The recall affects 734 vehicles produced in 2019, according to China’s market regulator, which cited a recall plan that Tesla filed. Go to Source
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Tesla faces pressure as EV competition heats up, ex-Ford CEO says
Elon Musk pushed the auto industry to adopt electric vehicles, but the shift has since turned into a major challenge for Tesla, ex-Ford CEO Mark Fields said. Go to Source
Ford’s Mach-E output exceeds gas-powered Mustang so far in 2021
Ford Motor Co. surpassed a significant milestone in its conversion to electric vehicles, producing more battery-powered Mustangs so far this year than gasoline-fueled versions of its iconic pony car. Ford has built 27,816 electric Mustang Mach-E models at a plant in Mexico this year compared with 26,089 copies of the traditional internal combustion engine Mustang at… Continue reading Ford’s Mach-E output exceeds gas-powered Mustang so far in 2021
Payne: Starter Nissan Versa is roomy, techy (just beware the gerbils)
Manufacturers are abandoning sedans under $20k. But the 2021 Nissan Versa is affordable and roomy, if a bit noisy and underpowered. Go to Source
Payne: Meet the Volkswagen Taos, successor of Golf, son of Atlas
The roomy, subcompact 2022 VW Taos replaces the athletic Golf and puts an exclamation point on V-dub’s transformation to an SUV brand. Go to Source
Renault, Plug Power venture to make hydrogen vans this year
The venture, now named Hyvia, plans to begin building three types of fuel-cell vans at existing Renault plants in France. Go to Source
Ford confirms it will launch all-new compact pickup truck called Maverick
It’s long been rumored, reported and predicted, and now it’s finally confirmed: Ford Motor Co. on Thursday announced the addition of the Maverick, a brand-new compact pickup truck, to its lineup. Maverick will be available beginning model year 2022. No further details were released Thursday, but the truck will officially debut June 8. The Dearborn automaker… Continue reading Ford confirms it will launch all-new compact pickup truck called Maverick
Ford hires top strategist to President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama
Ford Motor Co. has hired Caroline Adler Morales from the office of the Obamas, where she has worked as communications director for Michelle Obama and strategic communications adviser for President Barack Obama. Morales, 38, has a long history of working in politics and was instrumental in several of Michelle Obama’s signature initiatives. Morales was also a senior member of former U.S. Secretary… Continue reading Ford hires top strategist to President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama
Ford F-150 Lightning will be 1st all-electric pickup truck to offer full-size spare tire
As the panting and drooling over upcoming all-electric pickups continues to dominate social media chatter among consumers and investors, just about everyone seems to be buzzing about Tesla, Rivian and Ford these days. Ford revealed the Lightning on May 19 and while details involving the battery and other specs remain elusive, that stops no one from talking about… Continue reading Ford F-150 Lightning will be 1st all-electric pickup truck to offer full-size spare tire
2022 Toyota Corolla Cross small SUV is latest version of the legendary car. Here are some details
Toyota will add a small SUV to compete with subcompacts like the Chevrolet TrailBlazer, Honda HR-V and Subaru Crosstrek this fall. Called the 2022 Corolla Cross, the little SUV borrows the name of Toyota’s legendary Corolla compact car. The Cross is based on the same TNGA-C architecture as the Corolla sedan, but its styling is… Continue reading 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross small SUV is latest version of the legendary car. Here are some details