General Motors is looking to recruit the top software developers around the world this year. GM will hire 300 to 400 software specialists as it builds its Ultifi platform and designs in-vehicle apps and other technology for it. Ultifi is GM’s software platform that will support future apps and services to customers over the air in both gasoline-powered and… Continue reading GM to fill 400 software jobs in defiance of the Great Resignation
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Francis Ford Coppola emails Alexandra Ford English after F-150 Lightning debut: What he said
Hollywood director Francis Ford Coppola emailed Alexandra Ford English after the all-electric Ford F-150 Lightning pickup truck’s big reveal last summer, praised the automaker for its push into electrification — and hinted at more. Coppola revealed on Monday evening what took place during the exchange while speaking at a private fireside chat hosted by Ford Motor Co. at the Inglenook Winery he owns in… Continue reading Francis Ford Coppola emails Alexandra Ford English after F-150 Lightning debut: What he said
Ford to pause 2022 Maverick orders to meet soaring demand for $20K pickup
Ford Motor Co. will temporarily stop accepting all orders on its all-new 2022 Maverick compact pickup truck — both hybrid and gasoline versions — until summer, the automaker confirmed Monday. Ford told dealers in a letter emailed Monday that orders for a gas-powered Maverick will be accepted through Thursday at close of business. Ford hit pause on… Continue reading Ford to pause 2022 Maverick orders to meet soaring demand for $20K pickup
GM has new online marketplace with 45,000 parts for sale: What customers should know
In its drive to add revenue from sales of software and services, General Motors is launching an online parts store that will give GM vehicle owners the ability to buy parts direct. The automaker said Tuesday this is just one of many new digital offerings coming to car buyers. Those include buying accessories, over-the-air upgrades and subscriptions digitally, as… Continue reading GM has new online marketplace with 45,000 parts for sale: What customers should know
Ford F-150 Lightning dealer backs down from $10,000 markup
As Ford Motor Co. urges its auto dealers not to jack up prices on the popular F-150 Lightning pickup truck, at least one dealer appears to have reversed a plan to charge an extra $10,000 over sticker price. Longime Ford customer Chris Chase, a construction worker from Dorchester, Massachusetts, provided to the Free Press a letter dated Jan.… Continue reading Ford F-150 Lightning dealer backs down from $10,000 markup
Chrysler CEO Christine Feuell: Airflow Concept is part of brand’s reimagining
Chrysler had a big day this month at CES, the huge tech extravaganza in Las Vegas formerly known as the Consumer Electronics Show. The Chrysler brand, now part of Stellantis, showed off its Airflow Concept, an electric vehicle that some have speculated could become a competitor to Ford’s Mustang Mach-E, and plans were announced to introduce a battery-electric vehicle by… Continue reading Chrysler CEO Christine Feuell: Airflow Concept is part of brand’s reimagining
Ford F-150 Lightning buyer now ‘on the fence’ after $10,000 dealer markup
Longtime Ford customer describes F-150 Lightning pricing as predatory News Sports Autos Entertainment USA TODAY Obituaries E-Edition Legals Just as Ford Motor Co. is demanding its dealers nationwide not jack up prices on the much-anticipated F-150 Lightning pickup truck, potential buyers are reacting to some dealers saying big markups are automatic. Chris Chase, a construction project manager from Massachussetts, told the… Continue reading Ford F-150 Lightning buyer now ‘on the fence’ after $10,000 dealer markup
Popularity of Ford Maverick hybrid pickup has left automaker stunned
Norine Kingsbury of Flint was one of only six buyers to take home a 2022 Ford Maverick hybrid pickup in November — sort of like Veruca Salt getting a golden ticket to Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory. She was one of the first in the whole country to get a coveted compact pickup. Go to Source
Ford threatens dealers: We won’t send you F-150 Lightnings if you break sales rules
Ford Motor Co., concerned about its reputation and customer complaints related to the upcoming launch of the F-150 Lightning, is warning dealers not to upsell reservations for the popular EV truck and also wants customers to sign a contract preventing them from reselling it within a year, according to a letter from the automaker to its dealers. Go to Source
Where is Ram’s electric pickup? CEO Tavares assures it’s on its way
Stellantis, the owner of the Jeep, Ram, Chrysler and Dodge brands, has been emphasizing its plans for rolling out electric vehicles for much of its first year of existence. In fact, the company, which just unveiled an electric Chrysler Airflow Concept and pledged a fully battery-electric Chrysler portfolio by 2028, plans $35 billion (30 billion euros) in EV-related investments across… Continue reading Where is Ram’s electric pickup? CEO Tavares assures it’s on its way