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Vogt resigns as CEO of Cruise following safety questions, recalls of self-driving vehicles

Vogt resigns as CEO of Cruise following safety questions, recalls of self-driving vehicles

Kyle Vogt has resigned as CEO of Cruise, General Motors’ autonomous vehicle unit, as questions build about the safety of self-driving cars.
Ford and Stellantis workers join those at GM in approving contract settlement that ended UAW strikes

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

DETROIT (AP) — The United Auto Workers union overwhelmingly ratified new contracts with Ford and Stellantis, that along with a similar deal with General Motors will raise pay across the industry, force automakers to absorb higher costs and help resha
Honda recalls nearly 250K vehicles because bearing can fail and cause engines to run poorly or stall

Honda recalls nearly 250K vehicles because bearing can fail and cause engines to run poorly or stall

DETROIT (AP) — Honda is recalling nearly 250,000 vehicles in the U.S. because bearings can fail, causing the engines to stall and increasing the risk of a crash.
EV battery subsidy deals to cost $5.8B more than government projections: PBO report

EV battery subsidy deals to cost $5.8B more than government projections: PBO report

A new report from the Parliamentary Budget Officer says provincial and federal support for electric vehicle battery manufacturing in Canada will cost $5.8 billion more than previously announced government projections.
Union workers at Stellantis and Ford close to ratifying deals that would end lengthy labor disputes

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

DETROIT (AP) — 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 and only a few factories yet to cast ballots.
Matriarch is charged with arranging her ex-son-in-law's death, 1 week after son convicted of murder

Matriarch is charged with arranging her ex-son-in-law's death, 1 week after son convicted of murder

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.
California scientists seek higher pay in 3-day strike drawing thousands of picketers

California scientists seek higher pay in 3-day strike drawing thousands of picketers

SACRAMENTO, Calif.
B.C. announces minimum wage and other labour protections for app-based gig workers

B.C. announces minimum wage and other labour protections for app-based gig workers

NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. — The B.C. government is introducing new protections for ride-hailing and food delivery app workers including a minimum wage, compensation for expenses and other standards. A minimum hourly wage of $20.10 — which is $3.
General Motors becomes 1st of Detroit automakers to seal deal with unionized workers

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

DETROIT (AP) — 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 labor dispute and a series of punishing stri
New Subaru Forester, Lucid SUV and Toyota Camry are among vehicles on display at L.A. Auto Show

New Subaru Forester, Lucid SUV and Toyota Camry are among vehicles on display at L.A. Auto Show

LOS ANGELES (AP) — An all-new Subaru Forester, a Lucid electric SUV, and a revamped Toyota Camry are among the new automobiles that will be on display at the Los Angeles Auto Show starting this week. The public portion of the show runs from Nov.