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General Motors Announces Changes in Two Michigan Plants Manufacturing Bolt EV and Bolt EUV crossover
General Motors announces layoffs impacting 1,300 workers at Michigan plants. Production delay pushes layoffs as electric pickup truck production postponed to 2025. Orion plant to lose 945 jobs, Lansing assembly plant faces 369 job cuts.
By Dabbie Davis
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General Motors Notifies Corporate Staff of Return to the Office Mandate at Least Three Days a Week Beginning Next Year
General Motors pushes through with its plan to require company staff to return to the office at least three days a week. The latest return to the office policy will start next year - January 2024.
By Dabbie Davis

Stellantis Reduces Production: Massive Layoff to Happen in Two US Sites
Stellantis is cutting jobs at two U.S. Jeep manufacturing plants to reduce costs. The move affects operations at the Mack Avenue plant in Detroit, which makes Jeep Grand Cherokees, and at the Toledo plant, known for producing Wranglers and Jeep Gladiators.
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Scandi Workers Unite: Tesla's Rule-Breaking Sparks Regional Labor Resistance
In a notable labor development, Swedish workers, in collaboration with the IF Metall labor union, have been engaged in a six-week-long strike against Tesla in Sweden. This Regional Labor Resistance extending beyond national borders, has garnered support from various industries and workers in Sweden.
By Dabbie Davis

Baja Opens Registration for “Chocolate” Cars Imported from Europe and America
Last week marked a momentous occasion for residents of Baja California as they embarked on the registration journey for their cherished imported cars from Europe and America, lovingly known as "chocolate" cars. These vehicles, once caught in a legal gray area due to initial registration oversights, are now on the path to full compliance and legality in Baja.
By Dabbie Davis

Car Dealers Push Back on EV Mandates, Call on Biden to Reconsider
As the Biden pushes for new electric vehicles to dominate the road by 2032, car dealers share their sentiments and concerns about the mandate. Thousands of car dealers all over the country appealed to the government to reconsider its latest EV mandate.
By Dabbie Davis

Automakers Shift to Monthly Subscription Fees for Advanced Features, Targets to Gain Revenue
Car owners will have to embrace the change soon. They will be required to pay monthly fees for advanced features.
By Dabbie Davis