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Ford confirms further downtime at North America plants due to chip shortage

Ford Motor Co. on Wednesday confirmed new production impacts tied to the global semiconductor shortage, a months-long supply chain snarl that has disrupted auto production worldwide. “While we continue to manufacture new vehicles, we’re prioritizing completing our customers’ vehicles that were assembled without certain parts due to the industry-wide semiconductor shortage,” spokesperson Kelli Felker said… Continue reading Ford confirms further downtime at North America plants due to chip shortage

New Stellantis vehicles damaged in Detroit floods could be scrapped

Stellantis NV says it could scrap 25 new vehicles that were damaged this weekend during the flooding in Detroit following a torrential downpour. Photos posted on social media this weekend showed the shipping yard adjacent to the transatlantic automaker’s Jefferson North Assembly Plant on the city’s east side full of water up reaching above the… Continue reading New Stellantis vehicles damaged in Detroit floods could be scrapped

General Motors commits $25 million to promote equity in EV transition

Detroit — General Motors Co. is creating a $25 million Climate Equity Fund that will focus on closing equity gaps, or disparities, as the auto industry transitions to electric and emissions-free vehicles, CEO Mary Barra announced Tuesday. Barra discussed the initiative during the Aspen Ideas Festival, saying it responds to “the need for equity considerations as the industry accelerates toward an all-electric future.” “Climate… Continue reading General Motors commits $25 million to promote equity in EV transition

GM recalls 380,000 SUVs to fix suspension issue

Detroit — General Motors is recalling more than 380,000 older SUVs in the U.S., many for a second time, to fix a suspension problem that can cause them to sway at highway speeds. GM decided on the recall after the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened an investigation last year. The recall covers 2010… Continue reading GM recalls 380,000 SUVs to fix suspension issue

Honda shifts plans, will make own electric vehicles

Detroit — Although General Motors will build Honda’s first two fully electric vehicles for North America, the Japanese automaker plans to change course and manufacture its own later this decade. Company officials say they’re developing their own EV architecture, and after two GM-made EVs go on sale in 2024, Honda will start building its own. “It’s… Continue reading Honda shifts plans, will make own electric vehicles

Tesla dealt big blow as almost all cars in China need safety fix

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GM has ‘prospective buyer’ for idled Warren Transmission plant

Warren — General Motors Co. expects to sell its closed Warren Transmission plant by the third quarter this year, the Detroit automaker confirmed Thursday.  Warren Mayor James Fouts mentioned the plant’s sale during his State of the City address Thursday at Andiamo Warren restaurant. Fouts said he didn’t know the name of the developer but that “it will… Continue reading GM has ‘prospective buyer’ for idled Warren Transmission plant

VW confirms pursuit of Europcar after first offer rejected

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GM eyeing ‘viable’ markets for fuel cells: locomotive and aerospace

Detroit — General Motors Co.’s hydrogen fuel cell business is attempting to prove its capabilities with news this week that it’s working with both locomotive and aerospace companies. Hydrotec, a small business within GM, and Liebherr-Aerospace, a global supplier of on-board aircraft systems, on Thursday said they signed a joint development agreement to work on a hydrogen fuel cell-based electrical power… Continue reading GM eyeing ‘viable’ markets for fuel cells: locomotive and aerospace