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2023 Detroit Auto Show Recap – Where Have All the Cars Gone?

The Truth About Cars

The press day at the 2023 Detroit Auto Show was so quiet that I ended my day two states away – sleeping in my own bed in Chicago. I’ve said it before and I will say it again – I have no worries about the future of auto shows as public events. I believe as long as people can buy cars, they will pay to attend auto shows.

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UAW renegotiates contracts with Detroit 3: EV production in focus

Teslarati

The United Auto Workers (UAW) union started negotiations with the Big Three in Detroit: Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis. The talks include electric vehicle (EV) production as automakers focus on cost reductions for the shift. Last month, Fain criticized the United States Department of Energy for offering a $9.2

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Ford will unveil up to date F-150 at Detroit auto display

Baua Electric

The Ford car debuts shall be amongst six product introductions anticipated from the Detroit 3 automakers at this presen’s Detroit auto display, organizers stated this future. 13-24 in downtown Detroit. The indoor-outdoor tournament will run from Sept.

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UAW strikes cause more layoffs among US auto suppliers

Teslarati

The ongoing UAW strike against the Detroit Big Three is having a devastating impact on auto suppliers. As per a recent survey from MEMA Original Equipment Suppliers, nearly 40% of auto suppliers have already laid off workers. Auto suppliers also contribute 2.5% Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips.

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Chevrolet and Ford cruise into Detroit Auto Show leading with truck introductions

Green Car Congress

Chevrolet and Ford each are entering the Detroit Auto Show this week on the heels of major truck introductions: for Chevrolet, the next-generation Silverado full-size pickup; for Ford, the return of the Ranger mid-size pickup.

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The Detroit Auto Show Had A Cool Combined Wind+Solar Tower For EV Charging

CleanTechnica EVs

They claim that the production of EVs, especially battery manufacturing, creates a significant carbon footprint. Critics often attempt to smear the environmental friendliness of electric vehicles (EVs) by highlighting misconceptions around their environmental friendliness. While it is true that there is an environmental […]

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Opinion: Making Sense of the Stellantis Auto Show Decision

The Truth About Cars

News broke earlier this week that Stellantis would pull out of auto shows, including the upcoming Chicago Auto Show, for the foreseeable future. We reached out to the Chicago Auto Show folks about that, and have not yet heard back. Having one of the Detroit Three pull out of auto shows leads to ringing of alarm bells.

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