A Stellantis NV employee died this week while on the job at the Sterling Stamping Plant in Sterling Heights, the transatlantic automaker confirmed Thursday. Details of the Wednesday evening incident that is under investigation were not immediately available, and a call was left with the Sterling Heights Police Department. In a Facebook post, Local 1264 identified… Continue reading Stellantis worker dies in ‘workplace accident’ in Sterling Heights
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Ford to extend downtime at several plants amid ongoing chip shortage
The ongoing semiconductor shortage that has hampered auto production worldwide has prompted Ford Motor Co. to extend previously-announced downtime at several of its plants in the coming weeks, the company confirmed Wednesday. The Dearborn automaker’s Chicago, Flat Rock and Kansas City assembly plants in Illinois, Michigan and Missouri, respectively, will be down the weeks of May… Continue reading Ford to extend downtime at several plants amid ongoing chip shortage
Subaru recalls vehicles to fix engine, suspension problems
Detroit — Subaru is recalling nearly 875,000 cars and SUVs in the U.S. because the engines can stall or a rear suspension part can fall off. The stalling recall covers more than 466,000 Crosstrek SUVs from 2018 and 2019 and Impreza cars from 2017 through 2019. The company says in government documents that a computer… Continue reading Subaru recalls vehicles to fix engine, suspension problems
Ford to sell vehicles directly to customers in China under new EV organization
Ford Motor Co. announced Tuesday it will sell vehicles directly to customers in China under the umbrella of a new, dedicated battery-electric vehicle organization. The move, in the world’s largest auto market and electric vehicle leader, marks the latest step forward in the Blue Oval’s bid to ramp up production of EVs globally. Meanwhile, the company also… Continue reading Ford to sell vehicles directly to customers in China under new EV organization
Ford, VW battery supplier said to reach deal to avoid import ban
The South Korean supplier of electric vehicle batteries in the U.S. for Ford Motor Co. and Volkswagen AG has reached a last-minute deal with its chief rival, said people familiar with the situation. Saturday’s move averts a 10-year import ban on SK Innovation Co.’s products and protects thousands of jobs in the politically important state… Continue reading Ford, VW battery supplier said to reach deal to avoid import ban
Biden’s budget proposal targets $600M for electric vehicles, $75M for PFAS
Washington — President Joe Biden’s first budget proposal devotes $600 million for electric vehicles and charging infrastructure across 18 federal agencies, as well as $75 million to address contamination by toxic fluorinated chemicals known as PFAS. The proposed PFAS spending to accelerate toxicity studies and research is part of an $11.2 billion plan for the Environmental Protection Agency, which… Continue reading Biden’s budget proposal targets $600M for electric vehicles, $75M for PFAS
Panasonic bets on Tesla battery to unlock cheaper EVs
The thicker, bigger 4680 cells could make it possible for Elon Musk’s company to make a $25,000 electric car but they are still largely unproven Go to Source
Ford reports 73.3% growth in China sales in first quarter of 2021
Ford Motor Co. sold 153,822 new vehicles in China in the first quarter, for a 73.3% year-over-year increase and the automaker’s fourth consecutive quarter of growth in the market. Ford, which historically has struggled to gain traction in the world’s largest auto market, attributed the positive results to rising consumer demand as well as its product… Continue reading Ford reports 73.3% growth in China sales in first quarter of 2021
Chip woes: GM, Ford pause more production for deepening shortage
Detroit — Automakers are making more production adjustments and cancellations this week as they continue to grapple with a semiconductor shortage costing valuable manufacturing time and eating into automakers’ potential profits. General Motors Co. is restarting its midsize truck production next week after two weeks down, the automaker said Thursday. But it will halt some production at three new plants… Continue reading Chip woes: GM, Ford pause more production for deepening shortage
Hyundai powers up EV race with car that can charge other devices
Hyundai Motor Co. is pitching its new Ioniq 5 as being able to do more than the average EV Go to Source