GM recalls nearly 820,000 pickup trucks over latch safety issue

[ad_1] General Motors is recalling almost 820,000 pickup trucks because of a glitch that could cause the tailgate to open unexpectedly.  The electronic latch mechanism used to open the gate of certain 2020-2024 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra truck beds could short circuit if water enters the tailgate, leading to the gate opening, the automaker … Read more

Chrysler recalls more than 338,000 Jeep Grand Cherokees over steering wheel issue

[ad_1] Stellantis-owned Chrysler is recalling more than 338,000 Jeep Grand Cherokees because of a ball joint issue that could result in a loss of control by the driver, potentially leading to a crash, the car maker said in a notice posted by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall covers 338,238 … Read more

Car insurance rates jump 26% across the U.S. in 2024, report shows

[ad_1] How to save money on your car insurance premium: Janet Ruiz How to save money on your car insurance premium: Janet Ruiz 07:57 Having a car is getting more expensive for drivers across the country as auto insurance premiums continue to soar.   According to a new Bankrate report, U.S. drivers are paying an … Read more

Ford, Stellantis, and GM workers overwhelmingly ratify new contracts that raise pay across industry

[ad_1] The United Auto Workers union overwhelmingly ratified new contracts with Ford and Stellantis, along with a similar deal with General Motors will raise pay across the industry, force automakers to absorb higher costs and help reshape the auto business as it shifts away from gasoline-fueled vehicles. Workers at Stellantis, the maker of Jeep, Dodge … Read more

Honda recalls almost 250,000 Pilot, Odyssey and other vehicles. See the list.

[ad_1] Honda is recalling almost 250,000 vehicles in the U.S. because their bearings can fail, causing the engines to stall and increasing the risk of a crash. The recall includes the following makes and model years: Acura/MDX: 2016-2020 Acura/TLX: 2015-2020 Honda Odyssey: 2018-2019 Honda Pilot: 2016, 2018-2019 Honda Ridgeline: 2017, 2019 Honda said in documents … Read more

General Motors becomes 1st of Detroit automakers to seal deal with UAW members

[ad_1] Auto industry expert discusses latest GM-UAW tentative agreement Auto industry expert discusses latest GM-UAW tentative agreement 04:19 United 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.  A … Read more

UAW reaches tentative labor agreement with General Motors

[ad_1] The United Auto Workers on Monday reached a tentative agreement on a new labor contract with General Motors, a move that is expected to end the union’s six-week strike against Detroit’s Big 3 automakers. The deal features a 25% wage increase across a four-and-a-half year deal with cost of living adjustments, the Associated Press … Read more

UAW reaches tentative agreement with Stellantis, leaving only GM without deal

[ad_1] The United Auto Workers have reached a tentative contract agreement with Stellantis, the union announced Saturday evening, edging the labor union closer to ending a 6-week strike that has dented Detroit’s Big 3 automakers and idled thousands of their employees. “On day 44 of our stand-up strike, I am honored to announce that our … Read more

Slammed by interest rates, many Americans can’t afford their car payments

[ad_1] A growing percentage of Americans are falling behind on their car payments, squeezed by rising auto loan interest rates, stubborn inflation and the end to federal pandemic aid. Recent data from Fitch Ratings found that 6.1% of subprime borrowers were delinquent, or at least 60 days past due, on their auto loan as of … Read more

UAW may expand strike as talks with Big Three automakers fail to yield breakthrough

[ad_1] The United Auto Workers is expected on Friday to announce additional work stoppages at Detroit’s Big Three carmakers, expanding a strike that has already shuttered assembly plants, parts distribution centers and other facilities across more than 20 states. UAW President Shawn Fain is scheduled to appear in a broadcast on Facebook at 10 a.m. to … Read more