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0:00 UAW Declares a Ceasefire
1:35 UAW Mack Workers Reject Contract
2:19 Unifor Ready to Strike GM Tonight
2:55 Tesla Signs Major Deal with Hilton
3:56 IRS Just Made Buying EVs Easier
5:13 Hyundai Can’t Find Buyers for China Assembly Plant
6:00 Audi Slashes e-tron GT Price By $20,000
6:54 Ford Expands Blue Cruise in EU
7:29 Ford Launches All-New Transit in EU
Story Links;
– UAW Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjxbGY38duk
– UAW Mack Workers Reject Contract: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/2023/10/08/uaw-members-at-mack-trucks-reject-tentative-agreement-will-strike/71115166007/
– Unifor Contract with GM Ends Tonight: https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/gm-unifor-still-have-major-issues-monday-deadline-looms
– Tesla Signs Charging Deal with Hilton: https://news.yahoo.com/tesla-announces-massive-partnership-major-180000502.html
– IRS Makes Changes to Tax Credit Rules; https://electrek.co/2023/10/06/you-will-soon-get-up-to-7500-ev-tax-credit-at-the-purchase-rather-than-a-return/
– Lower Income Qualifies for Full EV Tax Credit: https://electrek.co/2023/10/06/ev-tax-credit-changes-mean-low-income-buyers-can-now-get-full-7500/
– Hyundai Can’t Find Buyer for Plant in China: https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/beijing-hyundai-cuts-asking-price-chongqing-auto-plant-by-30-2023-10-09/
– Audi Makes Big Price Cut to e-tron GT: https://electrek.co/2023/10/06/audi-offering-20k-off-sporty-e-tron-gt-rival-tesla-model-s/
– Ford Expands BlueCruise in EU: https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/fna/us/en/news/2023/10/06/ford-expands-europe-hands-free-driving-availability-with-bluecru.html
– New Transit Custom: https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/feu/en/news/2023/10/09/ford-pro-revolutionises-one-tonne-van-productivity-with-the-all-.html
– New Tourneo Custom: https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/feu/en/news/2023/10/09/All-New-Ford-Tourneo-Custom.html
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