Joe McDonald, AP Business Writer Published 9:42 a.m. ET May 22, 2018 In this April 26, 2018, file photo, visitors look at a Buick Enspire concept car on display at the China Auto China in Beijing. China has announced it will reduce auto import duties effective July 1 following promises to buy more U.S. goods… Continue reading China cutting auto import taxes as of July 1
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Fiat Chrysler recalling 51K Jeep Cherokees because of fire risk
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Cherokee SUVs because of a fire risk. (Photo: FCA US LLC) Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is recalling more than 51,000 of its 2018 Jeep Cherokees because of a fire risk. The company said it is unaware of any accidents or injuries related to the defect, involving fuel-supply tubes that… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler recalling 51K Jeep Cherokees because of fire risk
At reopened Ford plant, F-150 rolls off line in 52 seconds
CLOSE Ford continues to dominate the heavy-truck market, with F-Series truck sales at a 12-year high. Wochit The first Ford F-150 truck built after an eight-day shutdown rolls off the line on May 18, 2018, at Dearborn Truck Plant. The assembly line restarted after a supplier fire. (Photo: Ford Motor Co.) After being fully shut… Continue reading At reopened Ford plant, F-150 rolls off line in 52 seconds
From panic to triumph: Behind the scenes of Ford's epic F-150 restart
Ford F-150 pickup trucks are on a sales lot on May 10, 2018, in Miami. (Photo: Joe Raedle, Getty Images) What if Facebook or Nike couldn’t do business for more than a week? “The whole world would shut down,” said Joe Hinrichs, president of global operations for Ford. So, when production of the F-Series pickup line… Continue reading From panic to triumph: Behind the scenes of Ford's epic F-150 restart
Trump calls Fiat Chrysler CEO his 'favorite ' in automaker meeting
President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with automotive executives in the White House, Friday, May 11, 2018, in Washington. From left, Environmental Protection Agency administrator Scott Pruitt, Ford CEO James Hackett and Trump. (Photo: Evan Vucci, AP) WASHINGTON — In a meeting with automakers at the White House, President Donald Trump said he continues… Continue reading Trump calls Fiat Chrysler CEO his 'favorite ' in automaker meeting
Ford forced to stop all F-150 production because of supplier fire
A 2015 aluminum-alloy body Ford F-150 truck during inspection at the company’s Kansas City Assembly Plant in Claycomo, Mo. in March 2015. (Photo: Charlie Riedel, AP) Ford suspended all production Wednesday of its profit-driving F-150 pickup, the nation’s best-selling vehicle for more than 35 years, because of a “black swan” parts shortage. The production halt… Continue reading Ford forced to stop all F-150 production because of supplier fire
Ram truck heist at Michigan factory investigated as possible inside job
CLOSE A fleet of hot Ram trucks has vanished from an Fiat Chrysler Automobiles assembly plant in Warren, Michigan. Detroit Free Press Early Friday, May 4, 2018, police found one of eight stolen 2018 Ram trucks on East Outer Drive in Detroit. (Photo: Warren Police Department) After the initial 48 hours of investigation, police said Saturday… Continue reading Ram truck heist at Michigan factory investigated as possible inside job
Thieves crash 10 Ram trucks through factory gate in 'well-planned' heist
CLOSE A fleet of hot Ram trucks has vanished from an Fiat Chrysler Automobiles assembly plant in Warren, Michigan. Detroit Free Press 2018 Ram 3500 Heavy Duty (Photo: FCA US) A security guard called Warren Police before dawn Thursday, watching in disbelief as a convoy of stolen 2018 Ram trucks crashed through the gate at the Fiat… Continue reading Thieves crash 10 Ram trucks through factory gate in 'well-planned' heist
Ford hopes to restart F-150 lines next week; supplier describes heavy damage
CLOSE Listen to the calls to Eaton County Dispatch during the Meridian Magnesium fire. Laura Mazade, Lansing State Journal Firefighters wait for magnesium to burn out at a fire in Meridian Magnesium Products of America in Eaton Rapids, Wednesday morning, May 2, 2018. (Photo: Matthew Dae Smith, Lansing State Journal) Ford said late Friday it… Continue reading Ford hopes to restart F-150 lines next week; supplier describes heavy damage
Cohen approached Ford for consulting, Mueller wants to see the records
CLOSE Attorney Michael Cohen’s simultaneous relationship with Donald Trump and several blue chip companies that paid him for insight into the new president strikes legal experts as unusual and has triggered questions about client confidentiality. (May 11) AP President Trump’s lawyer Michael Cohen exits the US Federal Court on April 16, 2018, in Lower Manhattan,… Continue reading Cohen approached Ford for consulting, Mueller wants to see the records