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Rivian Illinois

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Rivian subcontractors to pay overtime wages

Penalties to total roughly $315,000

SPRINGFIELD (The Center Square) – Subcontractors for an Illinois-based electric vehicle maker have settled with the state over back overtime wages.  Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced a consent decree with construction subcontractors building a new production line for Rivian Automotive Inc. in Normal. The settlement requires two subcontractors to pay over $300,000 in back wages and penalties to resolve allegations that they failed to pay Mexican laborers overtime wages.  The consent decree Raoul filed requires China-based Guangzhou MINO Equipment Co. […]

todayAugust 23, 2022 59

eating while driving Illinois car

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Is it illegal to eat while driving in Illinois?

Let's be honest, we've all done it. Eating while driving, but have you ever thought if it's illegal to do in Illinois? Whether we are traveling for a vacation or running through the drive-thru real quick to get back to work eating in the car has gotten a little convenient for a lot of people. I know I've done it. When you're busy at work and just don't have time to drive back and eat your meal, you just eat […]

todayJuly 30, 2022 71

gas prices

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AAA: Despite higher demand, gas prices keep falling

WASHINGTON -- Pump prices declined again, falling another 12 cents since last week to $4.67. The dip in the national average for a gallon of gas occurred despite a slight rise in demand. This is likely due to robust Independence Day holiday automobile travel. AAA forecasted that 42 million people would hit the roads for the holiday weekend, a new record. “Usually, more people buying gas would lead to higher pump prices,” said AAA spokesperson Andrew Gross. “But the price for oil, the […]

todayJuly 11, 2022 35

Automotive News

Ensuring your car is in working order

Maintaining a car is no easy feat. It requires time, energy, and money. However, if you want to ensure that it is always in working order, there are a few things you can do. The following blog will outline some tips and tricks for keeping it running like new. Check your oil regularly One of the most important things you can do for your car is to check the oil regularly. This will ensure that your engine is properly lubricated […]

todayMay 26, 2022 52

nightmare

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Construction companies facing health, safety nightmare

Experts are warning that construction companies are at risk of a health and safety nightmare if they do not have the right measures in place. Falling short on health and safety requirements could result in a company being hit by lawsuits with huge amounts to pay in damages. Businesses in this sector must be aware of the risk and steps that they can take to mitigate the danger or potential nightmare here. A nightmare no construction company wants to face […]

todayMay 12, 2022 31

Carvana

Automotive News

Carvana to lay off 2,500 employees

Executives to forgo 2022 salaries

PHOENIX (UPI) -- Online used car retailer Carvana plans to lay off 2,500 employees, according to a document filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday. The company made the decision to make the cuts, which represent roughly 12% of its workforce, in response to macroeconomic factors that have "pushed automotive retail into recession," according to the filing. "While Carvana is still growing, our growth is slower than what we originally prepared for in 2022, and we made […]

todayMay 12, 2022 34

biodiesel

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Is now the best time for biodiesel investments?

There’s no denying that there is now a shift in the buying habits of automobiles. As more countries look for ways to reduce their carbon footprint, their attention turns to the internal combustion engine. Some nations, such as the UK, are planning an outright ban on the sales of new vehicles with such engines by the end of this decade. However, other countries are taking a different approach and are instead looking at more affordable ways to reduce CO2 emissions. […]

todayJanuary 3, 2022 15

used car

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Used car market appears to trend upwards

The used car market has always been a big one. It is a great way to enable cars of all specs, sizes, and prices, to be much more accessible. Cars are vital, especially for those who have families. They are important to take on school runs, long commutes to the office, enthusiastic hobbyists, or those who love a road trip. But with the rise of COVID-19, it seems a little backward to have an increase in purchases in used cars. […]

todayJanuary 3, 2022 35

Tesla

Automotive News

Tesla recalls nearly half a million cars

Company cites trunk and camera defects

AUSTIN, Tex. (UPI) -- Tesla issued recalls for nearly half a million Model S and Model 3 cars due to trunk and camera defects. This applies to all Model 3 cars released between 2017-2020 and some Model S vehicles. According to Tesla, the Model 3 cars may have problems with the opening and closing of the trunk, which can affect the cable harness that attaches to the rearview camera, causing the camera to unexpectedly fail, Barron's reported. The Model S […]

todayDecember 30, 2021 29

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