Geely is planning on building a new plant in the eastern port city of Ningbo that is capable of producing 250,000 units of larger-sized vehicles annually. It expects the move to boost sales growth and help meet the goal of selling over two million vehicles by 2020, sources tell Automotive News. The new facility will… Continue reading Geely to build new plant in China to boost growth
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Ford stops national ads for sedans, including Fusion still in production
LaNeve: “Obviously, we can’t let the dealers just sit on the inventory. We’ll keep them competitive on incentives.” DETROIT — As Ford Motor Co.’s car cull takes effect, its dealer network will have to figure out how to sell any remaining Blue Oval-badged sedans without the help of national advertising campaigns. Ford has ended all… Continue reading Ford stops national ads for sedans, including Fusion still in production
Volvo Cars’ new 360c autonomous concept: reimagining the work-life balance and the future of cities
Volvo Cars’ new 360c autonomous concept: reimagining the work-life balance and the future of cities Where would you live if you could commute each workday in an autonomous driving, fully-functional, connected, comfortable, mobile office space? What if the service was provided via an on demand subscription basis? Or what if it was provided by… Continue reading Volvo Cars’ new 360c autonomous concept: reimagining the work-life balance and the future of cities
Volvo Cars’ new 360c autonomous concept: why fly when you can be driven?
Volvo Cars’ new 360c autonomous concept: why fly when you can be driven? Imagine a world in which you travel long distances without the need for airports. A world in which you can avoid airport security, hours of queuing and waiting, and noisy, cramped airliners. What if, instead, you could take your own first-class… Continue reading Volvo Cars’ new 360c autonomous concept: why fly when you can be driven?
Volvo 360c concept calls for universal safety standard for autonomous car communication
Volvo 360c concept calls for universal safety standard for autonomous car communication With its new 360c autonomous concept, Volvo Cars tackles one of the main challenges around the introduction of autonomous technology and calls for a new, global standard in how autonomous vehicles can safely communicate with all other road users. Autonomous drive… Continue reading Volvo 360c concept calls for universal safety standard for autonomous car communication
New car registrations surge in August to highest in years
New car market rose 23.1% last month, with hybrid and plug-in models recording record growth after a year-long slump The UK car market enjoyed a substantial boost in August, with year-on-year increases of 23.1%, according to data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). 94,094 new cars were registered last month in what… Continue reading New car registrations surge in August to highest in years
Ford F-Series, Vans Combine for Best Sales Since 2005, F-Series Sales Increase for 16th Consecutive Month, Ford SUVs Climb 21 Percent; Lincoln Navigator Up 102 Percent
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 solutions.… Continue reading Ford F-Series, Vans Combine for Best Sales Since 2005, F-Series Sales Increase for 16th Consecutive Month, Ford SUVs Climb 21 Percent; Lincoln Navigator Up 102 Percent
How Self-Driving Supergroup Aurora Plans to Make Robocars Real
The Traveling Wilburys were a short-lived phenomenon. From 1988 to 1991, Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Jeff Lynne, Roy Orbison, and Tom Petty—each a star in their own right and with a robust catalog to their name—combined their talents and experiences to produce two albums. That’s 21 songs in 112 delightful minutes of music, a testament… Continue reading How Self-Driving Supergroup Aurora Plans to Make Robocars Real
RPT-Electric Mercedes opens German assault on Tesla
(Repeats SEPT 3 story, no change to text) * Electric vehicles: Sales forecast tmsnrt.rs/2PuORFo * Electric vehicles: Market share tmsnrt.rs/2PvahlT By Esha Vaish and Laurence Frost STOCKHOLM/PARIS, Sept 3 (Reuters) – Mercedes-Benz is set to unveil its much-anticipated electric SUV on Tuesday, marking the start of a German onslaught against Tesla’s dominance of the fast-growing… Continue reading RPT-Electric Mercedes opens German assault on Tesla
Ford Says It Plans to Upgrade Mondeo Family Car, Not Kill It
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