Dealer lots and storage lots are filled with brand-new 2023 Ford Explorers that require repair and are going nowhere soon. A so-far unfixable problem with the popular three-row SUV is frustrating customers, dealers and shareholders. It’s also cutting into sales and profits. Ford Motor Co. issued a stop sale on its 2023 Explorer in mid-May,… Continue reading So-far unfixable problem with 2023 Ford Explorer cameras frustrates customers, dealers
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UAW leader defends union’s lofty demands, (literally) trashes Stellantis contract proposals
During a Facebook Live on Aug. 8, 2023, UAW President Shawn Fain Screenshot The leader of the United Auto Workers on Tuesday adamantly defended lofty demands for the union’s members who work for the Detroit automakers, while calling recent contract proposals from Stellantis “trash.” UAW President Shawn Fain during a Facebook Live webcast heavily criticized… Continue reading UAW leader defends union’s lofty demands, (literally) trashes Stellantis contract proposals
Rivian raises 2023 EV production guidance, posts narrower-than-expected quarterly loss
Production of electric Rivian R1T pickup trucks on April 11, 2022 at the company’s plant in Normal, Ill. Michael Wayland / CNBC Electric vehicle maker Rivian Automotive on Tuesday reported a loss for the second quarter that was narrower than expected and raised its production guidance for the full year. It now expects to build about 52,000 vehicles… Continue reading Rivian raises 2023 EV production guidance, posts narrower-than-expected quarterly loss
Electric Cadillac Escalade to test GM’s EV strategy, cash machine
2023 Cadillac Escalade V-Series Cadillac NEW YORK – General Motors on Wednesday will reveal a new all-electric version of the Cadillac Escalade, testing the luxury SUV’s prestige for a new era of drivers and the company’s strategy to turn its most lucrative vehicles into money-making EVs. GM CEO Mary Barra and other executives have promised… Continue reading Electric Cadillac Escalade to test GM’s EV strategy, cash machine
UAW president Shawn Fain trashes Stellantis contract proposal
United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain threw a printed contract proposal from the maker of Jeep SUVs, Ram pickup trucks and other vehicles into the trash Tuesday, accusing the company of reneging on its commitment not to seek a “concessionary agreement” amid national contract talks. Fain in a Facebook livestream discussed points of Stellantis NV’s… Continue reading UAW president Shawn Fain trashes Stellantis contract proposal
Volvo recalls electric trucks in U.S. after battery fire
Volvo is recalling nearly all battery-powered electric trucks in the U.S. that were made over the past four years because of an issue that may potentially cause a battery fire. The checks affect about 172 vehicles as part of the Volvo brand and nine Mack Trucks, built between 2019 and 2023. The Swedish truck maker… Continue reading Volvo recalls electric trucks in U.S. after battery fire
American cars are developing a serious weight problem
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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing to build $11B German plant with Infineon, NXP, Bosch
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing has agreed to build a €10 billion ($11 billion) plant in eastern Germany in partnership with Infineon Technologies, NXP Semiconductors and Bosch. The planned fab will be 70% owned by TSMC, which will operate the facility in the city of Dresden, with Infineon, NXP and Bosch each holding a 10% equity stake,… Continue reading Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing to build $11B German plant with Infineon, NXP, Bosch
US investigating power-assisted steering failure complaints in older Ram pickup trucks
Detroit – U.S. auto safety investigators have opened a probe into reports that some older Ram 1500 pickup trucks can lose power-steering assistance with little or no warning. The investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration covers over 1.1 million pickups from the 2013 through 2016 model years. The agency says it has 380… Continue reading US investigating power-assisted steering failure complaints in older Ram pickup trucks
Jeep like rugged SUV being evaluated, says N Chandrasekaran
Tata Motors, the country’s third largest car maker, is evaluating a rugged 4X4 SUV like Jeep SUV or an SUV like the Thar or Jimny, as it seeks to gain volumes and market share in the coming years. In a response to a query from a shareholder at Tata Motors’ 78th Annual General Meeting on… Continue reading Jeep like rugged SUV being evaluated, says N Chandrasekaran