Ford CEO Jim Farley praised crosstown rival General Motors early Tuesday for “reversing course” and no longer supporting the Trump administration in legal efforts to end California’s right to set its own clean air standards. “I applaud GM for reversing course on this critical issue. I’m also proud that Bill Ford and @Ford stood tall for environmental progress… Continue reading Ford CEO Farley tweets about GM ‘reversing course’ after it quits Trump alliance
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Ford to launch new digital platform to sell used vehicles
Ford Motor Co. is launching a new digital platform for used-vehicle sales, a move aimed at increasing the Dearborn automaker’s market share as new online startups compete for the favor of consumers and investors alike. The platform, branded Ford Blue Advantage, will allow Ford’s 3,100-member dealership network to list and sell their used-vehicle inventory in… Continue reading Ford to launch new digital platform to sell used vehicles
GM unintentionally gave Wall Street a peek at this secret Hummer SUV
General Motors may have unintentionally revealed its highly anticipated 2023 GMC Hummer electric SUV during Barclays Global Automotive Conference. GM’s presentation to Barclays on Thursday afternoon was done virtually from GM’s Design Dome at the company’s Global Technical Center in Warren. CEO Mary Barra and Doug Parks, executive vice president of global product development, purchasing and supply chain, laid out the carmaker’s electric vehicle strategy,… Continue reading GM unintentionally gave Wall Street a peek at this secret Hummer SUV
Jaguar seeks to block US imports of Porsche, Audi SUVs
Land Rover was among the first automakers to forge a path in the highly profitable market for luxury sport utility vehicles, simplifying the technology for affluent but inexperienced off-road drivers. But the foreign-made rivals in the British company’s rearview mirror have grown closer than they might appear. On Thursday, Jaguar Land Rover Automotive Plc asked… Continue reading Jaguar seeks to block US imports of Porsche, Audi SUVs
Nissan said to be in talks with US startup to electrify pickup
Nissan Motor Co. is looking to breathe new life into its wheezing full-size pickup truck by electrifying it with the help of a Detroit-based startup, according to people familiar with the matter. The Japanese automaker is considering buying a battery-electric powertrain from Hercules Electric Vehicles for its Titan pickup and sharing parts for the startup’s… Continue reading Nissan said to be in talks with US startup to electrify pickup
Fiat Chrysler, Peugeot maker PSA Group set shareholder meetings to approve merger
Shareholders for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and Peugeot maker PSA Group are to meet in January to decide whether to approve the proposed merger between the two companies. The companies announced Wednesday they would hold general meetings for their respective shareholders on Jan. 4 “in order to approve the merger of their companies to allow the creation of… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler, Peugeot maker PSA Group set shareholder meetings to approve merger
UK to ban gasoline car sales by 2030 as part of green plan
London – Britain will ban the sale of new gasoline and diesel cars by 2030, a decade earlier than its previous commitment, the prime minister said Tuesday. Boris Johnson made the pledge as part of plans for a “green industrial revolution” that he claims could create up to 250,000 jobs in energy, transport and technology.… Continue reading UK to ban gasoline car sales by 2030 as part of green plan
Lordstown Motors puts R&D center in Farmington Hills
Detroit — Electric vehicle startup Lordstown Motors Corp. is creating an automotive R&D center in Farmington Hills with support from the Michigan Strategic Fund, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation said Tuesday. The center will have offices, space for vehicle inspection and benchmarking, and labs for testing, validation and prototyping. The project comes with $3.6 million in private investment and… Continue reading Lordstown Motors puts R&D center in Farmington Hills
Ford ‘discussing’ making its own battery cells for EVs, CEO says
As the automotive industry moves further along in its shift toward electric vehicles, automakers face the key decision of whether to produce the battery cells and packs that will help power millions of electric vehicles, or whether they want to buy them from suppliers. General Motors Co. has opted to make its own EV components. It’s joined up with… Continue reading Ford ‘discussing’ making its own battery cells for EVs, CEO says
GM recalls 68,600 Chevy Bolts for fire risk, warns do not park it in a garage
General Motors is recalling all 2017-19 model year all-electric Chevrolet Bolts because they may pose a fire risk. The automaker is warning owners of those vehicles that until dealers can make a software fix, they should reset their battery to a maximum of 90% charge to lessen the risk of the car catching fire. If they… Continue reading GM recalls 68,600 Chevy Bolts for fire risk, warns do not park it in a garage