Photo: Depositphotos Workers at car manufacturer VDL Nedcar have begun a two-day strike in a dispute over a deal for staff who face losing their jobs when the company’s contract with BMW runs out next year. Unions have called on the company to invest €240 mln in measures for workers who are laid off when… Continue reading World NM: Unions call two-day strike at VDL Nedcar in dispute over job losses001856
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World NM: Rolls-Royce Dawn Production Comes to a Screeching Halt, No Replacement in Sight001855
Rolls-Royce had a bit of a problem back then. More specifically, the relatively high average age of its well-to-do customers. Torsten Muller-Otvos, the big kahuna at the British ultra-luxury automaker, says that the average improved to 42 years old in 2022, which is outstanding in this segment of the industry. How did Rolls-Royce do it?… Continue reading World NM: Rolls-Royce Dawn Production Comes to a Screeching Halt, No Replacement in Sight001855
World NM: 2024 Ford Maverick Production to Begin on October 16, Order Banks Opening on July 17001854
If you intend to buy a brand-new Maverick, tough luck because you can’t order one due to limited production output and high demand. Alas, you can either pay a markup on a vehicle ordered for dealer stock or wait until July 17 for the 2024 model’s order banks to open. Citing sources familiar with the… Continue reading World NM: 2024 Ford Maverick Production to Begin on October 16, Order Banks Opening on July 17001854
World NM: 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Debuts With More Tech, Polarizing Design, I4 and I6 Engines001853
The 214 series E-Class may not be to everyone’s liking from the standpoint of exterior design, especially when it comes to the headlights and taillights. Look beyond these details, and you’ll realize that Mercedes used every trick in the book to make it the best E-Class of them all. Likely the final generation to feature… Continue reading World NM: 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Debuts With More Tech, Polarizing Design, I4 and I6 Engines001853
World NM: Pour One Out for the Ford Mustang Gen 6001852
It’s finally happened, ladies and gents! Ford has recently produced the final sixth-generation Mustang at the Flat Rock Assembly Plant in Michigan, with said car being an Oxford White-painted EcoBoost Premium Fastback. Retail orders for the S550 closed on December 5 last year in the US of A. Th… (continue reading…) Go to Source
World NM: MINI Cooper Hits New Production Milestone, Anniversary Car Heading to Canada001851
Since the golden age of motoring, before the BMW Group acquired Mini and started writing its name in capital letters, the Cooper has been a successful vehicle. The modern-day one was introduced in 2000, and the second gen came out in 2006. Seven years later, MINI put the third and (continue reading…) Go to Source
World NM: 2024 Ford Mustang RHD Will Start Deliveries in Australia in Q1 2024001850
Over in the United States, the redesigned Mustang will start rolling into customers’ garages this summer. There is a right-hand-drive model in the offing for countries that drive on the wrong side of the road, with said model scheduled to start deliveries in Australia in early 2024. Ford will publish full product and pricing information… Continue reading World NM: 2024 Ford Mustang RHD Will Start Deliveries in Australia in Q1 2024001850
World NM: 2024 Ford Mustang Production Starts May 1, Three Constraints Affecting Retail Orders001849
Originally scheduled to start production in March 2023, the seventh-generation Mustang will start rolling off the assembly line on May 1. There is a bit of bad news as well, namely three constraints affecting retail orders. First and foremost, there’s a stop build in place on the Dark Horse. The GT Performance Package and black-painted… Continue reading World NM: 2024 Ford Mustang Production Starts May 1, Three Constraints Affecting Retail Orders001849
World NM: Ford Will Soon Discontinue the Edge and Lincoln Nautilus in the U.S. for New EVs001848
Two years ago, Unifor president Jerry Dias made it clear that Oakville would be repurposed for no fewer than five all-electric vehicles in the period between 2024 and 2028. The Ford Motor Company has recently committed $1.8 billion to reconfigure the Oakville Assembly Complex into an electric vehicle manufacturing hub, signaling the end of the… Continue reading World NM: Ford Will Soon Discontinue the Edge and Lincoln Nautilus in the U.S. for New EVs001848
World NM: Maserati Recalls MC20 Cielo Supercar Over Insufficient Windshield Frame Bonding001847
The trident-branded marque’s convertible supercar has been called back over a problem stemming from the automaker’s very own assembly plant workers. More specifically, a handful of MC20 Cielo vehicles were produced with insufficient windshield frame bonding, which may allow the frame to detach in case of a crash. The Modena-based automaker started investigating this problem… Continue reading World NM: Maserati Recalls MC20 Cielo Supercar Over Insufficient Windshield Frame Bonding001847