The Detroit News Chuck and Deena Vollman look over a look over a 1949 Studebaker Champion Regal Deluxe, owned by John Scobie at the 23rd Annual Rockin Rods n’ Rochester, with proceeds to benefit the Leader Dogs for the Blind and other Lions Club charities, in Downtown Rochester, Michigan on August 13, 2023. Daniel Mears,… Continue reading 23rd Annual Rockin Rods n’ Rochester
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Ford shuts down in Brazil, and China’s top EV maker comes to the rescue
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Ram 1500 pickup truck to get refresh next year
Pontiac — The Ram 1500 pickup truck will be getting a refresh to launch in the first quarter of next year, said Tim Kuniskis, the Dodge CEO who stepped in a month ago to lead Stellantis NV’s truck brand, as well. The Sterling Heights-built truck has lost market share, now four model years out from… Continue reading Ram 1500 pickup truck to get refresh next year
Stellantis COO calls UAW demands a ‘losing proposition’
The chief operating officer in North America for the maker of Jeep SUVs and Ram pick-up trucks on Friday called the United Auto Workers’ initial set of demands in contract negotiations a “losing proposition” that could risk jobs. The email from Mark Stewart at Stellantis NV came almost three days after UAW President Shawn Fain… Continue reading Stellantis COO calls UAW demands a ‘losing proposition’
Ford sees roaring demand for new Mustang with V-8 engine
Detroit — New versions of the Mustang muscle car will begin shipping next week and more than two-thirds of the orders include the big 5-liter V-8 engine, Ford Motor Co. said Friday. Demand for roaring engines remains strong in an era when Detroit automakers are starting to phase out the rumbling gas burners and transition… Continue reading Ford sees roaring demand for new Mustang with V-8 engine
Stellantis COO calls UAW demands a ‘losing proposition’
The chief operating officer in North America for the maker of Jeep SUVs and Ram pick-up trucks on Friday called the United Auto Workers’ initial set of demands in contract negotiations a “losing proposition” that could risk jobs. The email from Mark Stewart at Stellantis NV came almost three days after UAW President Shawn Fain… Continue reading Stellantis COO calls UAW demands a ‘losing proposition’
Ford sees roaring demand for new Mustang with V-8 engine
Detroit — New versions of the Mustang muscle car will begin shipping next week and more than two-thirds of the orders include the big 5-liter V-8 engine, Ford Motor Co. said Friday. Demand for roaring engines remains strong in an era when Detroit automakers are starting to phase out the rumbling gas burners and transition… Continue reading Ford sees roaring demand for new Mustang with V-8 engine
Robotaxi expansion OK’d for San Francisco despite public safety concerns
Los Angeles — Get ready, San Francisco: The state government has approved a major expansion of driverless robotaxi service throughout the city. And get ready, Los Angeles: The industry is planning to push for driverless rides here as soon as it gets permits to do so. The state’s green light, on a 3-1 vote late Thursday by the California… Continue reading Robotaxi expansion OK’d for San Francisco despite public safety concerns
US probing Virginia fatal crash involving Tesla suspected of running on automated driving system
Detroit – U.S. auto safety regulators have sent a team to investigate a fatal crash in Virginia involving a Tesla suspected of running on a partially automated driving system. The latest crash, which occurred in July, brings to 35 the number of Tesla crashes under investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration since June… Continue reading US probing Virginia fatal crash involving Tesla suspected of running on automated driving system
Volvo’s fresh, electric take on the small SUV
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