DEARBORN, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Lincoln Motor Company announced today that it is working together with Rivian to develop an all-new electric vehicle previously announced as part of Ford Motor Company’s original investment in Rivian. Lincoln’s first fully electric vehicle will join the Aviator and Corsair Grand Touring plug-in hybrid vehicles, further solidifying Lincoln’s commitment to electrification.… Continue reading @Ford: Lincoln, Rivian Partner to Deliver Lincoln’s First All-Electric Vehicle
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@Ford: Ford’s New Attitude of ‘Bring on Tomorrow’ Commits to a Customer-First Future of Electrification and Excitement
Ford is signalling a significant shift in its European passenger vehicle business with the introduction of a bold new brand direction named “Bring on Tomorrow”. Committed to leading the way during a time of huge transformation for the automotive industry, Ford is delivering 14 electrified vehicles to customers by the end of 2020 and promising… Continue reading @Ford: Ford’s New Attitude of ‘Bring on Tomorrow’ Commits to a Customer-First Future of Electrification and Excitement
Ford to resume production at China JV with Changan on Feb 10
FILE PHOTO: The corporate logo of Ford is seen at Brussels Motor Show, Belgium, Jan. 9, 2020. REUTERS/Francois Lenoir BEIJING/SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Ford Motor (F.N) plans to resume production on Feb. 10 at its manufacturing facilities in China with joint venture partner Chongqing Changan Automobile (000625.SZ), a spokesman for the U.S. automaker said on Wednesday.… Continue reading Ford to resume production at China JV with Changan on Feb 10
Tesla Model 3 Was #3 Best Selling Car In Europe In December
December 2019 was an outstanding month in terms of plug-in electric car sales in Europe (see our report, based on EV Sales Blog data here), as one of the electric cars managed to break into the top 3 best selling models (more on that down below). First, let’s start with the overall results provided by… Continue reading Tesla Model 3 Was #3 Best Selling Car In Europe In December
FCA announces temporary shutdown of Belvidere Assembly plant near Chicago – World Socialist Web Site
FCA announces temporary shutdown of Belvidere Assembly plant near Chicago By Jacob Crosse28 January 2020 For the third time in the last six months, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) will be shutting down production at the Belvidere Assembly Plant, located in northern Illinois. The planned weeklong shutdown will begin on February 13. Workers just now… Continue reading FCA announces temporary shutdown of Belvidere Assembly plant near Chicago – World Socialist Web Site
Rich Rebuilds A Mini Superbike To Use Electricity And Win A Bet
After Rich Benoit showed up riding a mini electric bike at Argo Cycles after confessing his Tesla Model X broke him, a friend of his wanted to get him even more broke. He bet 1,000 bucks that his mini superbike would beat Benoit’s. Probably foreseeing an opportunity to get some of the money he spent… Continue reading Rich Rebuilds A Mini Superbike To Use Electricity And Win A Bet
@Ford: Ford Develops 3D-Printed Locking Wheel Nuts to Help Keep Thieves at Bay
As car security systems become increasingly more sophisticated, thieves are targeting car parts instead, including alloy wheels. One method to deter wheel thieves is to use locking nuts, one on each wheel, which require a special adapter, or key, to loosen. But even these are not invulnerable. Engineers at Ford have now developed unique locking… Continue reading @Ford: Ford Develops 3D-Printed Locking Wheel Nuts to Help Keep Thieves at Bay
Karma Automotive to build electric truck and SUV from Fisker’s ashes
Karma Automotive, the automaker previously known as Fisker Automotive, is working on an electric pickup truck and SUV, Bloomberg reports. The company plans to show off a concept version of the pickup before the end of the year, and eventually sell it with a starting price that’s less than its $135,000 Karma Revero. Both vehicles… Continue reading Karma Automotive to build electric truck and SUV from Fisker’s ashes
Cruise’s New ‘More Than A Concept’ Robotaxi Presages A Battle With Zoox – Forbes
Cruise, a unit of General Motors with investment from Honda, revealed a new “not a concept” self-driving vehicle last week. The vehicle is custom designed for self driving, with large sliding doors, electric drive and face-to-face seating. Cruise CEO Dan Ammann outlined their vision for the vehicle and it has much in common with the robotaxi vision… Continue reading Cruise’s New ‘More Than A Concept’ Robotaxi Presages A Battle With Zoox – Forbes
See Ford GT Race A Drone, Tesla Model 3 At Autocross Track
Here’s a race we haven’t seen before, though if we’re honest, drone-versus-supercar really isn’t a race in this context. If it was, we doubt there would be so many glamor shots of this Ford GT from up high as it makes short work of an autocross course. This isn’t the usual content we see from… Continue reading See Ford GT Race A Drone, Tesla Model 3 At Autocross Track