Ford Motor Co. executives on Wednesday provided greater insight into costs that are weighing on the Dearborn automaker’s financial results, with CEO Jim Farley saying “fundamental change” is needed, especially around how vehicles are engineered, sourced and built. Those costs add up to a $7 billion to $8 billion disadvantage for Ford compared with its… Continue reading After earnings miss, Ford execs discuss how to fix $7B-$8B cost disadvantage
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Ford to keep F-150 Lightning plant down through at least next week
Ford Motor Co. said Wednesday it will keep production of the F-150 Lightning down through at least the end of next week as it continues to probe a battery issue with the popular electric pickup. The update came a day after the Dearborn automaker confirmed it had halted production and stopped shipments of the vehicle… Continue reading Ford to keep F-150 Lightning plant down through at least next week
Corvette production to be down for a week
General Motors Co.’s Bowling Green Assembly Plant where the Chevrolet Corvette is manufactured will be down the week of Feb. 20 due to an unspecified temporary parts shortage not related to semiconductors, the automaker confirmed on Wednesday. Production is set to resume on Feb. 27. The Kentucky plant makes the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray and Corvette… Continue reading Corvette production to be down for a week
Cadillac to reveal three more EVs in 2023
Cadillac, in its bid to be all-electric by 2030, will reveal three new electric vehicles this year that should go into production in calendar year 2024, Cadillac Vice President Rory Harvey said during a Wednesday business update. General Motors Co.’s luxury brand didn’t provide details on what markets the EVs will be for or when… Continue reading Cadillac to reveal three more EVs in 2023
Tesla to open up a portion of its charging network to all EVs
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2023 Mercedes EQE SUV first ride
Mercedes-Benz’s entry into the electric car ranks has so far been divided into two distinct camps. The trio of models based on its dedicated electric vehicle architecture – the so-called EVA structure, including the upmarket Mercedes EQS saloon, Mercedes EQE saloon and Mercedes EQS SUV, have been roundly applauded for their outstanding combination of performance,… Continue reading 2023 Mercedes EQE SUV first ride
MOT checklist: everything you need to know
Similarly, vehicles manufactured over 40 years ago are classed as ‘historic’ and are not officially required to be tested, but can still be deemed unsafe by the police and taken off the road. To claim historic exemption, a vehicle must be largely in original condition, with no substantial modifications made to the bodywork, suspension or… Continue reading MOT checklist: everything you need to know
Toyota honorary chairman Shoichiro Toyoda dies aged 97
Former Toyota boss and honorary chairman Shoichiro Toyoda, who spearheaded the Japanese manufacturer’s transformation into a global car brand, has died in Japan aged 97. The son of Toyota founder Kiichiro Toyoda, Shoichiro began his career at the firm in 1952. He went on to become president of Toyota in 1982 before assuming the position of… Continue reading Toyota honorary chairman Shoichiro Toyoda dies aged 97
McLaren 720S GT3 Evo: 710bhp racer replaces successful 720S GT3
McLaren will build on the success of its McLaren 720S GT3 race car with the 720S GT3 Evo, bringing in a host of changes to improve downforce, cooling and dirty-air racing. Four years after the 720S GT3 was released, the Evo brings minor changes that McLaren hopes will continue its winning ways, following feedback from teams. These… Continue reading McLaren 720S GT3 Evo: 710bhp racer replaces successful 720S GT3
Continental and Trinamix develop world-first biometric driver identification display
Continental and Trinamix develop world-first biometric driver identification display Continental and Trinamix, a leading provider of biometric solutions, are taking the interaction between driver and vehicle to a new level. The two companies have developed a Driver Identification Display with an integrated camera solution for biometric driver identification. Biometric recognition of the driver takes theft protection… Continue reading Continental and Trinamix develop world-first biometric driver identification display