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Gerry Connolly, a Democratic congressman and fixture of Virginia politics, dies at 75

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Edmunds: How to get the best auto deals this Memorial Day weekend

Read full article: Edmunds: How to get the best auto deals this Memorial Day weekend

Memorial Day is a popular time to buy a car.

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Shelor Motor Mile Ford dealership sold to Duncan Ford Mazda

Read full article: Shelor Motor Mile Ford dealership sold to Duncan Ford Mazda

Shelor Motor Mile announced the sale of its Ford dealership to Duncan Ford Mazda Tuesday.

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Ford shows off a treasure trove of rarely seen vehicles to a select few at its Michigan headquarters

Read full article: Ford shows off a treasure trove of rarely seen vehicles to a select few at its Michigan headquarters

About 50 cars and trucks that are part of Ford's Heritage Fleet are on display in Dearborn, Michigan.

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Why automakers' short reprieve from tariffs isn't enough to weather Trump's escalating trade war

Read full article: Why automakers' short reprieve from tariffs isn't enough to weather Trump's escalating trade war

President Donald Trump granted U.S. automakers a short reprieve from stiff new tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada this week.

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Trudeau not willing to lift Canada's retaliatory tariffs if Trump leaves some tariffs on Canada

Read full article: Trudeau not willing to lift Canada's retaliatory tariffs if Trump leaves some tariffs on Canada

A senior Canadian government official says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is not willing to lift Canada’s retaliatory tariffs if Trump leaves any tariffs on Canada, The official confirmed the stance on condition of anonymity as they were not authorized to speak publicly on the matter.

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Trump grants one-month exemption for US automakers from new tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada

Read full article: Trump grants one-month exemption for US automakers from new tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada

President Donald Trump is granting a one-month exemption on his stiff new tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada for U.S. automakers.

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Stock market today: Wall Street rebounds after Trump pulls back on some of his tariffs

Read full article: Stock market today: Wall Street rebounds after Trump pulls back on some of his tariffs

U.S. stocks climbed after President Donald Trump pulled back on some of his tariffs, raising hopes he may avoid a worst-case trade war that grinds down economies and sends inflation higher.

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Doug Ford reelected as Ontario’s premier with mandate to fight Trump tariffs

Read full article: Doug Ford reelected as Ontario’s premier with mandate to fight Trump tariffs

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has won reelection to lead Canada’s most populous province, giving him the mandate he wanted to fight tariffs threatened by President Donald Trump.

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'Conclave' cast celebrates with Timothée Chalamet and Ariana Grande after big SAG Awards win

Read full article: 'Conclave' cast celebrates with Timothée Chalamet and Ariana Grande after big SAG Awards win

The cast of “Conclave” has accepted congratulations from generations of big stars backstage at the Screen Actors Guild Awards.

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Florida man is executed for the 1997 killing of a couple whose toddler witnessed the attack

Read full article: Florida man is executed for the 1997 killing of a couple whose toddler witnessed the attack

A Florida man has been put to death for the 1997 killings of a husband and wife at a remote farm in an attack witnessed by the couple's toddler.

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One dead after multi-vehicle crash in Campbell County

Read full article: One dead after multi-vehicle crash in Campbell County

A man is dead following a multi-vehicle crash that occurred in Campbell County on Wednesday, Virginia State Police said.

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Rail Yard Dawgs open weekend homestand with 5-3 win

Read full article: Rail Yard Dawgs open weekend homestand with 5-3 win

Roanoke scored 4 of its 5 goals in the first period.

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Canada's most populous province to pause retaliatory measures as US puts tariffs on hold

Read full article: Canada's most populous province to pause retaliatory measures as US puts tariffs on hold

The leader of Ontario, Canada’s most populous province, says he will pause all retaliatory measures against the United States after news broke that the threat of tariffs has been put on hold for a month.

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Ford recalls more than 270,000 Broncos and Mavericks due to loss of power problem

Read full article: Ford recalls more than 270,000 Broncos and Mavericks due to loss of power problem

Ford Motor Co. is recalling more than 270,000 Broncos and Mavericks due to a power problem that can cause vehicles to stop unexpectedly or fail to start.

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US new vehicle sales rose 2.7% last year as prices and interest rates dropped a little

Read full article: US new vehicle sales rose 2.7% last year as prices and interest rates dropped a little

New vehicle sales in the U.S. rose 2.7% last year as prices and interest rates eased a bit, making SUVs, cars and trucks a little more affordable.

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Pedestrian dies after being hit on Route 719 in Pittsylvania County

Read full article: Pedestrian dies after being hit on Route 719 in Pittsylvania County

A pedestrian died Sunday after being hit by a vehicle that was driving along Route 719 in Pittsylvania County, according to Virginia State Police.

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Artist Jasleen Kaur wins Turner Prize for work exploring her Scottish Sikh identity

Read full article: Artist Jasleen Kaur wins Turner Prize for work exploring her Scottish Sikh identity

An artist whose work exploring her Scottish Sikh identity includes a vintage Ford car draped in a crocheted doily has won the U.K.’s prestigious Turner Prize.

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US agency ends investigation into Ford engine failures after recall and warranty extension

Read full article: US agency ends investigation into Ford engine failures after recall and warranty extension

U.S. auto safety regulators have ended an investigation into Ford engine failures after the company replaced engines or extended the warranty on some vehicles.

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Autonomous tech is coming to farming. What will it mean for crops and workers who harvest them?

Read full article: Autonomous tech is coming to farming. What will it mean for crops and workers who harvest them?

Autonomous tech is coming to farming.

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Edmunds: These are the best lightly used hybrid cars, SUVs and trucks

Read full article: Edmunds: These are the best lightly used hybrid cars, SUVs and trucks

Many car shoppers like the idea of hybrids, but not the upfront premium that often is thousands more than the sticker price of a non-hybrid model.

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Edmunds electric truck face-off: Ford F-150 Lightning vs. Tesla Cybertruck

Read full article: Edmunds electric truck face-off: Ford F-150 Lightning vs. Tesla Cybertruck

The electric truck battle is getting hot.

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1st and 10 Player of the Week: LCA’s Gideon Davidson is Week 5 honoree

Read full article: 1st and 10 Player of the Week: LCA’s Gideon Davidson is Week 5 honoree

1st and 10 Player of the Week: LCA’s Gideon Davidson is Week 5 honoree

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One man dead after Multi-vehicle crash in Roanoke County

Read full article: One man dead after Multi-vehicle crash in Roanoke County

A multi-vehicle crash in Roanoke County may result in some delays today.

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86-year-old woman dead after crash in Nelson County

Read full article: 86-year-old woman dead after crash in Nelson County

A crash in Nelson County on Wednesday left one woman dead and a man with minor injuries, sources said.

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Ford, Mazda warn owners to stop driving older vehicles with dangerous Takata air bag inflators

Read full article: Ford, Mazda warn owners to stop driving older vehicles with dangerous Takata air bag inflators

Ford and Mazda are warning the owners of more than 475,000 older vehicles in the U.S. not to drive them because they have dangerous Takata air bag inflators that have not been replaced.

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Harrison Ford, Angela Bassett, Miley Cyrus and more honored as Disney Legends in emotional ceremony

Read full article: Harrison Ford, Angela Bassett, Miley Cyrus and more honored as Disney Legends in emotional ceremony

Disney has bestowed “legends” status on 14 artists who have shaped the company, including Harrison Ford, Angela Bassett and Miley Cyrus.

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Edmunds compares: 2024 Ford F-150 versus 2025 Ram 1500

Read full article: Edmunds compares: 2024 Ford F-150 versus 2025 Ram 1500

Two of Edmunds’ highly rated full-size trucks are freshly updated.

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Image of Caitlin Clark displayed on hood of Josh Berry's car for Brickyard 400 in Indianapolis

Read full article: Image of Caitlin Clark displayed on hood of Josh Berry's car for Brickyard 400 in Indianapolis

Caitlin Clark made her first appearance at Indianapolis Motor Speedway — on Josh Berry’s No. 4 Ford.

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US employers added a solid 206,000 jobs in June in a sign of continued economic strength

Read full article: US employers added a solid 206,000 jobs in June in a sign of continued economic strength

America’s employers delivered another healthy month of hiring in June, adding 206,000 jobs and once again displaying the U.S. economy’s ability to withstand continually high interest rates.

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US new-vehicle sales barely rose in the second quarter as buyers balked at still-high prices

Read full article: US new-vehicle sales barely rose in the second quarter as buyers balked at still-high prices

U.S. new-vehicle sales rose only slightly in the second quarter, despite larger discounts and slightly lower prices.

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US economic growth for last quarter is revised up slightly to a 1.4% annual rate

Read full article: US economic growth for last quarter is revised up slightly to a 1.4% annual rate

The American economy expanded at a 1.4% annual pace from January through March, the slowest quarterly growth since spring 2022, the government said in a slight upgrade from its previous estimate.

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Rally great Ogier to remain hospitalized though 'no serious injuries' from crash in Poland

Read full article: Rally great Ogier to remain hospitalized though 'no serious injuries' from crash in Poland

Eight-time world rally champion Sébastien Ogier will remain hospitalized overnight after he was involved in a crash in Poland while preparing for this week’s race, though his team said he was not seriously injured.

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Fake elector case in Nevada dismissed over venue question, state attorney general vows appeal

Read full article: Fake elector case in Nevada dismissed over venue question, state attorney general vows appeal

A Nevada judge has dismissed a criminal indictment against six Republicans accused of submitting certificates to Congress falsely declaring Donald Trump the winner of the state’s 2020 presidential election.

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Reliving the incredible Detroit experience that was the Michigan Central Station concert

Read full article: Reliving the incredible Detroit experience that was the Michigan Central Station concert

The Michigan Central Station concert celebrating the building's reopening was a once-in-a-lifetime Detroit experience.

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Michigan Central Station concert was a once-in-a-lifetime Detroit night

Read full article: Michigan Central Station concert was a once-in-a-lifetime Detroit night

Seeing Diana Ross, Jack White and Eminem live in concert is something that anyone who enjoys live music would proudly love to cross off their bucket list. Now imagine seeing them all on the same stage, on the same night and in their hometown of Detroit. It’s almost too good to be true.

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US consumer confidence rises in May after three months of declines

Read full article: US consumer confidence rises in May after three months of declines

Consumer confidence in the U.S. rose in May following three straight months of declines, but Americans remain anxious about elevated inflation and interest rates.

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US opens investigation into Ford crashes involving Blue Cruise partially automated driving system

Read full article: US opens investigation into Ford crashes involving Blue Cruise partially automated driving system

Two fatal crashes involving Ford’s Blue Cruise partially automated driving system have drawn the attention of U.S. auto safety regulators.

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Chinese automakers redefine the car as a living space at Beijing Auto Show

Read full article: Chinese automakers redefine the car as a living space at Beijing Auto Show

The seemingly never-ending efforts of China’s electric car makers to redefine the automobile are on display at the nation’s largest annual auto show.

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Chase Elliott ends 42-race winless streak with overtime victory in NASCAR Cup race at Texas

Read full article: Chase Elliott ends 42-race winless streak with overtime victory in NASCAR Cup race at Texas

Chase Elliott pulled ahead and cleared Ross Chastain on the first lap after the second restart in overtime at Texas Motor Speedway, ending a 42-race winless streak for NASCAR’s most popular driver.

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Ford is under investigation for Bronco Sport gas leaks. US says its remedy doesn't fix the problem

Read full article: Ford is under investigation for Bronco Sport gas leaks. US says its remedy doesn'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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Driver of electric Ford SUV was using automated system before fatal Texas crash, investigators say

Read full article: Driver of electric Ford SUV was using automated system before fatal Texas crash, investigators say

Federal investigators say the driver of a Ford electric SUV involved in a February fatal crash in Texas was using the company’s partially automated driving system before the wreck.

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Agency probes Philadelphia fatal crash involving Ford that may have been running on automated system

Read full article: Agency probes Philadelphia fatal crash involving Ford that may have been running on automated system

The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating a March crash near Philadelphia that killed two people and involved a Ford electric vehicle that may have been operating on a partially automated driving system.

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US probes complaints that Ford pickups can downshift without warning, increasing the risk of a crash

Read full article: US probes complaints that Ford pickups can downshift without warning, increasing the risk of a crash

U.S. auto safety regulators are investigating complaints that more than 540,000 Ford pickup trucks can abruptly downshift to a lower gear and increase the risk of a crash.

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Ford still winless in 2024 as NASCAR heads to first road race of the season at COTA

Read full article: Ford still winless in 2024 as NASCAR heads to first road race of the season at COTA

Five races into NASCAR’s 2024 season and Ford is in a funk.

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Grambling State rallies to win its first NCAA Tournament game, beating Montana State in OT

Read full article: Grambling State rallies to win its first NCAA Tournament game, beating Montana State in OT

Jimel Cofer scored a career-high 19 points and Grambling State beat Montana State 88-81 in overtime to earn its first NCAA Tournament win in program history in the First Four.

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Most automated driving systems are lousy at making sure drivers pay attention, insurance group says

Read full article: Most automated driving systems are lousy at making sure drivers pay attention, insurance group says

Most electronic systems that take on some driving tasks for humans don’t adequately make sure drivers are paying attention, and they don’t issue strong enough warnings to make drivers behave.

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Betty Ford forever postage stamp is unveiled at the White House

Read full article: Betty Ford forever postage stamp is unveiled at the White House

A new forever postage stamp bearing the portrait of former first lady Betty Ford was unveiled at the White House Wednesday.

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Kyle Larson again wins at Las Vegas to keep Chevrolet undefeated on NASCAR season

Read full article: Kyle Larson again wins at Las Vegas to keep Chevrolet undefeated on NASCAR season

Kyle Larson won his second consecutive race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday to keep keep Chevrolet undefeated and give Hendrick Motorsports its second victory in the first three NASCAR Cup Series races of the season.

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Ford electric vehicle owners can now charge on Tesla's network, but they'll need an adapter first

Read full article: Ford electric vehicle owners can now charge on Tesla's network, but they'll need an adapter first

Owners of Ford electric vehicles can now use much of Tesla’s charging network in the U.S. and Canada, but there’s a hitch.

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Michael McDowell finally wins first NASCAR Cup Series pole in Atlanta in 467th career start

Read full article: Michael McDowell finally wins first NASCAR Cup Series pole in Atlanta in 467th career start

Michael McDowell says his first NASCAR Cup Series pole in his 467th career start wasn't a surprise.

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Joey Logano, Michael McDowell lead Ford sweep of Daytona 500 front row. Hendrick is locked out

Read full article: Joey Logano, Michael McDowell lead Ford sweep of Daytona 500 front row. Hendrick is locked out

Ford has swept the front row in qualifying for the Daytona 500 with former race winners Joey Logano and Michael McDowell shocking powerhouse Hendrick Motorsports.

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Marine Corps confirms the worst: All 5 troops killed in helicopter crash in California mountains

Read full article: Marine Corps confirms the worst: All 5 troops killed in helicopter crash in California mountains

The military says efforts are underway to recover the remains of five U.S. Marines who were killed when their helicopter went down during stormy weather in the mountains outside of San Diego.

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The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier is returning home after extended deployment defending Israel

Read full article: The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier is returning home after extended deployment defending Israel

The USS Gerald R.

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More US auto buyers are turning to hybrids as sales of electric vehicles slow

Read full article: More US auto buyers are turning to hybrids as sales of electric vehicles slow

America’s automakers have staked their futures on the notion that electric vehicles will dominate sales in the coming years, spurred by buyers determined to reduce carbon emissions and save on fuel.

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Autoworkers strike cut Ford sales by 100,000 vehicles and cost company $1.7 billion in profits

Read full article: Autoworkers strike cut Ford sales by 100,000 vehicles and cost company $1.7 billion in profits

Ford Motor Co. says a six-week strike by the United Auto Workers union cut sales by about 100,000 vehicles and cost the company $1.7 billion in lost profits this year.

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Ford and Stellantis workers join those at GM in approving contract settlement that ended UAW strikes

Read full article: Ford and Stellantis workers join those at GM in approving contract settlement that ended UAW strikes

The United Auto Workers union has overwhelmingly ratified a new contract with Ford and Stellantis, a pact that, along with similar deals with General Motors, will raise pay across the industry.

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Union workers at Stellantis and Ford close to ratifying deals that would end lengthy labor disputes

Read full article: Union workers at Stellantis and Ford close to ratifying deals that would end lengthy labor disputes

Members of the United Auto Workers union were close to approving contract agreements with Stellantis and Ford on Friday with voting at both companies overwhelmingly in favor.

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General Motors becomes 1st of Detroit automakers to seal deal with unionized workers

Read full article: General Motors becomes 1st of Detroit automakers to seal deal with unionized workers

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.

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Edmunds: The midsize trucks you need to know about for 2024

Read full article: Edmunds: The midsize trucks you need to know about for 2024

It’s a great time to be in the market for a midsize truck.

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New vehicles from Detroit's automakers are planned in contracts that ended UAW strikes

Read full article: New vehicles from Detroit's automakers are planned in contracts that ended UAW strikes

Stellantis plans to build a new midsize pickup truck, along with battery-run versions of six Jeep, Ram and Dodge vehicles.

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UAW members at the first Ford plant to go on strike overwhelmingly approve the new contract

Read full article: UAW members at the first Ford plant to go on strike overwhelmingly approve the new contract

Autoworkers at the first Ford factory to go on strike have voted overwhelmingly in favor of a tentative contract agreement reached with the company.

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Auto strike settlements will raise costs for Detroit's Big 3. Will they be able to raise prices?

Read full article: Auto strike settlements will raise costs for Detroit's Big 3. Will they be able to raise prices?

From generous pay and benefits to stronger job security, the United Auto Workers union won significant concessions in tentative settlements that have ended their strikes against Detroit’s automakers.

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Stellantis expects North American strike to cost it 750 million euros in third-quarter profits

Read full article: Stellantis expects North American strike to cost it 750 million euros in third-quarter profits

Automaker Stellantis says that the autoworkers strike in North America is expected to cost the company around 750 million euros ($795 million) in profits — less than its North American competitors.

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UAW reaches deal with General Motors that ends strikes against Detroit automakers pending votes

Read full article: UAW reaches deal with General Motors that ends strikes against Detroit automakers pending votes

The United Auto Workers union says it reached a tentative contract with General Motors, the last of the Detroit Three automakers to agree to a deal.

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UAW escalates strike against lone holdout GM after landing tentative pacts with Stellantis and Ford

Read full article: UAW escalates strike against lone holdout GM after landing tentative pacts with Stellantis and Ford

The United Auto Workers union has widened its strike against General Motors, the lone holdout among the three Detroit automakers, after reaching a tentative contract agreement with Jeep maker Stellantis.

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UAW and Stellantis reach tentative contract deal as union adds strike at Tennessee GM factory

Read full article: UAW and Stellantis reach tentative contract deal as union adds strike at Tennessee GM factory

Jeep maker Stellantis reached a tentative contract agreement with the United Auto Workers union on Saturday as it escalated strikes against General Motors by adding a plant in Tennessee.

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General Motors and Stellantis in talks with United Auto Workers to reach deals that mirror Ford's

Read full article: General Motors and Stellantis in talks with United Auto Workers to reach deals that mirror Ford's

General Motors and Jeep maker Stellantis are meeting with United Auto Workers bargainers to see if they can reach a contract agreement that mirrors a deal signed with crosstown rival Ford.

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Autoworkers reach a deal with Ford, a breakthrough toward ending strikes against Detroit automakers

Read full article: Autoworkers reach a deal with Ford, a breakthrough toward ending strikes against Detroit automakers

The United Auto Workers union says it has reached a tentative contract agreement with Ford that could be a breakthrough to end the nearly 6-week-old strikes against Detroit automakers.

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UAW strikes at General Motors plant in Texas as union goes after automakers' cash cows

Read full article: UAW strikes at General Motors plant in Texas as union goes after automakers' cash cows

First it was Ford, then Stellantis, and now a General Motors factory has been added to the growing list of highly profitable plants where the United Auto Workers union is on strike.

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Autoworkers strike at Stellantis plant shutting down big profit center, 41,000 workers now picketing

Read full article: Autoworkers strike at Stellantis plant shutting down big profit center, 41,000 workers now picketing

The United Auto Workers union has once again escalated its strikes against Detroit Three automakers, this time adding a factory that makes Ram pickup trucks for Stellantis.

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US auto workers' union boss says strikes will continue in bid for better offers from companies

Read full article: US auto workers' union boss says strikes will continue in bid for better offers from companies

United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain said Friday that while Detroit’s automakers have increased their wage and benefit offers, he believes the union can gain more if it holds out longer in its contract talks.

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UAW breaks pattern of adding factories to strikes on Fridays, says more plants could come any time

Read full article: UAW breaks pattern of adding factories to strikes on Fridays, says more plants could come any time

The United Auto Workers union isn’t adding any factories to those that are now on strike, but its president says more walkouts could begin at any moment.

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Ford says it's at the limit on how much it can spend to get new contract with striking autoworkers

Read full article: Ford says it's at the limit on how much it can spend to get new contract with striking autoworkers

A top Ford executive says the company has reached the limit of how much money it will spend to get a contract agreement with the striking United Auto Workers union.

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The future of electric vehicles looms over negotiations in the US autoworkers strike

Read full article: The future of electric vehicles looms over negotiations in the US autoworkers strike

Electric vehicles and their potential impact on job security have become central to negotiations in the U.S. autoworkers strike.

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Auto workers stop expanding strikes against Detroit Three after GM makes battery plant concession

Read full article: Auto workers stop expanding strikes against Detroit Three after GM makes battery plant concession

The United Auto Workers union says it will not expand its strikes against Detroit’s three automakers after General Motors made a breakthrough concession on unionizing electric vehicle battery plants.

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Blaney beats Harvick at Talladega to advance in NASCAR playoffs. Harvick disqualified after race.

Read full article: Blaney beats Harvick at Talladega to advance in NASCAR playoffs. Harvick disqualified after race.

Ryan Blaney beat Kevin Harvick to the Talladega Superspeedway finish line by 0.012 seconds Sunday to advance into the round of eight of NASCAR’s playoffs.

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United Auto Workers strikes spread as 7,000 more workers at two plants join the picket line

Read full article: United Auto Workers strikes spread as 7,000 more workers at two plants join the picket line

The United Auto Workers union expanded its strikes against Detroit automakers, ordering 7,000 more workers to walk off the job in Illinois and Michigan.

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Auto workers still have room to expand their strike against car makers. But they also face risks

Read full article: Auto workers still have room to expand their strike against car makers. But they also face risks

Even after escalating its strike against Detroit automakers, the United Auto Workers union still has plenty of leverage in its effort to force the companies to agree to significant increases in pay and benefits.

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The UAW strike is growing, again. What to know as 7,000 more auto workers join the union’s walkouts

Read full article: The UAW strike is growing, again. What to know as 7,000 more auto workers join the union’s walkouts

The United Auto Workers strike against Detroit automakers has spread to dozens of facilites nationwide.

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Auto workers expand their strike to 38 locations in 20 states. Biden plans visit to show support

Read full article: Auto workers expand their strike to 38 locations in 20 states. Biden plans visit to show support

Auto workers have expanded their strike against major carmakers, walking out of 38 General Motors and Stellantis parts-distribution centers in 20 states.

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Jeep maker Stellantis makes a new contract offer as auto workers prepare to expand their strike

Read full article: Jeep maker Stellantis makes a new contract offer as auto workers prepare to expand their strike

Detroit carmakers are announcing more layoffs that they blame on fallout from the United Auto Workers strike.

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United Auto Workers threaten to expand targeted strike if there is no substantive progress by Friday

Read full article: United Auto Workers threaten to expand targeted strike if there is no substantive progress by Friday

The United Auto Workers union is preparing to expand its strike against Detroit’s Big Three unless it sees progress in contract negotiations.

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UAW justifies wage demands by pointing to CEO pay raises. So how high were they?

Read full article: UAW justifies wage demands by pointing to CEO pay raises. So how high were they?

The United Auto Workers union has made CEO pay a central part of their argument for a big worker wage increase.

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Auto workers' union calls talks with Ford productive as strike continues

Read full article: Auto workers' union calls talks with Ford productive as strike continues

The union representing striking auto workers is describing its latest talks with Ford as reasonably productive.

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Workers strike at all 3 Detroit automakers, a new tactic to squeeze companies for better pay

Read full article: Workers strike at all 3 Detroit automakers, a new tactic to squeeze companies for better pay

Nearly one in 10 of America’s unionized auto workers went on strike Friday at Detroit’s three automakers.

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What's at stake as 13,000 workers go on strike at major US auto makers

Read full article: What's at stake as 13,000 workers go on strike at major US auto makers

About 13,000 auto workers have walked off the job at three targeted factories after their union leaders couldn’t reach a deal with Detroit’s automakers.

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UAW chief says offers from Detroit companies are inadequate, says union is ready to go on strike

Read full article: UAW chief says offers from Detroit companies are inadequate, says union is ready to go on strike

With just over 24 hours left before a strike deadline, United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain says offers from Detroit automakers aren’t enough and the union is getting ready to strike.

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Updated Ford F-150 gets new grille, other features as Ford shows it off on eve of Detroit auto show

Read full article: Updated Ford F-150 gets new grille, other features as Ford shows it off on eve of Detroit auto show

The top-selling vehicle in America will get a bit of a facelift next year, one of just a few new or updated vehicles that will be shown off this week at Detroit’s big auto show.

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Stellantis reports progress in talks with auto workers and plans to make another offer Monday

Read full article: Stellantis reports progress in talks with auto workers and plans to make another offer Monday

Stellantis is reporting progress in talks with the United Auto Workers union with just three days left before contracts expire with Detroit’s three automakers.

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Why the United Auto Workers union is poised to strike major US car makers this week

Read full article: Why the United Auto Workers union is poised to strike major US car makers this week

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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Auto union rejects wage offers from Detroit companies with strike deadline 6 days away

Read full article: Auto union rejects wage offers from Detroit companies with strike deadline 6 days away

The United Auto Workers union has rejected wage and benefit offers from all three Detroit automakers, raising tensions just six days before a strike deadline for 146,000 employees.

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UAW chief: Union to strike any Detroit automaker that hasn't reached deal as contracts end next week

Read full article: UAW chief: Union to strike any Detroit automaker that hasn't reached deal as contracts end next week

The head of the United Auto Workers warned that the union plans to go on strike against any Detroit automaker that hasn’t reached a new agreement by the time contracts expire next week.

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Auto workers leader slams companies for slow bargaining, files labor complaint with government

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The United Auto Workers union says it has filed unfair labor practice complaints against Stellantis and General Motors for failing to make counteroffers to the union’s economic demands.

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Auto workers vote overwhelmingly to let union leaders call strikes against Detroit companies

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Auto workers have voted overwhelmingly to give union leaders the authority to call strikes against Detroit car companies if a contract agreement isn’t reached.

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Biden says auto workers need 'good jobs that can support a family' in union talks with carmakers

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President Joe Biden is asking the major U.S. automakers and their workers’ union to reach an agreement that takes “every possible step to avoid painful plant closings” as the sector transitions to electric vehicles.

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Ford lures Apple executive to oversee its new software subscription services unit

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Ford has hired away a key Apple executive to run a new business unit that will sell software-related subscription services to vehicle owners.

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Chris Buescher wins 2nd straight NASCAR Cup race at Michigan

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Chris Buescher won his second straight NASCAR Cup Series race by holding off Martin Truex late in the FireKeepers 400 on Monday.

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UAW to show list of economic demands to automakers this week, will seek worker pay if plants close

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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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One dead, one injured after crash in Carroll County

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Virginia State Police is investigating a crash that left one dead and another hurt.

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Man, cattle dead after Botetourt County car crash

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A man is dead after a car crash in Botetourt County.

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