U.A.W. Effort to Organize Mercedes Workers in Alabama Has High Stakes
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U.A.W. Effort to Organize Mercedes Workers in Alabama Has High Stakes

Southern political leaders say a win for the United Automobile Workers would threaten their economies. Activists want to strike a blow against a system they say exploits the poor.
Few Chinese Electric Cars Are Sold in U.S., but Industry Fears a Flood
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Few Chinese Electric Cars Are Sold in U.S., but Industry Fears a Flood

Automakers in the United States and their supporters welcomed President Biden’s tariffs, saying they would protect domestic manufacturing and jobs from cheap Chinese vehicles.
Tesla Will Recall Cybertruck in Latest Setback
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Tesla Will Recall Cybertruck in Latest Setback

A federal auto safety agency said the accelerator pedal on the pickup truck, sales of which began in late 2023, could become stuck, increasing the risk of accidents.