Category: Automotive

CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-Ford could reopen two U.S. truck plants next Friday -source

(Reuters) – Ford Motor Co (F.N) could resume production of its best-selling F-150 pickups as early as Friday, May 18 in Dearborn and Kansas City, according to a source familiar with the automaker’s plans. FILE PHOTO: A 2018 Ford F-150 “King Ranch” pickup truck is displayed during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit,… Continue reading CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-Ford could reopen two U.S. truck plants next Friday -source

Nidec Unveils Up To 320 kW Ultra Fast Charger

Nidec Industrial Solutions enters the ultra-fast charging segment with a new 320 kW charger, equipped with a 160 kWh energy storage system to limit the draw from the grid to 50 kW. That and the recent developments of electric powertrains makes us think Nidec is seriously interested in electrification. Porsche Mission E Cross Turismo The… Continue reading Nidec Unveils Up To 320 kW Ultra Fast Charger

Mercedes says parts shortages cause Alabama SUV production halt

May 11 (Reuters) – Mercedes-Benz said on Friday that SUV production at its Alabama plant stopped on Thursday because of parts shortages after a supplier fire last week in Michigan. Mercedes said the Alabama plant will reopen next week on a “modified production schedule.” (Reporting by Paul Lienert in Detroit; editing by Jonathan Oatis) Go… Continue reading Mercedes says parts shortages cause Alabama SUV production halt

Elio Motors CEO reaffirms commitment to vehicle production in Shreveport

CADDO PARISH, LA (KSLA) – Paul Elio, the president and CEO of Elio Motors, was in downtown Shreveport Friday to reaffirm his commitment to bringing his company to Caddo Parish. Elio addressed concerns and fielded questions from his reporters about the stagnation of his company and when the public can expect vehicle production to begin.… Continue reading Elio Motors CEO reaffirms commitment to vehicle production in Shreveport

Statement from Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO Sergio Marchionne in Regards to White House Meeting

“I appreciated the opportunity to talk to the President today about our shared commitment to the automotive industry. Consumer preferences and technological advancements in our business are constantly evolving. Therefore, revisiting and assessing EPA standards, as was originally intended, is the right thing to do,” said Sergio Marchionne, CEO, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles.

Lyft faces another class action lawsuit over driver pay

Patrick T. Fallon/Bloomberg via Getty Images Lyft isn’t done grappling with lawsuits over driver pay. A newly filed class action suit from California resident Fernando Villaseñor alleges that Lyft played tricks with fare distribution to misrepresent the drivers’ share and unfairly pour their lost income back into the company. Villaseñor’s attorney, Larry Peluso, asserted that… Continue reading Lyft faces another class action lawsuit over driver pay

Carlos Ghosn: Range Is No Longer A Concern. Now The Issue Is Price.

May 11th, 2018 by Steve Hanley  Carlos Ghosn may not be as sexy as Elon Musk, but he knows a thing or two about building and selling automobiles, especially electric cars. Since China is ground zero for the electric car market at the moment, it was only appropriate that Ghosn was in Hong Kong last… Continue reading Carlos Ghosn: Range Is No Longer A Concern. Now The Issue Is Price.

Ford F-150 pickup supplier had trail of safety violations before explosion hit plant

Phoebe Wall Howard, Nathan Bomey, Justin A. Hinkley and Eric Lacy, USA TODAY Network Published 11:51 a.m. ET May 11, 2018 Autoplay Show Thumbnails Show Captions Last SlideNext Slide Firefighters wait for magnesium to burn out at a fire in Meridian Magnesium Products of America in Eaton Rapids, Michigan, Wednesday morning, May 2, 2018. (Photo:… Continue reading Ford F-150 pickup supplier had trail of safety violations before explosion hit plant

Murder case prompts China’s biggest ridesharing company to halt service

LightRocket via Getty Images When it comes to ridesharing companies, the safety of passengers is a universal concern. In China, Didi Chuxing, the country’s biggest ridesharing company, is stopping service for one week following the death of a female passenger. The victim, a 21-year-old flight attendant, was murdered, and the ridesharing driver is the main… Continue reading Murder case prompts China’s biggest ridesharing company to halt service