UAW President Gary Jones Steps Down as GM Sues Rival Alleging Union Bribery
DETROIT — United Auto Workers President Gary Jones abruptly resigned Nov. 20, capping a tumultuous day that saw union leaders move to oust him and General Motors accusing rival Fiat Chrysler in a lawsuit of bribing union officials to get more favorable contract terms from UAW.
GM Sues Fiat Chrysler, Alleging Union Bribes
DETROIT — General Motors is suing Fiat Chrysler, alleging that its crosstown rival got an unfair business advantage by bribing officials of the United Auto Workers union.
Strike Possible as UAW Opens Talks With Fiat Chrysler
DETROIT — The United Auto Workers union has begun to focus bargaining on Fiat Chrysler, raising the possibility of another strike against a Detroit automaker.
Consumer Reports Finds Vehicle Redesigns Come With Glitches
DETROIT — When it comes to buying a new car, the latest and greatest may not be the most dependable.
Ford, UAW Reach Tentative Contract Agreement
DETROIT — The United Auto Workers union has reached a tentative contract agreement with Ford after three days of intense bargaining.
GM Profit Falls 7% in Q3 as Strike Cuts Production
GM reported Oct. 29 that its third-quarter net profit fell 7% as a strike by the United Auto Workers union brought its U.S. factories to a standstill.
Fiat Chrysler to Pay $40 Million Fine for Overstating Sales Numbers
DETROIT — Fiat Chrysler is paying $40 million to settle with U.S. securities regulators who say the automaker misled investors by overstating its monthly sales numbers over a five-year period.
GM Reverses Course, Says Strikers Will Keep Health Coverage
DETROIT — General Motors now says striking workers will get company-paid health insurance, nine days after telling the union that coverage would be cut off.
Ford Extends Transmission Warranty for 560,000 Fiestas, Focuses
DETROIT — Ford is extending the warranties on about 560,000 small cars in the United States and Canada to cover a litany of problems with a troubled 6-speed automatic transmission.
CARB, Four Automakers Reach Deal That Circumvents White House, Sources Say
Four major automakers have reached a secret deal with California to increase gas mileage and greenhouse gas emissions standards, bypassing the Trump administration’s plan to freeze standards at 2021 levels, according to two people briefed on the matter.