Category: Motor Age Articles
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Tesla drops interest in GM plants because of UAW, Barra says
GM CEO Mary Barra confirmed Friday that the company has discussed selling assembly operations — potentially slated for closure this year — to Tesla Inc.
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Media agency Universal McCann, affiliates to cut 213 jobs in Detroit area
Universal McCann and affiliated agencies are laying off 213 employees in suburban Detroit, after losing their account with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles.
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FCA recalls 1.4M vehicles in its final phase of Takata callbacks
This is the automaker’s fourth and final phase of its Takata airbag recall, part of the largest auto industry recall in history.
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GM sees strong ’19 earnings, says Caddy will lead EV charge
GM says this year’s tallies for earnings per share and free cash flow will top 2018’s. The automaker also confirmed Cadillac will be its flagship brand for EVs.
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Ford resigned to underwhelming profit even after Europe cuts
For all the cuts Ford Motor Co. poised to make in Europe, it’s resigned to the region staying a drag on profitability for the foreseeable future.
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Elon Musk, Tesla celebrated in China
After a year to forget in the U.S., Elon Musk just had a few days to remember in China.
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Lexus may get back in convertible game with LC droptop
The Lexus LC convertible concept shares most of the properties of the LC coupe that went on sale in mid-2017 but is about a half-inch longer. If, as expected, the convertible makes it into production, it would give Lexus dealers a direct competitor for…
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Ghosn slapped with two more indictments in Japan
Tokyo prosecutors have indicted ousted Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn on two additional charges, further complicating the legal battle facing the jailed auto executive.
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Cadillac to introduce EV, report says
Cadillac is expected to become GM’s lead electric vehicle brand as the company gears up to introduce a new model under the luxury marque to challenge Audi, Tesla and EVs planned by other automakers, Reuters reported, citing two people briefed on the ma…
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Ford-owned Chariot shuttle service to close
Chariot, a Silicon Valley-based shuttle service that Ford Motor bought to be a key cog in its mobility future, is closing.