Ford Motor Co. will invest hundreds of millions of dollars and add hundreds of jobs in southeast Michigan and Missouri as it takes the latest steps in electrifying its most popular and iconic nameplates. The Dearborn automaker announced Tuesday it will build the upcoming E-Transit — a fully electric version of its bestselling Transit cargo van —… Continue reading Ford EV investments in southeast Michigan and Missouri to add hundreds of jobs
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Walmart, Cruise form pilot for grocery delivery
Detroit — Walmart and Cruise LLC are starting a pilot program early next year for customers to have their groceries delivered by one of Cruise’s all-electric self-driving cars, Walmart said in a Tuesday blog post. The pilot, which will start in Scottsdale, Arizona, is beginning after Walmart saw an increase in delivery services usage during the pandemic. The major… Continue reading Walmart, Cruise form pilot for grocery delivery
GM partner Nikola received grand jury subpoenas from Department of Justice
Detroit — Both Nikola Corp. and its founder received grand jury subpoenas from the Department of Justice in September after a short-seller accused the startup of fraud, according to a Monday filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Nikola and Trevor Milton, who resigned as chairman of the company shortly after the fraud accusations, both received… Continue reading GM partner Nikola received grand jury subpoenas from Department of Justice
GM recalls 217K vehicles to fix leak that can stop travel
Detroit – General Motors is recalling more than 217,000 cars and SUVs in the U.S. and Canada because transmission oil can leak, causing them to stop moving or possibly catch fire. The recall covers certain versions of the 2018 through 2020 Chevrolet Equinox and Traverse as well as the GMC Terrain. Also included are the… Continue reading GM recalls 217K vehicles to fix leak that can stop travel
Automakers use virtual reality to cut the development time for vehicles like the Hummer EV
General Motors unveiled the 2022 GMC Hummer EV sport utility truck, or SUT, online and during national television broadcasts on Oct. 20, 2020. GM General Motors developed the 2022 GMC Hummer EV in rapid time with help of virtual reality, an increasing trend for the automotive industry before and during the coronavirus pandemic. GM CEO… Continue reading Automakers use virtual reality to cut the development time for vehicles like the Hummer EV
Fiat Chrysler gives up-close look at Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Dodge Charger Redeye
The Jeep Grand Wagoneer Concept was on display in Auburn Hills this week. So was the V8-powered Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 Concept, 2021 Ram 1500 TRX, 2021 Dodge Charger Redeye, 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Pinnacle and even the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe, the first Wrangler plug-in hybrid, among others. What was the occasion? FCA was giving a… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler gives up-close look at Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Dodge Charger Redeye
Internal memo from Bill Ford offers reassurance, ‘no matter who is running the country’
Bill Ford, executive chairman of Ford Motor Co., emailed the Ford team on Friday night “a message on the U.S. Election” as protesters gathered in Detroit and tensions nationally ran high over the presidential election. Ford, 63, is known to send periodic messages when he feels such communication is appropriate. The outcome of the 2020 election remained uncertain though polls… Continue reading Internal memo from Bill Ford offers reassurance, ‘no matter who is running the country’
Toyota president: Tesla has ‘not created a real business in the real world yet’
The logo of Toyota Motor is displayed at a company’s car showroom in Tokyo on February 6, 2019. Kazuhiro Nogi | AFP | Getty Images During a Toyota Motors earnings call on Friday, executives answered questions about how they plan to compete in the expanding field of electric vehicles, and took a potshot at Tesla’s… Continue reading Toyota president: Tesla has ‘not created a real business in the real world yet’
VW CEO says existential electric race awaits after pandemic
Volkswagen AG Chief Executive Officer Herbert Diess vowed to pursue a sweeping transition to electric cars, declaring it a matter of survival even as the coronavirus risks upending business in the near term. While the world’s largest carmaker has a “healthy order bank,” its development in the coming months hinges on major economies controlling the… Continue reading VW CEO says existential electric race awaits after pandemic
Ford issues safety alert for 375,200 Ford Explorers with defect tied to 13 accidents
Select 2013-2017 Ford Explorers have a problem that diminishes steering control and is related to at least 13 reported accidents and six injuries, Ford announced on Wednesday. The company has issued a new safety recall for 375,200 vehicles in North America and Canada to fix a situation related to a previous recall. Ford said some Explorers registered in places… Continue reading Ford issues safety alert for 375,200 Ford Explorers with defect tied to 13 accidents