U.S. Attorney Matthew Schneider blasted the alleged greed of United Auto Workers leaders involved in a corruption scandal.
Author: Eric D. Lawrence, Detroit Free Press
Fiat Chrysler merger with Peugeot maker PSA Groupe creates 4th largest automaker
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and PSA Groupe released details of their merger plans. The marriage will create the world’s fourth-largest automotive group.
UAW boosts strike pay to $275 per week as talks with GM continue
The UAW also will allow members to work part-time and receive strike pay as long as they continue their picket-line duties.
Pickup wars rage on: Silverado, F-150, Ram do battle for GM, Ford, Fiat Chrysler
The Ford F-series remains the best-selling pickup in America, but Fiat Chrysler’s Ram has usurped GM’s Chevrolet Silverado for second place.
Fiat Chrysler to pay $40 million to settle SEC charges that it misled investors
The Securities and Exchange Commission said Fiat Chrysler Automobiles misled investors through its sales reporting methods.
GM tells striking union members it will continue their health coverage
General Motors had angered UAW members by cutting off health benefits in the early days of the strike, kicking them to the union.
GM tells striking union members it will continue their health coverage
In a significant reversal, General Motors has told the UAW that it will continue to pay for health coverage for striking workers.
Automakers: Technology to fight deaths of kids in hot cars will be standard by 2025
To prevent child hot car deaths, automakers said they will commit to making rear seat reminder systems standard on vehicles sold in the U.S. by 2025.
Kids are dying in hot cars at an alarming rate. The NHTSA is tweeting to raise awareness
Hot car deaths hit 35 already this year. A push is on for Congress to mandate a technological fix. NHTSA took to Twitter Tuesday to raise awareness.
New 2020 Ram 1500 will offer EcoDiesel, boast 12,560 pounds of pulling power
The announcement comes after a class-action was settled earlier this year with owners of 2014-16 EcoDiesel Ram pickups and Jeep Grand Cherokees.