Raj Nair, was Ford President of North America until Wednesday, when he was ousted for improper conduct. (Photo: Ford, Wieck) Raj Nair, the former president of Ford North America, will keep health and retirement benefits despite being ousted from the company for “inappropriate behavior.” He signed a two-year noncompete agreement with his former employer of… Continue reading Despite 'inappropriate behavior,' ousted Ford exec Nair keeps health and retirement benefits
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General Motors plans July shutdown for upgrades at Flint Assembly
CLOSE The 2019 Chevrolet Silverado revealed at Eastern Market in Detroit on Saturday Jan. 13, 2018. General Motors Flint Assembly employee Dan Hippensteel attaches the grille to the front of a GMC Sierra 2500 HD truck in August 2015. GM is planning a July shutdown at Flint Assembly so the company can upgrade equipment at… Continue reading General Motors plans July shutdown for upgrades at Flint Assembly
BMW reveals redesigned X4 crossover: bigger, stronger, lighter
Show Thumbnails Show Captions Last SlideNext Slide The 2019 BMW X4. (Photo: BMW) German luxury automaker BMW revealed a redesigned version of the X4 crossover that’s bigger and stronger than its predecessor, following a trend of new vehicles growing larger as Americans lose interest in passenger cars. The 2019 BMW X4 will be released in… Continue reading BMW reveals redesigned X4 crossover: bigger, stronger, lighter
Fiat Chrysler’s Mopar parts brand cranks up global sales muscle
Pietro Gorlier, Head of Parts and Service, Mopar, showcases customized versions of the 2018 Jeep Wrangler and the 2019 Ram 1500 at the Chicago Auto Show in February 2018. (Photo: Joe Wilssens ) CHICAGO — As demand grows for flashy customization of profitable vehicles including Jeeps and Ram trucks, Fiat Chrysler’s Mopar parts business has… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler’s Mopar parts brand cranks up global sales muscle
Autonomous driving will make car design and driving better, not irrelevant
CLOSE Dozens of companies in California are reportedly now test self-driving cars, with Samsung being the latest corporation to get permission from the state’s Department of Motor Vehicles. Wochit Buy Photo The Cadillac Super Cruise CT6 has a hands-free driving system for the freeway seen at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit on… Continue reading Autonomous driving will make car design and driving better, not irrelevant
General Motors asks to avoid Takata airbag recalls for 3rd time
CLOSE Beleaguered Japanese air bag supplier Takata filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Sunday night in U.S. bankruptcy court in Delaware and is widely expected to also file for bankruptcy in Japan. Detroit Free Press staff New airbag inflators are installed on the Takata service recall of a 2005 Honda Accord LX at Suburban Honda in… Continue reading General Motors asks to avoid Takata airbag recalls for 3rd time
Marchionne: Even with autonomous vehicles, brand identity will be key
A 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia is shown during a media preview at the 2018 North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January 2018. (Photo: Erik S. Lesser, EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock) The term generic might imply a reasonable, cost-effective choice at the grocery store, but Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO Sergio Marchionne says it’s no way to think about cars.… Continue reading Marchionne: Even with autonomous vehicles, brand identity will be key
Mitsubishi recalls 640K vehicles; belt can come loose
Mitsubishi says a flange that automatically adjusts the belt tension can crack, causing the belt to detach.
Reports: Feds want substantial penalties from Fiat Chrysler to settle diesel case
Reuters and Bloomberg report that the Justice Department wants substantial penalties to settle claims Fiat Chrysler tried to cheat emissions tests.
Ford's rating outlook downgraded by Moody's; investors concerned
Moody’s Investor Service alerted Wall Street that Ford’s rating outlook has been downgraded and may forecast a credit rating downgrade.