Ford draws 322,000 cars in Europe at risk of battery fire

SAFETY 25 September 2019 1 ‘of reading Ford draws about 322,000 cars in Europe whose batteries could ignite due to acid leaks. The recall concerns Mondeo, SMax and Galaxy built between February 2014 and February 2019. Ford has stated that the loss of acid from the battery around the negative pole could cause failure of… Continue reading Ford draws 322,000 cars in Europe at risk of battery fire

VW board, workers support top managers despite indictment

HAMBURG (Reuters) – Volkswagen’s (VOWG_p.DE) supervisory board and workers on Wednesday gave their backing to the carmaker’s top managers a day after German prosecutors pressed charges related to the diesel emissions scandal. FILE PHOTO: Hans Dieter Poetsch, Chairman of the Volkswagen’s supervisory board, speaks during the Volkswagen Group’s annual general meeting in Berlin, Germany, May… Continue reading VW board, workers support top managers despite indictment

Ford close to JV deal with Mahindra in India: sources

NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co (F.N) and Mahindra & Mahindra (MAHM.NS) are likely to sign a deal next week to form a joint venture in India, two sources told Reuters, in a move that will see the U.S. carmaker end most of its independent operations in the country. FILE PHOTO: Ford logo is… Continue reading Ford close to JV deal with Mahindra in India: sources

Ford to put struggling India business into venture with Mahindra

Ford and Mahindra also are jointly developing a mid-sized sport-utility vehicle for India. Ford Motor Co. is set to transfer most of its assets in India to a joint venture with Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. after failing to make meaningful inroads for more than two decades in the world’s fourth-largest automobile market, people with knowledge… Continue reading Ford to put struggling India business into venture with Mahindra

New Ford Transit and Tourneo Custom Plug-In Hybrids Deliver Zero Emission Driving with No Range Anxiety

Segment-first Transit Custom Plug-In Hybrid van delivers 56 km (35 miles) zero-emission NEDC driving range, and more than 500 km (310 miles) NEDC total range using 1.0‑litre EcoBoost petrol engine range extender Advanced plug-in hybrid architecture features 13.6 kWh battery that can be charged with mains electricity for zero-emission driving – contributing to reduced local emissions Transit… Continue reading New Ford Transit and Tourneo Custom Plug-In Hybrids Deliver Zero Emission Driving with No Range Anxiety

New Ford Transit Van Boosts Productivity for Businesses with Enhanced Fuel Efficiency, Payload and Connectivity

New 2-tonne Ford Transit introduces upgraded 2.0-litre EcoBlue diesel engine offering up to 7 per cent fuel efficiency improvement for reduced operating costs, and new 185 PS option Segment-first EcoBlue Hybrid powertrain uses 48-volt mild-hybrid technology to deliver up to a further 8 per cent fuel efficiency improvement Transit payload improved by up to 80 kg for enhanced productivity.… Continue reading New Ford Transit Van Boosts Productivity for Businesses with Enhanced Fuel Efficiency, Payload and Connectivity

New FordPass Pro App Connects Small Business Owners to Their Vehicles to Maximise Security and Uptime

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New FordPass Pro App Connects Small Business Owners to Their Vehicles to Maximise Security and Uptime

Ford launches dedicated FordPass Pro app to help small business customers and owner operators keep their connected vehicles safe, secure and running efficiently
Customers will be able to remotely lock, check vehicle health, book a service and view locations of up to five vehicles from a single view
Designed for small businesses, the FordPass Pro app provides the tools and information owners need to ensure their vehicles are ready for work with maximum uptime

LONDON, Sept. 19, 2019 – Ford today launches a new connected vehicle smartphone app that will help small business customers maximise efficiency, security and productivity.

FordPass Pro is a dedicated new app for those who rely on their vehicles for their work, enabling them to manage up to five Ford vehicles from a single screen.

“Time is precious for small business owners, which is why..

Ford recalls 322,000 cars over battery fire risk: kfz-Betrieb

FILE PHOTO: Ford logo is pictured at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt, Germany September 10, 2019. REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Ford is recalling about 322,000 cars whose batteries could catch fire due to acid leakage, trade publication kfz-betrieb reported on Monday, citing Germany’s KBA federal motor authority. According to the report,… Continue reading Ford recalls 322,000 cars over battery fire risk: kfz-Betrieb

22 states join California to sue the Trump admin over emissions standards

Sponsored Links Pawel Czaja via Getty Images A group of 22 states have joined California in suing the Trump administration, which revoked that state’s right to set its own emissions standards. On Thursday, the Environmental Protection Agency and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced a plan for national vehicle emissions rules. The One National Program… Continue reading 22 states join California to sue the Trump admin over emissions standards

Audi AI:TRAIL Quattro Off-Road EV In Frankfurt: Photos/Videos

It’s a futuristic concept, but it could actually drive pretty well in the field. Audi unveiled at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show rather unusual electric concept – the Audi AI:TRAIL quattro. It’s not too often we see all-terrain EVs (range limitations makes off-road electrification challenging despite superior electric motors characteristics). In the case of the AI:TRAIL… Continue reading Audi AI:TRAIL Quattro Off-Road EV In Frankfurt: Photos/Videos