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Ford begins early production of not-yet-announced small pickup truck

A new pickup truck from Ford Motor Co. quietly began rolling off assembly lines at the Dearborn automaker’s Hermosillo plant in Mexico last month, according to production data reported to shareholders this week. The news was first reported by CNBC. The new product — dubbed “C-Pick Up” and expected to be called “Maverick” — appeared in a plant-by-plant production report… Continue reading Ford begins early production of not-yet-announced small pickup truck

Ford delays 4,500 Mustang Mach-E deliveries

Ford Motor Co. confirmed Wednesday that buyers of some 4,500 Mustang Mach-Es —the Blue Oval’s highly touted new electric vehicle — will face delivery delays. That’s a higher number than the hundreds of impacted vehicles the automaker had previously said would be delivered late. Meanwhile, Ford said Wednesday that it will compensate some buyers of the… Continue reading Ford delays 4,500 Mustang Mach-E deliveries

Ford announces recall of thousands of 2021 F-150s over defect

Ford Motor Co. on Monday announced it is recalling thousands of its profit-rich F-Series trucks due to windshield defects. The Dearborn automaker said the front windshields on certain 2021 F-150 and 2020 and 2021 Super Duty trucks “are inadequately bonded to the vehicle body structure,” meaning the windshield may not stay in place during a crash. The recall affects 79,017 vehicles… Continue reading Ford announces recall of thousands of 2021 F-150s over defect

Apple in talks to buy self-driving sensors, key step in car plan

Apple Inc. is in discussions with multiple suppliers of self-driving car sensors known as lidar, according to people familiar with the matter, a key milestone toward development of its first passenger vehicle. The Cupertino, California-based technology giant is in active talks with a number of potential suppliers for these laser-based sensors that allow a car’s… Continue reading Apple in talks to buy self-driving sensors, key step in car plan

Ford sells stake in Velodyne, a maker of autonomous-car sensors

Ford Motor Co. has sold off its stake in Velodyne Lidar Inc., a leading maker of sensors being used in the development of self-driving cars. Ford, which invested $75 million in Velodyne in 2016, no longer held any shares as of the end of last year, according to a regulatory filing. The automaker held almost… Continue reading Ford sells stake in Velodyne, a maker of autonomous-car sensors

Michigan AG’s office asks state Supreme Court to hear lawsuit involving Ford transmissions

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel’s office wants the state Supreme Court to take up a lawsuit against Ford Motor Co. over allegedly defective transmissions — a move in part aimed at getting the newly-Democrat-controlled court to reverse its interpretation of a state consumer protection law.  We’re offering a great deal on all-access subscriptions. Check it out here. The… Continue reading Michigan AG’s office asks state Supreme Court to hear lawsuit involving Ford transmissions

General Motors settles with California for $5.75M

Sacramento, Calif. – General Motors Co. has agreed to a $5.75 million settlement with California regarding false statements the company made to investors about problems with its deadly ignition switches, state officials announced Friday. The faulty ignition switches led to at least 124 fatalities and 274 injuries nationwide. The defect also resulted in the recall… Continue reading General Motors settles with California for $5.75M

Tata Motors names ex-Daimler Trucks executive as CEO

Tata Motors Ltd. has appointed former Daimler AG manager Marc Llistosella to become its next chief executive officer after Guenter Butschek asked to step down due to personal reasons. Llistosella, who previously headed Daimler Trucks in Asia, will take charge in July, Tata Motors said Friday. Butschek, a former Airbus SE executive, has been CEO… Continue reading Tata Motors names ex-Daimler Trucks executive as CEO

Ford chief calls for EV battery deal to avoid supply disruptions

Ford Motor Co.’s chief executive officer called on electric-vehicle battery giants LG Energy Solution Co. and SK Innovation Co. to resolve their intellectual property dispute to prevent disruptions in the supply chain. In a post on Twitter Thursday, CEO Jim Farley said the court’s ruling still allows for Ford to launch its best-selling electric F-150… Continue reading Ford chief calls for EV battery deal to avoid supply disruptions