Category: OEMs

@Ford: Ford Expands Home Delivery Service, Adds Tiers to FordPass Rewards Loyalty Program

Building on the success of remote services that proved critical in a pandemic, Ford is expanding its at-home Pickup & Delivery service*, showing retail and commercial customers that the company values their time Ford Pickup & Delivery will be available to all FordPass™ Rewards members – approximately 8.5 million nationwide – adding convenience for regular… Continue reading @Ford: Ford Expands Home Delivery Service, Adds Tiers to FordPass Rewards Loyalty Program

@Ford: Ford Restructures India Operations: Plans to Grow Ford Business Solutions; Serve Customers with Iconic Global Vehicles; Cease Local Vehicle Manufacturing

Ford plans to significantly expand its 11,000-employee Business Solutions team in India in coming years to support Ford globally; team to focus on engineering, technology, and business operations centres of excellence Ford India will cease manufacturing vehicles for sale in India immediately; manufacturing of vehicles for export will wind down at Sanand vehicle assembly plant… Continue reading @Ford: Ford Restructures India Operations: Plans to Grow Ford Business Solutions; Serve Customers with Iconic Global Vehicles; Cease Local Vehicle Manufacturing

@niche: Sono Motors Is Expanding Its Car Sharing Service Beyond the Sion – Any Car Can Be Shared via the Sono App001211

Sono Motors is on a mission to enable a revolutionary mobility system, where every electric vehicle is solar, shared, and independent from fossil-fuels. Today, an experienced specialist team is developing a forward-looking electric car that is suitable for daily use, the Sion. Both the Sion’s integrated solar technology and innovative mobility services will enable users… Continue reading @niche: Sono Motors Is Expanding Its Car Sharing Service Beyond the Sion – Any Car Can Be Shared via the Sono App001211

Bronco bust? Faulty roofs, delays a buzz kill for Ford SUV enthusiasts – The Detroit News

This content is only available to subscribers. $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. Trusted, up-to-date local Detroit and Michigan breaking news. Newsletters on topics that interest you most. Exclusive… Continue reading Bronco bust? Faulty roofs, delays a buzz kill for Ford SUV enthusiasts – The Detroit News

Lawsuit: Newly unsealed emails suggest Ford targeted high-performing older workers – The Bakersfield Californian

In an attempt to slash costs and impress Wall Street, Ford Motor Co. targeted for elimination salaried workers with flawless performance records who had been promoted, rewarded and cited for excellence but were then deemed expendable because of their age and proximity to key retirement milestones, according to a federal age discrimination lawsuit filed by… Continue reading Lawsuit: Newly unsealed emails suggest Ford targeted high-performing older workers – The Bakersfield Californian

@Nio: 000286

On September 8, 2021, the NIO ES8 was awarded the five-star safety rating by European New Car Assessment Program (Euro NCAP). NIO will soon start delivering the NIO ES8 in Norway. The Euro NCAP testing protocols 2020 introduced the frontal impact with a mobile progressive deformable barrier (MPDB), occupant protection in the far-side impact, driver… Continue reading @Nio: 000286

@VW Group: ID. Drivers Club: on course for the future together003795

Happy Birthday, ID. First Movers Club! Volkswagen has prepared a surprise for all ID. customers to mark the first birthday of its Facebook group: the ID. First Movers Club has opened up, just in time for the IAA MOBILITY in Munich. The group was previously reserved for early adopters of the ID.3 1st but will… Continue reading @VW Group: ID. Drivers Club: on course for the future together003795

@VW Group: Battery cells are the combustion chamber of the future003795

07/09/2021 Porsche is taking on responsibility for future generations. As early as 2030, more than 80 per cent of the sports car manufacturer’s vehicles are to be offered with an electric motor. Sustainability is firmly anchored in the company’s strategy as a basic principle: “As a car manufacturer, Porsche aims to achieve a carbon-neutral balance… Continue reading @VW Group: Battery cells are the combustion chamber of the future003795

@BMW: Contract signed with chassis partner: BMW M Motorsport enters the LMDh class with Dallara.001438

Munich. BMW M Motorsport has taken another important step towards entering the LMDh class in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship (IMSA series) from the 2023 season. The chassis for the two prototype cars will be produced in close collaboration with the globally-renowned and successful manufacturer Dallara. The contract was signed on Wednesday at the Dallara… Continue reading @BMW: Contract signed with chassis partner: BMW M Motorsport enters the LMDh class with Dallara.001438