Hendy Group is set to expand its used vehicle business with the acquisition of the Unbeatablecar Portsmouth outlet for an undisclosed sum. Hendy already operates Ford, Honda, Kia and commercial vehicle businesses in the city. The new site will be rebranded and open for business as Hendy Car and Van Store on 1 July. The site… Continue reading Hendy Group acquires used car outlet in Portsmouth
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Reborn Jaguar XK to lead new Jag sports car family
Plans to relaunch the Jaguar XK are gathering momentum, with the firm’s head of product strategy confirming that it is working on a proposal for a whole family of sports cars. Hanno Kirner, who oversees product strategy for the next decade at Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), told Autocar the company remains committed to the sports… Continue reading Reborn Jaguar XK to lead new Jag sports car family
Ford’s Hackett faces tough test in trying to drive change
Ford’s Hackett faces tough test in trying to drive change Financial TimesFull coverage Go to Source
Press Releases – EU vehicle manufacturers express concern on US investigation into auto imports
Brussels, 28 May 2018 – The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has expressed its concern regarding the initiation by the United States of a national security investigation into imports of motor vehicles and auto parts. “Automobile manufacturers active in both Europe and the US are truly global players with interests in both regions,” stated ACEA… Continue reading Press Releases – EU vehicle manufacturers express concern on US investigation into auto imports
Shift cuts announced at Birmingham Mercedes supplier
Production has slowed at Mercedes-Benz in Vance as a result of a factory fire in Michigan. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com). Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com The effects of a Michigan auto supply plant fire have now hit a Birmingham supplier of Mercedes-Benz in Vance. MISA, a subsidiary of Marubeni-Itochu Steel, is cutting some shifts as a… Continue reading Shift cuts announced at Birmingham Mercedes supplier
Common Sense: ‘Mustang Means Freedom’: Why Ford Is Saving an American Icon
A souped-up 1967 Mustang fastback stars in “The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift.” But Mustangs aren’t all about high testosterone. A 1966 convertible is featured in “The Princess Diaries,” and Ford said 27 percent of Mustang buyers are women. William Clay Ford Jr., Ford’s executive chairman and the great-grandson of founder Henry Ford, is… Continue reading Common Sense: ‘Mustang Means Freedom’: Why Ford Is Saving an American Icon
Ford, Robshaw to co-captain England against Barbarians
(Reuters) – Leicester Tigers flyhalf George Ford and Harlequins flanker Chris Robshaw will co-captain England in the match against the Barbarians for the Quilter Cup at Twickenham on Sunday, the Rugby Football Union (RFU) said on Friday. Rugby Union – England Press Conference – Pennyhill Park, Bagshot, Britain – May 25, 2018 England’s George Ford… Continue reading Ford, Robshaw to co-captain England against Barbarians
Auto industry scrambles to make sense of import tariff proposal
Brand new cars sit in a lot at the Auto Warehousing Company near the Port of Richmond on May 24, 2018 in Richmond, California. U.S. president Donald Trump is threatening to impose heavy tariffs on auto imports and has directed Commerce secretary Wilbur Ross to look into and determine if auto imports could be considered… Continue reading Auto industry scrambles to make sense of import tariff proposal
UAW: Elon Musk's tweet violates federal labor law
CLOSE Elon Musk criticized the news media for what he described as irresponsible reporting and suggested he would launch a website to assess the legitimacy of reporters. Time Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveils the new Tesla factory in Fremont, Calif., in 2010. Next to him is the Tesla electric car Model S sedan. (Photo: Paul… Continue reading UAW: Elon Musk's tweet violates federal labor law
GM, Ford rally after tariff warning
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