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Spirit Airlines tumbles on report it’s exploring bankruptcy filing

Spirit Airlines tumbles on report it’s exploring bankruptcy filing

Bob Elliott

A Spirit commercial airliner prepares to land at San Diego International Airport in San Diego, California, U.S., January 18, 2024.  ...

Rivian lowers production forecast, misses Q3 delivery expectations

Rivian lowers production forecast, misses Q3 delivery expectations

Mickey Vernon

Workers assemble second-generation R1 vehicles at electric auto maker Rivian’s manufacturing facility in Normal, Illinois, U.S. June 21, 2024.  Joel ...

Waymo to add Hyundai EVs to robotaxi fleet under new multiyear deal

Waymo to add Hyundai EVs to robotaxi fleet under new multiyear deal

Ev Richard

Hyundai Motor and Waymo have agreed to a multiyear, strategic partnership that includes the self-driving company adding the South Korean ...

Ford’s third-quarter sales up 0.7% as GM overtakes it in EVs

Ford’s third-quarter sales up 0.7% as GM overtakes it in EVs

Ev Richard

A banner advertises the Ford Mustang Mach-E electric vehicle at a Ford dealership on August 21, 2024 in Glendale, California.  ...

Southwest Airlines tells staff ‘difficult decisions’ ahead

Southwest Airlines tells staff ‘difficult decisions’ ahead

Bob Elliott

A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-7H4 approaches San Diego International Airport for a landing from Houston on June 28, 2024 in ...

U.S. new vehicle sales expected to have struggled during third quarter

U.S. new vehicle sales expected to have struggled during third quarter

Ev Richard

New Jeep vehicles sit on a Dodge Chrysler-Jeep Ram dealership’s lot on October 03, 2023 in Miami, Florida. Joe Raedle ...

Boeing sweetens labor proposal in ‘best and final’ offer

Boeing sweetens labor proposal in ‘best and final’ offer

Bob Elliott

Striking Boeing workers hold rally at the Boeing Portland Facility on September 19, 2024, in Portland, Oregon.  Jordan Gale | ...

Southwest raises Q3 forecast, announces .5 billion buyback

Southwest raises Q3 forecast, announces $2.5 billion buyback

Mickey Vernon

DALLAS — Southwest Airlines raised its third-quarter revenue forecast on Thursday, announced its board authorized $2.5 billion in share buybacks ...

Southwest to cut service and staffing in Atlanta to slash costs

Southwest to cut service and staffing in Atlanta to slash costs

Bob Elliott

A Southwest Airlines plane takes off from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta, Georgia, US, on Friday, July 12, ...

GM’s EV sales momentum is finally building

GM’s EV sales momentum is finally building

Ev Richard

Mary Barra, GM chair and CEO, speaks during the unveiling of the Cadillac Celestiq electric sedan in Los Angeles, Oct. ...