AD #3660 - GM, Ford Fed Up with UAW‘s Shawn Fain; Auto Suppliers Beg for Strike Relief; Tesla Updates Model Y in China
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Tensions rise on day eighteen of the UAW strike as GM and Ford criticize union leader Shawn Fain's tactics, accusing him of prolonging the strike for political gain. The strike expands, impacting thousands more workers and threatening smaller auto suppliers, who seek government aid. Tesla updates its Model Y in China with performance and efficiency improvements but no major exterior changes. Volkswagen cancels plans for a new EV plant in Germany, opting to retrofit existing facilities. The auto industry pushes back against stricter fuel economy rules, while Mercedes-Benz launches Level 3 hands-free driving in select US states. European countries propose measures to limit low-cost Chinese EV imports.
Ford Explorer
"...nd Forged Chicago Assembly Plant, which makes the Explorer in Lincoln Aviator. That put about seven thousand..."
Buick Enclave
"...gan, which makes the Chevrolet Traverse and Buick Enclave, and Forged Chicago Assembly Plant, which makes t..."
Lincoln Aviator
"...icago Assembly Plant, which makes the Explorer in Lincoln Aviator. That put about seven thousand more workers on st..."
Tesla Model Y
"...d moves. Tesla launched an updated version of the Model Y in China, but it's not getting new exterior light..."
Volkswagen Golf
"... already in Wolfsburg to make sspevs like the new Golf that's going to save VW billions of euros. In fac..."
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