Ford increasing production of Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator this summer by 20 percent to meet surging customer demand, adding 550 jobs at Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville Expedition retail sales increased 35 percent in 2018 and its market segment share gained 5.6 percentage points, while from the 2017 to 2018 model year, average transaction… Continue reading Ford Boosts Production for Expedition, Adds 550 Jobs to Meet Demand, New Advertising Touts SUV’s Capability
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INEOS Projekt Grenadier 4×4 on track for 2020 reveal, production in 2021 – Autoblog – Autoblog
The pursuit for a proper philosophical successor to the Land Rover Defender continues under the auspices of billionaire British businessman Jim Ratcliffe. In the past two years, Ratcliffe’s chemical company INEOS has created the standalone division INEOS Automotive, put CEO Dirk Heilmann in charge of a team of auto industry veterans, and contracted with MBtech… Continue reading INEOS Projekt Grenadier 4×4 on track for 2020 reveal, production in 2021 – Autoblog – Autoblog
GM considers options for its Lyft stake following IPO
DETROIT (Reuters) – As Lyft Inc cruises toward an initial public offering this month, one of the big winners will be General Motors Co, whose stake in the ride-hailing firm could be worth as much as $1.27 billion. The GM logo is seen at the General Motors plant in Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil, January… Continue reading GM considers options for its Lyft stake following IPO
Updated Ford Tourneo Custom on the way with new diesel engine
The Ford Tourneo Custom, the passenger carrying variant of the Transit Custom, is being updated in 2019 with 48-volt hybrid power, as well as a more powerful diesel. It’s part of a drive to move the Tourneo Custom upmarket and take on models such as the VW T6 Caravelle and Mercedes V-Class. The Tourneo Custom… Continue reading Updated Ford Tourneo Custom on the way with new diesel engine
Harwoods Group acquires Inchcape site for new Aston Martin dealership
Harwoods Group has confirmed that construction of a new Aston Martin dealership will start on the former Ford Transit factory in Southampton after it acquired part of the site from Inchcape. The £1.7 million land purchase by commercial property consultancy Vail Williams LLP, on behalf of automotive retailer Harwoods Group, signalled the green light for the… Continue reading Harwoods Group acquires Inchcape site for new Aston Martin dealership
Automobile Nerds: Simply unmistakable
Ferdinand Filter has with his automobile have to take a lot. Because since the North German Fiat Multipla drives, there were always silly sayings of passers-by because of the bizarre design of the Italian van. That did not detract from his enthusiasm. On the contrary: Filter drives its “whale on wheels” with pride and love… Continue reading Automobile Nerds: Simply unmistakable
Ford confirms UK job losses as part of cost-cutting
Ford has confirmed that it will cut more than 5000 jobs in Germany and a yet-to-be-determined number in the UK as part of the cost-cutting reorganisation of its European business. The American company has begun a voluntary separation programme for employees in the two countries as part of a major restructuring, which it says is designed to… Continue reading Ford confirms UK job losses as part of cost-cutting
Ford Offers Voluntary Separation Programs in Germany and UK as It Continues to Transform Its Business in Europe
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 Ford Offers Voluntary Separation Programs in Germany and UK as It Continues to Transform Its Business in Europe
BMW, Varta apply for funds in battery cell push for e-cars
HAMBURG/BERLIN (Reuters) – Luxury carmaker BMW and Germany’s Varta have both applied for state funding aimed at supporting battery cell production for electric vehicles, they said on Friday, hitting a deadline set by the German government. FILE PHOTO: The BMW logo is seen on the second press day of the Paris auto show, in Paris,… Continue reading BMW, Varta apply for funds in battery cell push for e-cars
UPDATE 1-BMW, Varta apply for funds in battery cell push for e-cars
HAMBURG/BERLIN (Reuters) – Luxury carmaker BMW and Germany’s Varta have both applied for state funding aimed at supporting battery cell production for electric vehicles, they said on Friday, hitting a deadline set by the German government. FILE PHOTO: The BMW logo is seen on the second press day of the Paris auto show, in Paris,… Continue reading UPDATE 1-BMW, Varta apply for funds in battery cell push for e-cars