UPDATE 5-Ford says lost truck production will hit 2nd qtr earnings

DETROIT (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co (F.N) is working with a key supplier to shift some parts production from Michigan to Ontario, Canada, after a fire and subsequent parts shortages forced the automaker to halt manufacturing of its highly profitable full-size pickups, according to sources familiar with the companies’ plans. The Ford logo is seen… Continue reading UPDATE 5-Ford says lost truck production will hit 2nd qtr earnings

UPDATE 4-Ford scrambles to restart truck production after fire at supplier

DETROIT (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co (F.N) is working with a key supplier to shift some parts production from Michigan to Ontario, Canada, after a fire and subsequent parts shortages forced the automaker to halt manufacturing of its highly profitable full-size pickups, according to sources familiar with the companies’ plans. The Ford logo is seen… Continue reading UPDATE 4-Ford scrambles to restart truck production after fire at supplier

UPDATE 3-Ford halts F-series, Super Duty production after fire at supplier

DETROIT (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co (F.N) said on Wednesday it has halted production of some of its most profitable vehicles, the F-150 and Super Duty full-size pickup trucks, at two U.S. factories after a fire at a supplier plant that produces parts for the trucks. Production of F-150 pickups at a third Ford plant… Continue reading UPDATE 3-Ford halts F-series, Super Duty production after fire at supplier

UPDATE 2-Ford halts F-series, Super Duty production after fire at supplier

DETROIT (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co (F.N) said on Wednesday it has halted production of some of its most profitable vehicles, the F-150 and Super Duty full-size pickup trucks, at two U.S. factories after a fire at a supplier plant that produces parts for the trucks. Production of F-150 pickups at a third Ford plant… Continue reading UPDATE 2-Ford halts F-series, Super Duty production after fire at supplier

Lagonda to relaunch with ‘radical’ electric SUV in 2021

The first production model from Aston Martin’s revived Lagonda brand will be a super-luxury “radical” electric SUV to be launched in 2021 to rival the Rolls-Royce Cullinan and Bentley Bentayga. The 114-year-old brand is being relaunched as a stand-alone maker of futuristic, high-tech luxury cars. That was previewed by a Lagonda Vision Concept saloon at this… Continue reading Lagonda to relaunch with ‘radical’ electric SUV in 2021

Tesla Panasonic Quietly Outmaneuver All Lithium Battery Manufacturers

17 M BY GEORGE BOWER What was the least discussed statement made by Tesla CEO Elon Musk during the recent earnings conference call? “The cobalt content of our Nickel-Cobalt-Aluminum cathode chemistry is already lower than next-generation cathodes that will be made by other cell producers with a Nickel-Manganese-Cobalt ratio of 8:1:1.” Read Also: Tesla Model 3… Continue reading Tesla Panasonic Quietly Outmaneuver All Lithium Battery Manufacturers

BMW to recall 312,000 cars in UK due to electrical fault that can leave cars powerless

BMW has confirmed to Autocar that it will recall just under 312,000 cars in Britain due to an electrical fault that can cause cars to completely cut out of power. Affected cars include BMW 1 Series, 3 Series, Z4 and X1 petrol and diesel models produced between March 2007 and September 2011, which, according to BMW, “feature a design of… Continue reading BMW to recall 312,000 cars in UK due to electrical fault that can leave cars powerless

Stadler’s failures in the exhaust gas scandal: Why is Rupert Stadler actually still Audi boss?

All articles and backgrounds 09/05/2018 Stadler’s failures in the exhaust gas scandal Why is Rupert Stadler actually still Audi boss? REUTERS Audi boss Rupert Stadler Actually, Audi CEO Rupert Stadler wanted to spread a spirit of optimism in front of his shareholders: At the AGM today, Wednesday, Stadler presented an ambitious transformation plan for a… Continue reading Stadler’s failures in the exhaust gas scandal: Why is Rupert Stadler actually still Audi boss?

BMW recalls 300,000 cars that risk stalling completely

BMW is extending a UK recall of its cars after the BBC’s Watchdog found that vehicles could cut out completely while they are being driven. It is recalling 312,000 vehicles: the BMW 1 Series, the 3 Series, the Z4 and its X1 petrol and diesel models made between March 2007 and August 2011. BMW initially… Continue reading BMW recalls 300,000 cars that risk stalling completely

Audi Targets $1.2 Billion Profit Boost From Car-Data Services

Audi is gearing up to boost profit outside its traditional business of producing and selling upscale cars in a push against Silicon Valley’s software giants that are keen to mine potentially lucrative vehicle data. The world’s third-largest luxury-car brand expects to generate operating profit of 1 billion euros ($1.2 billion) in 2025, the Volkswagen AG… Continue reading Audi Targets $1.2 Billion Profit Boost From Car-Data Services