Category: US Motoring Press

Autoworkers face dimmer future in a new era of electric cars

Toledo, Ohio – When General Motors boldly announced its goal last month to make only battery-powered vehicles by 2035, it didn’t just mark a break with more than a century of making internal combustion engines. It also clouded the future for 50,000 GM workers whose skills – and jobs – could become obsolete far sooner… Continue reading Autoworkers face dimmer future in a new era of electric cars

Ford launches new digital marketplace for used vehicles

Ford Motor Co. on Thursday launched Ford Blue Advantage, a new digital marketplace that will allow its dealers to list and sell certified used vehicles on a single platform — a response to customers looking for a digital shopping experience and an attempt to reclaim market share from upstart digital retailers that have eaten into dealers’… Continue reading Ford launches new digital marketplace for used vehicles

Biden team pledges aggressive steps to address chip shortage

The Biden administration is working to address the global semiconductor shortage that has caused production halts in U.S. industries including autos, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said. The administration is identifying choke points in supply chains and discussing an immediate path forward with businesses and trading partners, Psaki told reporters at the White House… Continue reading Biden team pledges aggressive steps to address chip shortage

GM’s Mary Barra: Semiconductor chip shortage won’t disrupt truck production

General Motors CEO Mary Barra said Wednesday the industry-wide shortage of semiconductor chips will not affect production of GM’s highly profitable pickups and SUVs this year. It’s a bold statement given that Ford Motor Co. has seen its F-150 production disrupted due to the parts shortage. Barra said while discussing GM’s annual earnings report that the chip shortfall also will not derail… Continue reading GM’s Mary Barra: Semiconductor chip shortage won’t disrupt truck production

2021 Ford Ranger Tremor pickup delivers off-road performance and value

The off-road trails will be a bit more crowded this spring, because the 2021 Ford Ranger Tremor pickup is about to hit the road. Boasting more ride height, Fox off-road shocks and more, the Ranger is Ford’s answer to off-road pickup models like the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2, Jeep Gladiator Mojave, Nissan Frontier Pro-4X and Toyota Tacoma… Continue reading 2021 Ford Ranger Tremor pickup delivers off-road performance and value

GM’s UAW workers to get $9,000 profit sharing checks this year

General Motors reported solid fourth-quarter and year-end results Wednesday despite an eight-week production shutdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact of the Takata airbag-inflator recall announced in November. GM’s total market share rose to 18.32% compared with 17.09% in the year-earlier quarter, said Cox Automotive. It is the largest year-over-year gain in total U.S. market share since 1990.… Continue reading GM’s UAW workers to get $9,000 profit sharing checks this year

G.M.’s Profits From Trucks and S.U.V.s Fuel Its Electric Quest

Despite a pandemic that shuttered auto factories for nearly two months and sent car sales tumbling, General Motors made more than $6 billion last year, one of its highest profit totals ever. The automaker is going to need every penny and more for years to come to meet its lofty ambition of an all-electric model… Continue reading G.M.’s Profits From Trucks and S.U.V.s Fuel Its Electric Quest

Toyota to add electric, plug-in hybrid vehicles next year

Detroit – Toyota says it will roll out two new battery-electric vehicles and one plug-in gas-electric hybrid in the U.S. this year as the parade of new EVs continues. The company gave few specifics on the vehicles during a presentation Wednesday, but said one electric vehicle would be an SUV. Toyota said it has a… Continue reading Toyota to add electric, plug-in hybrid vehicles next year