TORONTO (Reuters) – The Progressive Conservative Party, led by populist Doug Ford, is on track for a sweeping victory in Canada’s most populous province, Canadian networks projected on Thursday, as Ford declared the province is “open for business.” Progressive Conservative (PC) leader Doug Ford attends his election night party with his wife Karla Ford (L)… Continue reading Populist Doug Ford set to win Ontario polls, promises prosperity
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Ford plans to close Bordeaux plant if no buyer found
PARIS (Reuters) – Ford (F.N) plans to close its Blanquefort gearbox plant in southwestern France if no buyer can be found for the site, which employs 900 workers, the U.S. carmaker said on Thursday. The Ford logo is seen at the New York Auto Show in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York,… Continue reading Ford plans to close Bordeaux plant if no buyer found
UPDATE 4-Daimler fights Tesla by unveiling electric heavy-duty truck
FRANKFURT/PORTLAND, Ore. (Reuters) – Daimler AG (DAIGn.DE) unveiled on Wednesday an all-electric big rig truck it promises to have in production in 2021, as the German automaker mounts a major challenge to European manufacturers and Tesla Inc (TSLA.O). President and CEO of Daimler Trucks North America Roger Nielsen unveils the all-electric eCascadia big rig truck… Continue reading UPDATE 4-Daimler fights Tesla by unveiling electric heavy-duty truck
UPDATE 2-Fitbit CFO quits to join autonomous vehicle startup
(Reuters) – Wearable device maker Fitbit Inc’s chief financial officer, William Zerella, will leave the company next week to join an autonomous vehicle technology startup as finance head, the company said on Wednesday. Fitbit’s Chief Accounting Officer Ronald Kisling will succeed Zerella, who joined the company in 2014. The company, whose products include Fitbit Ace… Continue reading UPDATE 2-Fitbit CFO quits to join autonomous vehicle startup
GM to expand driver assistance feature to all Cadillacs in 2020
(Reuters) – General Motors Co said on Wednesday it will expand the roll-out of its driver assistance feature Super Cruise to all its Cadillac models beginning 2020. The GM logo is seen at the General Motors headquarters in Sao Caetano do Sul, Brazil March 13, 2018. Picture taken March 13, 2018. REUTERS/Leonardo Benassatto Super Cruise,… Continue reading GM to expand driver assistance feature to all Cadillacs in 2020
It looks like Iran’s turn to sink the nuclear deal
Want smart analysis of the most important news in your inbox every weekday along with other global reads, interesting ideas and opinions to know? Sign up for the Today’s WorldView newsletter. In the days after President Trump pulled the United States out of the Iran nuclear deal, it seemed that maybe — just maybe —… Continue reading It looks like Iran’s turn to sink the nuclear deal
Honda to start selling Hondajet in Japan next year
TOKYO (Reuters) – Honda Motor Co (7267.T) on Wednesday said it would start selling its six-seater business jet in Japan next year, as it seeks to expand global sales by tapping into demand from a growing class of high net-worth individuals. FILE PHOTO : Honda Motor’s HondaJet business airplane is seen at Honda Aircraft Company… Continue reading Honda to start selling Hondajet in Japan next year
Peugeot to start Nigeria assembly plant by Q1 -local partner
LAGOS, June 5 (Reuters) – PSA Peugeot Citroen plans to start assembling cars in Nigeria by first quarter of 2019, via a joint venture with Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote and five state governments, one of the local partners told Reuters. The joint venture, Peugeot Automobile Nigeria (PAN) Ltd, will assemble 3,500 units in its… Continue reading Peugeot to start Nigeria assembly plant by Q1 -local partner
Russian regulator says 19696 Peugeot and Citroen cars recalled
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia’s standards agency said on Tuesday it had been informed about the voluntary recall of 19,696 Peugeot and Citroen cars sold between February 2008 and September 2014. FILE PHOTO: The brand name of Peugeot, part of French carmaker PSA Group, is seen at a dealership of the brand in Saverne, France, January… Continue reading Russian regulator says 19696 Peugeot and Citroen cars recalled
Flipkart founder-backed Indian startup launches subsidised electric scooter
BENGALURU (Reuters) – Bengaluru-based startup Ather Energy opened pre-orders for its flagship electric scooters on Tuesday, hoping to build a beachhead in the world’s largest two-wheeler market that will allow it to launch a mass-market vehicle within two years. Ather Energy’s CTO and co-founder Swapnil Jain (L) and CEO and co-founder Tarun Mehta. REUTERS/via Ather… Continue reading Flipkart founder-backed Indian startup launches subsidised electric scooter