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Honda recalls nearly 250K vehicles because bearing can fail and cause engines to run poorly or stall

Honda recalls nearly 250K vehicles because bearing can fail and cause engines to run poorly or stall

DETROIT (AP) — Honda is recalling nearly 250,000 vehicles in the U.S. because bearings can fail, causing the engines to stall and increasing the risk of a crash.
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EV battery subsidy deals to cost $5.8B more than government projections: PBO report

EV battery subsidy deals to cost $5.8B more than government projections: PBO report

A new report from the Parliamentary Budget Officer says provincial and federal support for electric vehicle battery manufacturing in Canada will cost $5.8 billion more than previously announced government projections.
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Union workers at Stellantis and Ford close to ratifying deals that would end lengthy labor disputes

Union workers at Stellantis and Ford close to ratifying deals that would end lengthy labor disputes

DETROIT (AP) — Members of the United Auto Workers union were close to approving contract agreements with Stellantis and Ford on Friday with voting at both companies overwhelmingly in favor and only a few factories yet to cast ballots.
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Matriarch is charged with arranging her ex-son-in-law's death, 1 week after son convicted of murder

Matriarch is charged with arranging her ex-son-in-law's death, 1 week after son convicted of murder

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.
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California scientists seek higher pay in 3-day strike drawing thousands of picketers

California scientists seek higher pay in 3-day strike drawing thousands of picketers

SACRAMENTO, Calif.
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B.C. announces minimum wage and other labour protections for app-based gig workers

B.C. announces minimum wage and other labour protections for app-based gig workers

NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. — The B.C. government is introducing new protections for ride-hailing and food delivery app workers including a minimum wage, compensation for expenses and other standards. A minimum hourly wage of $20.10 — which is $3.
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General Motors becomes 1st of Detroit automakers to seal deal with unionized workers

General Motors becomes 1st of Detroit automakers to seal deal with unionized workers

DETROIT (AP) — United Auto Workers union members have voted to approve a new contract with General Motors, making the company the first Detroit automaker to get a ratified deal that could end a contentious labor dispute and a series of punishing stri
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New Subaru Forester, Lucid SUV and Toyota Camry are among vehicles on display at L.A. Auto Show

New Subaru Forester, Lucid SUV and Toyota Camry are among vehicles on display at L.A. Auto Show

LOS ANGELES (AP) — An all-new Subaru Forester, a Lucid electric SUV, and a revamped Toyota Camry are among the new automobiles that will be on display at the Los Angeles Auto Show starting this week. The public portion of the show runs from Nov.
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CDPQ investing $200 million in Swedish battery company Northvolt

CDPQ investing $200 million in Swedish battery company Northvolt

MONTREAL — Quebec’s pension fund manager is investing $200 million in Swedish company Northvolt AB which announced plans in September to build a factory for electric vehicle batteries near Montreal.
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Parkland strikes electric vehicle station funding deal with Infrastructure Bank

Parkland strikes electric vehicle station funding deal with Infrastructure Bank

TORONTO — More electric vehicle charging stations are on the way as the Canada Infrastructure Bank says it has signed a second funding deal to expand fast-charging options.
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