Ford unveils future Ranger pickup for segment rivals dominate

DETROIT (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co (F.N) on Sunday will officially take the wraps off its long-awaited Ranger midsize pickup truck, a year ahead of its arrival in showrooms, as rivals consolidate positions in a segment Detroit automakers once gave up for dead. Ford executives did not disclose prices or fuel efficiency ratings for the… Continue reading Ford unveils future Ranger pickup for segment rivals dominate

Detroit’s auto giants take fight to big tech as largest US car show kicks into gear

The Detroit auto show, where today’s reality will be on display. Photograph: Mark Blinch/Reuters Automotive industry Detroit’s auto giants take fight to big tech as largest US car show kicks into gear The North American International Auto show has been overshadowed by CES – but it’s decided to stick to what it does best: cars… Continue reading Detroit’s auto giants take fight to big tech as largest US car show kicks into gear

Ford Revives Ranger as Truck Sales Boom Beckons Return to U.S.

Big-truck king Ford Motor Co. has been missing out on soaring mid-size pickup sales. It’s now bringing its Ranger model back to make up for lost time. The American version of the Ranger debuting Sunday at the Detroit auto show and going on sale next year reverses course on Ford’s 2011 decision to depart what… Continue reading Ford Revives Ranger as Truck Sales Boom Beckons Return to U.S.

All-new Ford Ranger debuts

Show Thumbnails Show CaptionsLast SlideNext Slide The Ranger’s body features a high beltline that emphasizes strength, while a raked grille and windshield provide an athletic appearance, designed to aid in aerodynamics and reduce wind noise.(Photo: Ford) Ford Motor Co. pulled the curtain off the new 2019 Ranger, bringing the midsize pickup back to North America… Continue reading All-new Ford Ranger debuts

Chevy Silverado swings first blow in pickup wars

Show Thumbnails Show CaptionsLast SlideNext SlideBuy Photo Alan Batey, President GM, North America, unveiled the 2019 Chevy Silverado at Eastern Market Shed 3 on Saturday January 13, 2017(Photo: Max Ortiz, The Detroit News)Buy Photo Let the truck wars begin. Chevrolet unveiled its much-hyped 2019 Silverado pickup truck Saturday night at Eastern Market, kicking off a… Continue reading Chevy Silverado swings first blow in pickup wars

GM Drops the Steering Wheel and Gives Robot Driver Control

Next year, General Motors Co. will no longer need an engineer in the front seat babysitting the robot brain that controls its self-driving Chevrolet Bolt. The steering wheel and pedals will be gone, giving total control to the machine. When GM starts testing its autonomous electric sedan in San Francisco ride-sharing fleets, it’ll likely be… Continue reading GM Drops the Steering Wheel and Gives Robot Driver Control

GM unveils autonomous Bolt EV without steering wheel or pedal, aims to bring it to market next year

Today, GM unveiled the first image of its upcoming autonomous fourth-generation Bolt EV-based vehicle – the first without a steering wheel or pedal. The automaker also says that it filed a petition asking the DOT permission to deploy the vehicle as soon as next year. Home Solar Power The move represents an accelerated self-driving timeline… Continue reading GM unveils autonomous Bolt EV without steering wheel or pedal, aims to bring it to market next year

Meet the Cruise AV: the First Production-Ready Car With No Steering Wheel or Pedals

Meet the Cruise AV: the First Production-Ready Car With No Steering Wheel or Pedals GM files petition asking DOT permission to safely deploy self-driving vehicle in 2019 2018-01-12 General Motors filed a Safety Petition with the Department of Transportation for its fourth-generation self-driving Cruise AV, the first production-ready vehicle built from the start to operate… Continue reading Meet the Cruise AV: the First Production-Ready Car With No Steering Wheel or Pedals

GM and Cruise reveal their fourth-generation, steering wheel-free Cruise AV

GM and Cruise are making progress on their plan to deploy autonomous vehicles on roads for the public: Today, it’s showing off its fourth-generation Cruise Autonomous Vehicle (AV), which comes just a few short months after it first revealed its third-generation vehicle. The fourth generation car is production-ready, according to GM’s Dan Ammann, who discussed… Continue reading GM and Cruise reveal their fourth-generation, steering wheel-free Cruise AV

Rasmus Reuter appointed Managing Director Peugeot Citroën DS in Germany

Rasmus Reuter appointed Managing Director Peugeot Citroën DS in Germany 2018-01-11 Effective February 1st 2018, Rasmus Reuter is appointed Managing Director Peugeot Citroën DS Automobiles in Germany. He will report to Maxime Picat, EVP Europe, Member of the Managing Board. Rasmus Reuter joined the Aftersales organization of GM Europe in 2005 and became Director of… Continue reading Rasmus Reuter appointed Managing Director Peugeot Citroën DS in Germany