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US agency ends investigation into Ford engine failures after recall and warranty extension
Read full article: US agency ends investigation into Ford engine failures after recall and warranty extensionU.S. auto safety regulators have ended an investigation into Ford engine failures after the company replaced engines or extended the warranty on some vehicles.
Jacksonville father of baby that overdosed on fentanyl arrested, accused of child neglect
Read full article: Jacksonville father of baby that overdosed on fentanyl arrested, accused of child neglectFour months after a baby overdosed on fentanyl, the child's father was arrested on one count of child neglect.
Edmunds: These are the best lightly used hybrid cars, SUVs and trucks
Read full article: Edmunds: These are the best lightly used hybrid cars, SUVs and trucksMany car shoppers like the idea of hybrids, but not the upfront premium that often is thousands more than the sticker price of a non-hybrid model.
Man dies after being trapped under truck that flipped through a ditch, took out a fence and hit a tree: JSO
Read full article: Man dies after being trapped under truck that flipped through a ditch, took out a fence and hit a tree: JSOA man was killed early Thursday morning in a crash on Pinebrook Drive South on Jacksonville’s Westside.
Going Ringside Ep. 82: Bianca Belair and Montez Ford
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 82: Bianca Belair and Montez FordOn this episode of Going Ringside we're joined by the most popular couple in all of pro wrestling: Bianca Belair and Montez Ford. The couple met up with Host Scott Johnson at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando to discuss the changing media landscape, which includes NXT debuting on CW on Oct. 1.
JTA announces new ‘first of its kind’ facility to produce self-driving electric shuttles in Jacksonville
Read full article: JTA announces new ‘first of its kind’ facility to produce self-driving electric shuttles in JacksonvilleJacksonville is taking another step toward becoming a major player in the world of self-driving cars. After months of code names, and massive tax break approvals, JTA is announcing the plan for a new facility to produce autonomous electric shuttles as a part of Project LINK.
Ford, Mazda warn owners to stop driving older vehicles with dangerous Takata air bag inflators
Read full article: Ford, Mazda warn owners to stop driving older vehicles with dangerous Takata air bag inflatorsFord and Mazda are warning the owners of more than 475,000 older vehicles in the U.S. not to drive them because they have dangerous Takata air bag inflators that have not been replaced.
Harrison Ford, Angela Bassett, Miley Cyrus and more honored as Disney Legends in emotional ceremony
Read full article: Harrison Ford, Angela Bassett, Miley Cyrus and more honored as Disney Legends in emotional ceremonyDisney has bestowed “legends” status on 14 artists who have shaped the company, including Harrison Ford, Angela Bassett and Miley Cyrus.
Image of Caitlin Clark displayed on hood of Josh Berry's car for Brickyard 400 in Indianapolis
Read full article: Image of Caitlin Clark displayed on hood of Josh Berry's car for Brickyard 400 in IndianapolisCaitlin Clark made her first appearance at Indianapolis Motor Speedway — on Josh Berry’s No. 4 Ford.
US employers added a solid 206,000 jobs in June in a sign of continued economic strength
Read full article: US employers added a solid 206,000 jobs in June in a sign of continued economic strengthAmerica’s employers delivered another healthy month of hiring in June, adding 206,000 jobs and once again displaying the U.S. economy’s ability to withstand continually high interest rates.
US new-vehicle sales barely rose in the second quarter as buyers balked at still-high prices
Read full article: US new-vehicle sales barely rose in the second quarter as buyers balked at still-high pricesU.S. new-vehicle sales rose only slightly in the second quarter, despite larger discounts and slightly lower prices.
US economic growth for last quarter is revised up slightly to a 1.4% annual rate
Read full article: US economic growth for last quarter is revised up slightly to a 1.4% annual rateThe American economy expanded at a 1.4% annual pace from January through March, the slowest quarterly growth since spring 2022, the government said in a slight upgrade from its previous estimate.
Rally great Ogier to remain hospitalized though 'no serious injuries' from crash in Poland
Read full article: Rally great Ogier to remain hospitalized though 'no serious injuries' from crash in PolandEight-time world rally champion Sébastien Ogier will remain hospitalized overnight after he was involved in a crash in Poland while preparing for this week’s race, though his team said he was not seriously injured.
Fake elector case in Nevada dismissed over venue question, state attorney general vows appeal
Read full article: Fake elector case in Nevada dismissed over venue question, state attorney general vows appealA Nevada judge has dismissed a criminal indictment against six Republicans accused of submitting certificates to Congress falsely declaring Donald Trump the winner of the state’s 2020 presidential election.
Reliving the incredible Detroit experience that was the Michigan Central Station concert
Read full article: Reliving the incredible Detroit experience that was the Michigan Central Station concertThe Michigan Central Station concert celebrating the building's reopening was a once-in-a-lifetime Detroit experience.
Michigan Central Station concert was a once-in-a-lifetime Detroit night
Read full article: Michigan Central Station concert was a once-in-a-lifetime Detroit nightSeeing Diana Ross, Jack White and Eminem live in concert is something that anyone who enjoys live music would proudly love to cross off their bucket list. Now imagine seeing them all on the same stage, on the same night and in their hometown of Detroit. It’s almost too good to be true.
US consumer confidence rises in May after three months of declines
Read full article: US consumer confidence rises in May after three months of declinesConsumer confidence in the U.S. rose in May following three straight months of declines, but Americans remain anxious about elevated inflation and interest rates.
Going Ringside Ep. 62: Montez Ford and rare interview with trainer of Cena/Lesnar/Orton/Batista
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 62: Montez Ford and rare interview with trainer of Cena/Lesnar/Orton/BatistaOn this packed episode of Going Ringside we're joined by WWE star Montez Ford who's also married to Bianca Belair. We'll also announce the winner of our Smackdown Ticket giveaway contest. And we also catch up with "Nightmare" Danny Davis who trained stars like John Cena, Brock Lesnar, Randy Orton and Batista.
US opens investigation into Ford crashes involving Blue Cruise partially automated driving system
Read full article: US opens investigation into Ford crashes involving Blue Cruise partially automated driving systemTwo fatal crashes involving Ford’s Blue Cruise partially automated driving system have drawn the attention of U.S. auto safety regulators.
Chinese automakers redefine the car as a living space at Beijing Auto Show
Read full article: Chinese automakers redefine the car as a living space at Beijing Auto ShowThe seemingly never-ending efforts of China’s electric car makers to redefine the automobile are on display at the nation’s largest annual auto show.
Chase Elliott ends 42-race winless streak with overtime victory in NASCAR Cup race at Texas
Read full article: Chase Elliott ends 42-race winless streak with overtime victory in NASCAR Cup race at TexasChase Elliott pulled ahead and cleared Ross Chastain on the first lap after the second restart in overtime at Texas Motor Speedway, ending a 42-race winless streak for NASCAR’s most popular driver.
Ford is under investigation for Bronco Sport gas leaks. US says its remedy doesn't fix the problem
Read full article: Ford is under investigation for Bronco Sport gas leaks. US says its remedy doesn't fix the problemThe U.S. is investigating a Ford recall for gasoline leaks from fuel injector cracks that can cause engine fires, saying that the remedy doesn’t fix the leaks.
Driver of electric Ford SUV was using automated system before fatal Texas crash, investigators say
Read full article: Driver of electric Ford SUV was using automated system before fatal Texas crash, investigators sayFederal investigators say the driver of a Ford electric SUV involved in a February fatal crash in Texas was using the company’s partially automated driving system before the wreck.
Agency probes Philadelphia fatal crash involving Ford that may have been running on automated system
Read full article: Agency probes Philadelphia fatal crash involving Ford that may have been running on automated systemThe National Transportation Safety Board is investigating a March crash near Philadelphia that killed two people and involved a Ford electric vehicle that may have been operating on a partially automated driving system.
JSO’s new ‘Unsolved Crimes’ webpage has helped investigators solve more than 100 nonviolent crimes
Read full article: JSO’s new ‘Unsolved Crimes’ webpage has helped investigators solve more than 100 nonviolent crimesA new crime-fighting tool in Jacksonville is solving crimes all over the city and you can be a part of helping with it.
US probes complaints that Ford pickups can downshift without warning, increasing the risk of a crash
Read full article: US probes complaints that Ford pickups can downshift without warning, increasing the risk of a crashU.S. auto safety regulators are investigating complaints that more than 540,000 Ford pickup trucks can abruptly downshift to a lower gear and increase the risk of a crash.
Grambling State rallies to win its first NCAA Tournament game, beating Montana State in OT
Read full article: Grambling State rallies to win its first NCAA Tournament game, beating Montana State in OTJimel Cofer scored a career-high 19 points and Grambling State beat Montana State 88-81 in overtime to earn its first NCAA Tournament win in program history in the First Four.
Most automated driving systems aren’t good at making sure drivers pay attention, insurance group says
Read full article: Most automated driving systems aren’t good at making sure drivers pay attention, insurance group saysMost electronic systems that take on some driving tasks for humans don’t adequately make sure drivers are paying attention, and they don’t issue strong enough warnings to make drivers behave.
Kyle Larson again wins at Las Vegas to keep Chevrolet undefeated on NASCAR season
Read full article: Kyle Larson again wins at Las Vegas to keep Chevrolet undefeated on NASCAR seasonKyle Larson won his second consecutive race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday to keep keep Chevrolet undefeated and give Hendrick Motorsports its second victory in the first three NASCAR Cup Series races of the season.
Ford electric vehicle owners can now charge on Tesla's network, but they'll need an adapter first
Read full article: Ford electric vehicle owners can now charge on Tesla's network, but they'll need an adapter firstOwners of Ford electric vehicles can now use much of Tesla’s charging network in the U.S. and Canada, but there’s a hitch.
Michael McDowell finally wins first NASCAR Cup Series pole in Atlanta in 467th career start
Read full article: Michael McDowell finally wins first NASCAR Cup Series pole in Atlanta in 467th career startMichael McDowell says his first NASCAR Cup Series pole in his 467th career start wasn't a surprise.
‘It’s the future, and it’s here’: JTA debuts first autonomous vehicle on FSCJ’s downtown campus
Read full article: ‘It’s the future, and it’s here’: JTA debuts first autonomous vehicle on FSCJ’s downtown campusThe Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) will be debuting its very first autonomous shuttle at FSCJ’s downtown campus on Tuesday.
Joey Logano, Michael McDowell lead Ford sweep of Daytona 500 front row. Hendrick is locked out
Read full article: Joey Logano, Michael McDowell lead Ford sweep of Daytona 500 front row. Hendrick is locked outFord has swept the front row in qualifying for the Daytona 500 with former race winners Joey Logano and Michael McDowell shocking powerhouse Hendrick Motorsports.
Marine Corps confirms the worst: All 5 troops killed in helicopter crash in California mountains
Read full article: Marine Corps confirms the worst: All 5 troops killed in helicopter crash in California mountainsThe military says efforts are underway to recover the remains of five U.S. Marines who were killed when their helicopter went down during stormy weather in the mountains outside of San Diego.
More US auto buyers are turning to hybrids as sales of electric vehicles slow
Read full article: More US auto buyers are turning to hybrids as sales of electric vehicles slowAmerica’s automakers have staked their futures on the notion that electric vehicles will dominate sales in the coming years, spurred by buyers determined to reduce carbon emissions and save on fuel.
Washington to play Texas in semifinal at Sugar Bowl. Huskies beat the Longhorns in 2022 bowl meeting
Read full article: Washington to play Texas in semifinal at Sugar Bowl. Huskies beat the Longhorns in 2022 bowl meetingWashington will meet Texas in the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans on Jan. 1.
Autoworkers strike cut Ford sales by 100,000 vehicles and cost company $1.7 billion in profits
Read full article: Autoworkers strike cut Ford sales by 100,000 vehicles and cost company $1.7 billion in profitsFord Motor Co. says a six-week strike by the United Auto Workers union cut sales by about 100,000 vehicles and cost the company $1.7 billion in lost profits this year.
Ford and Stellantis workers join those at GM in approving contract settlement that ended UAW strikes
Read full article: Ford and Stellantis workers join those at GM in approving contract settlement that ended UAW strikesThe United Auto Workers union has overwhelmingly ratified a new contract with Ford and Stellantis, a pact that, along with similar deals with General Motors, will raise pay across the industry.
Union workers at Stellantis and Ford close to ratifying deals that would end lengthy labor disputes
Read full article: Union workers at Stellantis and Ford close to ratifying deals that would end lengthy labor disputesMembers of the United Auto Workers union were close to approving contract agreements with Stellantis and Ford on Friday with voting at both companies overwhelmingly in favor.
General Motors becomes 1st of Detroit automakers to seal deal with unionized workers
Read full article: General Motors becomes 1st of Detroit automakers to seal deal with unionized workersUnited Auto Workers union members have voted to approve a new contract with General Motors, making the company the first Detroit automaker to get a ratified deal that could end a contentious and lengthy labor dispute.
Jacksonville residents say they are ‘getting less but spending more.’ Many hope inflation slowdown will change that
Read full article: Jacksonville residents say they are ‘getting less but spending more.’ Many hope inflation slowdown will change thatWith inflation in the United States slowing down in October, many think this could be a sign that the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hikes are continuing to cool the price spikes that have frustrated consumers for the past two years.
‘Making awesome, real food available’: Clara White Mission’s farm and market opens in Northwest Jacksonville
Read full article: ‘Making awesome, real food available’: Clara White Mission’s farm and market opens in Northwest JacksonvilleThe Clara White Mission officially opened to the public their newest initiative named “Eartha’s Farm and Market” on Saturday morning in Northwest Jacksonville.
Indicted Nassau detective’s involvement in drug raid spurs state to drop charges against woman who shot JSO officer
Read full article: Indicted Nassau detective’s involvement in drug raid spurs state to drop charges against woman who shot JSO officerThe charges against a Jacksonville woman who was accused of shooting a police officer during a high-risk search warrant in 2020 have been dropped because the case involved a Nassau County detective who has since been indicted on drug charges.
New vehicles from Detroit's automakers are planned in contracts that ended UAW strikes
Read full article: New vehicles from Detroit's automakers are planned in contracts that ended UAW strikesStellantis plans to build a new midsize pickup truck, along with battery-run versions of six Jeep, Ram and Dodge vehicles.
Man sentenced to 10 years in prison for fentanyl overdose death of 20-month-old, records show
Read full article: Man sentenced to 10 years in prison for fentanyl overdose death of 20-month-old, records showA man wanted on a warrant after a 20-month-old girl died in December was arrested over the weekend, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office announced Monday.
UAW members at the first Ford plant to go on strike overwhelmingly approve the new contract
Read full article: UAW members at the first Ford plant to go on strike overwhelmingly approve the new contractAutoworkers at the first Ford factory to go on strike have voted overwhelmingly in favor of a tentative contract agreement reached with the company.
Auto strike settlements will raise costs for Detroit's Big 3. Will they be able to raise prices?
Read full article: Auto strike settlements will raise costs for Detroit's Big 3. Will they be able to raise prices?From generous pay and benefits to stronger job security, the United Auto Workers union won significant concessions in tentative settlements that have ended their strikes against Detroit’s automakers.
Stellantis expects North American strike to cost it 750 million euros in third-quarter profits
Read full article: Stellantis expects North American strike to cost it 750 million euros in third-quarter profitsAutomaker Stellantis says that the autoworkers strike in North America is expected to cost the company around 750 million euros ($795 million) in profits — less than its North American competitors.
UAW reaches deal with General Motors that ends strikes against Detroit automakers pending votes
Read full article: UAW reaches deal with General Motors that ends strikes against Detroit automakers pending votesThe United Auto Workers union says it reached a tentative contract with General Motors, the last of the Detroit Three automakers to agree to a deal.
UAW escalates strike against lone holdout GM after landing tentative pacts with Stellantis and Ford
Read full article: UAW escalates strike against lone holdout GM after landing tentative pacts with Stellantis and FordThe United Auto Workers union has widened its strike against General Motors, the lone holdout among the three Detroit automakers, after reaching a tentative contract agreement with Jeep maker Stellantis.
UAW and Stellantis reach tentative contract deal as union adds strike at Tennessee GM factory
Read full article: UAW and Stellantis reach tentative contract deal as union adds strike at Tennessee GM factoryJeep maker Stellantis reached a tentative contract agreement with the United Auto Workers union on Saturday as it escalated strikes against General Motors by adding a plant in Tennessee.
General Motors and Stellantis in talks with United Auto Workers to reach deals that mirror Ford's
Read full article: General Motors and Stellantis in talks with United Auto Workers to reach deals that mirror Ford'sGeneral Motors and Jeep maker Stellantis are meeting with United Auto Workers bargainers to see if they can reach a contract agreement that mirrors a deal signed with crosstown rival Ford.
Autoworkers reach a deal with Ford, a breakthrough toward ending strikes against Detroit automakers
Read full article: Autoworkers reach a deal with Ford, a breakthrough toward ending strikes against Detroit automakersThe United Auto Workers union says it has reached a tentative contract agreement with Ford that could be a breakthrough to end the nearly 6-week-old strikes against Detroit automakers.
UAW strikes at General Motors plant in Texas as union goes after automakers' cash cows
Read full article: UAW strikes at General Motors plant in Texas as union goes after automakers' cash cowsFirst it was Ford, then Stellantis, and now a General Motors factory has been added to the growing list of highly profitable plants where the United Auto Workers union is on strike.
Autoworkers strike at Stellantis plant shutting down big profit center, 41,000 workers now picketing
Read full article: Autoworkers strike at Stellantis plant shutting down big profit center, 41,000 workers now picketingThe United Auto Workers union has once again escalated its strikes against Detroit Three automakers, this time adding a factory that makes Ram pickup trucks for Stellantis.
Head of auto workers union says strikes will continue in drive to gain better offers from companies
Read full article: Head of auto workers union says strikes will continue in drive to gain better offers from companiesUnited Auto Workers President Shawn Fain said Friday that while Detroit’s automakers have increased their wage and benefit offers, he believes the union can gain more if it holds out longer in its contract talks.
UAW breaks pattern of adding factories to strikes on Fridays, says more plants could come any time
Read full article: UAW breaks pattern of adding factories to strikes on Fridays, says more plants could come any timeThe United Auto Workers union isn’t adding any factories to those that are now on strike, but its president says more walkouts could begin at any moment.
Ford says it's at the limit on how much it can spend to get new contract with striking autoworkers
Read full article: Ford says it's at the limit on how much it can spend to get new contract with striking autoworkersA top Ford executive says the company has reached the limit of how much money it will spend to get a contract agreement with the striking United Auto Workers union.
The future of electric vehicles looms over negotiations in the US autoworkers strike
Read full article: The future of electric vehicles looms over negotiations in the US autoworkers strikeElectric vehicles and their potential impact on job security have become central to negotiations in the U.S. autoworkers strike.
2 Mayport-based ships part of carrier strike group sent to support Israel in Mediterranean
Read full article: 2 Mayport-based ships part of carrier strike group sent to support Israel in MediterraneanAmong the ships accompanying the USS Ford will be two ships from Naval Station Mayport: the USS Carney and the USS Thomas Hudner. Both are guided missile destroyers.
Auto workers stop expanding strikes against Detroit Three after GM makes battery plant concession
Read full article: Auto workers stop expanding strikes against Detroit Three after GM makes battery plant concessionThe United Auto Workers union says it will not expand its strikes against Detroit’s three automakers after General Motors made a breakthrough concession on unionizing electric vehicle battery plants.
Blaney beats Harvick at Talladega to advance in NASCAR playoffs. Harvick disqualified after race.
Read full article: Blaney beats Harvick at Talladega to advance in NASCAR playoffs. Harvick disqualified after race.Ryan Blaney beat Kevin Harvick to the Talladega Superspeedway finish line by 0.012 seconds Sunday to advance into the round of eight of NASCAR’s playoffs.
United Auto Workers strikes spread as 7,000 more workers at two plants join the picket line
Read full article: United Auto Workers strikes spread as 7,000 more workers at two plants join the picket lineThe United Auto Workers union expanded its strikes against Detroit automakers, ordering 7,000 more workers to walk off the job in Illinois and Michigan.
Auto workers still have room to expand their strike against car makers. But they also face risks
Read full article: Auto workers still have room to expand their strike against car makers. But they also face risksEven after escalating its strike against Detroit automakers, the United Auto Workers union still has plenty of leverage in its effort to force the companies to agree to significant increases in pay and benefits.
The UAW strike is growing, again. What to know as 7,000 more auto workers join the union’s walkouts
Read full article: The UAW strike is growing, again. What to know as 7,000 more auto workers join the union’s walkoutsThe United Auto Workers strike against Detroit automakers has spread to dozens of facilites nationwide.
Auto workers expand their strike to 38 locations in 20 states. Biden plans visit to show support
Read full article: Auto workers expand their strike to 38 locations in 20 states. Biden plans visit to show supportAuto workers have expanded their strike against major carmakers, walking out of 38 General Motors and Stellantis parts-distribution centers in 20 states.
Jeep maker Stellantis makes a new contract offer as auto workers prepare to expand their strike
Read full article: Jeep maker Stellantis makes a new contract offer as auto workers prepare to expand their strikeDetroit carmakers are announcing more layoffs that they blame on fallout from the United Auto Workers strike.
United Auto Workers threaten to expand targeted strike if there is no substantive progress by Friday
Read full article: United Auto Workers threaten to expand targeted strike if there is no substantive progress by FridayThe United Auto Workers union is preparing to expand its strike against Detroit’s Big Three unless it sees progress in contract negotiations.
Workers strike at all 3 Detroit automakers, a new tactic to squeeze companies for better pay
Read full article: Workers strike at all 3 Detroit automakers, a new tactic to squeeze companies for better payNearly one in 10 of America’s unionized auto workers went on strike Friday at Detroit’s three automakers.
What's at stake as 13,000 workers go on strike at major US auto makers
Read full article: What's at stake as 13,000 workers go on strike at major US auto makersAbout 13,000 auto workers have walked off the job at three targeted factories after their union leaders couldn’t reach a deal with Detroit’s automakers.
UAW chief says offers from Detroit companies are inadequate, says union is ready to go on strike
Read full article: UAW chief says offers from Detroit companies are inadequate, says union is ready to go on strikeWith just over 24 hours left before a strike deadline, United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain says offers from Detroit automakers aren’t enough and the union is getting ready to strike.
Updated Ford F-150 gets new grille, other features as Ford shows it off on eve of Detroit auto show
Read full article: Updated Ford F-150 gets new grille, other features as Ford shows it off on eve of Detroit auto showThe top-selling vehicle in America will get a bit of a facelift next year, one of just a few new or updated vehicles that will be shown off this week at Detroit’s big auto show.
Stellantis reports progress in talks with auto workers and plans to make another offer Monday
Read full article: Stellantis reports progress in talks with auto workers and plans to make another offer MondayStellantis is reporting progress in talks with the United Auto Workers union with just three days left before contracts expire with Detroit’s three automakers.
Why the United Auto Workers union is poised to strike major US car makers this week
Read full article: Why the United Auto Workers union is poised to strike major US car makers this weekAbout 146,000 U.S. auto workers are set to go on strike this week if General Motors, Ford and Stellantis fail to meet their demands for big pay raises and the restoration of concessions the workers made years ago when the companies were in financial trouble.
Auto union rejects wage offers from Detroit companies with strike deadline 6 days away
Read full article: Auto union rejects wage offers from Detroit companies with strike deadline 6 days awayThe United Auto Workers union has rejected wage and benefit offers from all three Detroit automakers, raising tensions just six days before a strike deadline for 146,000 employees.
With strike looming, General Motors makes wage offer, which auto union leader calls 'insulting'
Read full article: With strike looming, General Motors makes wage offer, which auto union leader calls 'insulting'General Motors made its first wage-and-benefit offer to the United Auto Workers that falls far short of the union’s initial demands.
UAW chief: Union to strike any Detroit automaker that hasn't reached deal as contracts end next week
Read full article: UAW chief: Union to strike any Detroit automaker that hasn't reached deal as contracts end next weekThe head of the United Auto Workers warned that the union plans to go on strike against any Detroit automaker that hasn’t reached a new agreement by the time contracts expire next week.
Auto workers leader slams companies for slow bargaining, files labor complaint with government
Read full article: Auto workers leader slams companies for slow bargaining, files labor complaint with governmentThe United Auto Workers union says it has filed unfair labor practice complaints against Stellantis and General Motors for failing to make counteroffers to the union’s economic demands.
Auto workers vote overwhelmingly to let union leaders call strikes against Detroit companies
Read full article: Auto workers vote overwhelmingly to let union leaders call strikes against Detroit companiesAuto workers have voted overwhelmingly to give union leaders the authority to call strikes against Detroit car companies if a contract agreement isn’t reached.
Biden says auto workers need 'good jobs that can support a family' in union talks with carmakers
Read full article: Biden says auto workers need 'good jobs that can support a family' in union talks with carmakersPresident Joe Biden is asking the major U.S. automakers and their workers’ union to reach an agreement that takes “every possible step to avoid painful plant closings” as the sector transitions to electric vehicles.
Ford lures Apple executive to oversee its new software subscription services unit
Read full article: Ford lures Apple executive to oversee its new software subscription services unitFord has hired away a key Apple executive to run a new business unit that will sell software-related subscription services to vehicle owners.
11% jump in child pedestrian deaths in 10 years, data shows: What students, drivers need to know to stay safe
Read full article: 11% jump in child pedestrian deaths in 10 years, data shows: What students, drivers need to know to stay safeChild pedestrian deaths have jumped 11% in the last decade, according to annual reports on traffic trends from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
UAW to show list of economic demands to automakers this week, will seek worker pay if plants close
Read full article: UAW to show list of economic demands to automakers this week, will seek worker pay if plants closeThe new president of the United Auto Workers says the union will present a long list to General Motors, Ford and Stellantis when it delivers economic demands to the companies this week.
Nevada secures $285M opioid settlement with Walgreens, bringing total settlements to $1 billion
Read full article: Nevada secures $285M opioid settlement with Walgreens, bringing total settlements to $1 billionThe state of Nevada has reached a $285 million settlement with Walgreens regarding the pharmacy chain’s role in the opioid epidemic.
Nearly 100-year-old plant where Ford Model T’s were assembled demolished; shipyard company will take its place
Read full article: Nearly 100-year-old plant where Ford Model T’s were assembled demolished; shipyard company will take its placeSome more of Jacksonville’s history is now gone. The nearly 100-year-old Ford Motor plant site has been demolished.
Tesla's EV plug is closer to becoming the industry standard following a move by an automotive group
Read full article: Tesla's EV plug is closer to becoming the industry standard following a move by an automotive groupA key U.S. automotive industry organization says it will set performance standards for Tesla’s electric vehicle charging cords in another move toward using the Tesla plug on all EVs.
Ford Explorer recall prompts Transportation Department investigation
Read full article: Ford Explorer recall prompts Transportation Department investigationThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating a Ford Motor Co. recall of more than a quarter-million Explorer SUVs in the U.S. The probe comes after the administration received complaints about repairs intended to prevent the vehicles from unexpectedly rolling away even while placed in park.
With GM and Ford embracing Tesla's EV charging technology, here's what it means for consumers
Read full article: With GM and Ford embracing Tesla's EV charging technology, here's what it means for consumersStarting next year, owners of electric vehicles made by General Motors and Ford will be able to charge their EVs at many of Tesla’s charging stations, the largest such network in the country.
Ford to bring Mustang back to Le Mans under company rebranding
Read full article: Ford to bring Mustang back to Le Mans under company rebrandingFord has planned a return to the 24 Hours of Le Mans with its iconic Mustang muscle car next year under a massive rebranding of Ford Performance that is aimed at bringing the automotive manufacturer “into the racing business.”.
‘It was very traumatic’: Woman pleading for answers after Memorial Day hit-and-run leaves her injured, frustrated
Read full article: ‘It was very traumatic’: Woman pleading for answers after Memorial Day hit-and-run leaves her injured, frustratedA Jacksonville woman is pleading for a driver to come forward after she was hit while driving on Memorial Day. The driver that hit her left her stranded and hurt.