Tennessee factory employing immigrant children young as 14 forced to pay out almost $2M: Labor Department
A factory in Tennessee that manufactures lawn mower parts has been forced to pay out just under $2 million after a Labor Department investigation found the company utilizing "oppressive child labor."
Boeing needs to focus on safety and quality after incidents, FAA chief says
The head of the Federal Aviation Administration is calling on Boeing to shift its focus from production to ensuring the safety and quality of its aircraft following recent incidents.
UAW moves to hold unionization vote at Volkswagen plant in Tennessee
The UAW announced that workers at the Volkswagen assembly plant in Tennessee will hold a vote on unionization after UAW auto workers at the Big Three secured a record contract.
Nippon Steel says US Steel acquisition wouldn't cause layoffs, plant closures
Nippon Steel said that its planned acquisition of U.S. Steel for nearly $15 billion wouldn't cause layoffs or plant closures amid resistance from the Biden administration and unions.
Clean tech, AI boom straining US energy supply
The U.S. power grid is under increasing strain from electricity demand from AI, clean technology manufacturing, EVs and crypto mining as older power plant retirements are mounting.
Biden regulations, expired tax incentives weigh on manufacturers
The NAM survey of manufacturers found that companies are burdened by the cost and complexity of President Biden's regulations and expired tax incentives ahead of the State of the Union.
FAA audit hits Boeing 737 Max production over quality control issues
The Federal Aviation Administration announced that its audit of Boeing's 737 Max production process had quality control and "non-compliance issues" the aerospace giant must address.
Boeing management, employees had 'disconnect' on safety, panel finds
An expert panel appointed by the FAA to review Boeing's safety management processes noted a lack of awareness of safety metrics and other inadequacies in its safety culture.
Airline may raise fares 10%, cut summer flights due to Boeing delays
Ryanair is warning that Boeing's production issues have resulted in delivery delays that may force it to raise prices and cut routes this summer if it doesn't get aircraft on time.
Ford pauses shipments of new F-150 Lightning EVs
The F-150 automaker will perform quality checks to address an unspecified issue.
One Biden manufacturing regulation could wipe out up to 1 million jobs, business leader says
A newly finalized air quality regulation from President Biden's EPA could cost the U.S. economy up to 1 million jobs, according to the National Association of Manufacturers.
Ford, GM CEOs open to partnerships to compete with China
Ford CEO Jim Farley and GM CEO Mary Barra said their companies are open to collaborating on EV technologies with other automakers to better compete with Chinese EV makers like BYD.
Boeing to stabilize 737 production later this year, exec says
Boeing plans to stabilize production rates for 737 airliners later this year after the aerospace manufacturer has had to periodically pause the line to address quality issues.
Tesla cuts Model Y prices in US to boost sales as competition from China heats up
Tesla announced temporary prices cuts for certain Model Y variants sold in the U.S. through the end of February as the EV giant looks to boost sales in a challenging market.
Ford's profits getting eaten up by EVs
Ford's profit margins took a hit due to losses in the electric vehicle segment, and the company is refining its plans for producing next-gen EVs to better meet market demand.
Airline says Boeing is in 'last chance saloon,' cites ‘progressive decline’ in manufacturing
An executive for UAE-based Emirates airline warned that Boeing must restore confidence in the safety of its aircraft and manufacturing processes after a 737 Max 9 lost its door plug.
Ford unveils redesigned 2025 Explorer featuring new digital experience
Ford unveiled the new and redesigned 2025 Explorer, which will be the company's first vehicle featuring the Ford Digital Experience, which boosts customers' connectivity.
Manufacturers sound alarm on Biden's energy policies ahead of Iowa caucuses: Consumers will pay more
Iowa Spring CEO Tim Bianco and employee Nate Setchell detail their economic fears and concerns over another four years under President Biden's leadership.
Toyota subsidiary shuts down production after admitting to decades of safety test 'irregularities'
Toyota bought a majority share in Daihatsu in 1967 and expanded that to a controlling interest in 1998 after the company failed to make an impact in the North American market.
Boeing, FAA urge operators to inspect 737 MAX jets for loose bolt
Boeing and the Federal Aviation Administration are calling for airlines operating the 737 MAX to inspect the aircraft for a possible loose bolt in the jet's rudder control system.