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In 1914, Ford was hiring men faster than it could keep them, with annual labour turnover around 370 percent, so on January 5 it announced five dollars for an eight-hour day, more than double the previous basic rate. Ten thousand men were at the employment window the next morning, and crowds were eventually driven back with fire hoses.
2+ hour, 15+ min ago (121+ words) The version of this story most of us carry is a warm one. Henry Ford, the kind industrialist, decides his workers deserve a decent living, doubles their pay...
Folsom’s Rainbow Bridge will close Sunday. Here’s why and how to get around it
19+ hour, 5+ min ago (178+ words) Folsom’s Rainbow Bridge will close Sunday for the inaugural Dinner on the Bridge, the Folsom city officials said in a news release. The bridge will be closed to traffic from 8 a.m. to midnight. Drivers were advised to use Folsom Boulevard…...
Diesel Fuel Prices Hitting Nationwide Highs. California: 'Hold My Beer'.
9+ hour, 27+ min ago (351+ words) And, right now, for a number of reasons but the ongoing dust-up in the Middle East being a large part of it, diesel fuel is expensive. It's expensive all over the United States, but when it comes to the one…...
10 New SUVs Under $30K Built to Last for Years
13+ hour, 10+ min ago (945+ words) These 10 SUVs are built to go the distance without draining your wallet. When you're in the market for a new car, buying something reliable and affordable is the best way to keep more of your money. The last thing you…...
Hot Wheels Pantone Mix 3: Can You Spot the Chase Model?
12+ hour, 18+ min ago (384+ words) But themes like Neon Speeders and The Hot Ones seem to be doing alright, and I already have an 2027 update for the latter if you’d like to know more. How many of us imagines that the Pantone idea wouldn’t be…...
Saudi Traffic Directorate sets 6 conditions for heavy trucks on roads
14+ hour, 21+ min ago (213+ words) RIYADH — The General Directorate of Traffic in Saudi Arabia has mandated six conditions for truck and heavy equipment drivers while their vehicles are traveling on roads. Firstly, truck drivers are required to use the rightmost lane on multi-lane roads. Secondly,…...
He turned an old Fiat Panda into a ‘Flat Fiat’. Now, this 50cm-wide car is officially the world’s narrowest drivable car- Moneycontrol.com
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (451+ words) What happens when you take an old Fiat Panda and make it so narrow that it is barely wider than a person? Italian mechanic Andrea Marazzi found out — and turned the unusual experiment into a Guinness World Records title. Marazzi,…...
Ford’s Kentucky Truck Plant bet; VW eyes U.S. trucks
15+ hour, 49+ min ago (62+ words) Ford counters Washington with a billion-dollar move. Plus, a look at Volkswagenâs truck ambitions and Chinaâs opportunity amid the U.S.-Canada trade war. Fordâs Kentucky Truck Plant bet; VW eyes U.S. trucks World Hyundai and…...
Slate tells customers when to expect the earliest deliveries of its $25K electric truck
1+ week, 2+ day ago (382+ words) Slate expects its no-frills electric truck to start hitting US roads in a few short months. In emails viewed by Business Insider, the startup asked customers who placed a $300 preorder whether they would be interested in an earlier delivery window....
Toyota recalls over 8,000 vehicles. See affected model
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (127+ words) According to the NHTSA, the recall, issued Sept. 2, includes certain models of the automaker's C-HR electric vehicle. It stems from a fault in the vehicle's electric drive system battery, which officials say could become overcharged under certain driving conditions. That…...