Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel’s office wants the state Supreme Court to take up a lawsuit against Ford Motor Co. over allegedly defective transmissions — a move in part aimed at getting the newly-Democrat-controlled court to reverse its interpretation of a state consumer protection law. We’re offering a great deal on all-access subscriptions. Check it out here. The… Continue reading Michigan AG’s office asks state Supreme Court to hear lawsuit involving Ford transmissions
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General Motors settles with California for $5.75M
Sacramento, Calif. – General Motors Co. has agreed to a $5.75 million settlement with California regarding false statements the company made to investors about problems with its deadly ignition switches, state officials announced Friday. The faulty ignition switches led to at least 124 fatalities and 274 injuries nationwide. The defect also resulted in the recall… Continue reading General Motors settles with California for $5.75M
Tata Motors names ex-Daimler Trucks executive as CEO
Tata Motors Ltd. has appointed former Daimler AG manager Marc Llistosella to become its next chief executive officer after Guenter Butschek asked to step down due to personal reasons. Llistosella, who previously headed Daimler Trucks in Asia, will take charge in July, Tata Motors said Friday. Butschek, a former Airbus SE executive, has been CEO… Continue reading Tata Motors names ex-Daimler Trucks executive as CEO
Ford chief calls for EV battery deal to avoid supply disruptions
Ford Motor Co.’s chief executive officer called on electric-vehicle battery giants LG Energy Solution Co. and SK Innovation Co. to resolve their intellectual property dispute to prevent disruptions in the supply chain. In a post on Twitter Thursday, CEO Jim Farley said the court’s ruling still allows for Ford to launch its best-selling electric F-150… Continue reading Ford chief calls for EV battery deal to avoid supply disruptions
Michigan AG Dana Nessel joins Ford Focus, Fiesta owners in transmission case
Certain owners and former owners of Ford Focus and Ford Fiesta cars, who have sued the automaker that sold vehicles with defective transmissions, are pursuing claims based on violations of Michigan’s consumer protection statute. They will get their way if state Attorney General Dana Nessel has her way. Nessel, joining half a dozen county prosecutors, filed a… Continue reading Michigan AG Dana Nessel joins Ford Focus, Fiesta owners in transmission case
Warning: In race for batteries to power EVs, U.S. lags rivals China, Europe
That would leave U.S. dependent on China, other trading partners for much of its battery supply, a risky proposition for auto industry and military, Go to Source
Gamble talks upcoming election, anti-corruption efforts, says UAW ‘very much alive’
Rory Gamble, who took over a UAW rocked with a corruption scandal and facing an uncertain future just 15 months ago, said this week that not only did he prove his skeptics and doubters wrong, but he’s proud to be turning over a clean union to his successor in 2022. Gamble took over the top spot in November… Continue reading Gamble talks upcoming election, anti-corruption efforts, says UAW ‘very much alive’
GM invests $93M in Romulus Powertrain plant to boost pickup production
General Motors is investing in two components plants to help boost its production of full-size pickups. The automaker said Thursday it will invest $93 million at its Romulus Powertrain plant and $7 million at its Bedford Casting Operations in Bedford, Indiana. The Romulus investment will add machining capability, while the Bedford investment will increase the plant’s die casting… Continue reading GM invests $93M in Romulus Powertrain plant to boost pickup production
Stellantis boss Tavares tours Detroit plants, talks up Chrysler brand
The Chrysler brand got props Wednesday from the new CEO of the merged company that controls its fate. Carlos Tavares, CEO of Stellantis, told reporters that Chrysler is one of three historical pillars that make up the foundation of the company, along with Peugeot and Fiat. Stellantis was formed last month from the merger of Peugeot maker… Continue reading Stellantis boss Tavares tours Detroit plants, talks up Chrysler brand
Ford ditches boring tutorials with new Mustang Mach-E videos
Your Google searches helped shape a hot new Mustang Mach-E campaign. The surge in online activity over the past year showed people looking for information about the Mustang “Mach-E vs” Tesla and other competitors — along with general information about electric vehicles — and inspired Ford Motor Co. to launch a campaign called, “Mach-E vs. Everything.” In it, Ford reveals five short films for YouTube, plus a new 15-second TV ad. They’re high-octane… Continue reading Ford ditches boring tutorials with new Mustang Mach-E videos