Category: US Motoring Press

Tesla recall: Heat pump won’t defrost windshield fast enough

Detroit — Tesla is recalling nearly 27,000 vehicles in the U.S. because the cabin heating systems may not defrost the windshield quickly enough, cutting visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. The latest in a series of recent recalls covers certain 2021 and 2022 Models 3, S, and X, and some 2020 through 2022 Model Y vehicles.… Continue reading Tesla recall: Heat pump won’t defrost windshield fast enough

GM to announce restart of Bolt production as it increases overall EV build

General Motors is expected to announce a restart to 2022 Chevrolet Bolt and Bolt EUV production soon. The automaker is also aggressively accelerating production of other EVs, including the Cadillac Lyriq SUV, this year.  GM is expected to provide an update on restarting production of the Bolt EVs in the next week or so, according to two… Continue reading GM to announce restart of Bolt production as it increases overall EV build

GM’s chip strategy that keeps production running as Ford goes down

A deal with semiconductor chipmakers is keeping General Motors assembly lines in North America rolling, while Ford Motor Co. idles many of its plants for the week. The Detroit Three automakers each face the ongoing shortage of semiconductor chips that are used in many car parts. The shortage has been crippling production across the industry since this time last… Continue reading GM’s chip strategy that keeps production running as Ford goes down

Faurecia and Hella now christened Forvia

Following the successful takeover of Hella by Faurecia on January 31, 2022, Faurecia and Hella announced the newly combined Group’s name as ‘Forvia.’ The combined entity represents the seventh largest automotive supplier worldwide. Forvia will have strategic oversight of Faurecia and Hella, which will continue to operate as two independent legal companies, closely collaborating to… Continue reading Faurecia and Hella now christened Forvia

GM investigates cause of vehicle fire at Proving Grounds in Milford

General Motors is investigating the cause of a vehicle fire inside an engineering lab on GM’s Milford Proving Grounds as well as cleaning it up to ensure it’s safe for employees to return later this week.  The fire started about 6:30 a.m. Sunday, said Brighton Area Fire Authority Chief Mike O’Brian and confirmed by GM. O’Brian said GM’s fire brigade,… Continue reading GM investigates cause of vehicle fire at Proving Grounds in Milford

Stellantis evaluating real estate portfolio but will keep headquarters in Auburn Hills

Chrysler-parent Stellantis is weighing changes to its global real estate portfolio because of the evolving work culture brought on by the pandemic, but the automaker will keep its North American headquarters complex in Auburn Hills. The company, in a statement provided by spokeswoman Shawn Morgan, indicated it’s evaluating its working arrangements for employees with an eye toward… Continue reading Stellantis evaluating real estate portfolio but will keep headquarters in Auburn Hills

Numerous Ford plants are down this week in sign of chip shortage’s staying power

Ford Motor Co. has scheduled downtime across much of its North American manufacturing footprint this week, a sign of the more than year-long global semiconductor shortage’s continued impact on the automotive industry. This week, Ford’s Michigan Assembly in Wayne, Chicago Assembly and Cuautitlan Stamping and Assembly Plant in Mexico will be down. F-150 production at Kansas City… Continue reading Numerous Ford plants are down this week in sign of chip shortage’s staying power

Faurecia and Hella announce combined group name as Forvia

Following the successful takeover of Hella by Faurecia on January 31, 2022, Faurecia and Hella announced the newly combined Group’s name as ‘Forvia.’ The combined entity represents the seventh largest automotive supplier worldwide. Forvia will have strategic oversight of Faurecia and Hella, which will continue to operate as two independent legal companies, closely collaborating to… Continue reading Faurecia and Hella announce combined group name as Forvia