BEIJING (Reuters) – Ford Motor (F.N) said on Wednesday it will launch in China early next year a new “entry-level” sport utility vehicle developed jointly with a local partner, as the U.S. automaker attempts to revive its slumping business in the world’s biggest auto market. FILE PHOTO: A Ford logo is pictured at a car… Continue reading Ford to launch new basic SUV as part of China revival effort
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UPDATE 1-Ford to launch new basic SUV as part of China revival effort
BEIJING (Reuters) – Ford Motor (F.N) said on Wednesday it will launch in China early next year a new “entry-level” sport utility vehicle developed jointly with a local partner, as the U.S. automaker attempts to revive its slumping business in the world’s biggest auto market. FILE PHOTO: A Ford logo is pictured at a car… Continue reading UPDATE 1-Ford to launch new basic SUV as part of China revival effort
Mitsubishi Motors increases the production of XPANDER
Tokyo, August 7, 2018 – Mitsubishi Motors has announced it is to increase production of its XPANDER small MPV following strong demand from customers across the ASEAN region. The XPANDER is built at a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Bekasi, Indonesia and exports began in April this year. It was planned to produce 100,000 units… Continue reading Mitsubishi Motors increases the production of XPANDER
Drive.ai’s self-driving vehicle service is now live in Texas
The bedroom community of Frisco, Texas might seem like an unusual place to find a self-driving vehicle. But here in this city of nearly 175,000 people, there are seven. And as of Monday, they’re available for the public to use within a specific sector of the city that has a concentration of retail, entertainment venues… Continue reading Drive.ai’s self-driving vehicle service is now live in Texas
Iran: first cleaver on the automobile and aeronautics
French companies have made a reason. After having denounced on May 8 last the Iranian nuclear agreement the Trump administration had set a first deadline of August 6, the date of entry into force of the first sanctions. As of Monday evening, companies in certain sectors, including automotive and aeronautics, will have to withdraw from… Continue reading Iran: first cleaver on the automobile and aeronautics
Nissan: Rear Door Alert technology to become standard on all four-door Nissan nameplates
Nissan’s Rear Door Alert (RDA) 1 is the industry’s first system that uses the horn, in addition to door sensors and a message display on the center instrument panel, to remind drivers to check the back seat after the vehicle is parked For model year 2019, Nissan will add RDA as standard equipment to eight… Continue reading Nissan: Rear Door Alert technology to become standard on all four-door Nissan nameplates
Earnings boosted: “It’s hard to believe” – VW return on Toyota level
All articles and backgrounds 08/03/2018 Earnings boosted “It’s hard to believe” – VW returns close to Toyota DPA Volkswagen headquarters in Wolfsburg Toyota In terms of earning power, it ties in with earlier heydays. The Japanese group increased its operating profit in its first quarter by just under one-fifth to the equivalent of around 5.3… Continue reading Earnings boosted: “It’s hard to believe” – VW return on Toyota level
Ford is saying goodbye to cars and hello to batteries
Ford made waves recently when it announced it would stop producing cars (except for the iconic Mustang) — in favor of SUVs, trucks and other large vehicles — for the United States. It wasn’t a big surprise and if anything it was expected since SUV and truck sales are growing while car sales plummet. But… Continue reading Ford is saying goodbye to cars and hello to batteries
Nissan finally sells its battery cell manufacturing division
Nissan wants to ramp up its electrification effort, but it doesn’t want to make its own batteries anymore. It had a lot of difficulties getting rid of its battery manufacturing subsidiary, but they have now finally found a buyer. For over two years now, the Japanese automaker has been rumored to be looking for a… Continue reading Nissan finally sells its battery cell manufacturing division
Dacia: industrial and commercial audacity
The Dacia brand has been growing for 15 years. What are the keys to this success? Dacia has a unique business model in the automotive industry, for several reasons. The original specifications were to produce a roomy, reliable vehicle at the €5,000 price point. Unlike the vehicle projects of the time, the baseline from which… Continue reading Dacia: industrial and commercial audacity