GM hires ex-Tesla, Google exec to lead manufacturing

General Motors Executive Vice President Global Manufacturing and Labor Relations Gerald Johnson (middle) watches as engineers and technicians set-up and test the machines that will be used to manufacture Level 1 face masks at a plant in Warren, Michigan.Photo by John F. Martin for General MotorsDETROIT – General Motors'...

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Consumer Reports’ top 10 new vehicle picks: Hybrids lead

Toyota hybrid vehicles for sale at a dealership in Chicago, Feb. 6, 2024.Scott Olson | Getty ImagesHybrid vehicles led the 2024 top vehicle rankings released Tuesday by influential product testing organization Consumer Reports.Such "electrified" vehicles, including plug-in hybrid models, represented six of the top 10 picks by the nonprofit...

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Tesla, Toyota in UAW’s sights for organizing after Big 3 wins

United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain gestures in solidarity with striking workers during a rally at UAW Local 551 on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, in Chicago. John J. Kim | Tribune News Service | Getty ImagesDETROIT – United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain wants to expand the union's battle from...

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