Franck Louis-Victor, the Ford Motor Co. executive charged with two felonies after a domestic incident at his home last Saturday, walked into the Bloomfield Township Police Department the next day and told police he struck his wife, according to a police report obtained by the Detroit Free Press under the state Freedom of Information Act.… Continue reading Ford exec told police about his actions that led to domestic violence charges, report says
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UAW decision to ditch CEO handshakes sends clear message: These talks are different
The handshake is a long-standing tradition, either to start UAW and Detroit Three negotiations or to conclude them. That’s why the leadership of the United Auto Workers union’s decision this week to very publicly ditch the ceremonial handshake with company officials to kick off bargaining was so notable. Instead, the union offered what it called… Continue reading UAW decision to ditch CEO handshakes sends clear message: These talks are different
New McLaren Solus GT features a 829bhp V10
This year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed plays host to an all-new McLaren, called the Solus GT. It’s the first time the public has been able to see the striking track-only creation in person. Aside from its single-seater race cars, the 200mph hypercar is faster than any other McLaren around a track, thanks to a high-revving… Continue reading New McLaren Solus GT features a 829bhp V10
Ford declares third-quarter dividend
Ford Motor Co.’s board of directors declared a third-quarter dividend of 15 cents per share on the company’s outstanding common and Class B stock, the automaker said Thursday. The dividend is payable on Sept. 1 to shareholders of record at the close of business on July 25. The company is scheduled to report its second-quarter… Continue reading Ford declares third-quarter dividend
Ford to seek flexible EV production in contract talks with UAW
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Car Radio, Podcast 114, Pts 1/2: LIVE FROM MOSPORT. Lindsay/F1600 racer, Klauser/Le Mans win, 120th Ford bday, more
Car Radio Show/910 AM Detroit, June 17, 2023 LIVE FROM CANADIAN TIRE RACEWAY PARK (MOSPORT) Interview Schedule 00 – 03 min: Payne intro 03-15 min: Interview with James Lindsay, F1600 racer 15-20: Ad break 20-30: Interview with Ted Ryan, chief of Ford Archives, talking 120th anniversary of Ford Motor Company. 30-33: Ad break 33-38: More… Continue reading Car Radio, Podcast 114, Pts 1/2: LIVE FROM MOSPORT. Lindsay/F1600 racer, Klauser/Le Mans win, 120th Ford bday, more
Payne: That’s a Buick? Envista’s entry-level luxury
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Review: Driving the cheapest new car in America: the 2023 Nissan Versa
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McLaren launches 830bhp V10-powered, track-only Solus GT
McLaren has launched a limited-run, single-seat track car derived from a virtual video game concept and powered by a naturally aspirated V10 with more than 830bhp. Handed a public debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, the McLaren Solus GT has been created with speed, downforce and lap records in mind, It features a striking carbonfibre cockpit-style… Continue reading McLaren launches 830bhp V10-powered, track-only Solus GT
Final Maserati Ghibli is 207mph swansong for Modena’s V8
Maserati has presented its final V8 models at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, which will end 64 years of the powerplant’s use in the Modena firm’s road cars. Production of the firm’s final V8 engines will finish this year, and the final V8 models are bound for special Ultima editions of the Ghibli and Levante, with the former… Continue reading Final Maserati Ghibli is 207mph swansong for Modena’s V8