Tag: Toyota

Cleantechnica: Tesla Wins American-Made Index with 4 of 10 Most American-Made Cars 002093

With U.S. Independence Day occurring this week, it’s only fitting for auto fans to wish the U.S. a happy birthday by noting the most American-made vehicles. And being that Tesla’s electric vehicles account for so many of the country’s top 10 most American-made vehicles, it’s especially worth celebrating for fans of the U.S. automaker. A new… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Tesla Wins American-Made Index with 4 of 10 Most American-Made Cars 002093

Ford CEO Jim Farley makes podium at iconic Le Mans Classic race

Ford CEO Jim Farley, a longtime race car driver who finds relaxation behind the wheel in a fire resistant jumpsuit, competed in the biennial  Le Mans Classic in France over the Fourth of July weekend, the company confirmed Tuesday. The iconic race is made up of different cars in different classes, based on the age of the vehicle. He placed second… Continue reading Ford CEO Jim Farley makes podium at iconic Le Mans Classic race

Ford Bronco surge helps automaker’s 2nd quarter sales growth

Ford Motor Co. sold more vehicles in the U.S. during the second quarter this year than in 2021, bucking the industry trend. In the months of April, May and June, Ford sold 483,688 vehicles — helped by a Bronco surge — for a 1.8% overall quarterly sales increase over a year ago. Other vehicles that contributed included the Mustang Mach-E, Edge, Explorer… Continue reading Ford Bronco surge helps automaker’s 2nd quarter sales growth

Ford Quarterly Sales Were Up Slightly From Last Year

Ford Motor said Tuesday that it sold 483,688 cars and light trucks in the United States in the second quarter, slightly more than it sold a year earlier, when it was hit particularly hard by the global shortage of computer chips. Almost all automakers reported decreases in sales in the April-to-June period because the chip… Continue reading Ford Quarterly Sales Were Up Slightly From Last Year

Toyota used up all its EV tax credits on hybrids

Toyota has reached the 200,000-unit cap on electric and plug-in-hybrid vehicles that are eligible for a federal tax credit of $7,500. While the Japanese automaker does have exactly one electric vehicle in its lineup that is eligible for credit, Toyota has mainly used up its tax credit on plug-in hybrids. Most of the credits were… Continue reading Toyota used up all its EV tax credits on hybrids

Ford outperforms industry with Q2, June sales gains

Ford Motor Co.’s new-vehicle sales in the U.S. ticked up 1.8% year-over-year in the second quarter and 31.5% in June, the Dearborn automaker reported Tuesday. In all, the Blue Oval sold 483,688 vehicles in the second quarter and 152,262 last month. The results bucked an industry trend of declining sales in the second quarter. Crosstown rivals General Motors… Continue reading Ford outperforms industry with Q2, June sales gains

Worldwide Autonomous Vehicle Industry to 2027 – Featuring Daimler, Ford Motor, General Motors and Tesla Among Others

DUBLIN, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The “Autonomous Vehicle Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2022-2027” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global autonomous vehicle market reached a value of US$ 42.2 Billion in 2021. Looking forward, the publisher expects the market to reach US$ 297.3 Billion by 2027, exhibiting… Continue reading Worldwide Autonomous Vehicle Industry to 2027 – Featuring Daimler, Ford Motor, General Motors and Tesla Among Others

@Toyota: Toyota Tsusho Invests in OFGEN, a Solar Solutions Business in Kenya- Contributing to Expanding the Use of Renewable Energy in Africa to Achieve Carbon Neutrality –

Toyota Tsusho Corporation (“Toyota Tsusho”) announced today that its affiliate CFAO Kenya Limited (“CFAO Kenya”) proceeds to invest in OFGEN Limited (“OFGEN”), a solar solutions business centered in Kenya. Toyota Tsusho will promote initiatives towards expanding the use of renewable energy in Africa in order to achieve carbon neutrality. OFGEN was founded in 2014 and… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Tsusho Invests in OFGEN, a Solar Solutions Business in Kenya- Contributing to Expanding the Use of Renewable Energy in Africa to Achieve Carbon Neutrality –

Automakers Add Biometrics to Make Sure Motorists are Healthy, Happy

connected car, artificial intelligence, sensors, health A growing number of automotive suppliers are developing technologies that use a variety of sensors and software to monitor the well-being of drivers and passengers and take proactive measures to help them if they are in distress.  In one recent example, global automotive supplier Hyundai Mobis announced June 23… Continue reading Automakers Add Biometrics to Make Sure Motorists are Healthy, Happy