Melissa Burden
Automotive News
Royal Oak, MI, United States
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Growing use of temps irks UAW
Adding temporary workers is one of the levers automakers have to help curb labor costs, but the UAW says positions should be filled on a permanent basis. → Read More
Rider interaction with automated cars under study
Intel Corp. researches interaction with consumers and self-driving cars in Arizona, suppliers study operator interaction → Read More
GM hires Jeep hackers to join Cruise Automation
Charlie Miller and Chris Valasek will work on self-driving cybersecurity for GM and subsidiary Cruise Automation → Read More
GM testing smart road tech with MDOT, Macomb Co.
Region races to develop “connected” roads and traffic signals that will ‘talk’ directly to the next generation of cars → Read More
GM to end foundation, redirect its charitable giving
Automaker to focus corporate giving on education, auto safety and economic development in Metro Detroit → Read More
Chevrolet is official vehicle of Little Caesars Arena
Deal includes Chevy name featured in arena, in-ice bow tie logo, and new outdoor Chevrolet Plaza → Read More
Ford plans ‘significant’ investments in 3 plants
Automaker to announce plans at plants in Wayne, Flat Rock and Romeo → Read More
GM, Ford post Feb. sales increases in China
GM and joint ventures sold 246,730 vehicles in February in China, while Ford and its joint ventures tallied 64,641 sales → Read More
GM, Honda form venture to produce fuel cell systems
Companies will spend $85 million on joint venture based in GM’s battery plant in Brownstown Township, create 100 jobs → Read More
Auto sales fall three straight months for first time since recession
Auto sales fell 5.8 percent in October, first time since Great Recession that sales of new cars, trucks in U.S. declined for three consecutive months. → Read More
Chevy hopes to win VW customers with new diesels
Diesel versions of the Equinox, Cruze and new Cruze Hatchback will be offered → Read More
Stein, Green Party running mate to campaign in Michigan
Stein set to address supporters Oct. 28, and vice presidential candidate Ajamu Baraka to campaign on Oct. 18 → Read More
GM-Unifor workers ratify contract, 2% wage increases
The four-year deal includes wage increases and $554 million in plant investments, FCA is next → Read More
Canadian autoworkers take firm stance with GM
Deal or Strike. Those are the only two options as far as Unifor President Jerry Dias is concerned. The Canadian union leader says he will not move the 11:59 p.m. Monday strike deadline like the United Auto Workers union did with each of the Detroit automakers in 2015. → Read More
GM pledges 100% renewable energy power by 2050
Company to add more wind, solar and landfill gas energy projects at global sites → Read More
Charging pads let electric car owners cut the cord
Feature eventually could be implemented into roadways to eliminate EV range anxiety → Read More
Fiat Chrysler, GM and Ford post Nov. sales gains
Several month-long Black Friday promotions encouraged buyers to head to dealerships, analysts say → Read More
2016 Chevy Camaro drops weight, adds turbo 4-cylinder
Sixth generation muscle car revealed in event featuring hundreds of Camaro fans on Belle Isle in Detroit → Read More
GM CEO won't attend award ceremony following criticism
The National Women's History Museum plans to honor Mary Barra next week despite criticism. → Read More
U.S. subpoenas GM Financial over subprime auto loans
The Justice Department subpoenaed the lending unit of General Motors Co. as part of a review to determine if banks were misled in buying some auto loans, the Detroit automaker said Monday. → Read More