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Motorsport

Stellantis Cancels SEMA, LA Auto Show Appearances, Blames The UAW Strike

Stellantis has decided not to participate in this year’s Los Angeles Auto Show and SEMA Show due to increasing costs associated with the ongoing UAW strike. This announcement comes shortly after the company’s decision not to attend CES 2024.

The cancellation includes Stellantis’ Mopar display at SEMA, which was originally planned. It is unclear whether the vehicles that were supposed to be showcased with Mopar accessories will be revealed in the future. The company will share its plans at a later time.

There have been rumors that Stellantis might sell its North American headquarters, technical center, and 17 other facilities. In its latest counteroffer to the UAW, Stellantis requested the exclusive right to sell these facilities, giving the company flexibility regarding its campus in the future.

The UAW strike against General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis began on September 4, marking a historic event for the labor organization. Since then, the strike has expanded to target the automakers’ most profitable plants and products.

Last week, the UAW escalated its actions by striking at Ford’s Kentucky Truck Plant, where the Ford F-Series Super Duty, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator are produced. Ford responded by calling the UAW’s move “grossly irresponsible.”

UAW President Shawn Fain indicated that the strike would enter a more aggressive phase. Currently, about 34,000 union members are on strike, and an update on the negotiations is expected on Friday.

Stellantis is the only automaker to announce the cancellation of its plans to attend these shows. The LA Auto Show will open to the public on November 17, while the 2023 SEMA Show will begin on Halloween with a display of vehicles featuring various aftermarket parts and accessories.

Image: Mopar and Jeep at the 2019 SEMA Show

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These New Android Auto Apps Could Help Make Your Commute More Productive

Updated versions of Android Auto will now let users attend important work meetings, provided they are set up in Cisco’s WebEx or Zoom. It’s rather strange to see that Google’s official app, Google Meet, is missing from the list of tools that support this feature. This newfound capability effectively lets users join scheduled meetings right from their car. Of course, video calling functionality will be turned off in this mode, and the meeting shall proceed in voice-only mode to ensure safety.

Google is also promising more accurate weather predictions on cars with Google Built-in thanks to the impending launch of the official Weather Channel app. This is in addition to many entertainment options that will let you make the most of long, dreary trips. The biggest addition is the official rollout of Amazon Prime Video to the Google Play Store for Android Auto. However, this app will be limited to select cars from Renault, Polestar, and Volvo for now. Besides these media and entertainment options, Google has also confirmed the availability of the Vivaldi browser for Android Auto and cars with Google Built-in. 

Finally, Google confirmed that more cars will support the digital car key feature, currently supported by a limited number of cars. However, Google has confirmed that support will be added to more cars from Hyundai, Genesis, and Kia in the near future. 

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U.S. ISDE TEAMS ANNOUNCED FOR ARGENTINA, 2023

The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) has revealed the riders and teams that will be competing in the International Six Days Enduro (ISDE) in Argentina this fall. The U.S. will be sending a four-man Trophy Team, a three-man Junior Team, and a three-woman Women’s Trophy Team. Additionally, there will be seven three-man club teams representing the U.S. in the competition.



Taylor Robert will be back in action in Argentina.

The U.S. World Trophy Team, which consists of the top riders in the country, will be represented by Taylor Robert, Dante Oliveira, Cole Martinez, and Johnny Girroir. The U.S. Women’s Trophy Team will include Brandy Richards, Rachel Gutish, and Korie Steede. The U.S. Junior Team will be composed of Mateo Oliveira, Kai Aiello, and Grant Davis.

Argentina has proven to be a challenging location for the ISDE in the past, and this year’s event will take place in the same location as the 2014 competition. The U.S. teams have high hopes for success and are determined to perform well in the race.

The U.S. ISDE effort would not be possible without the support of the ISDE Advisory Committee and the event’s sponsors, which include KTM, BI-CON, FMF, Motorex, Rabaconda, Arai Helmets, and Motion Pro.

To learn more about the U.S. ISDE team and keep up with their progress, visit AmericanMotorcyclist.com/isde/. If you’re interested in traveling and supporting the U.S. team during the competition, you can register at https://form.jotform.com/amatech/2023-ama-isde-registration. The registration deadline is July 10.