By Danni Santana For the better part of a decade, newer autoworkers in the U.S. have earned half the wages of their veteran co-workers who do the same job. In September, the United Auto Workers is determined to close the gap when union leaders negotiate new contracts with U.S. automakers. […]
By Danni Santana Auto sales in April are expected to reach highs not seen in a decade, indicating sales are finally heating up after an icy start to the year. Both TrueCar and LMC Automotive predict 1.5 million vehicles will be sold in April, representing a 6 percent year-over-year increase […]
By Danni Santana The U.S. auto industry reported relatively flat sales in March, a sign the market is beginning to plateau after months of healthy growth. Automakers sold a total of 1.5 million vehicles last month, according to Autodata Corp, better than the consensus forecast of a small decline. Analysts […]
By Danni Santana After sliding around on icy roads all winter in Suffolk County, Stacey Mathurin and her fiancé are eager to buy a truck before next winter arrives. Cheap gas prices helped make their decision an easy one. “We want a car with four-wheel drive for better safety,” said […]
By Danni Santana Nasty weather depressed U.S. auto sales in February, yet did little to keep Americans from buying expensive gas-guzzlers, a sign that consumers continue to benefit from an improved economy and lower gas prices. Automakers performed worse last month than expected due to snowstorms up and down the […]