Ford is telling the owners of Ranger pickups not to drive them because their Takata air bag inflators may be dangerous. (Photo: Paul Sancya / AP) Detroit – Ford and Mazda are adding more than 35,000 pickup trucks in North America to a list of vehicles that should not be driven because they have Takata… Continue reading Air bag danger: Ford, Mazda add to do-not-drive list
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Spin wants to bring dock-less bike sharing to the US
Bikeshare programs in the US have mostly consisted of kiosks, or stations, where users can unlock a bike, take it off the rack, use it and return it once their errand or joy ride is done. Some only allow subscribers others charge by the hour. Meanwhile in China, bikeshare programs have evolved from kiosk-based systems… Continue reading Spin wants to bring dock-less bike sharing to the US
UPDATE 1-Ford expands ‘Do Not Drive’ warning to 33,000 more pickup trucks
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co (F.N) on Monday warned an additional 33,000 owners of older pickup trucks in North America to stop driving them until potentially defective Takata Corp (TKTDQ.PK) air bag inflators can be repaired. Ford told 2,900 owners of 2006 model year Ford Ranger trucks in January to stop driving immediately after… Continue reading UPDATE 1-Ford expands ‘Do Not Drive’ warning to 33,000 more pickup trucks
Ford Increasing Production of All-New Lincoln Navigator, Ford Expedition to Meet Greater-Than-Anticipated Customer Demand
Ford is increasing production of two entirely new SUVs – the Lincoln Navigator and Ford Expedition – to meet surging customer demand A new $25 million investment brings Ford’s total investment at Kentucky Truck Plant to $925 million and allows the company to increase manufacturing line speed; company has boosted production targets for full-size SUVs… Continue reading Ford Increasing Production of All-New Lincoln Navigator, Ford Expedition to Meet Greater-Than-Anticipated Customer Demand
GM Says Its Driverless Car Could Be in Fleets by Next Year
If approved, the Cruise AVs would probably appear first in San Francisco or Scottsdale, Ariz., where G.M.’s self-driving subsidiary, Cruise Automation, is conducting tests. In San Francisco, the division has set up a ride-hailing service using about 50 Cruise AVs, although the cars are available only for some of its 250 employees, not public customers.… Continue reading GM Says Its Driverless Car Could Be in Fleets by Next Year
A new ‘ultra fast’ electric car charging network in Europe receives backing from Renault-Nissan
Europe is starting to get more than its fair share of electric car fast-charging networks – making the rest of the EV world jealous and now we learn of again a new one as French automaker Renault announces its backing of the project. Home Solar Power The network, called E-VIA FLEX-E, was actually announced in December, but… Continue reading A new ‘ultra fast’ electric car charging network in Europe receives backing from Renault-Nissan
Subscription Vehicle Service Canvas Celebrates Growth, Looks for Continued Expansion in 2018
Canvas expanded its flexible, subscription-based alternative to car ownership in 2017 and now serves 600 customers in the San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles The Ford Credit subsidiary has made multiple enhancements, including more vehicles and more options to allow customers to personalize their subscription experience The Canvas fleet has been driven more than… Continue reading Subscription Vehicle Service Canvas Celebrates Growth, Looks for Continued Expansion in 2018
Ford’s Facelifted Van Aimed at Baby Boomers Reliving Glory Days
Ford Motor Co. is looking to revive an aging workhorse with a facelift, technology injection and appeal to baby boomers looking to relive their “magic bus” days. The automaker pioneered the compact commercial van market in the U.S. when it brought the Transit Connect over from Europe about nine years ago. Ford still controls nearly… Continue reading Ford’s Facelifted Van Aimed at Baby Boomers Reliving Glory Days
Bill Ford: $11 billion investment will make profit per vehicle “remarkable” | How to avoid the steps to the sale that …
On today’s CBT Newscast for Wednesday, January 17th, 2018: Steve Stauning: How to avoid the steps to the sale that customers dislikeAs a dealership, you have salespeople who know a lot about the customer’s buying process and how to initiate it. Steve Stauning, author, contributor to CBT Magazine, and founder of SteveStauning.com, says knowing the… Continue reading Bill Ford: $11 billion investment will make profit per vehicle “remarkable” | How to avoid the steps to the sale that …
Volvo Cars reports record operating profit of SEK14.1 billion in 2017
Volvo Cars reports record operating profit of SEK14.1 billion in 2017 Volvo Cars, the premium car maker, has reported a strong 27.7 per cent increase in operating profit in 2017, earning a record SEK14.1 billion compared to SEK11.0 billion in 2016, driven by global sales of 571,577 cars. Net revenue for the period… Continue reading Volvo Cars reports record operating profit of SEK14.1 billion in 2017