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VW workers in Tennessee vote to join UAW in historic win for Detroit union
Volkswagen workers in Tennessee have voted in favor of the United Auto Workers — marking the union’s first successful organizing drive of a foreign automaker.
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Regulators open probe into Ford gasoline leak recall, says remedy didn't fix the problem
The 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.
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How to stop your internet-connected car from sharing and maybe even selling your driving data
With all new car models headed for internet-connectivity, driver data is a new frontier in consumer privacy risks and protection efforts.
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DMV services disrupted nationwide by system outage
Multiple states reported disrupted services at department of motor vehicles offices Thursday in a “national outage” that halted license-related transactions due to “a loss in cloud connectivity.”
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Annual must-see list of top new cars of 2024 tested
Consumer Reports is here to help with its annual must-see list of the top new cars of the year.
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For safety's sake, keep your car clean this winter
Consumer Reports shows us how to keep the sensors and cameras on your vehicle clean and clear so they can keep you safe when you need them most during the winter months.
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Stellantis recalls nearly 273,000 Ram trucks because rear view camera image may not show on screen
Stellantis is recalling nearly 273,000 trucks in the U.S. because the radio software can stop the rear view camera image from being displayed.
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UAW set to authorize more strikes Friday if agreement is not reached
The clock is ticking for more walkouts by auto workers if a deal is not reached with Ford, GM, and Stellantis.
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Biden on auto industry: “Record profits have not been shared fairly”
President Joe Biden announced he is sending two members of his staff to help the United Auto Workers union and Big 3 automakers negotiate a new contract.
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Thousands stop work and join the picket lines as UAW union strikes at all 3 Detroit automakers
About 13,000 U.S. auto workers stopped making vehicles and went on strike Friday after their leaders couldn’t bridge a giant gap between union demands in contract talks and what Detroit’s three automakers are willing to pay.
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The United Auto Worker union may soon strike major US car makers. Here's why and what that means
About 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.
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Why auto worker strikes against GM, Ford and Stellantis seem inevitable
Prolonged strikes against GM, Ford and Stellantis would be unprecedented and quickly impact the automotive supply chain, U.S. economy and domestic production.
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BMW unveils Vision Neue Klasse concept car as it touts the dawn of a new EV era
The first electric vehicles based on the Neue Klasse — or new class — architecture are set to enter production in 2025.
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‘Is this really happening?': Pregnant woman survives tornado flipping her car
The pregnant woman whose car was tossed into the air by a tornado says she is lucky to be alive.
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UAW workers overwhelmingly vote to authorize strikes at GM, Ford, Stellantis
UAW members overwhelmingly granted union leaders authorization to strike during ongoing contract negotiations with GM, Ford and Stellantis, if warranted.
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Proposed new rules would require cars to give more warnings when you're not wearing a seatbelt — even in the back seat
Federal officials will be taking public comment on the proposed rule for the next 60 days.
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29-year-old's self-driving car startup was born in a garage—now it has Bill Gates' attention and a $1 billion valuation
Since Alex Kendall co-founded Wayve in a garage in 2017, the self-driving car startup has grown rapidly amid the AI boom — with Bill Gates taking notice.
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Why Americans are struggling with car loans
Auto loan debt in the U.S. is at a record high of $1.5 trillion. Here’s what lenders say is happening and how consumers can ensure they’re protected.
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UAW to show list of economic demands to automakers this week, will seek worker pay if plants close
The 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.
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What you need to know about car dealer fees
Buying a car is often stressful and these days can be very expensive. Before you head to the car lot, Consumer Reports explains which fees you may be able to negotiate or even avoid altogether.