Category: US Motoring Press

Ford JV plant in Turkey begins shipping electric E-Transit van to Europe

Ford Otosan, a joint venture between Ford Motor Co. and Koç Holding, is now shipping the all-electric E-Transit cargo van to customers in Europe, Ford said Thursday. The launch of E-Transit production at Ford Otosan’s Gölcük plant in Kocaeli, Turkey, follows the February start of deliveries to customers in the U.S. from Ford’s Kansas City Assembly Plant in Missouri.… Continue reading Ford JV plant in Turkey begins shipping electric E-Transit van to Europe

Racing lines: Visiting F1’s small suppliers

A sense of joy and celebration should mark the return of the Australian Grand Prix this weekend as Melbourne welcomes back Formula 1 for the first time since 2019. Albert Park was sorely missed during the pandemic, and everyone will be excited as they head for one of the most popular F1 races. Quite a… Continue reading Racing lines: Visiting F1’s small suppliers

Cadillac Lyriq Starts Production, Expanding G.M.’s Electric Lineup

General Motors on Monday started production of an electric Cadillac sport utility vehicle that could soon become the company’s top-selling E.V. The model, the Lyriq, is being produced in Spring Hill, Tenn. It is the company’s third electric model, with a starting price of $59,000. G.M. will start taking firm orders for the vehicle on… Continue reading Cadillac Lyriq Starts Production, Expanding G.M.’s Electric Lineup

Stellantis says direct sales model could be ‘win-win-win.’ Dealers aren’t sure

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Vauxhall Corsa and Mokka ranges revised with new trim levels for 2022

Revisions to the Vauxhall Corsa and Mokka line-ups have been announced for 2022, with a simpler trim structure revealed for both models.  The Corsa – Britain’s best-selling car in 2021 – is now offered in three trim levels instead of four, while the new Mokka range shares the same three-trim structure as its supermini sibling. … Continue reading Vauxhall Corsa and Mokka ranges revised with new trim levels for 2022

Ford Mondeo production for Europe ends after 29 years

Ford Mondeo production for Europe has come to end after 29 years. The final example – a grey saloon – rolled off the line in Valencia, Spain, this Monday (4 April), images posted to Linkedin by a production engineer confirm. Launched as Ford‘s first “world car”, the Mondeo arrived in 1992 and lasted over four generations. It… Continue reading Ford Mondeo production for Europe ends after 29 years

New Ford electric crossover to spearhead brand’s EV offensive

Ford has outlined its plans for further electric cars in Europe by revealing a new ‘start-up’ business unit called Ford Model e, which will deliver three new electric SUVs by 2024. Ford has signed an agreement with Volkswagen Group to secure access to VW’s MEB platform for electric cars, which will form the basis of… Continue reading New Ford electric crossover to spearhead brand’s EV offensive

New all-electric Ford Puma SUV to arrive in 2024

A new fully-electric version of the popular Ford Puma SUV will arrive in 2024, as part of Ford’s ‘Model e’ electrification plan which includes two larger EV SUV models and four new electric vans. Auto Express understands that the Puma EV will share some componentry with the forthcoming electric versions of the Transit Courier and… Continue reading New all-electric Ford Puma SUV to arrive in 2024