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Virus makes rest of 2020 tough to call

After a 24 percent first-half U.S. decline, analysts believe the worst is over but warn that the industry won't quickly return to what it looked like before the pandemic.
Ford says Mexico virus-related production limits 'not sustainable'

That automaker hopes the Mexican state of Chihuahua will ease virus-induced employee limits in manufacturing facilities so U.S. output isn't constrained.
Ford says it may expand off-road line beyond Bronco, Bronco Sport

The automaker on Monday confirmed for the first time the name of its small off-road utility and that it was creating an off-road subbrand, something it's been telling dealers for more than a year.
General Motors assembly workers picket outside the Bowling Green plant in Kentucky during the UAW national strike against GM in October.
UAW strike against GM cost $80 million

In addition to the cost of the strike, the union paid $320,912 in legal fees last year due to the corruption probe.
Independent monitor for UAW on the table

UAW President Rory Gamble and U.S. Attorney Matthew Schneider discussed potentially having an "independent monitor" evaluate progress on efforts to reform the union.
Facebook boycott
Facebook boycott a gamble

The brands choosing to pull ads from the social media giant are voluntarily giving up a key piece of a digital ad strategy that's even more important as the industry attempts to recover from a dismal second-quarter.
FORD: Q2 volume off 33% with gains for just 2 nameplates
Ford to use multiple Disney-owned channels to reveal Bronco

The automaker partnered with Disney's creative agency to produce three-minute films that will air July 13 on ESPN, ABC and National Geographic.
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Lincoln kills Continental, goes all-in on utilities

U.S. sales of the Continental, reintroduced in 2016, slowed in recent years as customers shifted to the brand's growing crossover lineup.
UAW, feds discuss possibility of independent monitor, third-party oversight

The unusual gathering, amid the backdrop of an ongoing federal corruption probe, came as the UAW's president tries to prove the union can clean itself up from within, even as the U.S. attorney calls for more meaningful changes.
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UAW spent more than $80M on strike benefits as membership rose in 2019

The long-shrinking union added more than 3,000 members in a year when its president resigned and workers at GM walked off the job for six weeks.
Ford to take $100 refundable deposits for Bronco following reveal

The deposit will put customers in line for the vehicle, which is expected to hit showrooms early next year.
Williams: Went out to smoke — and wait for agents
Ex-UAW President Dennis Williams returns $55,000 in travel expenses

Williams returned the money after an internal UAW investigation found the expenditures were "not appropriate." UAW President Rory Gamble is set to meet with U.S. Attorney Matthew Schneider on Tuesday to discuss reform efforts amid a federal corruption probe.
Bringing back the Bronco

Dave Pericak, tasked with reviving the historic off-roader after a 24-year hiatus, has some experience modernizing iconic vehicles. He was chief engineer of the 50th anniversary Mustang.

 
Ford confident it can nail F-150 launch

There's no room for error in launching the redesigned pickup. It will help that Ford's not rebuilding an assembly plant, as it did for last year’s redesigned Explorer.