Ford Motor Co. in June unveiled for public viewing images so rare and popular that its website crashed. Now, a batch of coveted vintage photos of the best-selling F-Series trucks has just posted online to recognize the 75th anniversary of the iconic pickup. The company hopes to avoid drama this time by doubling computer server… Continue reading Ford adds vintage pickup truck images to public website for free downloading
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UAW presidential hopefuls offer competing visions for union’s future
The two men vying to lead the UAW in the years ahead traded jabs Thursday night in a virtual debate that saw both trying to wear the mantle of reformer. The incumbent, UAW President Ray Curry, and challenger Shawn Fain made their case to union members during an hourlong debate over Zoom that pitted Fain’s… Continue reading UAW presidential hopefuls offer competing visions for union’s future
Chevy contest offers $100K and three months free use of 2024 Trax
General Motors is launching a contest to find the best dreamer to promote its upcoming entry-level subcompact SUV. Chevrolet will launch on Friday the “Lead Dream Chaser” contest. The idea is to help someone break out of their daily grind to pursue a lifelong dream or passion project. The winner will get $100,000 and three… Continue reading Chevy contest offers $100K and three months free use of 2024 Trax
Metro Detroit company plans to launch US sales of Chinese EVs as early as 2023
Alan Wagner was suitably impressed. The longtime auto executive from Grosse Pointe had just gotten his first up-close view of a white Skywell electric vehicle on Sandy Munro’s YouTube program, “Munro Live.” “That’s pretty impressive,” he told Munro, a well-known auto teardown specialist and consultant, in the video posted last year. Munro had asked Wagner… Continue reading Metro Detroit company plans to launch US sales of Chinese EVs as early as 2023
Ford F-150 Lightning laps the field as EVs dominate vehicle of the year winners
Electric vehicles dominated the 2023 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year awards, winning two of the three, the jury of journalists that presents the awards announced Wednesday. The electric Ford F-150 Lightning and Kia EV6 were named truck and utility vehicle of the year, respectively. Car of the year Acura Integra… Continue reading Ford F-150 Lightning laps the field as EVs dominate vehicle of the year winners
Carvana, Michigan reach deal that leaves used car megastore without license in state
Used-car megastore Carvana said Wednesday it is back to “business as usual” in Michigan, but state officials say not quite because the company’s Novi location is no longer a licensed dealership. But Michigan car buyers can make a purchase with Carvana online and get a car. Carvana and the state reached a settlement as part… Continue reading Carvana, Michigan reach deal that leaves used car megastore without license in state
Detroit-area company plans to launch US sales of Chinese EVs as early as 2023
Alan Wagner was suitably impressed. The longtime auto executive from Grosse Pointe had just gotten his first up-close view of a white Skywell electric vehicle on Sandy Munro’s YouTube program, “Munro Live.” “That’s pretty impressive,” he told Munro, a well-known auto teardown specialist and consultant, in the video posted last year. Munro had asked Wagner… Continue reading Detroit-area company plans to launch US sales of Chinese EVs as early as 2023
Ford F-150 Lightning laps the field as EVs dominate vehicle of the year winners
Electric vehicles dominated the 2023 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year awards, winning two of the three, the jury of journalists that presents the awards announced Wednesday. The electric Ford F-150 Lightning and Kia EV6 were named truck and utility vehicle of the year, respectively. Car of the year Acura Integra… Continue reading Ford F-150 Lightning laps the field as EVs dominate vehicle of the year winners
Carvana, Michigan reach deal that leaves used car megastore without license in state
Used-car megastore Carvana said Wednesday it is back to “business as usual” in Michigan, but state officials say not quite because the company’s Novi location is no longer a licensed dealership. But Michigan car buyers can make a purchase with Carvana online and get a car. Carvana and the state reached a settlement as part… Continue reading Carvana, Michigan reach deal that leaves used car megastore without license in state
Top labor exec John Savona leaves Ford after 33 years as UAW contract negotiations near
John Savona, who began at Ford as a factory security officer while his father earned an hourly wage on the assembly line, is leaving Ford Motor Co. as a top executive after more than three decades with the automaker. Retirement of the “accomplished and respected” leader did not come as a surprise; it has been… Continue reading Top labor exec John Savona leaves Ford after 33 years as UAW contract negotiations near