US auto workers halt strike expansion after concessions on EV battery plant UAW President Fain praises breakthrough, with implications for labour arrangements undergirding green transition. Al Jazeera · Oct 6, 2023
Picture Chicago: This week’s 14 can’t miss Sun-Times photos Former workers at the now-closed Signature Room sued for back pay and benefits, mayor Brandon Johnson helped cut the ceremonial ribbon at Bally’s Casino Chicago, and citizens protested a city contract with GardaWorld to build giant tent cities for migrants. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 6, 2023
Biden pledges to work with next House speaker as Jim Jordan welcomes Trump endorsement – as it happened President declines to comment on Trump-endorsed Jordan speakership bid but adds ‘some … could be easier to work with than others’ The Guardian - US · Oct 6, 2023
UAW pauses strike expansion after GM makes battery plant concession General Motors agreed to bring electric vehicle battery plants into the United Auto Workers’ national contract, essentially assuring that they will be unionized. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 6, 2023
GM's Battery Plants Will Be Covered By UAW Agreement In "Major Breakthrough" The move to unionize battery workers also averted a strike on GM's lucrative Arlington truck factory. InsideEVs · Oct 6, 2023
‘Our strike is working’: UAW announces progress in talks with car giants Shawn Fain says General Motors has made key concession on battery manufacture and does not announce additional strikes The Guardian - US · Oct 6, 2023
Horner: F1 teams waiting for Liberty proposal on Andretti entry Andretti’s plans took a step closer to becoming a reality when the team was approved by the FIA, and it now falls to the F1 organisation and its owner Liberty to assess the commercial position of the potential new entrant. Autosport · Oct 6, 2023
Bathurst drivers ponder if Kostecki can be beaten Supercars championship leader Brodie Kostecki has blitzed his rivals early at Mount Panorama to surge into favouritism for Sunday's Bathurst 1000. AAP · Oct 6, 2023
NASCAR 2023 Charlotte Roval schedule, entry list, and how to watch Originally at 16, the playoffs saw the elimination of Kevin Harvick, Joey Logano, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., and Michael McDowell in the first round. Motorsport · Oct 6, 2023
Jim Cramer Voices Concerns Over Rivian’s $1.5 Billion Offering The stock plunges as investors question faith in Rivian's future amidst convertible note announcement. Zenger · Oct 6, 2023
Iowa police reject Vivek Ramaswamy’s claims of attack by protesters ‘Our investigation has revealed no evidence to substantiate’ that protester was behind collision with unoccupied campaign vehicle The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2023
Hyundai Just Handed Tesla The Win In The Charging Wars The CCS plugs will still be around for a long time, but Hyundai’s move to Tesla’s NACS plug just settled things. InsideEVs · Oct 6, 2023
Why the UAW union's tough bargaining strategy is working The United Auto Workers union isn’t backing down as it bargains for more compensation and better benefits in its new contracts with General Motors, Ford and Stellantis. Under the deft leadership of its president, Shawn Fain, and other officials elected in March 2023, the union has thrown the three companies… The Conversation · Oct 6, 2023
Bathurst 1000: Kostecki fastest in crash-filled Supercars qualifying The Erebus driver was untouchable across the session, securing provisional pole by over a tenth of a second with a rapid 2m04.664s. Autosport · Oct 6, 2023
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 6, 2023 The best Forza Motorsport cars in each class We’ve put together this list of the best cars in Forza Motorsport to help pick what’s right for you, with recommendations in every class
Motorsport · Oct 5, 2023 Ryan Newman to make first NASCAR Xfinity start in over a decade Newman, 45, has entered the NXS race at Homestead-Miami Speedway later this month.
WEKU · Oct 5, 2023 Why the UAW strike could last a long time The United Auto Workers' targeted strike against the Big Three automakers is about gradually ramping up pressure on the automakers while also stretching out the union's strike fund.
AAP · Oct 5, 2023 Veteran Tander takes swipe at Camaros amid parity storm Ford veteran Garth Tander has suggested some Chevrolet teams deliberately slowed up during Bathurst 1000 practice amid a parity storm.
The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023 Thousands of US workers are on strike today. Here's a rundown of major work stoppages happening now It’s been a big year for labor organizing in the U.S. And from auto production lines to Hollywood, all eyes are on strikes taking the world of work by storm
Motorsport · Oct 5, 2023 Hailie Deegan will move up to the NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2024 Officials from the team announced the move Thursday in a news conference at the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte, N.C.
The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023 Auto worker strike highlights disparities between temporary and permanent employees Among the many changes being sought by striking United Auto Workers is an end to a system that pays workers much different wages for doing the same job
Motorsport · Oct 5, 2023 Tander's Chevrolet sandbagging quip Sandbagging has been a hot topic in the Supercars paddock today following the decision from the series to not approve an aero change for the Ford Mustang.
AAP · Oct 5, 2023 Co-drivers hit mountain for Bathurst 1000 practice Erebus have claimed the opening two practice sessions of the Bathurst 1000 after co-driver David Russell backed up Will Brown's early speed at Mount Panorama.
Autosport · Oct 5, 2023 Supercars answers as Ford teams unite against 'unacceptable disadvantage' Ford and its teams have been lobbying for changes to the Mustang's aero package for the Great Race this weekend amid fears the Chevrolet Camaro package is too strong.
AAP · Oct 5, 2023 Ford Supercars teams hit out at 'unacceptable' move A move to reject proposed technical changes to Mustang cars ahead of the Bathurst 1000 has been slammed by Ford teams.