At least four parties want the historic brand for themselves. On July 29, the Hispano Suiza Carmen crossed Barcelona streets and avenues in what appears to be just a marketing stunt. Such as the one Ford performed with the electric F-150 prototype. But it is way more than that. It is a struggle for the… Continue reading Hispano Suiza Carmen Claims Barcelona Streets: And Its Own Brand
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Can Electric Ford F-150 Pickup Truck Really Tow 1 Million Pounds?
Towing on the road is very, very different from moving on rails. The devil is in the details, right? This is what you will be telling yourself if you thought the electric Ford F-150 prototype can tow 1.25 million lb in real-life conditions. In other words, on the road instead of on a railroad, as… Continue reading Can Electric Ford F-150 Pickup Truck Really Tow 1 Million Pounds?
Volvo Cars, China in first blockchain project for recycled cobalt
* Blockchain maps cobalt from recycling plant to finished car * DRC cobalt poses biggest challenge * Volvo also joining DRC cobalt pilot By Barbara Lewis LONDON, Aug 2 (Reuters) – Volvo Cars, owned by China’s Geely , has produced the first cars containing recycled cobalt mapped using a blockchain, and has joined a separate… Continue reading Volvo Cars, China in first blockchain project for recycled cobalt
New Ford Puma: pricing revealed for sporty compact SUV
Officially, the company describes the Puma as an “SUV-inspired crossover”, with its three standout virtues claimed to be “seductive styling”, ingenious rear stowage and the new 48V mild-hybrid petrol drivetrain. The body’s flowing surfaces have been developed under what designer George Saridakis labels an “anti-wedge” policy. What he calls “separated” headlights and tail-lights are also… Continue reading New Ford Puma: pricing revealed for sporty compact SUV
‘Truck, truck and away’: Pickups drive GM’s profit beat
DETROIT (Reuters) – General Motors Co (GM.N) posted a better-than-expected net profit on Thursday as high-margin pickup trucks, SUVs and crossovers helped overcome slowing sales in the United States and China, and reiterated its full-year earnings forecast. FILE PHOTO: General Motors Co. displays the new Chevrolet 2020 Silverado HD pickup truck at the GM Flint… Continue reading ‘Truck, truck and away’: Pickups drive GM’s profit beat
Best-in-Class Power Takeoff Output Now Standard on 2020 Ford Super Duty Chassis Cab with Power Stroke Diesel
2020 F-600 Ford is making commercial 2020 F-Series Super Duty more valuable to fleets by including Power Takeoff (PTO) provision on Class 3-5 chassis cab trucks optioned with a 6.7-liter Power Stroke® diesel Best-in-class stationary 300 lb.-ft. of PTO torque comes from the third-generation 6.7-liter Power Stroke® diesel working in combination with the all-new TorqShift®… Continue reading Best-in-Class Power Takeoff Output Now Standard on 2020 Ford Super Duty Chassis Cab with Power Stroke Diesel
All-New Ford 7.3-Liter V8 Set to Drive Best-in-Class Gas Power and Torque for Heavy-Duty Pickups
All-new 7.3-liter engine in Super Duty pickup cranks out best-in-class gas V8 output of 430 horsepower and best-in-class gas torque of 475 ft.-lb. The 7.3-liter engine is paired with the all-new 10-speed heavy-duty TorqShift® transmission on Super Duty pickups and is designed for robust power, long-term durability and ease of service that truck owners demand… Continue reading All-New Ford 7.3-Liter V8 Set to Drive Best-in-Class Gas Power and Torque for Heavy-Duty Pickups
UPDATE 1-Mazda Q1 profit disappoints, hurt by weak U.S., China sales
* Posts worst Q1 operating profit since June 2012 quarter * Mazda’s global vehicle sales down 12% in Q1 * Strong yen vs euro, Australia dollar also hurts profit (Adds results details) By Naomi Tajitsu TOKYO, Aug 1 (Reuters) – Mazda Motor Corp reported a 79% drop in quarterly operating profit, falling significantly short of… Continue reading UPDATE 1-Mazda Q1 profit disappoints, hurt by weak U.S., China sales
Fiat Chrysler defies slowdown thanks to North America performance
MILAN (Reuters) – Fiat Chrysler (FCHA.MI) (FCAU.N) took the market by surprise by sticking to its full-year profit guidance on Wednesday after a strong performance from its RAM pick-up brand in North America helped it to defy an industry slowdown. FILE PHOTO: Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) unveils the 2019 RAM Power Wagon pick up truck… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler defies slowdown thanks to North America performance
UPDATE 1-Fiat Chrysler maintains guidance thanks to strong North America performance
FILE PHOTO: Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) unveils the 2019 RAM Power Wagon pick up truck at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., January 14, 2019. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook/File Photo MILAN (Reuters) – Fiat Chrysler (FCHA.MI) (FCAU.N) stuck to its full-year profit guidance on Wednesday after operating profits topped expectations in the second… Continue reading UPDATE 1-Fiat Chrysler maintains guidance thanks to strong North America performance