WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Two U.S. lawmakers on Thursday unveiled legislation that would create a nationwide electric vehicle (EV) charging network to promote the shift from gasoline-powered vehicles and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. FILE PHOTO: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez speaks at a Democratic 2020 U.S. presidential candidate and U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) campaign rally in Ames,… Continue reading U.S. House Democrats propose electric vehicle charging network
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Ford GT updated for 2020 with 651bhp and new soundtrack
This is the updated 2020 Ford GT. To keep it competitive with rivals such as the Lamborghini Aventador S and the McLaren 720S, the American company has updated its supercar with a handful of mechanical and cosmetic upgrades – but not for the UK market. It’s powered by a reworked version of the outgoing Ford… Continue reading Ford GT updated for 2020 with 651bhp and new soundtrack
First-gen BAC Mono bows out with celebratory final edition
British sports car maker BAC has revealed a limited-run commemorative edition of its Mono flagship single-seater, as it prepares to introduce the next-generation model at the Geneva motor show. Called Mono One, the run-out special marks the end of production for the first-gen Mono, which launched in 2012 as an ultra-lightweight rival to the Ariel… Continue reading First-gen BAC Mono bows out with celebratory final edition
UPDATE 1-Ford says Canadian agency investigating emissions certification process
FILE PHOTO: Ford logo is pictured at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt, Germany September 10, 2019. REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay/File Photo WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co said Wednesday Canadian officials have opened a preliminary investigation into the automaker’s emissions certification process. Ford said in its annual report Environment and Climate Change Canada has… Continue reading UPDATE 1-Ford says Canadian agency investigating emissions certification process
@Ford: Ford’s Q4, Full-Year Results in Europe, China Sharply Improve; Strategic Actions in 2019 Position Company for Long-Term Success
DEARBORN, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) today reported its 2019 fourth-quarter and full-year financial results. Click here or visit media.ford.com to view the news release. Visit shareholder.ford.com for the slide presentation and access the webcast to the Ford earnings call, which begins at 5 p.m. ET. The call will feature Jim Hackett, president and CEO;… Continue reading @Ford: Ford’s Q4, Full-Year Results in Europe, China Sharply Improve; Strategic Actions in 2019 Position Company for Long-Term Success
Hyundai to suspend ROK plants amid virus impact
SEOUL (Reuters) — Hyundai Motor plans to gradually suspend production at its South Korean factories from Tuesday, the first global major automaker to do so outside China, due to supply chain disruptions caused by the coronavirus outbreak.Many global automakers including Ford, French car maker PS…
Hyundai to halt South Korea output as virus disrupts China parts supply
SEOUL (Reuters) – Hyundai Motor (005380.KS) said it will suspend production in South Korea due to the coronavirus outbreak disrupting parts supply, becoming the first major automaker to do so outside of China. FILE PHOTO: A man walks past the logo of Hyundai Motor during the 2019 Seoul Motor Show in Goyang, South Korea, March… Continue reading Hyundai to halt South Korea output as virus disrupts China parts supply
@Hyundai: About Seamless Technology
‘Seamless’ is one of the keywords that automakers are using these days. Just as its definition, ‘smooth and continuous, with no apparent gaps or spaces between one part and the next,’ implies, this adjective is usually for the design industry. However, this word could also mean something else. ‘Seamless connection’ is a popular paradigm for… Continue reading @Hyundai: About Seamless Technology
@GM: Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Bison Named First-Ever Overland Truck of the Year
Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Bison Named First-Ever Overland Truck of the Year 2020-02-03 DETROIT – Overland Journal has named the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Bison its first Overland Truck of the Year. In their review, the editors praised the Bison as “one of the most exceptional overland trucks ever sold in North America.” For the inaugural competition,… Continue reading @GM: Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Bison Named First-Ever Overland Truck of the Year
Chevy rejecting Ford-sponsored pickup truck emoji is 2020’s first truck battle
The pickup wars are getting emotional.The final, generic design differs quite a bit from Ford’s F-Series-ish proposal, but the company still celebrated the news.Ford’s Director of Product Communications responded that Chevy’s tweet means it can “never” use the truck emoji.