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Feds sue Okla. dealership over allegation of hiring discrimination

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed the lawsuit on behalf of a sales associate who said that because of her gender, she was not hired during an ownership change.
On the picket line, pleas for job security, better wages

For union members walking the picket lines outside General Motors' U.S. plants, the talks between the UAW and the company come down to the basics: better wages and benefits with job security for some 46,000 hourly employees.
More than 850 UAW janitorial workers strike GM plants in Michigan, Ohio

While UAW-represented auto workers were told to continue on the job without a new contract, the janitorial workers who struck on Sunday had been operating on an extended contract since March of 2018.
A wrinkle for mixed materials: High cost

Mixing materials requires added manufacturing processes and additional investment in joining techniques.
2020 Lincoln Aviator ad campaign and tour begins Saturday

The new ad, directed by award-winning director Johan Renck, whose credits include "Breaking Bad" and "The Walking Dead," features actor Matthew McConaughey in a "surreal" setting.
GM CEO Barra to speak at 2020 NADA Show

CEO Mary Barra plans to speak on GM's "zero crashes, zero emissions and zero congestion" initiatives and "the critical role dealers play in the future that will include electric and self-driving vehicles" at the 2020 NADA Show.
FCA adds 693,000 Rams to tailgate recall

The automaker expanded the recall after receiving 127 warranty claims or repair orders potentially related to the problem, a NHTSA document said.
Vocabulary matters in F&I, experts say

F&I professionals say words matter -- improper vocabulary use when selling products can cause misunderstandings, legal troubles and even offend customers.
Road rallies build dealership loyalty

Joseph Agresta, president of the Benzel-Busch Mercedes dealership in New Jersey, said his rallies help clients understand the brand and "experience the cars in the environment they were engineered and designed for" on the AMG track.
Kia recalls over 30,000 U.S. Tellurides over incorrect seat belt assemblies

Assemblies designed for sale in the Middle East, without automatic locking retractors, "may have been inadvertently installed in" the affected U.S. vehicles, Kia said.
Mitsubishi dealer, amid FBI probe, sues former employees

Mark Hoover filed a lawsuit against the former general manager and finance manager at his dealership, Hoover Mitsubishi, accusing the two of committing crimes the FBI is investigating.
Truck, SUV drivers want better fuel economy, CR survey finds

The study said 88 percent of American adults surveyed agreed automakers should improve fuel economy for all vehicle types.
Ghosn started investment fund with Nissan partner, report says

Former Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn did not inform Nissan he started the investment business with the Nissan distributor, Suhail Bahwan Automobiles in Oman, The Wall Street Journal reported.
Lear retains top spot in J.D. Power seat quality study

Overall automotive seat quality continues to improve across the industry, the annual J.D. Power study said.
Ford dealership gives new Escape to husband of El Paso shooting victim

Casa Ford-Lincoln donated the vehicle to replace one stolen shortly after the funeral of Margie Reckard, whose husband invited the public to attend because the couple had no nearby family.