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Unifor Strike Targets General Motors in Canada

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& Last week, Unifor criticized General Motors for failing to meet important elements of its pattern agreement with Ford Motor Company. With the UAW having been striking since mid-September , automakers are already assumed to be losing millions of dollars each week due to production shortfalls.

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Ford Has Paused F-150 Lightning Shipments

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Ford has stopped shipments of the 2024 F-150 Lightning, but not because there isn’t demand for the electric truck. The automaker said it stopped deliveries on February 9 to conduct quality inspections, but production is still rolling at the automaker’s Rouge Electric Vehicle Center. Image: Ford] Become a TTAC insider.

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GM to Use Software and Automation to Boost EV Production in 2024

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Automakers have pumped billions into EV development and production, but it will take even more work and money for them to reach the market share goals laid out by the companies. General Motors has invested more than many of its rivals, but the automaker is realistic about the costs it faces going forward.

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Ford Issues Official Statement On UAW Contract Ratification

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While the United Auto Workers’ contract seems to be a done deal for all three Detroit-based automakers, Ford is the only brand that’s issued any formal statements on ratification thus far. Ford wanted to make sure readers understand it believes all the things they do, and always has, without getting too specific into exactly what that means.

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Ford's Overall Sales Climb While EV Numbers Drop

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Ford has invested billions in its electrification efforts, but the automaker might not see a return on that money for quite some time. Ford reported second-quarter sales growth of 9.9 At the same time, Ford’s EV sales declined by 2.8 If EVs aren’t driving Ford sales, what is? Though Ford truck sales jumped 26.2

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Ford Fixing MIA Quality Control, ASAP

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Anyone blessed with the gift of reading comprehension has noticed an influx of stories about Ford and its recent quality control issues. Given that shutdown costs are generally calculated in the millions, this is no small deal. Image: Ford] Become a& TTAC insider. The brand’s important (and profitable) new Super Duty.

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EV Sales Numbers are Growing, Just SlowerThan Expected

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Tesla’s sales climbed 15 percent in January, while Ford and Chevy saw declines. Ford pulled back on investments in production facilities, and General Motors backtracked on its decision to build new hybrids after seeing wavering EV growth. Market share for EVs increased by two points in 2023, reaching 7.7

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