Ram Brand Reports Record Sales for 2019

Ten years ago, in the midst of a recovering U.S. automotive industry, a new leadership team decided to do the unthinkable – launch a new brand. The announcement came in October 2009. The Dodge brand, which consisted of Dodge cars and Dodge trucks, would be “unbundled” and the Ram brand was born. Today, the Ram… Continue reading Ram Brand Reports Record Sales for 2019

@FCA: Ram Brand Reports Record Sales for 2019

January 3, 2020 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – Ten years ago, in the midst of a recovering U.S. automotive industry, a new leadership team decided to do the unthinkable – launch a new brand. The announcement came in October 2009. The Dodge brand, which consisted of Dodge cars and Dodge trucks, would be “unbundled” and the Ram… Continue reading @FCA: Ram Brand Reports Record Sales for 2019

New fatal Tesla crash: US road traffic regulator probes possible Autopilot link

Tesla’s Cybertruck presentation didn’t exactly go to plan The new futuristic Tesla Cybertruck pickup will be available from $39,900 with a 250-mile range. The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched an investigation into an incident involving a 2016 Tesla Model S, which reportedly ran a red light in Los Angeles and killed… Continue reading New fatal Tesla crash: US road traffic regulator probes possible Autopilot link

NHTSA is investigating a Tesla crash in California that killed 2 people (TSLA)

A speeding Tesla Model S driver slammed into the back of a Honda Civic, killing both its occupants and prompting a federal investigations.  The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Tuesday its special crash investigation team was responding.  It’s not clear if Autopilot, a driver-assist function, was active at the time of the wreck. Several… Continue reading NHTSA is investigating a Tesla crash in California that killed 2 people (TSLA)

Tesla delivers its first ‘Made in China’ cars

Tesla has delivered its first cars made in China, marking a major milestone for the electric vehicle maker. Fifteen Model 3 sedans were handed over at the company’s so-called “Gigafactory” near Shanghai. It comes as Elon Musk’s company aims to secure a significant slice of the world’s biggest car market. Tesla’s move into the country… Continue reading Tesla delivers its first ‘Made in China’ cars

ADO Coupe: the new sports car bringing motor manufacturing back to Scotland – HeraldScotland

A new sports car is set to become among the first Scottish-built models since the days of Linwood. Sandra Dick reflects on a golden age of motoring A rock-hard bench to sit on. No windows, no roof, no mirrors, not even a steering wheel and with brakes that were optional, significantly raising the risk should… Continue reading ADO Coupe: the new sports car bringing motor manufacturing back to Scotland – HeraldScotland

Nissan’s new No. 3 Seki jumps ship to Nidec

TOKYO — Nissan Motor‘s turnaround efforts suffered a heavy blow as Jun Seki, who assumed one of the automaker’s three new leadership posts just a month ago, will leave the company to join Japanese motor maker Nidec as early as February, Nikkei learned on Tuesday. Seki is seen as a potential candidate to become Nidec’s… Continue reading Nissan’s new No. 3 Seki jumps ship to Nidec

30-40% Of Tesla Owners Buy Autopilot – Forbes

Full self-driving capability is just three years away, according to one Silicon Valley expert. “We’ve probably spent $100 billion in the past four or five years developing technology for fully autonomous go-anywhere cars,” says Blair LaCorte, president of AEye. “That … can now be used in more intelligent ways, in more intelligent business models.” Quite… Continue reading 30-40% Of Tesla Owners Buy Autopilot – Forbes

Indian tribunal orders reinstatement of Mistry as chairman of Tata Sons

NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Cyrus Mistry, who has been embroiled in a legal battle with Tata Group since being ousted in 2016, won backing from a tribunal to be reinstated as executive chairman of its holding company, lawyers said on Wednesday. FILE PHOTO: Tata Group Chairman Cyrus Mistry speaks to shareholders during the Tata Consultancy… Continue reading Indian tribunal orders reinstatement of Mistry as chairman of Tata Sons

PSA-Fiat Chrysler: the three subjects to watch out for in the marriage contract

Posted Dec 16 2019 at 6:45 am PSA and Fiat Chrysler are on track to meet the schedule they had set. After making it public their union project October 31, the two manufacturers are expected to announce this week that they have agreed to the signing of an engaging agreement (a “memorandum of understanding” in… Continue reading PSA-Fiat Chrysler: the three subjects to watch out for in the marriage contract