(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
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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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US launches auto import probe, China says will defend interests
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Trump administration has launched a national security investigation into car and truck imports that could lead to new U.S. tariffs similar to those imposed on imported steel and aluminum in March. The national security probe under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 would investigate whether vehicle and parts… Continue reading US launches auto import probe, China says will defend interests
Returning to Detroit to Power Up Our Electrified, Self-Driving Future
Returning to Detroit to Power Up Our Electrified, Self-Driving Future By Sherif Marakby, Ford Vice President, Autonomous Vehicles and Electrification Employees gather for a quick huddle in Ford’s new offices in Detroit’s Corktown district. All over the world, you hear cities are changing rapidly. Here in Detroit, that’s irrefutable. We’re getting to see it firsthand,… Continue reading Returning to Detroit to Power Up Our Electrified, Self-Driving Future
Car imports probe gives GM, Ford shares tiny lift
(Reuters) – Shares of General Motors (GM.N) and Ford (F.N) inched only marginally higher before the bell on Thursday after the Trump administration launched a national security probe into car imports which could lead to new tariffs on foreign competitors while also stirring trade tensions. Washington said on Wednesday it will open a so-called Section… Continue reading Car imports probe gives GM, Ford shares tiny lift
Volvo Cars to expand production following overwhelming demand for XC40
Volvo Cars to expand production following overwhelming demand for XC40 Volvo Cars, the premium car maker, has received almost 80,000 orders for the new award-winning XC40 small SUV and is expanding production in Europe and China in order to meet demand. Production will be expanded at its Ghent manufacturing plant and Volvo Cars… Continue reading Volvo Cars to expand production following overwhelming demand for XC40
Ricardo and Ford Otosan to develop new heavy duty CV transmissions
British-based Ricardo is working with Turkey-based Ford Otosan on the design and developments of a state-of-the-art family of transmissions. It will be manufactured in-house by Ford Otosan for use in future versions of Ford Trucks. Both companies’ engineers are working in close collaboration, with Ricardo providing technical consultancy service. Ricardo is assisting Ford Otosan as… Continue reading Ricardo and Ford Otosan to develop new heavy duty CV transmissions
Upstarts emerge to chase Tesla’s lead in electric vehicles
A slew of well-funded new entrants backed by massive amounts of capital are chasing Tesla’s lead in an effort to power the next generation of the electric vehicle industry. Electric vehicle startups have raised more than $2 billion in the U.S. over the first months of 2018 alone, a huge increase over the $650 million… Continue reading Upstarts emerge to chase Tesla’s lead in electric vehicles