Her letters ask companies to assist in preventing the misuse of connected smart technology. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Jessica Roseworcel wrote to nine automakers and three major…
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Commerce Department Announces Domestic Chip Production Grants
$62 million in funding to support U.S. chip factories. The U.S. Department of Commerce announced a second tranche this week from the Chips and Science Act of 2022…
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NHTSA Launches Probe into Hyundai and Kia Recalls
Reporting of potential fires from leaking brake fluid has continued since 2017, affecting over 6 million vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is reviewing 16 different…
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Legislators Seek Tariffs on Chinese-Made Cars
Vehicles are being imported through Mexico. Representatives Mike Gallagher of Wisconsin, Raja Krishnamoorthi of Illinois, and two of their colleagues have requested that President Biden’s administration increase tariffs…
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President Biden Meets with UAW President
Tentative labor agreements with the big three automakers are moving forward. President Joe Biden met with United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain on Thursday to show support for…
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NHTSA Expanding Investigation into Faulty Ford “Nano” Engines
Preliminary evaluation opens inquiry into 2.7 L and 3.0 L engines. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has expanded its investigation of 2021 Ford Broncos to include…
Read MorePresident Joined UAW Picket Line Prayer Update
He expressed full support for auto workers. President Joe Biden became the first sitting president to join a striking union’s picket lines when he joined with striking members…
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NHTSA Authorizes Automakers to Share Diagnostic Data
The move allows new cars to follow the new Massachusetts state law. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently said that automakers can share car diagnostic data…
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President Biden Meets United Auto Workers President
Discussion at the White House centered on contract negotiations. President Joe Biden and senior staff met with United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain at the White House…
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UPS Trains Workers in Preparation for Union Strike
The acting labor secretary is not engaging in the talks between the company and Teamsters. Contract negotiations between United Parcel Service (UPS) and the Teamsters Union stalled earlier…
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