Hello from UAW Local 900 in Detroit where a crowd is patiently waiting for Kamala Harris to appear. UAW president Shawn Fain here with Region 1A director Laura Dickerson

"The prevailing wisdom was to use Bar Keepers Friend" / This is also the prevailing wisdom at my house for things in general. Entertaining read by my colleague Ben Glickman wsj.com/business/autos…

My first front-page story in the The Wall Street Journal looks at the why plug-in hybrids are having a bit of a moment. Some best of both worlds. Others are happy to take a subsidized deal. Read it here: wsj.com/business/autos…

At Detroit rally, Shawn Fain says Jeep-maker Stellantis is at “fuck around and find out moment” with a potential UAW strike. Leads crowd in a chant to “shit can Carlos” (Taveres, theCEO)

My first scoop for The Wall Street Journal: Jeep, Ram parent Stellantis is pulling out all the stops to preserve cash through the end of the year wsj.com/business/autos…

Updated: Stellantis is trying to not reach their "FAFO moment" with the UAW. They're suing the union over Shawn Fain's recent threats to strike wsj.com/business/autos…

Really excited to make my debut on The Wall Street Journal flagship podcast ('longtime, first-time' ...) discussing why General Motors is pivoting away from robotaxis. Listen free: wsj.com/podcasts/the-j…

Used-vehicle shoppers are finding stubbornly high prices at the dealership lot—if they can find a car at all. Part of the problem traces back to the pandemic-era vehicle shortages. Three years ago, carmakers pulled way back on lease deals in favor of outright purchases, which

Kentucky Fried Chicken is headquartered in Texas, and Texas Roadhouse is headquartered in Kentucky. 🤷‍♂️

My latest: General Motors will import batteries from China, despite tariffs, for its new Chevy Bolt. For all GM has invested in its U.S. battery manufacturing, China remains well ahead on low-cost batteries. GM hopes to make its own in 2 years wsj.com/business/autos…