The roomy, subcompact 2022 VW Taos replaces the athletic Golf and puts an exclamation point on V-dub’s transformation to an SUV brand. Go to Source
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Renault, Plug Power venture to make hydrogen vans this year
The venture, now named Hyvia, plans to begin building three types of fuel-cell vans at existing Renault plants in France. Go to Source
Ford confirms it will launch all-new compact pickup truck called Maverick
It’s long been rumored, reported and predicted, and now it’s finally confirmed: Ford Motor Co. on Thursday announced the addition of the Maverick, a brand-new compact pickup truck, to its lineup. Maverick will be available beginning model year 2022. No further details were released Thursday, but the truck will officially debut June 8. The Dearborn automaker… Continue reading Ford confirms it will launch all-new compact pickup truck called Maverick
Ford hires top strategist to President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama
Ford Motor Co. has hired Caroline Adler Morales from the office of the Obamas, where she has worked as communications director for Michelle Obama and strategic communications adviser for President Barack Obama. Morales, 38, has a long history of working in politics and was instrumental in several of Michelle Obama’s signature initiatives. Morales was also a senior member of former U.S. Secretary… Continue reading Ford hires top strategist to President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama
Ford F-150 Lightning will be 1st all-electric pickup truck to offer full-size spare tire
As the panting and drooling over upcoming all-electric pickups continues to dominate social media chatter among consumers and investors, just about everyone seems to be buzzing about Tesla, Rivian and Ford these days. Ford revealed the Lightning on May 19 and while details involving the battery and other specs remain elusive, that stops no one from talking about… Continue reading Ford F-150 Lightning will be 1st all-electric pickup truck to offer full-size spare tire
2022 Toyota Corolla Cross small SUV is latest version of the legendary car. Here are some details
Toyota will add a small SUV to compete with subcompacts like the Chevrolet TrailBlazer, Honda HR-V and Subaru Crosstrek this fall. Called the 2022 Corolla Cross, the little SUV borrows the name of Toyota’s legendary Corolla compact car. The Cross is based on the same TNGA-C architecture as the Corolla sedan, but its styling is… Continue reading 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross small SUV is latest version of the legendary car. Here are some details
DTE CEO: Michigan could need more electricity generation for EVs
DTE Energy Co. expects electric vehicles could represent a 3% to 4% increase in demand in the 2030s, CEO Jerry Norcia told The Detroit News on Wednesday. Key to the Detroit-based utility’s plan to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 is decreasing electricity demand by 2% each year. EVs, however, are expected to offset much of… Continue reading DTE CEO: Michigan could need more electricity generation for EVs
Tesla posts biggest drop in 3 weeks on market-share loss
The drop adds to the pressure on Tesla’s share price in recent months as investors eyed growing competitive threats Go to Source
2022 Toyota 4Runner TRD Sport improves on-road comport, handling
Toyota will add a sporty version of its 4Runner midsize SUV for this fall, with adaptive shock absorbers to improve on-road comfort and handling. The 2022 Toyota 4Runner TRD Sport also gets body-color accents on the grille, rocker panels and body moldings. The automaker’s TRD, or Toyota Racing Development, group already creates back-country equipment and… Continue reading 2022 Toyota 4Runner TRD Sport improves on-road comport, handling
Jeep plant production picks up, though some sites face more downtime
Jeep plants in Detroit and Warren where production was cut due to the global semiconductor shortage are returning to full force this week, though parent Stellantis NV indicated the supply-chain constraint continues to ebb and flow. Jefferson North Assembly Plant resumes full production of the Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango SUVs after running with… Continue reading Jeep plant production picks up, though some sites face more downtime