About Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan. The company designs, manufactures, markets and services a full line of Ford cars, trucks, SUVs, electrified vehicles and Lincoln luxury vehicles, provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company and is pursuing leadership positions in electrification, autonomous vehicles and mobility… Continue reading Ford Fiesta Claims Top Spot in Segment and SUVs Grow 32% on Record EcoSport, Kuga Sales
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More than a quarter of a million electrified BMW Group vehicles on the roads after strong April sales growth
Munich. Following its best-ever first-quarter sales results, the BMW Group continues to grow sales around the world. A total of 194,889 BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce vehicles were delivered to customers in April, a slight increase (+1.2%) on last year’s figure. The company has sold a total of 799,520 vehicles to customers worldwide in the first… Continue reading More than a quarter of a million electrified BMW Group vehicles on the roads after strong April sales growth
Cummins forms a JV with JAC Motors after 20 years of business alliance
Cummins and Anhui Jianghuai Automobile (JAC Motors)announced that the two parties will form a 50:50 joint-venture after Cummins purchased Navistar’s 50 percent equity of the JAC-Navistar diesel engine company (JND). Steve Chapman, Cummins Group vice president, China and Russia said, “Cummins and JAC share similar values and are both committed to bringing our customers the… Continue reading Cummins forms a JV with JAC Motors after 20 years of business alliance
Press Releases – ‘Active’ vehicle safety most effective, new analysis of accident data shows
Brussels, 15 May 2018 – Ahead of the publication of the European Commission’s proposal for new vehicle safety measures later this week, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) calls for a strong focus on active safety technologies, which can prevent accidents from happening. Over the past decades, passive safety systems – like pre-tensioned seatbelts, airbags… Continue reading Press Releases – ‘Active’ vehicle safety most effective, new analysis of accident data shows
Trump calls Fiat Chrysler CEO his 'favorite ' in automaker meeting
President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with automotive executives in the White House, Friday, May 11, 2018, in Washington. From left, Environmental Protection Agency administrator Scott Pruitt, Ford CEO James Hackett and Trump. (Photo: Evan Vucci, AP) WASHINGTON — In a meeting with automakers at the White House, President Donald Trump said he continues… Continue reading Trump calls Fiat Chrysler CEO his 'favorite ' in automaker meeting
New Midterm Business Plan Announcement (FY2019 – FY2021)
May 14, 2018 New Midterm Business Plan Announcement(FY2019 – FY2021) Isuzu Motors Limited (headquartered in Shinagawa Tokyo and headed by Masanori Katayama, President and Representative Director, hereinafter called “Isuzu”) announced “New Midterm Business Plan” (FY2019 – FY2021). ·Mid-long term vision Isuzu set-up “Mid-long term vision” to flexibly adapt huge wave expected in 2020’s of Commercial… Continue reading New Midterm Business Plan Announcement (FY2019 – FY2021)
Ford forced to stop all F-150 production because of supplier fire
A 2015 aluminum-alloy body Ford F-150 truck during inspection at the company’s Kansas City Assembly Plant in Claycomo, Mo. in March 2015. (Photo: Charlie Riedel, AP) Ford suspended all production Wednesday of its profit-driving F-150 pickup, the nation’s best-selling vehicle for more than 35 years, because of a “black swan” parts shortage. The production halt… Continue reading Ford forced to stop all F-150 production because of supplier fire
Nissan: Nissan to expand ProPILOT Assist technology to additional models
Rogue Sport among vehicles to receive technology following strong global market performance YOKOHAMA, Japan — Nissan’s innovative ProPILOT Assist semi-autonomous driving system has been a hit with customers, with more than 120,000 vehicles featuring the technology sold globally. The availability of ProPILOT Assist is now set to expand to additional models, including the Nissan Rogue… Continue reading Nissan: Nissan to expand ProPILOT Assist technology to additional models
Ram truck heist at Michigan factory investigated as possible inside job
CLOSE A fleet of hot Ram trucks has vanished from an Fiat Chrysler Automobiles assembly plant in Warren, Michigan. Detroit Free Press Early Friday, May 4, 2018, police found one of eight stolen 2018 Ram trucks on East Outer Drive in Detroit. (Photo: Warren Police Department) After the initial 48 hours of investigation, police said Saturday… Continue reading Ram truck heist at Michigan factory investigated as possible inside job
Thieves crash 10 Ram trucks through factory gate in 'well-planned' heist
CLOSE A fleet of hot Ram trucks has vanished from an Fiat Chrysler Automobiles assembly plant in Warren, Michigan. Detroit Free Press 2018 Ram 3500 Heavy Duty (Photo: FCA US) A security guard called Warren Police before dawn Thursday, watching in disbelief as a convoy of stolen 2018 Ram trucks crashed through the gate at the Fiat… Continue reading Thieves crash 10 Ram trucks through factory gate in 'well-planned' heist