The Australian Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries’ VFACTS report showed 88,551 new vehicles were sold in January, up a healthy 4.3 per cent on the same month of last year.
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Ford CEO Jim Hackett on the future of computing, cities, and self-driving cars
In May 2017, Ford announced that it had replaced its CEO, Mark Fields, who had been with the company since 1989, with Jim Hackett. Despite being on Ford’s board since 2013, Hackett was probably best known for leading Steelcase, the large office-furniture company, for decades and turning around its fortunes, as well as for working… Continue reading Ford CEO Jim Hackett on the future of computing, cities, and self-driving cars
CEO says Ford isn’t falling behind on tech
CEO says Ford isn’t falling behind on tech Louisville Business FirstJim Hackett Nearly Declined To Take CEO Role Last Year Ford AuthorityFull coverage
Hyundai aims to sell 10,000 hydroelectric vehicles by 2022
PYEONGCHANG, South Korea, Feb. 5 (Yonhap) — Hyundai Motor Co., South Korea’s largest carmaker by sales, said Monday it aims to have sold 10,000 hydrogen-powered NEXOs in global markets by 2022. The hydrogen fuel-cell electric vehicle will go on s
February 5 Suzuki Announces the Financial Results for FY2017 Third Quarter (April 2017 to December 2017)
Canada wants to promote Autonomous Driving
The Canadian government is planning more promotion for autonomous driving within the NAFTA rules. The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) deals with the United States, Mexico and Canada. The latter calls for support for autonomous driving under the NAFTA agreement. The previous rules of the Agreement provide that for the duty-free importation of goods… Continue reading Canada wants to promote Autonomous Driving
Wall Street sours on Hackett’s Ford
DETROIT — To hear Wall Street tell it, Ford Motor Co. is in dire straits. Ford shares last week fell under $11, lower than when Jim Hackett became CEO last May, despite big gains for the broader market in those eight months. Ford’s earnings outlook for the year dimmed in light of lower-than-expected 2017 results.… Continue reading Wall Street sours on Hackett’s Ford
Dongfeng Motor Co., Ltd. announces new midterm plan
January 2018 Sales Results
HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY (HMC) Corporate Disclosure to Korea Exchange Disclosure Title : January 2018 Sales Results 1. Sales Results: *Monthly sales Category (units) January 2018 December 2017 MoM % Change January 2017 YoY % Change Sales Unit Domestic 51,426 53,361 -3.6 45,100 14.0 Overseas 282,791 355,161 -20.4 293,848… Continue reading January 2018 Sales Results
Hyundai Motor’s self-driving cars succeed in trial run from Seoul to PyeongChang
SEOUL, Feb. 4 (Yonhap) — Hyundai Motor Co., South Korea’s No. 1 carmaker, said Sunday its autonomous vehicles have succeeded in a test drive from Seoul to PyeongChang, an alpine town that is hosting the upcoming Winter Olympics. Hyundai has been