SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co (F.N) will consider building Ford-branded pickup trucks in China if restrictions on driving pickups in cities are relaxed and it could also roll out customized models at that time, a senior company official said. Visitors look at a Ford F-150 pickup displayed at the China International Import Fair (CIIE)… Continue reading Ford may consider making branded pickups in China if cities open more
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Ford to use actor Idris Elba’s UK factory experience to market ‘Mustang-inspired’ EV – Automotive News Europe
Ford Motor, which has been using Bryan Cranston as its celebrity spokesman, is adding another star to its marketing mix. The automaker on Monday announced that actor Idris Elba will serve as “creative partner” to help launch an all-electric Mustang-inspired crossover, which will be revealed Nov. 17 in conjunction with the Los Angeles Auto Show.… Continue reading Ford to use actor Idris Elba’s UK factory experience to market ‘Mustang-inspired’ EV – Automotive News Europe
Acting UAW head to examine ‘every inch’ of union in scandal’s wake
DETROIT (Reuters) – The acting head of the United Auto Workers (UAW) said on Wednesday that he will examine every department of the union in response to a spreading federal corruption probe that has damaged the union’s standing during contract talks with Detroit’s automakers. United Auto Workers (UAW) acting president Rory Gamble speaks to Reuters… Continue reading Acting UAW head to examine ‘every inch’ of union in scandal’s wake
Tesla Cybertruck pickup: What to expect — podcast
The Tesla Cybertruck pickup has an official release date now, and we take a look at what to expect on November 21 at the unveiling in this special episode of the Electrek Podcast. Support our show! https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2019/11/Electrek-11-06-2019.mp3 It’s likely one of the most anticipated electric vehicles of the year. Pickup trucks represent a massive segment… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck pickup: What to expect — podcast
Tesla ‘Cybertruck’ pickup gets unveil date: Nov 21 in LA
Elon Musk confirmed that Tesla is going to unveil the ‘Cybertruck’ on November 21 in Los Angeles “near SpaceX’s rocket factory.” The CEO has been teasing Tesla’s electric pickup truck concept for the last year. It was first supposed to be unveiled this summer, but it was pushed to the fourth quarter. Musk hinted that… Continue reading Tesla ‘Cybertruck’ pickup gets unveil date: Nov 21 in LA
U.S. DoJ demands Ford Focus, Fiesta documentsL Detroit Free Press
FILE PHOTO: Ford logo is pictured at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt, Germany September 10, 2019. REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay (Reuters) – The U.S. Department of Justice has demanded documents related to the transmission used in about 2 million of Ford Motor Co’s (F.N) Fiesta and Focus vehicles sold throughout this decade, the Detroit… Continue reading U.S. DoJ demands Ford Focus, Fiesta documentsL Detroit Free Press
Balance after six months test in Hamburg: Autonomous VW foresee the traffic for ten seconds
DPA Test drive with autonomous electric golf in Hamburg After tests with autonomously driving cars in Hamburg, Volkswagen wants to go into series production in the medium term. “We are working on a market-ready, self-propelled system that we want to commercialize as early as the middle of the next decade,” said VW Vice-President for Autonomous… Continue reading Balance after six months test in Hamburg: Autonomous VW foresee the traffic for ten seconds
Tesla Pickup Truck Debut Date Confirmed: November 21
The debut will take place in Los Angeles. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has just officially confirmed that the hugely anticipated Tesla truck will be revealed on November 21 in Los Angeles. InsideEVs first revealed this potential debut date in late October via a spot-on estimate gleaned by our good friend Sean Mitchell. As it turns… Continue reading Tesla Pickup Truck Debut Date Confirmed: November 21
The Morning After: A 900HP electric Mustang with a stick shift
Sponsored Links Mustang Lithium Ford Hey, good morning! You look fabulous. This year at SEMA, the stick shift is back, and Xiaomi has taken smartphone megapixel wars to a new level. Also, we’ve reviewed macOS Catalina and Facebook’s Portal TV, and the FCC has given its blessing to the merger of T-Mobile and Sprint. Row… Continue reading The Morning After: A 900HP electric Mustang with a stick shift
New Toyota Yaris GR-4 hot hatchback teased
Toyota has issued the first glimpse of its forthcoming Yaris hot hatchback – a homologation special that will be the successor to the current GRMN. Shown in a teaser – which states there will be a reveal of some type at Rally Australia on 17th November – the car appears to be named Yaris GR-4.… Continue reading New Toyota Yaris GR-4 hot hatchback teased