Hau Thai-Tang, a longtime top executive at Ford Motor Company, and his colleague Frederiek Toney will retire later this year, the company announced Thursday. Thai-Tang, named chief industrial platform officer in March, will leave Oct. 1 after more than 34 years with the Dearborn automaker, most notably in product development. Toney, vice president, global Ford Customer Service Division,… Continue reading In Ford shakeup, 2 longtime execs to retire, 1 former Amazon exec joins team
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The ‘best deal’ for many is to buy your car when the lease ends
Ridiculously low levels of car inventories are creating interesting dilemmas for millions of drivers with expiring car leases. Bite the bullet and pay $300 or more a month to lease a new car or SUV? If you could find what you want. Or decide that maybe you’re looking at one incredible deal on a used car… Continue reading The ‘best deal’ for many is to buy your car when the lease ends
Metro Detroit’s old-school mechanics face dilemma as industry shifts to electric vehicles
This content is only available to subscribers. Get unlimited digital access $1 for 6 Months. Subscribe Now Your subscription supports: Unlimited access to subscriber only articles on desktop, tablet and mobile web. The e-Edition, a digital replica of the print paper, every day. Access to exclusive sports reporting on your local teams from USA TODAY… Continue reading Metro Detroit’s old-school mechanics face dilemma as industry shifts to electric vehicles
$267,000 Bentley Bentayga SUV is the shape of luxury’s future
Forget the meek. SUVs have inherited the earth, or at least the roads. The biggest, baddest, and best, the most important and impressive luxury vehicles in the world today are SUVs. Ultra-luxe brands like Bentley and Rolls-Royce know it, though some other prestigious brands have yet to catch on. Ironically, U.S. luxury brands Cadillac and… Continue reading $267,000 Bentley Bentayga SUV is the shape of luxury’s future
Czinger 21C hypercar builder Divergent Technologies secures access to $80M in new funding
Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS) developer Divergent Technologies has gained access to another $80 million worth of capital. While Divergent Technologies raised $160 million in April 2022, it can now withdraw a further $60 million from a venture loan facility and $20 million from a revolving line of credit, should it need to. Having already… Continue reading Czinger 21C hypercar builder Divergent Technologies secures access to $80M in new funding
Toyota and SOLIZE unveil automotive spare part 3D printing project powered by HP technology
Japan-based automotive manufacturer Toyota has begun working with SOLIZE to 3D print spare car components on-demand, it has been revealed. As part of a project which started last year, Toyota now uses HP Multi Jet Fusion 3D printing to create stock parts, before selling them alongside traditionally-produced spares. In addition to providing the company with… Continue reading Toyota and SOLIZE unveil automotive spare part 3D printing project powered by HP technology
Hyundai imagines a grim future where metaverse ‘artists’ live in their cars
New car events are usually pretty cringe, full of pointless pyrotechnics, emotionless futurescapes, shameless pandering to “the youth,” or hapless CEO antics. (Remember Elon Musk’s Cybertruck window smash fail? Simpler times.) So it is with some degree of hesitation that I must point you to this video from Hyundai as the latest exhibit in this… Continue reading Hyundai imagines a grim future where metaverse ‘artists’ live in their cars
@Ford: Ford’s Thai-Tang and Toney to Retire After Stellar Careers; Dave Bozeman Joins Ford to Lead FCSD, Enthusiast Vehicles
Hau Thai-Tang, chief industrial platform officer, retiring Oct. 1, after accomplished 34+-year career, including overseeing development of multiple acclaimed vehicles and helping lead through COVID-19, supply chain challenges Frederiek Toney, vice president, global Ford Customer Service Division, retiring Dec. 1 after 22 years with Ford, where he drove record growth in FCSD Dave Bozeman joining… Continue reading @Ford: Ford’s Thai-Tang and Toney to Retire After Stellar Careers; Dave Bozeman Joins Ford to Lead FCSD, Enthusiast Vehicles
@GM: GM and Pilot Company to Build Out Coast-to-Coast EV Fast Charging Network July 14, 2022
Powered by EVgo eXtend, this network will help enable long-distance electric travel across the U.S. DETROIT and KNOXVILLE, Tenn., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — To accelerate the widespread adoption of EVs, increase access to charging and help enable long-distance electric travel of people and vehicles across the U.S., GM and Pilot Company (Pilot and Flying J)… Continue reading @GM: GM and Pilot Company to Build Out Coast-to-Coast EV Fast Charging Network July 14, 2022
Conférence téléphonique sur les résultats du deuxième trimestre 2022
AURORA, Ontario, 14 juill. 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Magna International Inc. (TSX :MG) (NYSE :MGA) CONFÉRENCE TÉLÉPHONIQUE SUR LES RÉSULTATS DU DEUXIÈME TRIMESTRE 2022VENDREDI 29 JUILLET 20228h00 (HEURE DE L’EST) NUMÉROS À COMPOSER Amérique du Nord :International :Diffusion Web : 1-877-412-49461-416-620-9188www.magna.com La présentation sera disponible sur notre site Web… Continue reading Conférence téléphonique sur les résultats du deuxième trimestre 2022