by Michael Strong | Mar 27, 2020
Hoping to fend off a takeover of the union by government officials, UAW President Rory Gamble has agreed to meet with federal prosecutors, who have been critical of the union’s level of assistance during the ongoing investigation of corruption involving the union and...
by Michael Strong | Mar 27, 2020
Another major U.S. sporting event is being postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic: the 2020 Indianapolis 500. This year’s race will run Aug. 23 instead of its original May 24 date. As a result, the 104th edition of the race will be the first one ever not completed...
by Michael Strong | Mar 26, 2020
Automakers have been touting their efforts to develop a viable electric vehicle, and among the Detroit-based makers, General Motors seems to be ahead of the curve with its already-on-the-road Chevy Bolt. GM, Ford and to a lesser extent, Fiat Chrysler, have all put...
by Michael Strong | Mar 25, 2020
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 Fiestas, Fusions, Milans and MKZs as well as E-Series vans as part of three separate actions covering potentially faulty door hardware, wire harnesses and brake pedals. The automaker is recalling selected 2014-15 Ford Fiesta,...
by Michael Strong | Mar 25, 2020
This story has been updated with additional information. The quick decline of new vehicle sales in March has unexpected silver lining for two of the Detroit Three automakers: a jump in market share for the first quarter. Edmunds.com analysts believe that March auto...
by Michael Strong | Mar 24, 2020
Automakers are dealing with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on multiple fronts, including the increasing decline in sales. However, they’ve moved quickly, offering improved financing offers for potential buyers and now we’re seeing some maker’s offering...
by Michael Strong | Mar 24, 2020
There’s plenty of coronavirus-related gloom and doom floating around the auto industry right now, most of it merited. However, as increasing numbers of people are sheltering in place to stamp out the virus, Audi’s offering everyone a bit of brightness during a dark...
by Michael Strong | Mar 23, 2020
Even as the coronavirus continues to spread, the Detroit Three automakers are working plans to help fight the outbreak by giving medical professionals more of the tools they need. In an effort reminiscent of the “Arsenal of Democracy,” General Motors and Fiat Chrysler...
by Michael Strong | Mar 23, 2020
Just a day after General Motors began working with a medical device company to determine what it needs to do make ventilators, President Donald Trump gave the automaker, as well as Ford and Tesla permission to start making the devices. Trump revealed he’d given them...
by Michael Strong | Mar 20, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has caused major disruptions across the U.S. for automakers and the lives of those working for car companies not to mention those who own or are seeking to own vehicles. Thus far, automakers have taken a two-pronged attack when it comes to...
by Michael Strong | Mar 20, 2020
Perhaps the most-anticipated Chevrolet Corvette ever, the new C8 Stingray, is no longer available — to be ordered. The company stopped taking orders for the 2020 model March 18, due to overwhelming demand combined with a strike-induced delay on getting the Bowling...
by Michael Strong | Mar 19, 2020
Premium brand Audi reported solid financial results for 2019 despite slowing global sales, reporting an operating profit for the year. It also acknowledged 2020 was going to be a challenge prior to the coronavirus pandemic and is now uncertain how it will affect its...
