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Tesla Cybertruck Gigafactory: Missouri offers land and incentive package in race for factory

The Tesla Cybertruck Gigafactory might end up in Missouri if one business leader has his way. The city of Joplin, Missouri, has offered land and an incentive package to Tesla in the race to secure the new factory. Last week, CEO Elon Musk announced that Tesla is scouting locations in the central US for a… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck Gigafactory: Missouri offers land and incentive package in race for factory

Volkswagen to suspend production in Europe, warns of ‘very difficult’ year

Sean Gallup | Getty Images News | Getty Images German carmaker Volkswagen has announced it is preparing to temporarily shut down most of its European plants in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Chief Executive Herbert Diess said the company would shut down production at factories operated by the group’s… Continue reading Volkswagen to suspend production in Europe, warns of ‘very difficult’ year

@FCA: Unifor, FCA Canada, Ford Canada, GM Canada Working Together to Protect Auto Employee Health and Safety During COVID-19/Coronavirus Emergency

Unifor, FCA Canada, Ford Canada, GM Canada Working Together to Protect Auto Employee Health and Safety During COVID-19/Coronavirus Emergency March 17, 2020 , Windsor, Ontario – Leaders at Unifor, FCA Canada, Ford of Canada, and General Motors of Canada today announced a joint task force to implement enhanced protections for manufacturing and warehouse employees at all… Continue reading @FCA: Unifor, FCA Canada, Ford Canada, GM Canada Working Together to Protect Auto Employee Health and Safety During COVID-19/Coronavirus Emergency

Imperial Cars opens new multi-brand dealership in Birmingham

Imperial Cars has opened a new branch in Birmingham. The dealership will house brands such as Ford, Renault and Audi. The Birmingham site is Imperial Cars’ 17th dealership in the UK and the company’s third in the West Midlands, with the others in Tamworth and Halesowen, both of which opened within the past 12 months.… Continue reading Imperial Cars opens new multi-brand dealership in Birmingham

First look: VW’s Ford-based Amarok pickup revealed

Volkswagen’s first Ford Ranger-based pickup looks like it’s built pretty tough.The Amarok image depicts it as an exaggerated design concept with oversized wheels, wide fender flares and a bulging hood, but offers a clear idea of the direction VW is going in with the shape of the headlights grille and overall style.The look is far more aggressive than the current Amarok.