In a joint statement, Republican governors from six states including Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas expressed their opposition to the United Auto Workers’ (UAW) efforts to organize automotive factories in the South. The governors, led by Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, raised concerns about potential layoffs and decreased future investments in the region
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Boeing has faced recent scrutiny following claims made by whistleblower Sam Salehpour regarding the quality and safety testing of its 787 Dreamliner and 777 aircraft. Salehpour alleged that Boeing took “shortcuts” to expedite the production of the planes, leading to potential safety concerns. Despite these accusations, Boeing has defended its testing procedures and stood by
When it comes to electric vehicle (EV) adoption, Hawaii has emerged as a surprising leader in the United States. Despite the slower uptake by consumers in other states, Hawaii has seen a significant growth in EV adoption, ranking fifth in overall EV adoption at 11.9% of new retail vehicles sold through February, according to J.D.
In a stunning turn of events, Shohei Ohtani’s former translator, Ippei Mizuhara, has been accused of embezzling over $16 million from the Los Angeles Dodgers star to cover his hefty gambling debts. The U.S. attorney’s office has filed a criminal complaint against Mizuhara, alleging bank fraud and detailing the elaborate scheme he used to deceive
Ford Motor has recently announced a significant price reduction for some of its all-electric F-150 Lightning pickup trucks. This decision comes in response to quality issues that forced the automaker to halt shipments in early February. The price cuts range from $2,000 to $5,500, with the mid-level Flash trim experiencing the most significant decrease, now
The rising costs of auto insurance have significantly contributed to the acceleration of inflation rates in March, exceeding expectations. According to recent data, car insurance prices within the consumer price index surged by 2.7% on a monthly basis and 22.2% year-over-year. These substantial increases in costs are not only burdening consumers but are also adding
Toyota Motor has unveiled its latest creation, the 2025 4Runner SUV, marking the first redesign of this iconic vehicle in nearly 15 years. This new model not only boasts a fresh new look reminiscent of the Toyota Tacoma pickup but also introduces several exciting features, including a hybrid engine option and high-end trims like “Platinum”
After a hiatus since October, General Motors’ Cruise self-driving vehicle unit is set to redeploy cars on U.S. roadways starting with a small fleet of human-driven vehicles in Phoenix. The decision to relaunch comes following an unfortunate accident that occurred on October 2nd in San Francisco when a pedestrian was dragged by a Cruise robotaxi
Spirit Airlines recently made the tough decision to defer deliveries of new Airbus planes and furlough approximately 260 pilots in an effort to boost its liquidity. This announcement was made by CEO Ted Christie, who expressed that while these steps are not ideal, they are necessary to ensure a strong and profitable future for the
As Gatorade approaches its 60th anniversary, it continues to be the leading brand in the sports drink market, holding a substantial 63.5% share in the U.S. according to Euromonitor International data. However, with the emergence of competitors like Powerade from Coca-Cola and Bodyarmor, Gatorade is facing increased pressure to maintain its dominance. Coke’s acquisition of