Tag: Ford

@Ford: 2021 Mustang Mach-E Meets Targeted EPA Estimated Range Ratings, Hits 300 Miles in Premium Extended-Range RWD

DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 23, 2020 – Today, Ford announced the United States Environmental Protection Agency has certified range numbers for several variants of the all-electric 2021 Mustang Mach-E. Ford has met all its targeted EPA-estimated range ratings for variants tested by the EPA to date. The premium extended-range rear-wheel-drive Mustang Mach-E meets its targeted EPA-estimated… Continue reading @Ford: 2021 Mustang Mach-E Meets Targeted EPA Estimated Range Ratings, Hits 300 Miles in Premium Extended-Range RWD

GM will recall 5.9 million vehicles for air bag issue: safety agency

By David Shepardson 2 Min Read FILE PHOTO: Eight versions of General Motors CO’s new generation Chevrolet Silverado pickups are pictured lined up at an event near Alpine, Idaho, U.S. August 7, 2018. REUTERS/Joseph White/File Photo WASHINGTON (Reuters) – General Motors Co will recall 5.9 million vehicles with potentially dangerous Takata air bag inflators after… Continue reading GM will recall 5.9 million vehicles for air bag issue: safety agency

Ford to launch new digital platform to sell used vehicles

Ford Motor Co. is launching a new digital platform for used-vehicle sales, a move aimed at increasing the Dearborn automaker’s market share as new online startups compete for the favor of consumers and investors alike. The platform, branded Ford Blue Advantage, will allow Ford’s 3,100-member dealership network to list and sell their used-vehicle inventory in… Continue reading Ford to launch new digital platform to sell used vehicles

@Ford: Ford Announces Leadership Change November 2020

DEARBORN, Mich. Nov. 20, 2020 – Ford Motor Company announced today that Vijay Sankaran has opted not to rejoin the company, citing personal reasons.  The company previously announced that Sankaran, 47, had accepted an offer to become Ford’s chief software and information officer beginning this week, after serving seven years with TD Ameritrade. “Vijay informed… Continue reading @Ford: Ford Announces Leadership Change November 2020

Tesla (TSLA) should buy commercial electric vehicle maker Streetscooter, says German official

A German official is pushing Tesla (TSLA) to buy commercial electric vehicle maker Streetscooter. He even personally reached out to Elon Musk about it. At a time when electric delivery vehicles weren’t as popular, DHL, one of the largest logistics companies in the world, took over StreetScooter to build electric vehicles for its own fleet… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) should buy commercial electric vehicle maker Streetscooter, says German official

Nissan said to be in talks with US startup to electrify pickup

Nissan Motor Co. is looking to breathe new life into its wheezing full-size pickup truck by electrifying it with the help of a Detroit-based startup, according to people familiar with the matter. The Japanese automaker is considering buying a battery-electric powertrain from Hercules Electric Vehicles for its Titan pickup and sharing parts for the startup’s… Continue reading Nissan said to be in talks with US startup to electrify pickup

@Ford: Sanctuary Refined: New Lincoln Nautilus Brings Serene Design, Elevated Technology to Midsize SUV Category

Building on the momentum of Lincoln SUVs, the new 2021 Nautilus arrives with a new interior that exudes a sense of calm and signature technologies that elevate the midsize luxury SUV Elegant and polished horizontal lines and modern color themes create the serene interior design that clients love in the Lincoln Navigator, Aviator and Corsair… Continue reading @Ford: Sanctuary Refined: New Lincoln Nautilus Brings Serene Design, Elevated Technology to Midsize SUV Category

@Ford: Ford to Dealers at Annual Meeting: ‘2021 Is the Growth Year We Have Been Working Toward’

Ford’s annual U.S. dealer meeting rallies around 2021 portfolio, celebrating new vehicles including Bronco Sport, Bronco, Mach-E, the all-new F-150 and a vehicle not yet announced The company is launching a used vehicle platform and brand, Ford Blue Advantage, as a digital marketplace aimed at providing customers effortless access to certified used vehicles Ford is… Continue reading @Ford: Ford to Dealers at Annual Meeting: ‘2021 Is the Growth Year We Have Been Working Toward’

Rivian CEO eyes smaller electric vehicles for China, Europe

By Ben Klayman, Paul Lienert 3 Min Read DETROIT (Reuters) – Electric vehicle startup Rivian, which is backed by Amazon AMZN.O and Ford Motor Co F.N, on Wednesday said it plans to follow up its first two products, a full-size pickup and SUV, with smaller models targeted at China and Europe where it may eventually… Continue reading Rivian CEO eyes smaller electric vehicles for China, Europe