Category: Automotive

BorgWarner Enables High Performance, Eco-friendly Driving with Latest Integrated Drive Module for Ford Mustang Mach-E

Integrated Drive Module (iDM) to power various drive configurations Company’s state-of-the-art gearing incorporated into iDM Project fueled by BorgWarner’s extensive systems integration knowledge Auburn Hills, Michigan, August 5, 2020 – BorgWarner announced today it is building a power-packed Integrated Drive Module (iDM) for Ford’s new all-electric Mustang Mach-E SUV. The iDM comes complete with a… Continue reading BorgWarner Enables High Performance, Eco-friendly Driving with Latest Integrated Drive Module for Ford Mustang Mach-E

Toyota’s first-quarter profit nearly wiped out as coronavirus erodes car sales

FILE PHOTO: Employees wearing protective masks work at the Toyota Motor Manufacturing France plant as it resumes its operations after five weeks of closure during a lockdown amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Onnaing, France, April 23, 2020. REUTERS/Pascal Rossignol TOKYO (Reuters) – Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) posted a 98% plunge in its first-quarter… Continue reading Toyota’s first-quarter profit nearly wiped out as coronavirus erodes car sales

Vietnam Digest: GoViet makes way for Gojek; Next100 backs Computer Vision

Indonesia’s most valuable startup Gojek officially launched the Gojek app in Vietnam while Next100 has invested $500,000 in Computer Vision Vietnam. Gojek launches its app, brand in Vietnam Indonesia’s most valuable startup Gojek on Wednesday announced the official launch of the Gojek app in Vietnam. The move follows GoViet’s recent announcement that it would unite… Continue reading Vietnam Digest: GoViet makes way for Gojek; Next100 backs Computer Vision

Delphi Technologies reports second quarter results

– Revenue outperformance supported by strong year-on-year Power Electronics growth – Secured shareholder approval for transaction with BorgWarner; continue to target close in second half of 2020 LONDON, Aug. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Delphi Technologies PLC (NYSE: DLPH) (“Delphi Technologies” or the “Company”)   today announced financial results for its second quarter 2020. Q2 2020 results Revenue OperatingIncome… Continue reading Delphi Technologies reports second quarter results

Fiat Chrysler planning for big recall on engine used in Jeeps

CLOSE Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is preparing for a possible recall over an emissions issue affecting about 1 million vehicles, likely including Jeep SUV models, equipped with its 2.4-liter Tigershark engine. Excess tailpipe pollution was released during testing on the vehicles but, according to the company, that’s not connected to claims in various lawsuits that the gasoline-powered engines burn excessive amounts of… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler planning for big recall on engine used in Jeeps

Uber and Lyft just got hit with another lawsuit in California over claims the companies are skirting the state’s gig worker law (UBER, LYFT)

California’s labor commissioner announced Wednesday that her office is suing Uber and Lyft, claiming the companies are stealing wages from drivers by “willfully misclassifying” them as contractors instead of employees. The suit alleges that Uber and Lyft have failed to pay drivers minimum wage, sick pay, unemployment, and other benefits guaranteed to employees under state law.… Continue reading Uber and Lyft just got hit with another lawsuit in California over claims the companies are skirting the state’s gig worker law (UBER, LYFT)

@Hyundai: Kia Canada Records Best-Ever July, Following Best Sales Month in Canadian history

Hot off the heels of their record month in June, Kia Canada saw its best-ever July with 8,300 units soldTop sellers from July include Sorento, Forte and Seltos, and the overall 8,300 units sold represents a 3.7% increase YoYAll regions in Canada are reporting increased sales in July 2020 amid a declining marketMISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Aug.… Continue reading @Hyundai: Kia Canada Records Best-Ever July, Following Best Sales Month in Canadian history

Ford’s Farley rode iconic Ford brands, customer needs to CEO’s office

Jim Farley rose through the ranks to become Ford Motor Co.’s next CEO by understanding what the customer wants, leveraging the Blue Oval’s icons and learning from the successes of others, industry observers say. Farley, 58, will replace CEO Jim Hackett on Oct. 1, the company confirmed Tuesday, returning Ford’s top job to an industry veteran schooled at Toyota Motor… Continue reading Ford’s Farley rode iconic Ford brands, customer needs to CEO’s office

Fiat Chrysler to recall vehicles that may pollute too much

Tom Krisher, Associated Press Published 4:39 p.m. ET Aug. 5, 2020 Detroit – About 1 million Fiat Chrysler vehicles with four-cylinder engines in the U.S. may spew too much pollution, and the company is working with government officials on a recall. Fiat Chrysler says in a quarterly filing with securities regulators that it found the… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler to recall vehicles that may pollute too much