UAW Strikes GM

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After nine days of negotiations with General Motors, the UAW called a strike at 11:06am today. The issues that caused the two sides not to come to an agreement included a new two-tiered wage structure and a new system for funding retiree health care. The UAW gave GM an 11:00 am deadline to resolve the issues or face a strike.

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BMW to Introduce Dual Clutch

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BMW will debut its first dual-clutch gearbox, dubbed M DCT, in the upcoming M3 Sedan. The sedan is expected to bow at an American auto show, probably either Detroit or Los Angeles. Although the car will also be available with a six-speed manual, the dual-clutch gearbox will use a seven-speed setup

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