A Black gay woman who worked at a Tesla Inc. factory accused the electric-vehicle maker in a lawsuit of “festering” racism by ignoring the racial and homophobic slurs and physical harm she endured. Kaylen Barker, a former contract worker who inspected brake parts, is the latest to complain that Tesla ignores discrimination based on race,… Continue reading Black gay woman sues Tesla, alleges ‘unchecked’ racism at plant
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Ford to speed EV transition by spending up to $20 billion to reorganize
Ford Motor Co. is planning a major reorganization to prepare for the electric future, using Tesla Inc.’s success as a road map and accelerating EV spending by as much $20 billion. The effort, led by a former Apple Inc. and Tesla executive, calls for Ford to spend an additional $10 billion to $20 billion over… Continue reading Ford to speed EV transition by spending up to $20 billion to reorganize
Stellantis says it’ll increase share of China JV to boost Jeep, but partner says it didn’t agree
The maker of Jeep said on Thursday it will take majority ownership in its joint venture with one of its Chinese automaker partners in an effort to boost the SUV brand in a market particularly hungry for them. But Guangzhou Automobile Group Co. Ltd. said it didn’t know about the plans. Stellantis NV says it will increase its share to… Continue reading Stellantis says it’ll increase share of China JV to boost Jeep, but partner says it didn’t agree
Ford launches pilot program to equip California winegrowers with EVs, software services
Ford launches EV pilot program with Sonoma County winegrowers News Sports Autos Business Michigan Life + Home Entertainment Opinion Obituaries Sebastopol, Calif. — Ford Motor Co. on Wednesday announced the launch of a pilot program that will equip winegrowers in northern California with electric pickup trucks, cargo vans and software services in a bid to boost… Continue reading Ford launches pilot program to equip California winegrowers with EVs, software services
Autonomous trucking startup TuSimple gets a million-square-foot facility at AllianceTexas
Real estate developer Hillwood is making a large bet on autonomous trucking taking off. Global autonomous driving tech company TuSimple is getting a 1-million-square-foot facility at Hillwood’s 27,000-acre AllianceTexas development in North Fort Worth. It will have launch pads and landing pads for autonomous trucks that use TuSimple’s Autonomous Driving System. TuSimple trucks drive on… Continue reading Autonomous trucking startup TuSimple gets a million-square-foot facility at AllianceTexas
GM, Ford CEOs push EV credits and chip funding at White House
Washington — General Motors Co. CEO Mary Barra and Ford Motor Co. CEO Jim Farley urged passage of President Joe Biden’s social safety net and climate policy bill at the White House Wednesday. Barra and Farley attended a meeting with Biden, eight other CEOs and administration officials to discuss how the president’s agenda would help their businesses… Continue reading GM, Ford CEOs push EV credits and chip funding at White House
Alfa Romeo to reveal Tonale SUV next month
Alfa Romeo will reveal the Tonale SUV in a virtual presentation next month, the premium brand of Stellantis NV said Monday. The debut of the SUV smaller than the mid-size Stelvio and on the same platform underpinning the Jeep Renegade is set for 9 a.m. Feb. 8 after delays resulting from the global shortage of microchips. The showcase… Continue reading Alfa Romeo to reveal Tonale SUV next month
Want to be Dodge’s ‘chief donut maker?’ Applications are open
Applications to become the “chief donut maker” are now open — in a more Talladega Nights’ shake-and-bake way than actual baking. Dodge is in search of an influencer for its brand. It’s not a full-time job, but anyone can apply for the position with perks like $150,000, a company SRT Hellcat for a year, the ability to… Continue reading Want to be Dodge’s ‘chief donut maker?’ Applications are open
Germany criticizes Czech tycoon’s 257 mph Autobahn ride
Berlin – Germany’s Transport Ministry has criticized a stunt that saw a Czech millionaire drive his high-powered sportscar along a public highway at speeds of up to 414 kilometers per hour (257 mph). A video posted online this month shows Radim Passer pushing his Bugatti Chiron to extreme speeds on a stretch of Germany’s A2… Continue reading Germany criticizes Czech tycoon’s 257 mph Autobahn ride
Ford recalls 200K cars because brake lights can stay on
Detroit – Ford is recalling about 200,000 cars in the U.S. to fix a problem that can stop the brake lights from turning off. The recall covers certain 2014 and 2015 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ midsize cars as well as some 2015 Mustangs. All were sold or registered in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida,… Continue reading Ford recalls 200K cars because brake lights can stay on