BMW has been equipping its cars with in-air gesture control for several years and I never paid attention to it. It seemed redundant. Why wave your hand in the air when there’s dials, buttons, and touchscreens to do the same? Until this week, that is, when took delivery of a BMW 850i loaner equipped with… Continue reading BMW’s magical gesture control finally makes sense as touchscreens take over cars
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UAW Confirms Ford F-150 Electric Pickup Truck & Hybrid Too
Michael Martinez discovered this welcome indiscretion at the union report of the deal. GM had to face a strike before it could reach a deal with UAW. To avoid that, Ford was quick in setting a tentative agreement with the union. According to CNBC, it still has to be approved by local UAW leaders and… Continue reading UAW Confirms Ford F-150 Electric Pickup Truck & Hybrid Too
Santander buys 1.3 bln euro Nordics car loan portfolio from Ford
MADRID, Nov 4 (Reuters) – Santander Consumer Bank, a unit of Spain’s Santander, agreed on Monday to buy a consumer auto-loan portfolio worth 1.3 billion euros ($1.45 billion) from Ford Motor Company in the Nordic countries, a Santander spokesman said. “Part of the transaction is a long-term agreement on retail and wholesale finance to Ford… Continue reading Santander buys 1.3 bln euro Nordics car loan portfolio from Ford
All-New Ford Escort Delivers Great Value to Customers with Sleek Styling, Enhanced Safety and Smarter Convenience Features
The Ford Escort arrives in Middle East showrooms, brimming with features that buyers in the segment want and demand Smarter, safer and more fun to drive than its rivals, the Ford Escort is also more efficient – delivering up to 18.9 km/l Enhanced safety and new convenience features boost Escort’s appeal with new equipment including… Continue reading All-New Ford Escort Delivers Great Value to Customers with Sleek Styling, Enhanced Safety and Smarter Convenience Features
All-New 2020 MY Ford Taurus Launches in the GCC, Boasting Class-Leading Levels Of Comfort, Technology And Safety
JEDDAH, KSA, November 4, 2019 – With a new look, class-leading levels of comfort and refinement, and the very latest in Ford’s active and passive safety features, the all-new 2020 Ford Taurus delivers more of what large sedan buyers in the GCC really want. Ford’s flagship sedan has been completely redesigned, with a major focus on… Continue reading All-New 2020 MY Ford Taurus Launches in the GCC, Boasting Class-Leading Levels Of Comfort, Technology And Safety
UAW president to take leave of absence from Sunday
FILE PHOTO: United Auto Workers (UAW) union President Gary Jones addresses UAW delegates at the ‘Special Convention on Collective Bargaining’ in Detroit, Michigan, U.S. March 13, 2019. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook/File Photo DETROIT (Reuters) – The president of the United Auto Workers union, who has been linked to an ongoing corruption probe by U.S. federal officials, has… Continue reading UAW president to take leave of absence from Sunday
Car manufacturer: VW sells fewer cars in the US – Audi and Porsche are increasing
VW logo The Wolfsburg carmaker was able to increase its sales in the USA, especially in the first half of the year. (Photo: AP) Herndon After a drop in sales in the previous month has Volkswagen also sold fewer cars in the important US market in October. With 28,072 cars, the manufacturer was according to… Continue reading Car manufacturer: VW sells fewer cars in the US – Audi and Porsche are increasing
Here’s the list of Ford’s $6B in plant, product investment commitments
CLOSE Two Ford Explorers and one Lincoln Aviator are seen on a car hauler on Gibraltar Road near Ford’s Flat Rock Assembly Plant in Flat Rock last month. Flat Rock is among the plants Ford has committed investments to as part of its agreement with the UAW. (Photo: Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press) Ford is… Continue reading Here’s the list of Ford’s $6B in plant, product investment commitments
Statement on UAW-Ford Tentative Agreement
About Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan. The company designs, manufactures, markets and services a full line of Ford cars, trucks, SUVs, electrified vehicles and Lincoln luxury vehicles, provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company and is pursuing leadership positions in electrification, autonomous vehicles and mobility… Continue reading Statement on UAW-Ford Tentative Agreement
UAW-Ford deal follows wage, health care pattern set by GM
The United Auto Workers’ tentative agreement with Ford Motor Co. closely follows the pattern set by General Motors Co. in wage increases, lump-sum bonuses, maintained health care benefits and pathways for temporary and in-progression employees to earn top wages. UAW local leaders on Friday voted to send the agreement to its 55,000-plus members for a ratification vote.… Continue reading UAW-Ford deal follows wage, health care pattern set by GM