Boeing plans to increase 737 MAX production rates 'very soon'
Boeing indicated that it's planning to increase the production rates for its 737 MAX airliners in the near future as its new MAX 7 and MAX 10 models near FAA certification.
Tesla shares rise on delivery forecast
Tesla will report their latest quarterly deliveries on Sunday. Barclays Senior Autos Analyst Dan Levy expects the electric vehicle maker to exceed the 420,000-unit consensus forecast.
Manufacturers want US to expand trade ties with Europe: survey
A majority of American manufacturers want the U.S. to deepen economic ties with European countries through market-opening trade agreements, according to the NAM's outlook survey.
American Airlines to temporarily suspend route due to Boeing dreamliner delays
American Airlines is cutting flights now so because of expected delays in the delivery of Boeing 787 Dreamliners, crucial for the transatlantic route.
South Korea’s LG Energy to build $5.6B battery plant in Arizona
The complex announced Friday will consist of two battery plants and mark the largest investment ever for a stand-alone battery-manufacturing facility in North America, LG Energy said.
Tesla stock now blue-chip after credit upgrade
Tesla stock has been promoted to blue chip status after Moody’s upgraded its rating of the electric vehicle maker.
Four-day workweek gaining steam, restaurant, manufacturing industries say it doesn't work
There is a growing push to make Thursday the new Friday, but not everybody is on board.
House Republicans propose major energy and permitting reform package
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Majority Leader Steve Scalise unveiled Republicans' new energy and permitting reform package in an appearance on Fox Business Network's "Kudlow."
GM’s EV push stalls amid slow rollouts for GMC Hummer, Cadillac Lyriq
GM will not surpass Tesla this year in electric vehicle sales. GM has found it harder than expected to move away from fossil fuel cars and scale EV manufacturing.
Manufacturers urge Biden to reverse tax changes that have hurt investment
The National Association of Manufacturers is urging President Biden to call for the reversal of tax policy changes hurting the industry as he rolls out his new budget proposal.
Boeing 767 freighter, KC-46 tanker face delivery snags due to fuel tank problem
Boeing says that the third party supplier made fuel tank issue affecting the KC-46 Pegasus and the 767 Freighter will not delay deliveries. Tanks require new paint.
Century-old NC paper mill that employs 1,100 to abruptly close, mayor says small town's soul being ripped out
A paper mill that has operated in Canton, North Carolina, for over a century announced it will be shutting down, leaving the local community devastated.
Fed’s rate moves put manufacturing sector at risk
Inflation and a slowdown in international demand threaten US manufacturing base. A looming recession and weaker manufacturing data has experts worried.
DeSantis' work ethic shaped by electrician job, working-class background
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis wrote in his new book that his first job out of high school as an electrician's assistant and his working-class upbringing helped shape his work ethic.
Ford seeks to patent technology to lock out drivers who are late on car payments
A newly published patent application from Ford has revealed that the automaker wants to be able to lock drivers out of their vehicles for nonpayment and even allow the vehicle to repossess itself.
GE plans to invest over $450 million to upgrade US manufacturing in 2023
General Electric will invest $450 million in manufacturing. It will allocate $335 million of that to aerospace and $117 million to healthcare ahead of a planned divesture.
Tesla readies revamp of Model Y codenamed 'Juniper' - sources
As Tesla's investor day approaches, Elon Musk's EV maker is set to revamp its top selling models by 2024. Changes would help cut costs through efficient manufacturing.
Manufacturing contracts for third straight month
The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) said that its Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) reached of 47.7 last month after reaching 47.4 in January, notching the third straight month of contraction.
EV startups from Lucid to Rivian see demand fade, supply chain issues linger
US EV startups Rivian, Lucid Motors, Nikola and Fisker struggle with sales as legacy auto makers' and Tesla's margins allow them to sell vehicles at much lower costs.
Pentagon to reap rewards from $53B Chips Act
Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo has outlined further details of the implementation of the Chips Act, which will include government sharing in excess profits and DOD priority.



















