Mother’s Day means flowers or brunch or a day that starts in church for many people. But Laurie Transou, chief engineer of the Mustang program, wants moms to think outside the box. So she and her daughter, Claire Wojan, of Northville, videotaped a message to moms everywhere: Try something new. Try something different. Try a… Continue reading Ford Mustang engineer suggests replacing Mother’s Day brunch with a little adventure
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Ram enlists ‘Detroiters’ star to poke fun at electric pickup competitors in new ad
You may have noticed a familiar face in a recent ad for the 2025 Ram 1500 REV electric pickup, especially if you’re a fan of the show, “Detroiters.” Tim Robinson, who costarred with Sam Richardson as ad man Tim Cramblin on the Comedy Central series that ran for two seasons, plays someone seemingly always ready… Continue reading Ram enlists ‘Detroiters’ star to poke fun at electric pickup competitors in new ad
Shareholders ask Ford execs to explain plan for fixing quality
Ford CEO Jim Farley and company chair Bill Ford fielded questions from shareholders ranging from concerns about quality to stock price and future products during the virtual annual shareholders meeting Thursday. Perhaps the question most associated with the financial bottom line: “Quality has been an issue for the past two years. What steps have been… Continue reading Shareholders ask Ford execs to explain plan for fixing quality
Northwood University offers summer camp for high schoolers to learn automotive industry
High schoolers across Michigan are fueling up and getting ready to rev their engines for a new automotive summer camp taking place this spring at Northwood University. Registration is now open for the Full Tank Automotive Camp, funded by General Motors. The camp takes place over six days from June 11-16 on the university’s Midland… Continue reading Northwood University offers summer camp for high schoolers to learn automotive industry
Ford shareholders reject PETA request for annual report on animal testing process
Despite a plea from Frances Cheng, a science adviser to the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) organization, Ford Motor Co. shareholders overwhelmingly voted Thursday to defeat a proposal that would have requested the automaker issue an annual report to shareholders detailing its animal testing processes. Ford Chair Bill Ford reported that the… Continue reading Ford shareholders reject PETA request for annual report on animal testing process
China Orders Tesla to Recall 1.1 Million Vehicles Over Braking Risks
China has ordered Tesla, the world’s dominant maker of electric vehicles, to recall 1.1 million vehicles, citing an issue with the acceleration and braking systems of certain models manufactured in China and abroad. China’s market regulator announced the decision after carrying out an investigation into a reported defect, according to a statement issued on Friday.… Continue reading China Orders Tesla to Recall 1.1 Million Vehicles Over Braking Risks
Tesla recalls 1.1 million cars in China over braking defect
Tesla recalled virtually every car it’s sold in China due to a braking and acceleration defect that may increase crash and safety risks. The automaker will deploy an over-the-air software fix to more than 1.1 million vehicles produced in Shanghai from January 2019 to April this year, plus some models imported into China, the State… Continue reading Tesla recalls 1.1 million cars in China over braking defect
Germany backs Northvolt plant in boost for Europe’s EV industry
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Maruti Suzuki begins production for the 5-door Jimny ahead of June launch
Maruti Suzuki has begun series production of the Jimny 5-door at its Gurugram plant. The Jimny will first go on sale in India next month and was shown to the general public in January at the Auto Expo 2023. Bookings for the Jimny 5-door had commenced on the day of its global debut and we can now confirm… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki begins production for the 5-door Jimny ahead of June launch
Best-selling cars 2023: the UK’s top 10 most popular models
The UK’s new car market saw its ninth consecutive month of growth in April 2023, with 132,990 cars being registered. This was an 11.1 per cent year-on-year increase over April 2022, but numbers are still yet to reach pre-pandemic levels. A slight shock to the market was a drop in demand for EVs. After a… Continue reading Best-selling cars 2023: the UK’s top 10 most popular models