Ford's truck plant is the latest factory to be hit by strikes — and could mean headaches if you're in the market for a pickup

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United Auto Workers members went on strike against GM for 40 days in 2019.

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Buying a luxury car? Your gas and EV options cost about the same. Otherwise, expect to pay nearly $16,000 more to go electric.

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Mercedes-Benz EQB.

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Striking auto workers target 38 new GM and Stellantis plants as strike enters second week

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United Auto Workers members and supporters rally at the Stellantis North America headquarters on September 20, 2023 in Auburn Hills, Michigan.

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Striking auto workers are highlighting their CEOs' multi-million dollar pay. Here's how much the top bosses at Ford, GM and Stellantis make

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General Motors CEO Mary Barra's 2022 compensation was worth $28.98 million. It would take a GM worker 362 years to earn that much.

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The UAW doesn't have to strike at every automaker or factory to shut down most of the auto industry

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Members of the UAW last went on strike in 2019.

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Car deals just came back, but they will dry up if auto workers go on strike

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The United Auto Workers union last went on strike at General Motors in 2019.

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I'm a personal finance expert. These are the most common mistakes car buyers make.

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Stefanie O'Connell Rodriguez says many car buyers overlook ownership costs like maintenance and insurance.

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Auto workers want 40% pay increases. Analysts worry that will drive up car prices and make it harder for Ford, GM, and Stellantis to compete with Tesla.

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If automakers have to pay more for their labor, they might pass on increased costs to consumers, analysts fear.

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EVs are the only cars you can get a deal on right now

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Tesla vehicles plugged in and charging at a Supercharger rapid battery charging station.

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Tesla won't kill car dealerships, but it will force them to change

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Some automakers are hinting they want to cut dealers out of the sales process, but that's not so easy. There may be a happy medium.

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