A merger between FCA and France-based PSA group would create world's fourth biggest auto company
The world is changing and Fiat-Chrysler and France automaker PSA Group is changing with it. The two auto giants are eyeing a merger that would create the world's fourth largest global automotive company.
The world is changing and Fiat-Chrysler and France automaker PSA Group is changing with it. The two auto giants are eyeing a merger that would create the world's fourth largest global automotive company.
Ford to close Romeo plant under new UAW deal, 600 jobs would move to Van Dyke transmission plant
A Michigan engine plant will close as part of the tentative deal between Ford and the UAW. Under the current proposed agreement between the automaker and the union, Ford would shutter an engine plant in Romeo, which employs 600 workers.
A Michigan engine plant will close as part of the tentative deal between Ford and the UAW. Under the current proposed agreement between the automaker and the union, Ford would shutter an engine plant in Romeo, which employs 600 workers.
Fiat Chrysler, Peugeot merging to create fourth-biggest carmaker
Fiat Chrysler and France's PSA Peugeot said Thursday they have agreed to merge to create the world's fourth-largest automaker with enough scale to confront big shifts in the industry, including a race to develop electric cars and driverless technologies.
Fiat Chrysler and France's PSA Peugeot said Thursday they have agreed to merge to create the world's fourth-largest automaker with enough scale to confront big shifts in the industry, including a race to develop electric cars and driverless technologies.
UAW and Ford Motor Co. reach tentative agreement
The United Auto Workers Union and Ford Motor Company have reached a tentative agreement, the union said in a release Wednesday night.
The United Auto Workers Union and Ford Motor Company have reached a tentative agreement, the union said in a release Wednesday night.
GM 3Q profit falls 7% as UAW strike cuts production
Only two weeks of a lengthy strike against General Motors took place in the third quarter, but that was enough to dent the company's net profit by about $1 billion.
Only two weeks of a lengthy strike against General Motors took place in the third quarter, but that was enough to dent the company's net profit by about $1 billion.
Workers ratify UAW-GM deal, ending 40 day strike
After more than a month on strike, UAW workers are expected to head back to work this weekend after voting to approve a deal between the union and General Motors on Friday, ending the longest automotive strike in 50 years.
After more than a month on strike, UAW workers are expected to head back to work this weekend after voting to approve a deal between the union and General Motors on Friday, ending the longest automotive strike in 50 years.
Workers at GM's largest plant approve deal, strike likely to end Friday
Striking workers at the General Motors factory with the most employees have approved a new contract with the company, all but assuring the deal will be ratified and a contentious 40-day strike will end soon.
Striking workers at the General Motors factory with the most employees have approved a new contract with the company, all but assuring the deal will be ratified and a contentious 40-day strike will end soon.
Decision Day: Strike likely to end as largest UAW locals vote to approve GM contract
Friday is the 40th day of the UAW strike at General Motors, and it's also the day their votes are due on the tentative contract. It's expected that the deal will pass and workers will be back on the job this weekend.
Friday is the 40th day of the UAW strike at General Motors, and it's also the day their votes are due on the tentative contract. It's expected that the deal will pass and workers will be back on the job this weekend.
Detroit Hamtramck plant workers cast ballots on proposed GM contract
Voting is still underway by UAW members on a proposed contract with GM as workers at the Detroit Hamtramck plant case their ballots.
Voting is still underway by UAW members on a proposed contract with GM as workers at the Detroit Hamtramck plant case their ballots.
GM contract approved by UAW at large Flint plant
Workers at one of the largest General Motors factories have voted to ratify a new contract with the company, an indication that a five-week strike could be coming to an end.
Workers at one of the largest General Motors factories have voted to ratify a new contract with the company, an indication that a five-week strike could be coming to an end.
Ford's profits fall almost 60 percent during third quarter
Ford Motor Co.'s third-quarter net income tumbled nearly 60% as the company booked $1.5 billion in charges mainly for restructuring, and Chinese and U.S. sales fell. The Dearborn, Michigan, automaker knocked a half-billion dollars off its pretax earnings guidance for the full year. Ford now says it will make $6.5 billion to $7 billion.
Ford Motor Co.'s third-quarter net income tumbled nearly 60% as the company booked $1.5 billion in charges mainly for restructuring, and Chinese and U.S. sales fell. The Dearborn, Michigan, automaker knocked a half-billion dollars off its pretax earnings guidance for the full year. Ford now says it will make $6.5 billion to $7 billion.
GM employees could be back to work as early as next week
With most of the heavy lifting out of the way between the UAW and General Motors, all of what remains is voting between union members. As the UAW strike entered its 36th day, member groups were beginning to vote on a proposed negotiation that was struck between the union and the automaker last week. Early returns are pointing towards approval - at least at Local 160.
With most of the heavy lifting out of the way between the UAW and General Motors, all of what remains is voting between union members. As the UAW strike entered its 36th day, member groups were beginning to vote on a proposed negotiation that was struck between the union and the automaker last week. Early returns are pointing towards approval - at least at Local 160.
Will UAW GM agreement be approved by members? It depends who you ask
At lunchtime at Royal Barbecue Friday, the mood was upbeat.
At lunchtime at Royal Barbecue Friday, the mood was upbeat.
GM workers to stay on picket line until vote on new contract is final
The picket lines continue - at least for another eight days.
The picket lines continue - at least for another eight days.
Name changes, fingerprints, filing fees - for the transgender community, transitioning can be tedious
"It's such a little thing that a lot of people take for granted, but it's very important in the transgender community." That's Tracy, although not officially. Tracy is transitioning from a male to a female and is in the process of changing her identity on paper to fit that new transition. And the process is extensive. It involves a background check, a legal publication, a fingerprint log and plenty of filing fees. The process can be cumbersome, which is why attornies are extending their help to assist individuals transitioning.
"It's such a little thing that a lot of people take for granted, but it's very important in the transgender community." That's Tracy, although not officially. Tracy is transitioning from a male to a female and is in the process of changing her identity on paper to fit that new transition. And the process is extensive. It involves a background check, a legal publication, a fingerprint log and plenty of filing fees. The process can be cumbersome, which is why attornies are extending their help to assist individuals transitioning.
Carjacking suspects foiled by push-button ignition in victim's car, police say
A push-button ignition in a vehicle baffled two suspects during an armed robbery at a home in Colorado.
A push-button ignition in a vehicle baffled two suspects during an armed robbery at a home in Colorado.
UAW-GM Council sends tentative deal to membership, strike to continue until approved
The UAW National GM Council has voted in favor of the tentative deal with General Motors, sending the vote now onto the entire membership Thursday afternoon. Though thousands of UAW workers will still be off the job as the union hasn't chosen just yet to end the strike.
The UAW National GM Council has voted in favor of the tentative deal with General Motors, sending the vote now onto the entire membership Thursday afternoon. Though thousands of UAW workers will still be off the job as the union hasn't chosen just yet to end the strike.
Details of UAW tentative agreement with GM released
Details of the tentative deal between the UAW and General Motors have been released as we wait for union leadership to vote to send the deal to union members.
Details of the tentative deal between the UAW and General Motors have been released as we wait for union leadership to vote to send the deal to union members.
Trust is next challenge in GM-UAW tentative agreement says PR expert
As General Motors and the United Auto Workers agree on a tentative labor contract Wednesday, trust becomes a key factor in moving the deal forward.
As General Motors and the United Auto Workers agree on a tentative labor contract Wednesday, trust becomes a key factor in moving the deal forward.
UAW GM Council recommends approval for tentative deal
The UAW GM Council has recommended ratification of the tentative agreement but said the strike to conitnue until it has been approved by union members.
The UAW GM Council has recommended ratification of the tentative agreement but said the strike to conitnue until it has been approved by union members.