Ford isn’t the only automaker to be burned by the fire at the plant of its supplier, which feeds parts to FCA and GM in addition to the Blue Oval. Bill Pugliano—Getty Images Last week, in Eaton Rapids, Michigan, a fire and explosion forced an evacuation of a Meridian Magnesium Products of America plant. The… Continue reading Ford Production Ills Infect Fiat-Chrysler, General Motors
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Samsung: how it plans to develop world-leading autonomous car tech
The rise of cars with self-driving capabilities has created numerous opportunities for technology firms to break into the automotive industry. Now the world’s biggest smartphone producer has bet more than half a billion US dollars that it can become a market leader in autonomous vehicles – and we’re not talking about Apple. The firm in… Continue reading Samsung: how it plans to develop world-leading autonomous car tech
Fiat Chrysler CEO says company may ‘redirect’ Mexican auto exports
The revised agreement would not threaten the automaker’s Mexican production, he said. WASHINGTON: Fiat Chrysler Automobiles chief executive Sergio Marchionne said on Friday proposed changes to automotive rules by the US government may prompt the Italian-American automaker to shift exports of the company’s Mexican-made vehicles. Marchionne told Reuters that changes planned for automotive rules under… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler CEO says company may ‘redirect’ Mexican auto exports
Elon Musk: Tesla Model 3 dual-motor ordering opens next week
Lucy Nicholson / Reuters In a sign that Tesla’s Model 3 production continues to improve, CEO Elon Musk tweeted that the company will enable ordering of dual-motor versions of the sedan at the end of next week. Customers waiting for a Model 3 in performance or all-wheel-drive trim can find out how much the options… Continue reading Elon Musk: Tesla Model 3 dual-motor ordering opens next week
Tesla engineering head, Doug Field, takes break from company
May 11 (Reuters) – Tesla Inc Senior Vice President of Engineering Doug Field is taking a break from work but is not leaving the company, a Tesla spokesman confirmed to Reuters. “Doug is just taking some time off to recharge and spend time with his family. He has not left Tesla,” the spokesman said on… Continue reading Tesla engineering head, Doug Field, takes break from company
CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-Ford could reopen two U.S. truck plants next Friday -source
(Reuters) – Ford Motor Co (F.N) could resume production of its best-selling F-150 pickups as early as Friday, May 18 in Dearborn and Kansas City, according to a source familiar with the automaker’s plans. FILE PHOTO: A 2018 Ford F-150 “King Ranch” pickup truck is displayed during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit,… Continue reading CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-Ford could reopen two U.S. truck plants next Friday -source
Nidec Unveils Up To 320 kW Ultra Fast Charger
Nidec Industrial Solutions enters the ultra-fast charging segment with a new 320 kW charger, equipped with a 160 kWh energy storage system to limit the draw from the grid to 50 kW. That and the recent developments of electric powertrains makes us think Nidec is seriously interested in electrification. Porsche Mission E Cross Turismo The… Continue reading Nidec Unveils Up To 320 kW Ultra Fast Charger
Mercedes says parts shortages cause Alabama SUV production halt
May 11 (Reuters) – Mercedes-Benz said on Friday that SUV production at its Alabama plant stopped on Thursday because of parts shortages after a supplier fire last week in Michigan. Mercedes said the Alabama plant will reopen next week on a “modified production schedule.” (Reporting by Paul Lienert in Detroit; editing by Jonathan Oatis) Go… Continue reading Mercedes says parts shortages cause Alabama SUV production halt
Elio Motors CEO reaffirms commitment to vehicle production in Shreveport
CADDO PARISH, LA (KSLA) – Paul Elio, the president and CEO of Elio Motors, was in downtown Shreveport Friday to reaffirm his commitment to bringing his company to Caddo Parish. Elio addressed concerns and fielded questions from his reporters about the stagnation of his company and when the public can expect vehicle production to begin.… Continue reading Elio Motors CEO reaffirms commitment to vehicle production in Shreveport
Ford F-150 pickup supplier had trail of safety violations before explosion hit plant
Phoebe Wall Howard, Nathan Bomey, Justin A. Hinkley and Eric Lacy, USA TODAY Network Published 11:51 a.m. ET May 11, 2018 Autoplay Show Thumbnails Show Captions Last SlideNext Slide Firefighters wait for magnesium to burn out at a fire in Meridian Magnesium Products of America in Eaton Rapids, Michigan, Wednesday morning, May 2, 2018. (Photo:… Continue reading Ford F-150 pickup supplier had trail of safety violations before explosion hit plant