Episode 81 – UAW Strike, Illinois EV Batteries and Stupid Baby Names

  https://traffic.libsyn.com/thebeerreport/tw81.mp3 Welcome to the auto podcast that will not be replaced by Noonoouri, no matter how much money Warner Brothers throws at us! On this episode of Throwin’ Wrenches…   Illinois EV Batteries? New car inventories are filling up The UAW is ready to deal! All that and more on This episode of Throwin’ Wrenches.  Thanks for listening.  To join in on the fun of the show, just email us at info@throwinwrenches.com or post a review on Apple Podcasts to be heard around the world! Sponsors Fort’s Toyota of Pekin Patreon Supporters There’s also iTunes premium, which people love. <br /> Historical Headline September 12, 1988 – Legendary auto designer Bill Mitchell passes away Source: automotivehistory.com Bill Mitchell was born on July 2, 1912, in Cleveland, Ohio. From an early age, he displayed a deep fascination with automobiles and design, a passion that would shape his life’s work. After graduating from the Carnegie Institute of Technology, he was recruited by Harley Earl to join the Art and Color section at General Motors (GM) in 1935. This marked the beginning of a legendary career that would span over four decades. Mitchell’s ascendancy within GM, from junior engineer to chief designer at Cadillac to Director of Styling and finally to VP of styling Section, in 1958, where he oversaw all GM designs, was swift and well-deserved. His artistic sensibilities and bold creativity soon ear