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Industry Roundup: Ford,

Hyundai may strike, Ford’s black tie F-150, and GMC’s campsite on wheels. 🏕
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Industry Roundup: Ford,

Ford's 2024 F-150 Lightning 🏴‍☠️

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🚗 Meet the sleek Platinum Black Edition! This matte-black beauty is priced at $99,990 and has unique badging, wheels, and a vibe. Here's a quick rundown:

  • Units: Limited to 2,000.
  • Delivery: Rolling out early 2024.
  • Tech Upgrades: Boasts the latest BlueCruise 1.2 hands-free tech and a powerful ProPower onboard generator. 🚗🖤🔌

Hyundai Drama 🪧

🚘📢 Strike on the horizon? Hyundai Motor's union, with its 44,000-strong army, just got a major thumbs-up:

  • Vote: A whopping 88.93% approve of the strike.
  • Reason: They're talking wage hikes & upping the retirement age.
  • Impact: Brace yourself; it's the first wage strike threat in 5 years, potentially disrupting deliveries.
  • Demands: Better pay packets & retiring at a cool 64. 🚘📢💼

GM’s Battery Power-Up 💰

🚗🔋 Ultium is lighting up Ohio with some power moves!

  • Wage Boost: A 25% hike for EV battery aficionados.
  • Context: This follows intense negotiations with the UAW.
  • Team Size: A force of 1,100.
  • Comparison: While it's a win, they're still pocketing slightly less than traditional UAW assembly stars. 🚗🔋💰

GMC's Hummer EV EarthCruiser 🏕

🌲🚗 Adventure, anyone? This beast is more than ready:

  • Partnership: GMC & EarthCruiser are in the driving seat.
  • Features: Solar-powered glory, zero emissions, and that pop-off top for those who adore the stars.
  • Amenities: Think spacious interiors, an RV bed, a gourmet kitchen, and more!
  • Burning Question: Those solar panels are sleek, but can they juice their mammoth battery? ✨🔋🏞️

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