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United Auto Workers Ratify New Labor Contract

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Despite several large facilities voting against the UAW labor contract negotiated with Detroit automakers, the deal has been ratified by union members from both General Motors and Stellantis. General Motors’ unionized employees ratified their contract by 54.7 Image: UAW] Become a& TTAC insider.

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UAW Announces Another Strike Expansion

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This week’s targets include Ford’s Chicago Assembly Plant, responsible for the Explorer and Lincoln Aviator, and General Motors’ Lansing Delta Township Assembly, responsible for the Chevrolet Traverse and Buick Enclave.& The United Auto Workers (UAW) has decided to broaden its strike on Friday.

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UAW Contract Voting Has Been Mixed Thus Far

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Unionized Ford workers in Louisville, Kentucky, and General Motors employees from Spring Hill, Tennessee, have voted no on the contract agreement reached by the United Auto Workers. & Things appear to be much tighter over at General Motors. That could just as easily be flipped into a win for the union, however.

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Formula One Rejects Andretti-Cadillac Bid

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While Ferrari remains competitive, it hasn’t actually won the World Constructors' Championship since 2008. “We We do not believe that there is a basis for any new applicant to be admitted in 2025 given that this would involve a novice entrant building two completely different cars in its first two years of existence,” F1 explained. “On

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Union Bargaining Begins in Detroit

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The United Auto Workers (UAW) is commencing contract negotiations with General Motors, Stellantis, and the Ford Motor Company this week. Automotive News reported that the union head appeared on Facebook Live Tuesday evening to request members fill out support cards. Getting more could be a tall order, however.

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China’s GAC Debuts Ammonia-Powered Car Engine

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Going back in time a bit, we can see that the Caterpillar Corporation filed a 2008 patent application that covers a “power system having an ammonia-fueled engine.” after overtaking General Motors Co.’s s joint venture with SAIC Motor Corp. and Wuling Motors Holdings. Image: GAC Motor] Become a& TTAC insider.

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Plug-ins to play part in GM future

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In an online blog, General Motors’ (GM) vice chairman Tom Stephens stated that the company will apply plug-in hybrid technology to one of its four core brands followings its’ restructuring. Tags: Green cars Hybrid cars Latest news general motors GM plug-in hybrid cars Saturn Saturn Vue Hybrid.

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