The EU’s transport commissioner has outlined a future in which the number of cars on European roads are halved, autonomy is much more common and the car becomes part of a multi-modal transport network. “I know people will still want to own cars, and they will be part of the transport solution, but the car will become a… Continue reading Number of cars to half on European roads, says EU transport commissioner
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Ford Fiesta Claims Top Spot in Segment and SUVs Grow 32% on Record EcoSport, Kuga Sales
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 Fiesta Claims Top Spot in Segment and SUVs Grow 32% on Record EcoSport, Kuga Sales
Press Releases – ‘Active’ vehicle safety most effective, new analysis of accident data shows
Brussels, 15 May 2018 – Ahead of the publication of the European Commission’s proposal for new vehicle safety measures later this week, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) calls for a strong focus on active safety technologies, which can prevent accidents from happening. Over the past decades, passive safety systems – like pre-tensioned seatbelts, airbags… Continue reading Press Releases – ‘Active’ vehicle safety most effective, new analysis of accident data shows
Trump calls Fiat Chrysler CEO his 'favorite ' in automaker meeting
President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with automotive executives in the White House, Friday, May 11, 2018, in Washington. From left, Environmental Protection Agency administrator Scott Pruitt, Ford CEO James Hackett and Trump. (Photo: Evan Vucci, AP) WASHINGTON — In a meeting with automakers at the White House, President Donald Trump said he continues… Continue reading Trump calls Fiat Chrysler CEO his 'favorite ' in automaker meeting
Ford forced to stop all F-150 production because of supplier fire
A 2015 aluminum-alloy body Ford F-150 truck during inspection at the company’s Kansas City Assembly Plant in Claycomo, Mo. in March 2015. (Photo: Charlie Riedel, AP) Ford suspended all production Wednesday of its profit-driving F-150 pickup, the nation’s best-selling vehicle for more than 35 years, because of a “black swan” parts shortage. The production halt… Continue reading Ford forced to stop all F-150 production because of supplier fire
Thieves crash 10 Ram trucks through factory gate in 'well-planned' heist
CLOSE A fleet of hot Ram trucks has vanished from an Fiat Chrysler Automobiles assembly plant in Warren, Michigan. Detroit Free Press 2018 Ram 3500 Heavy Duty (Photo: FCA US) A security guard called Warren Police before dawn Thursday, watching in disbelief as a convoy of stolen 2018 Ram trucks crashed through the gate at the Fiat… Continue reading Thieves crash 10 Ram trucks through factory gate in 'well-planned' heist
Waymo Filings Give New Details on Its Driverless Taxis
Image: Waymo Advertisement Editor’s Picks Waymo CEO John Krafcik announced last week that the company would be launching a driverless taxi service in Phoenix later this year. An application Waymo filed with the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) for driverless testing, obtained by IEEE Spectrum using public record laws, reveals more about how that… Continue reading Waymo Filings Give New Details on Its Driverless Taxis
Ford passed on offer from Trump lawyer
Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump’s personal attorney, approached Ford Motor Co. to offer counsulting services last year. But the offer, which emphasized Cohen’s close connection with the president, was quickly rejected, according to a person familiar with the matter. (Photo: Mary Altaffer / AP) Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump’s personal attorney, approached Ford Motor Co.… Continue reading Ford passed on offer from Trump lawyer
Ford hopes to restart F-150 lines next week; supplier describes heavy damage
CLOSE Listen to the calls to Eaton County Dispatch during the Meridian Magnesium fire. Laura Mazade, Lansing State Journal Firefighters wait for magnesium to burn out at a fire in Meridian Magnesium Products of America in Eaton Rapids, Wednesday morning, May 2, 2018. (Photo: Matthew Dae Smith, Lansing State Journal) Ford said late Friday it… Continue reading Ford hopes to restart F-150 lines next week; supplier describes heavy damage
Ford Production Ills Infect Fiat-Chrysler, General Motors
Ford isn’t the only automaker to be burned by the fire at the plant of its supplier, which feeds parts to FCA and GM in addition to the Blue Oval. Bill Pugliano—Getty Images Last week, in Eaton Rapids, Michigan, a fire and explosion forced an evacuation of a Meridian Magnesium Products of America plant. The… Continue reading Ford Production Ills Infect Fiat-Chrysler, General Motors