UAW members at Detroit 3 authorize strike if talks break down
About 97 percent of votes were cast in favor of authorizing a strike. The vote is a routine part of contract negotiations and does not necessarily mean a strike will occur.
Looking back on Chrysler 300's run as a pop culture staple
The assembly plant for the car driven by Snoop Dogg and former President Barack Obama is being retooled to build EVs.
Kia, Hyundai, Genesis, VW, Ford and Audi dealerships sell across 4 states
A pair of Canadian auto retailers, as well as two large Midwest dealership groups, expanded with deals across Michigan, Ohio, Texas and New York.
Marco Rubio watches ‘Swamp Kings’ instead of presidential debate. Senator issues grave warning about threat from China.
U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., paused during a lengthy speech Thursday to reassure his audience: “I’m optimistic about America.”
Why the disclaimer? Most of the hour-plus of remarks and answers to questions was an extremely gloomy assessment of America’s challenges, both economically and in society, in a world increasingly dominated by China.
Rubio was more like a college lecturer than a politician looking for votes during his appearance at the Forum Club of the Palm Beaches. Having won reelection last year, with 57.7% of the vote, he’s at the beginning of his third, six-year term in the Senate. When Republicans next take control of the Senate, he’ll be in a position to wield increased influence in Washington, D.C.
And, unlike eight years ago, when he was a candidate for his party’s presidential nomination, Rubio’s every word isn’t dissected by reporters and pundits and spun by a cadre of aides. That gives him some freedom to think out loud and at length.
In fact, he said during the speech and in a brief comment afterward, he didn’t watch Wednesday’s debate among Republican presidential candidates.
Chicago sues Kia, Hyundai over rampant car thefts
More than 19,000 cars have been stolen in Chicago this year, double last year’s figure and three times more than in 2019.