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Ford pushes for factory restart, unions not so sure
One Mexico facility and four in the US, not Oakville, Ont. plant.
Detroit 3, UAW agree on virus measures to keep plants running
Partial closure of plants, deep cleaning and longer periods between shift enacted to protect employees.
Think tank says UAW deals increased automakers’ labour costs
Center for Automotive Research calculated GM and Ford will see total costs grow $8 per hour, Fiat Chrysler’s will rise by $11.
Ford, Moe and Higgs plan development of small nuclear reactors
Premiers who who oppose the federal carbon tax look to fight climate change with the technology.
NDP asks AG to probe green energy contract cancellations
Cost of cancelling 750 contracts could surpass the $231 million the government said it put aside.
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Ford Mustang SUV starts a blitz of new electric vehicles
Predicted they’ll make up 17% of global sales and 7% of US sales in 2030.
Ford electric vehicle chief sees more products, sales growth
Automaker is unveiling an electric SUV that is inspired by the Mustang performance car.
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Ford, UAW union reach tentative contract agreement
Agreement likely will mirror the pact approved by GM workers after a 40-day strike.
GM deal costs make talks with Ford, Fiat Chrysler difficult
Pay raises and a huge signing bonus, union’s top-notch health care changed little.
Illegal to force carbon price stickers on gas stations: lawsuit
Canadian Civil Liberties Association says Sticker Act violates free speech provisions of the Constitution.
UAW workers vote to authorize strikes against Detroit 3
But it doesn’t mean there will be a work stoppage. Contracts expire Sept. 14.
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Ford government files carbon tax challenge with top court
Province argues that Ontario’s Court of Appeal was wrong to find the carbon price was constitutional.
Ford extends transmission warranty for 560K Fiestas, Focuses
Covers 2014 through 2016 model year Focuses built before Nov. 5, 2015, as well as 2014 and 2015 Fiestas built before Oct. 15, 2014.
Ford adding 450 jobs in Chicago to meet rising SUV demand
Auto maker will upgrade a 200,000-square-foot building where it now modifies Explorers into versions for cops.
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Ford to cut 200 jobs at Oakville auto assembly plant on slowing sales
4,600 workers produce the Ford Flex SUV, Lincoln MKT crossover, Ford Edge SUV and Lincoln MKX crossover.
