By Ben Klayman 3 Min Read DETROIT (Reuters) -General Motors Co extended production cuts in North America on Wednesday due to a worldwide semiconductor chip shortage that has impacted the auto sector. Slideshow ( 2 images ) The U.S. automaker said its Wentzville, Missouri, assembly plant would be idled during the weeks beginning March 29… Continue reading GM further cuts production in North America due to global chip shortage
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Why Japan’s carmaking heavyweights could be facing an electric shock
Japan’s traditional carmaking giants need to raise their game in the race to develop pure, battery-driven electric vehicles or risk being left behind by Chinese, American and European producers, analysts have warned. Despite dominating car production in Asia for decades, Japan’s big players have been slow to fully develop the battery-only technology that is now… Continue reading Why Japan’s carmaking heavyweights could be facing an electric shock
World NM: 2022 Ford Maverick Small Pickup Truck Will Enter Production in July 2021000991
Arguably the boldest Ford Motor Company product in a long time, the Maverick is expected to attract new customers to the Dearborn-based automaker for several reasons. One of them is the price, rumored at $20k excluding destination for the base powerplant and FWD. 23 photos Spied time and again, the Maverick is going to enter… Continue reading World NM: 2022 Ford Maverick Small Pickup Truck Will Enter Production in July 2021000991
@Mazda: Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) has filed a defect notification with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for a safety defect, which exists in MY2007-2009 B-Series vehicles equipped with Takata PSDI-5D driver air bag inflators.
WASHINGTON, DC. (March 12, 2021) – Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) has filed a defect notification with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for a safety defect, which exists in MY2007-2009 B-Series vehicles equipped with Takata PSDI-5D driver air bag inflators. In the event of a crash that causes the driver frontal air bag… Continue reading @Mazda: Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) has filed a defect notification with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for a safety defect, which exists in MY2007-2009 B-Series vehicles equipped with Takata PSDI-5D driver air bag inflators.
Tata Motors’ Pratap Bose among finalists for 2021 World Car Person of the Year
India’s and Tata Motors’ Pratap Bose is among the top five finalists for the 2021 World Car Person of the Year award. The five names were announced today when 93 World Car Awards (WCA) jurors from 28 countries collectively voted for the finalists by secret ballot. KMPG tabulated the vote results. To be eligible, award… Continue reading Tata Motors’ Pratap Bose among finalists for 2021 World Car Person of the Year
@Mazda: RVINE, Calif. (March 2, 2021) – Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported total February sales of 26,008 vehicles, a decrease of 8.4 percent compared to February 2020
IRVINE, Calif. (March 2, 2021) – Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported total February sales of 26,008 vehicles, a decrease of 8.4 percent compared to February 2020. Year-to-date sales totaled 51,267 vehicles, a decrease of 1.4 percent. With 24 selling days in February, compared to 26 the year prior, the company posted an increase… Continue reading @Mazda: RVINE, Calif. (March 2, 2021) – Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported total February sales of 26,008 vehicles, a decrease of 8.4 percent compared to February 2020
@Mazda: Mazda Production and Sales Results for January 2021
TOKYO, Feb 25, 2021 – (JCN Newswire) – Mazda Motor Corporation’s production and sales results for January 2021 are summarized below. I. Production 1. Domestic ProductionMazda’s domestic production volume in January 2021 decreased 12.1% year on year due to decreased production of passenger and commercial vehicles. [Domestic production of key models in January 2021]CX-5: 27,399… Continue reading @Mazda: Mazda Production and Sales Results for January 2021
@Mazda: WASHINGTON, DC. (February 19, 2021) – Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) has filed a defect notification with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for a safety defect, which exists in certain 2020~2021 Model Year Mazda CX-30 vehicles.
WASHINGTON, DC. (February 19, 2021) – Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) has filed a defect notification with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for a safety defect, which exists in certain 2020~2021 Model Year Mazda CX-30 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the power liftgate may partially lower unexpectedly from the fully opened position when… Continue reading @Mazda: WASHINGTON, DC. (February 19, 2021) – Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) has filed a defect notification with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for a safety defect, which exists in certain 2020~2021 Model Year Mazda CX-30 vehicles.
Toyota West Virginia Announces $210 Million New Investment and 100 New Jobs
“Today’s announcement represents Toyota’s continued commitment to our customers as well as our community,” said TMMWV President Srini Matam. “We are thrilled to expand our Toyota family and continue our long-standing commitment to provide top-quality engines and transmissions for our customers.” The $210 million investment will upgrade TMMWV’s current six-cylinder engine production line with new… Continue reading Toyota West Virginia Announces $210 Million New Investment and 100 New Jobs
Parkopedia Launches Dedicated Japan Business
– Parkopedia announces the launch of its Japanese subsidiary, ‘Parkopedia Japan Limited’ based in Tokyo – Tomohiko Ishibashi has been named as Representative Commercial Director of Japan – Data collection services have now been brought in-house to deliver a heightened level of quality and accuracy for Japanese drivers – The new Parkopedia Japan business website… Continue reading Parkopedia Launches Dedicated Japan Business