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Auto industry
As carmakers restart factories, they look at steps to protect workers from COVID-19
by
Erika Beras
May 18, 2020
Among the steps General Motors says it will take: providing additional protective gear, and taking workers' temperatures when they arrive.
Elon Musk says he's defying government orders, reopening Tesla assembly plant
by
David Brancaccio
, Nova Safo
and Alex Schroeder
May 12, 2020
The plant is situated in a California COVID-19 hot spot.
Automakers announce furloughs due to COVID-19 shutdowns
by
Jack Stewart
Apr 8, 2020
The auto industry is juggling the need to cut costs while preserving its workforce to ramp up once factories reopen.
COVID-19 forces auto industry to adapt
Apr 8, 2020
Dealerships are ramping up online sales and offering deferred payment plans.
Trump administration doubles down on threat to impose auto tariffs
by
Andy Uhler
Jan 22, 2020
If implemented, the tariffs will hurt American workers — and consumers.
Auto loans are taking longer to pay off
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Bennett Purser
Oct 2, 2019
That could hurt consumers but benefit banks and dealerships.
Why the battle over fuel standards might be irrelevant for automakers
by
Justin Ho
Sep 18, 2019
The Trump administration is battling California over its strict fuel standards. Regardless of who ends up winning, automakers are likely to keep increasing fuel standards.
For public good, not for profit.
Why GM auto workers are striking
by
Kimberly Adams
and Rose Conlon
Sep 16, 2019
The UAW strike across the country could cost General Motors upwards of $100 million a day.
No deal: Auto workers strike against GM in contract dispute
Sep 16, 2019
Workers shut down 33 manufacturing plants in nine states across the U.S., as well as 22 parts distribution warehouses.
Classic cars offer students a route to modern auto repair
by
Carol Vassar
Aug 26, 2019
At one Connecticut school, the road to an auto repair career starts with vintage cars.