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UAW Warns Dodge Durango Assembly May Leave U.S.

The Truth About Cars

The UAW is concerned that Stellantis will attempt to move Dodge Durango production out of the United States — which it says would also be a violation of the aforementioned union agreement. However, the union is growing concerned that Belvidere will remain closed and that the Durango will be heading out of the country — likely to Mexico.

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UAW charges Stellantis with unfair labor practices

Teslarati

On Monday, September 16, 2024, the United Auto Workers (UAW) union filed federal charges against Stellantis for unfair labor practice charges. Stellantis is one of the most profitable auto companies on the planet, and makes its money off of the American market,” said UAW Stellantis Department Director Kevin Gotinsky.

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Survey Shows Auto Dealers Still Annoyed With Biden EV Strategy

The Truth About Cars

According to the 2024 Dealer Outlook Survey, 83 percent of respondents said the government was pushing the transition toward EVs too quickly and mucking up the auto market. However, about half of those said they at least planned to in the future so customers could get their government refund immediately.&

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FCA to invest $4.5B to expand production capacity in Michigan, electrify Jeep vehicles with PHEV, possible BEV models

Green Car Congress

Those actions have resulted in the recent launches of the award-winning all-new Jeep Wrangler and all-new Ram 1500, and the introduction of the newest member of the Jeep family, the all-new Jeep Gladiator, at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show. Today’s announcement represents the next step in that strategy. Plant investment details.

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Under US pressure, Mexico refuses to offer incentives for Chinese EV makers – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

After decades of trumpeting “free trade,” and watching industry after industry decamp to China, the US government has apparently decided to draw a red line in front of the auto industry, and protectionism is back in style. it has been plain that electrification is the future of the auto industry.

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1967 Plymouth GTX Electromod: Is removing the V8 as bad as giving the Mona Lisa a boob job and lip fillers?

EV Central

The auto giant’s already culled the HEMI V8, while new-gen launch editions of the fabled Dodge Charger will be electric only. 1967 Plymouth GTX Electromod This forecasts a future battery-electric vehicle conversion kit – a factory off-the-shelf product “For enthusiasts to build or convert classic and current cars and trucks into BEVs.”