Ford Motor Company and EOS are combating alloy wheel theft with unique 3D printed locking wheel nuts designed using a driver’s voice. A singular soundwave collected from this vocal recording is converted into a 3D printable pattern indented into the nut and key components, which can not be loosened with standard tools. “It’s one of the worst… Continue reading Ford and EOS combat wheel theft with 3D printed lock nuts
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GMC Hummer EV: 1,000 horsepower, zero-to-60 in 3 seconds
Detroit — After months of speculation, General Motors Co. on Sunday will use a 30-second Super Bowl ad to finally reveal details of its new electric GMC Hummer EV pickup. The Hummer EV commercial, entitled “Quiet Revolution,” will feature NBA star LeBron James. It details features of the truck and ends with a date: May 20, when the Detroit-built Hummer… Continue reading GMC Hummer EV: 1,000 horsepower, zero-to-60 in 3 seconds
Tata Motors profit beats estimates on Jaguar Land Rover cost cuts
MUMBAI (NewsRise) — Tata Motors reported a better-than-expected third-quarter profit, aided by unit Jaguar Land Rover, but warned that the coronavirus outbreak in China may damp the financial performance of the British luxury automaker in the current quarter. Mumbai-based Tata Motors, which derives the bulk of its revenue from the marquee brand, is barely recovering… Continue reading Tata Motors profit beats estimates on Jaguar Land Rover cost cuts
Techstars Detroit accelerator is shutting down
Techstars Detroit, the accelerator that has funded 54 startups in the past five years, is shutting down, TechCrunch has learned. In an email to supporters, Techstars Detroit managing director Ted Serbinski said the accelerator was not able to secure enough funding for 2020. “It’s clear the entire automotive mobility industry is tightening as sales slump… Continue reading Techstars Detroit accelerator is shutting down
JLR chief executive Ralph Speth to step down in September
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) chief executive Ralf Speth will step down when his contract ends in September. The 65-year-old is set to focus on a position on the board of Tata Sons, the holding company for JLR’s owner, and will remain in at the UK carmaker as a non-executive director as a specially-appointed committee begins… Continue reading JLR chief executive Ralph Speth to step down in September
Hyundai rolls out its three-millionth made-in-India car for export
The three-million export model rollout comes 20 years after Hyundai Motor India began shipping cars overseas. Hyundai Motor India today notched a significant milestone with the rollout of its three-millionth made-in-lndia export car from the Chennai plant. The milestone car is a Hyundai Aura, badged under the Grand i10 export name for the Colombian market. … Continue reading Hyundai rolls out its three-millionth made-in-India car for export
Ford, Renault will reopen China plants on Feb. 10 – Automotive News Europe
January 29, 2020 04:35 AM Reuters {{ source.title }} {{title}} {{ abstract }} read more {{/main_image_url}} {{^main_image_url}} {{ source.title }} {{title}} {{ abstract }} read more {{/main_image_url}} {{/content}} ]]> Renault Renault’s Wuhan plant (pictured) will resume production on Feb. 10. Ford and Renault said they will resume production at their China factories after extended breaks… Continue reading Ford, Renault will reopen China plants on Feb. 10 – Automotive News Europe
Rivian is building Lincoln an all-electric vehicle
Lincoln Motor’s first all-electric vehicle is coming from Rivian. Lincoln, the luxury brand under Ford, said Wednesday the two companies will work together to develop an “all-new” electric vehicle. This electric vehicle, or at least the intent to build it, was announced in April as part of Ford’s $500 million investment in Rivian. But until… Continue reading Rivian is building Lincoln an all-electric vehicle
Ford F-150 Electric Truck Rendered: Mach-E Style Grille, Aero Mods
Ford has committed to producing an electric pickup truck and we’ve seen prototypes in action, but the real truck hasn’t debuted yet. Could it look like this? If not, then what do you imagine it looking like? We assume the conventional F-150 will lend many styling cues to the electric version, but will there be… Continue reading Ford F-150 Electric Truck Rendered: Mach-E Style Grille, Aero Mods
Ford’s Lincoln to partner with Rivian to make electric vehicles
A sign for The Lincoln Motor Company is displayed at an event on the eve of the 2016 New York International Auto Show in New York City March 21, 2016. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co owned Lincoln Motor on Wednesday confirmed its plans to make battery-powered electric vehicles in partnership with Ford-backed startup… Continue reading Ford’s Lincoln to partner with Rivian to make electric vehicles