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Workers at Mercedes in Alabama are set to vote on UAW unionization this week
DETROIT — Factory workers at Mercedes Benz’s assembly plant in Alabama are moving forward with efforts to join the United Auto Workers (UAW), and they plan to file a petition as soon as this week, a union leader said on Tuesday. Earlier on Tuesday, Reuters cited three people familiar with the matter saying employees at…
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Despite high interest rates, U.S. auto sales increase by 5% in the first quarter while electric vehicle growth stagnates further
DETROIT — New vehicle sales in the U.S. rose nearly 5% from January through March, as buyers stayed in the market despite high interest rates. But electric vehicle sales growth slowed during the first three months of the year, with mainstream buyers wary of limited range and a lack of charging stations. Automakers, most of…
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Top Winches of 2024
Autoblog may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability are subject to change. If you’re a truck or SUV driver, it’s probably a good idea to keep a winch around. Winches can be great in an emergency and can be used to help pull other vehicles or even…
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Scandinavian Math: Polestar Reveals New Car, the 7, as Replacement for the 2
Launched in 2020, and extensively updated for 2024, the Polestar 2 got its name by landing as the young company’s second model. It won’t be replaced by a second-generation 2. Instead, its successor will be Polestar’s seventh car, and it will be named — you guessed it — 7. Speaking to British magazine Autocar, company…
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Baltimore disaster expected to cost car shipper up to $10 million
Marinevesselstracker.com LONDON — Norwegian car shipping firm Wallenius Wilhelmsen estimates a $5 million to $10 million hit to core earnings from last week’s U.S. Baltimore bridge collapse and expects the key ship channel to be closed for weeks, it said on Wednesday. The company said its vessel Carmen — which according to shipping data…
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The Pope’s 2015 Fiat 500L Could Fetch $100,000 at Auction
Fiat’s 500L may not have a high resale value, as many used models can be found for under $10,000. However, auction house RM Sotheby’s is showcasing a 2015 Lounge model that could potentially sell for up to $100,000. Despite the high price tag for a nearly 10-year-old 500L, this particular model stands out due to…
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Autoblog Miata Index Predicts Strong Sales for 2024 Mazda Miata
March and Q1 2024 sales figures are in and with them, an update on sales of the 2024 Mazda Miata. Bad news, sports (car) fans: 2024 is a slow one so far for our favorite roadster. And if our index means anything, then that’s bad news for the enthusiast market. But don’t worry; this is…
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Which car holds the title for the world’s most expensive?
Highlighting one single vehicle as the most expensive car in the world isn’t as straightforward as you might think. To get a solid answer, we’re going to have to break the question into a couple of parts. First, we’ll discuss the most expensive new car in the world, and second, the most expensive collector car…
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Top Electric Bikes for 2024
Autoblog may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability are subject to change. The average person is familiar with electric cars these days, but some might not be aware that there are electric bikes too. They may resemble regular bicycles, but electric bikes are equipped with built-in electric…
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Disneyland’s Tomorrowland vehicles transitioning to sustainable energy sources
If you’ve been to Disneyland, the Tomorrowland’s Autopia attraction is likely burned into your gearhead brain. The car ride has been around for many decades, but it’s about to see one of the most significant changes in its long history. The gas-powered minicars, which resemble futuristic VW Bugs and other vehicles, will soon go electric,…