The eighth-generation Chevrolet Corvette started its life as a Frankenstein test vehicle that parts of the previous generation sports car and Australian-made pickup called the Holden Ute, codenamed internally as “Blackjack.” That included exterior features of the pickup. Michael Wayland / CNBC LAS VEGAS – General Motors took unprecedented steps in an attempt to hide… Continue reading Project Blackjack: GM’s top-secret redesign of its mid-engine Corvette was disguised in an Australian pickup truck
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3-millionth vehicle rolls off GM’s Lansing Delta Township line
Buy Photo A 2020 Chevrolet Traverse on Friday was the 3-millionth vehicle to roll off the line at GM’s Lansing Delta Township Assembly plant. (Photo: Rod Sanford, Special to The Detroit News) General Motors Co.’s Lansing Delta Township Assembly plant rolled its 3-millionth vehicle off the line Friday. It was a 2020 Chevrolet Traverse Redline… Continue reading 3-millionth vehicle rolls off GM’s Lansing Delta Township line
Lordstown Motors wants the first electric pickup — and just released its pitch
As it hunts for investors, Lordstown Motors Corp. has produced a slick new video about its plans to produce an all-electric pickup at the Ohio plant once owned by General Motors. The company, which bought GM’s former Lordstown Assembly plant near Youngstown last year, said the new video will be part of a series. Lordstown Motors CEO Steve Burns… Continue reading Lordstown Motors wants the first electric pickup — and just released its pitch
Maserati to return to racing with new MC20 supercar
Maserati will return to the world of racing with its new supercar, which will be named the MC20. The announcement comes as Fiat Chrysler Automobiles looks to turn around its luxury brand after it lost $219 million last year. The Italy-built MC20 will kick off plans to refresh or renew Maserati’s entire portfolio by 2023. [embedded content] The MC20… Continue reading Maserati to return to racing with new MC20 supercar
FCA to halt Serbia plant after coronavirus makes Chinese parts scarce
Daniele Lepido and Gordana Filipovic, Bloomberg Published 11:28 a.m. ET Feb. 14, 2020 | Updated 3:47 p.m. ET Feb. 14, 2020 Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV will halt operations at its assembly plant in Serbia due to a lack of parts from China, as the coronavirus continues to affect production around the world. The stoppage will… Continue reading FCA to halt Serbia plant after coronavirus makes Chinese parts scarce
At Ford, COO Jim Farley looks to speed as he plans to move company into the future
CLOSE Jim Farley was appointed chief operating officer of Ford Motor Co. on Friday. (Photo: Kimberly P. Mitchell, Detroit Free Press) All of a sudden, Jim Farley is talking about his grandfather — a man who began at Ford Motor Company carrying a metal lunch bucket into the factory at the turn of the 20th century. It… Continue reading At Ford, COO Jim Farley looks to speed as he plans to move company into the future
All-wheel drive returns in redesigned 2021 Chrysler Pacifica minivan
Auburn Hills — All-wheel drive is back on the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica minivan after a 17-year hiatus as Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV seeks to continue its dominance in the shrinking segment. Although the redesign takes athletic styling cues from SUVs, the new Pacifica, which debuts Thursday at the Chicago Auto Show, likely won’t attract SUV owners,… Continue reading All-wheel drive returns in redesigned 2021 Chrysler Pacifica minivan
Ford asked for a pickup emoji — and it’s really happening
CLOSE Even though finding and sending the perfect emoji takes time, using emojis makes you more productive at work. Buzz60’s Sean Dowling has more. Buzz60 Ford just had one of its dreams come true and you’ll see it on your phone later this year. The Unicode Consortium, which determines worldwide text standards and solicits proposals from… Continue reading Ford asked for a pickup emoji — and it’s really happening
GMC Hummer EV: 1,000 horsepower, zero-to-60 in 3 seconds
Detroit — After months of speculation, General Motors Co. on Sunday will use a 30-second Super Bowl ad to finally reveal details of its new electric GMC Hummer EV pickup. The Hummer EV commercial, entitled “Quiet Revolution,” will feature NBA star LeBron James. It details features of the truck and ends with a date: May 20, when the Detroit-built Hummer… Continue reading GMC Hummer EV: 1,000 horsepower, zero-to-60 in 3 seconds
GM recall causes brake failure in potentially thousands of pickups
CLOSE Shawn O’Leary stands in front of his 2019 GMC Sierra Denali pickup in which the electronic braking system had failed. GM has a fix now for that problem, which O’Leary got earlier this month. So far it has been fine, but he said he is still nervous to drive it and his wife will… Continue reading GM recall causes brake failure in potentially thousands of pickups