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New name, new focus: 3 things to know about the Japan Mobility Show
TOKYO — Japan’s largest auto show is back this week with a new name and focus, reflecting the growing importance of electrification and software technologies for automakers in the race to remain globally competitive. Nearly 500 companies will gather on Wednesday at Tokyo Big Sight, Japan’s largest international exhibition center, for the Japan Mobility Show.…
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FTC and Wisconsin Take Action Against Rhinelander Auto Center for Illegally Discriminating Against American Indian Customers and Charging Unlawful Junk Fees
The Federal Trade Commission and State of Wisconsin are taking action against Wisconsin auto dealer group Rhinelander Auto Center, its current and former owners, and general manager Daniel Towne for deceiving consumers by tacking hundreds or even thousands of dollars in illegal junk fees onto car prices and for discriminating against American Indian customers by…
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In-person events show power of face-to-face connection
Used Car Week is returning to Scottsdale, Ariz., from Nov. 6-9, and Cherokee Media Group is once again thrilled at the opportunity to get the movers and shakers in the business together in person. During the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown and ban on large gatherings, the auto industry — which thrives on in-person conferences, shows and…
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UAW Strike Reaches GM Full-Size SUV, Stellantis Ram 1500 Plants
The UAW has expanded its ongoing strike to two large assembly plants that build some of General Motors’ and Stellantis’ most profitable vehicles. Workers walked out of the Arlington, Texas, plant that builds GM’s full-size SUVs including the Chevy Tahoe and Suburban, GMC Yukon, and Cadillac Escalade; this follows an expansion of the strike to…
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AUTO RACING: Salfordville’s Rahmer wins Williams Grove Speedway 410 Sprint Car track title
Freddie Rahmer of Salfordville earned the 2023 Williams Grove Speedway Lawrence Chevrolet 410 Sprint Car track title on Sept. 30 with his runs in the Champion Oil National Open and National Open Preliminary make-up race, both sanctioned by the World of Outlaws. The hard-fought track crown was the third of young Rahmer’s career at Williams…
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UAW expands Stellantis strike over ‘worst proposal’ on the table
Companies Ford Motor Co Follow General Motors Co Follow Stellantis NV Follow Oct 23 (Reuters) – The United Auto Workers (UAW) union went on strike at Chrysler-parent Stellantis’s largest assembly plant on Monday, hitting the automaker’s profitable RAM 1500 pickup truck production in a major expansion of its strike against the Detroit Three. The UAW…
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What to do in San Angelo: Oct. 23 through Oct. 31
SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) — Halloween is here and with it comes tons of spooky events for the whole family! Here is what is happening in San Angelo from Oct. 23 through Oct. 31: Monday, Oct. 23 EnPleinAirTEXAS Free Paint Day – Artists competiting in the 2023 EnPleinAir competitios will be painting anywhere…
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UAW reaches tentative agreement with General Dynamics
Companies General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. Follow Uaw Local 12 Follow Ford Motor Co Follow Show more companies Oct 23 (Reuters) – The United Auto Workers (UAW) union and General Dynamics (GD.N) have reached a tentative agreement over a new labor contract covering hundreds of workers at some of the U.S. defense contractor’s facilities, the…
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Remember The Subaru SVX? Is It Coming Back As An EV?
Do you remember the Subaru SVX? The SVX performance coupe was sold from 1992 to 1997 and pushed the limits of what was possible. While the model’s time was short-lived, the SVX paved the way for new sporty models. The Alcyone SVX two-door grand tourer coupe was Subaru’s first attempt to enter the luxury/performance car…
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Paving Paradise
On the morning of May 2, 1911, Frank Whalen, Frank D. Stoop and T.J. Koenig drove from their home in Kalispell to Glacier National Park. Today, that seemingly simple feat takes about 45 minutes — depending on traffic, of course — but in 1911, it took wheelman Whalen an excruciating nine hours to cover the…