CLOSE See how self-driving cars prepare for the real world inside a private testing facility owned by Google’s autonomous car company, Waymo. WASHINGTON — Federal regulators on Tuesday moved to make changes in some safety standards to help pave the way for driver-less vehicles. They could give companies trying to create autonomous vehicles more leeway when approaching… Continue reading Federal regulators move to make room in safety standards for driver-less cars
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United Auto Workers call on GM, Ford, FCA to shut down U.S. factories
United Auto Workers called on the Big Three automakers — GM, Ford and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles — to shut down factories in the U.S. for two weeks over concerns about the spread of COVID-19, a disease caused by the coronavirus. The call to action came after GM confirmed in a statement that an employee who… Continue reading United Auto Workers call on GM, Ford, FCA to shut down U.S. factories
Ford, Daimler to suspend production at European factories due to COVID-19
Ford said Tuesday it will temporarily shut down vehicle and engine production at its factories in Europe in response to the spread of COVID-19, a disease caused by the coronavirus. The shutdown will begin Thursday and is expected to continue for a number of weeks, Ford said, without providing a specific timeline. Ford said it… Continue reading Ford, Daimler to suspend production at European factories due to COVID-19
@FCA: Unifor, FCA Canada, Ford Canada, GM Canada Working Together to Protect Auto Employee Health and Safety During COVID-19/Coronavirus Emergency
Unifor, FCA Canada, Ford Canada, GM Canada Working Together to Protect Auto Employee Health and Safety During COVID-19/Coronavirus Emergency March 17, 2020 , Windsor, Ontario – Leaders at Unifor, FCA Canada, Ford of Canada, and General Motors of Canada today announced a joint task force to implement enhanced protections for manufacturing and warehouse employees at all… Continue reading @FCA: Unifor, FCA Canada, Ford Canada, GM Canada Working Together to Protect Auto Employee Health and Safety During COVID-19/Coronavirus Emergency
Imperial Cars opens new multi-brand dealership in Birmingham
Imperial Cars has opened a new branch in Birmingham. The dealership will house brands such as Ford, Renault and Audi. The Birmingham site is Imperial Cars’ 17th dealership in the UK and the company’s third in the West Midlands, with the others in Tamworth and Halesowen, both of which opened within the past 12 months.… Continue reading Imperial Cars opens new multi-brand dealership in Birmingham
First look: VW’s Ford-based Amarok pickup revealed
Volkswagen’s first Ford Ranger-based pickup looks like it’s built pretty tough.The Amarok image depicts it as an exaggerated design concept with oversized wheels, wide fender flares and a bulging hood, but offers a clear idea of the direction VW is going in with the shape of the headlights grille and overall style.The look is far more aggressive than the current Amarok.
Plants stand still for two weeks: Daimler also stops most of the production because of the virus
DPA Mercedes plant: Most of the production in Europe will be stopped for two weeks Even with the car maker Daimler Show stock market chart stand because of the Corona virus for the time being, the tapes are still in many plants. A large part of the production in Europe will be closed for an… Continue reading Plants stand still for two weeks: Daimler also stops most of the production because of the virus
UAW seeks U.S. auto plant shutdown as COVID-19 crisis deepens
(Reuters) – General Motors Co (GM.N) and Ford Motor Co (F.N) said on Tuesday they each have had one employee, both working at U.S. engineering centers, test positive for coronavirus. The GM logo is seen at the General Motors Warren Transmission Operations Plant in Warren, Michigan October 26, 2015. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook These are the first… Continue reading UAW seeks U.S. auto plant shutdown as COVID-19 crisis deepens
Sneek peek: 2021 Ford F-150 revealed in renderings
The 2021 Ford F-150 isn’t due to be revealed until later this year, but enough information has leaked out to offer an idea of what the 14th generation truck might look like.The major changes surround the grille — which features a single, instead of double crossbar — and headlight clusters that trade the C-clamp design of the current model for a simpler shape wrapped on the top and outsides by an LED light bar.
Nissan shuts Sunderland factory as coronavirus disrupts industry
Nissan Carmakers including Ford and VW cite global economic turmoil as production is suspended at European plants Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Work at Nissan’s Sunderland facility will cease. Photograph: Owen Humphreys/PA Nissan has shuttered its Sunderland factory, Britain’s biggest car plant, joining a number of automotive firms and aerospace giant… Continue reading Nissan shuts Sunderland factory as coronavirus disrupts industry