference event or driving on the road for the purpose of work, as a business, you still hold the responsibility to keep your employees…
Read More How To Ensure Your Employees’ Safety While On The Road
The United Auto Workers (UAW) union authorized a strike on Friday in negotiations with major automakers, according to a release from the union. The union voted 97% in favor of a strike for its 150,000 autoworkers as negotiations continue with the Big Three automakers, which…
Read More UAW Authorizes Strike For 150,000 Workers After 97% Vote YES On Strike