Defiant Fugitive Ex-Nissan Boss Vows Fight to Clear His Name

SARAH EL DEEB and ZEINA KARAM / The Associated Press Jan 8, 2020 In first public appearance in Beirut after jumping bail on financial misconduct charges, he leaves out details of daring escape from Japan. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Ex-Nissan Boss Ghosn in Lebanon, Left Japan Over ‘Injustice’

YURI KAGEYAMA / The Associated Press Dec 31, 2019 Criminal charges include under-reporting post-retirement compensation and diverting company money for personal use. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

China’s Auto Show Highlights Electric Ambitions

JOE McDONALD / The Associated Press Apr 14, 2019 The 2019 Shanghai auto show demonstrates the global industry’s race to make electric cars Chinese drivers want to buy. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Bernie Sanders and Civil Rights Leaders Demand Workers’ Rights at Nissan Factory

By Nika Knight / Common Dreams Mar 6, 2017 If corporations can "stop workers in Mississippi from forming a union, they can keep wages down in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania," Sanders tweets. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

With Auto Industry Recovery, UAW Comes Fighting Back

BLANK Oct 11, 2013 The United Auto Workers union has mounted significant efforts to do what seems the impossible: Organize two foreign-owned auto plants in the Deep South, the cradle of the nation's right-to-work movement. Their success could mean a rebirth for a major player in organized labor. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Protecting Your Ride From the New Ethanol Blend

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Dec 27, 2012 A new policy approved by the EPA will allow states to permit the sale of fuel that contains up to 15 percent ethanol, and the difference could damage your car. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

GM’s Electric Wonder Will Cost You

Staff / Truthdig Jul 28, 2010 Back when GM was going down the tubes, we heard an awful lot about a futuristic electric car that would save the company. The Chevy Volt finally has a price tag, and it's set at a luxurious $41,000 (before a substantial tax rebate). (continued) Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )