Bollinger Motors has been refining its drool-worthy electric pickup and SUV for what feels like an eternity, but the fully realized models are finally here. The automotive startup has just revealed renderings of the production-intent B1 and B2, and they’re a clear departure from previous prototypes. The first thing Bollinger fans will notice is that… Continue reading Bollinger’s New Production-Intent Electric Pickup and SUV Are White Hot – Robb Report
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M&M subsidiary SsangYong Motor misses Rs 408 crore loan repayment
According to a regulatory filing, Mahindra & Mahindra has announced that its South Korean-subsidiary, SsangYong Motor (SYMC), has missed loan payment of 60 billion KRW (Rs 408 crore) to JP Morgan Chase Bank due on December 14. The M&M announcement details that SsangYong Motor Company has loans aggregating to 100 billion Korean Won (approximately Rs 680 crores). The… Continue reading M&M subsidiary SsangYong Motor misses Rs 408 crore loan repayment
Dott to expand beyond e-scooters with bike-sharing service
Dott is better known for its electric scooter service that is available in a few cities across Europe. But the company is working on electric bikes and wants to launch a bike-sharing service in London and Paris in March 2021. Dott currently doesn’t operate in London. So it looks like it’ll be the company’s 16th… Continue reading Dott to expand beyond e-scooters with bike-sharing service
2020 Chevrolet Corvette Production Stopped Again Over Supply Chain Issues
2020 Chevrolet Corvette Production Stopped Again Over Supply Chain Issues
12 Nov 2020, 2:05 UTC ·
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Before the Bowling Green assembly plant in Kentucky started churning out the mid-engine Corvette, the C8 already had production issues. More to the point, thousands of United Automobile Workers picketed General Motors factories for more than a month.
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This is why GM had to delay the start of production to February, and since then, the U.S. automaker had plenty more hiccups. After a short halt in October, GM will stop the assembly line for a second time in less than a month on November 12th and 13th over “a temporary parts issue.”
A spokesperson assured expecting customers that normal operations should resume on Monday. “Our supply chain, manufacturing, and engineering teams are working closely with our supply base to mitigate any further impact on production,” he told The Detroit News. Due to stricter restrictions attributed to the health crisis, some suppliers just couldn’t keep up with demand.
It remains to be seen what this stoppage means for the 2020 model, which was expected to end production by December 7th. The worst-case scenario would be for some customers of the mid-engine Corvette to be switched by their dealerships to the 2021 model year, due to roll out on December 8th.
This temporary halt will also aggravate dealer markups. Speaking of which, have you heard about that guy who listed his C8 on Facebook Marketplace for $2 million? Yeah, 2020 definitely isn’t the best year to buy an all-new 'Vette.
Those interested in the 2021 Corvette can expect to pony up $59,995 including destination charge for the coupe in 1LT specification. There are, however, a few downsides to the second model year of the C8 in terms of optional extras. The ever-popular Z51 Performance Package costs $995 more than before and the front lift is $1,995 instead of $1,495.
As for the peeps who look forward to the Z06, you’ll have to wait until the 2022 model year for the sportier version to arrive in showrooms. As opposed to the small-block V8 in the Stingray, the Zee-Oh-Six will be treated to a flat-plane crankshaft V8 derived from the C8.R endurance racer.
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2023 Ford Ranger for Latin America Will Be Made in Argentina
2023 Ford Ranger for Latin America Will Be Made in Argentina
2 Dec 2020, 15:44 UTC ·
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Mostly developed in Australia, the global Ford Ranger we have today is pretty old even by truck standards. 2011 is when the first unit rolled off the assembly line, and since then, the Ford Motor Company made changes to the T6 platform in order to add the mid-size pickup to the U.S. lineup.
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2022 is when the all-new Ranger is expected to show up, and the Raptor off-roader may arrive one year later if hearsay is to be taken for granted. Be that as it may, Ford has spilled the beans on the launch date of the next-generation pickup truck for Latin American markets.
The Pacheco Assembly Plant in Argentina has received $580 million to support Ranger production, and dealerships are gearing up for the newcomer in 2023. This investment includes retooling and expansion, but the Blue Oval is also committed to collaborate with local suppliers for better control over the supply chain and to keep production costs low.
According to a dealer document from July 2020, the all-new Bronco “features a variant of the second-generation global mid-size truck architecture.” Reading between the lines, the ladder-frame chassis has been developed from day one for payload and towing.
The Ranger’s relation to the Bronco also gives us a few clues about engine and transmission options for the next-generation U.S. model. 2.3 liters, four cylinders, and a 10-speed automatic for the entry-level EcoBoost are more than enough for a working man’s truck. Higher up the spectrum, the 2.7-liter EcoBoost twin-turbo V6 should do the trick.
Based on previous reports about the all-new Ranger, other parts of the world may be treated to very different options. There’s talk of a plug-in hybrid, which is understandable given that the Bronco PHEV is right around the corner. In addition to the 2.0-liter EcoBlue diesel, Australia and Europe are supposed to get the 3.0-liter Power Stroke V6 to the detriment of the Duratorq inline-five that displaces 3.2 liters.
Over in the U.S., the Michigan Truck Plant in Wayne is where Ford produces the current Ranger and Bronco. Knowing the Blue Oval, this is where the next-generation Ranger will also be manufactured.
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Volkswagen shelves the ID Buggy to focus on more mainstream EVs
Sponsored Links Engadget Volkswagen won’t release a production variant of its whimsical electric dune buggy prototype. In an interview with Autocar, VW CEO Ralf Brandstätter said the automaker plans to focus on models with mainstream appeal instead of niche projects like the ID Buggy. “No, we won’t do this car,” he told the publication when… Continue reading Volkswagen shelves the ID Buggy to focus on more mainstream EVs
GM invests $76 million in two plants to support production of pickups
General Motors is investing $76 million in two plants that make engines for the automaker’s full-sized pickups. GM will invest $70 million in its Tonawanda Engine Plant near Buffalo, New York, and an additional $6 million in the Parma Metal Center near Cleveland, Ohio. These investments support continued strong demand for the full-size Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups.… Continue reading GM invests $76 million in two plants to support production of pickups
GM’s new 3D printing shop in Warren will speed up production, cut costs
General Motors is increasing its use of 3D printing across more production vehicles with a new 3D printing shop at its Global Technical Center in Warren. The Additive Industrialization Center (AIC), which GM is just opening, will use 3D printing to make more production and car parts that will save the automaker money and speed up… Continue reading GM’s new 3D printing shop in Warren will speed up production, cut costs
Amazon’s Zoox unveils autonomous electric vehicle
An autonomous vehicle company acquired this year by Amazon has unveiled a four-person “robo-taxi,” a compact, multidirectional vehicle designed for dense, urban environments. The carriage-style interior of the vehicle produced by Zoox Inc. has two benches that face each other. There is no steering wheel. It measures just under 12 feet long, about a foot… Continue reading Amazon’s Zoox unveils autonomous electric vehicle
Ferrari CEO search may take months, cover non-car candidates
Ferrari NV may take months rather than weeks to name a new boss after Chief Executive Officer Louis Camilleri abruptly left the Italian supercar maker, according to people familiar with the matter. The company is taking a thorough and deliberate approach to resolve its second leadership crisis in as many years, the people said. Ferrari’s… Continue reading Ferrari CEO search may take months, cover non-car candidates