Mahindra-powered Ford EcoSport set for launch in early 2021

The Mahindra-powered version of the Ford EcoSport SUV is confirmed for launch in the first quarter of 2021.  Mahindra & Mahindra and Ford Motor Co signed an agreement back in September 2017 to collaborate in areas like connected vehicle technology, electrification, and product development. One of the first products to come out of this collaboration… Continue reading Mahindra-powered Ford EcoSport set for launch in early 2021

Press release 07 / 2020- vehicle registrations in February 2020

Date 04/03/2020 Flensburg, March 4, 2020. In February, 239,943 Passenger cars (Passenger car) newly registered, -10.8 percent less than in the same month last year. Both commercial (66.8% / – 7.8%) and private New registrations (33.1% / – 16.1%) declined. With the exception of Porsche (+19.1%), the declining number of registrations in February extended to… Continue reading Press release 07 / 2020- vehicle registrations in February 2020

@Ford: How Algorithm and Simulation Work Is Helping Ford’s Autonomous Vehicle Operations

By Mitchell Rohde, CEO and Co-Founder, Quantum Signal AI, LLC Mike Rudisill (left) and Carina Vargas (right) are part of a rapidly growing Quantum Signal AI team prototyping advanced hardware and using advanced simulations to help Ford develop self-driving vehicles. As the auto industry evolves, so does the important role mathematics plays in driving the changes… Continue reading @Ford: How Algorithm and Simulation Work Is Helping Ford’s Autonomous Vehicle Operations

Head of Ram, Fiat Chrysler sales exits after his whistleblower lawsuit

The head of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV’s Ram truck brand and U.S. sales is leaving the company almost eight months after he filed a federal whistleblower lawsuit against his employer. Reid Bigland will leave effective April 3 to “pursue interests outside of FCA,” the Italian American automaker said Wednesday in a statement. His departure means the… Continue reading Head of Ram, Fiat Chrysler sales exits after his whistleblower lawsuit

Electric Ford Transit van confirmed for 2022

Ford is looking to electrify the commercial van segment it currently dominates in the U.S.The automaker has confirmed plans to introduce an all-electric Transit van in 2022.Along with the Transit, Ford is developing an all-electric F-150 pickup that will be suitable for commercial customers.

Utilimaster Unveils New Velocity M3 Walk-in Cargo Van at the 2020 Work Truck Show

“As innovators in fleet vehicle design and engineering, Utilimaster translates customer feedback alongside emerging transportation, infrastructure, and technological trends into innovative designs,” said Daryl Adams, President and Chief Executive Officer, Spartan Motors. “Our commitment to bringing these industry-leading products to market faster and more efficiently means we’re best positioned to  meet the needs of our… Continue reading Utilimaster Unveils New Velocity M3 Walk-in Cargo Van at the 2020 Work Truck Show

New Fiat 500e: technical details of electric city car leaked

Technical details of the new city car have also surfaced. According to Automotive News Europe, which cites unnamed Italian sources, the new 500 will store its power in a 42kWh lithium ion battery pack that promises a 199-mile range. It is said to feature an in-built 85kW charger that can add 31 miles of range… Continue reading New Fiat 500e: technical details of electric city car leaked