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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