DETROIT (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co (F.N) is working with a key supplier to shift some parts production from Michigan to Ontario, Canada, after a fire and subsequent parts shortages forced the automaker to halt manufacturing of its highly profitable full-size pickups, according to sources familiar with the companies’ plans. The Ford logo is seen… Continue reading UPDATE 5-Ford says lost truck production will hit 2nd qtr earnings
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UPDATE 4-Ford scrambles to restart truck production after fire at supplier
DETROIT (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co (F.N) is working with a key supplier to shift some parts production from Michigan to Ontario, Canada, after a fire and subsequent parts shortages forced the automaker to halt manufacturing of its highly profitable full-size pickups, according to sources familiar with the companies’ plans. The Ford logo is seen… Continue reading UPDATE 4-Ford scrambles to restart truck production after fire at supplier
UPDATE 3-Ford halts F-series, Super Duty production after fire at supplier
DETROIT (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co (F.N) said on Wednesday it has halted production of some of its most profitable vehicles, the F-150 and Super Duty full-size pickup trucks, at two U.S. factories after a fire at a supplier plant that produces parts for the trucks. Production of F-150 pickups at a third Ford plant… Continue reading UPDATE 3-Ford halts F-series, Super Duty production after fire at supplier
Facts about the development and testing of the new Mercedes-Benz EQC
2019 will see the launch of the EQC – the first all-electric Mercedes-Benz model from the new product and technology brand EQ. Between January and March, prototypes of the new model series completed tough winter testing in northern Sweden. The next waystations on the road to series production are more suspension/powertrain tests as well as… Continue reading Facts about the development and testing of the new Mercedes-Benz EQC
Stadler’s failures in the exhaust gas scandal: Why is Rupert Stadler actually still Audi boss?
All articles and backgrounds 09/05/2018 Stadler’s failures in the exhaust gas scandal Why is Rupert Stadler actually still Audi boss? REUTERS Audi boss Rupert Stadler Actually, Audi CEO Rupert Stadler wanted to spread a spirit of optimism in front of his shareholders: At the AGM today, Wednesday, Stadler presented an ambitious transformation plan for a… Continue reading Stadler’s failures in the exhaust gas scandal: Why is Rupert Stadler actually still Audi boss?
BYD’s super car models debut at Beijing Auto Show, sharing their e-platform technologies
BEIJING, May 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — At the recently concluded Beijing Auto show, new energy vehicles have once again become the highlight of the auto industry. As a globally iconic car company, BYD provided an excellent and influential exhibition at the Beijing Auto Show with the new generation of Tang, Qin Pro, the all-new concept… Continue reading BYD’s super car models debut at Beijing Auto Show, sharing their e-platform technologies
Toyota flags lower annual operating profit on higher yen
TOKYO (Reuters) – Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) on Wednesday forecast a 4.2 percent slide in operating profit for the current financial year, as it expects a stronger yen to offset slightly higher global vehicle sales and cost reductions. The Toyota company logo is pictured at the India Auto Show 2018 in Greater Noida, India, February… Continue reading Toyota flags lower annual operating profit on higher yen
Press Releases – Truck CO2 standards must not follow same approach as cars, industry cautions
Brussels, 9 May 2018 – One week before the European Commission publishes its proposal for the first-ever CO2 emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) urges policy makers to take into account the specific complexities of the truck market when setting the targets. “Unlike passenger cars, trucks are not consumer goods.… Continue reading Press Releases – Truck CO2 standards must not follow same approach as cars, industry cautions
Audi Targets $1.2 Billion Profit Boost From Car-Data Services
Audi is gearing up to boost profit outside its traditional business of producing and selling upscale cars in a push against Silicon Valley’s software giants that are keen to mine potentially lucrative vehicle data. The world’s third-largest luxury-car brand expects to generate operating profit of 1 billion euros ($1.2 billion) in 2025, the Volkswagen AG… Continue reading Audi Targets $1.2 Billion Profit Boost From Car-Data Services
In self-driving car race, Waymo leads traditional automakers
You are here: Home » OEM » Automakers and Suppliers » Waymo is testing autonomous driving using Chrysler Pacifica minivans. Photo credit: Katie Burke UPDATED: 5/8/18 11:14 am ET DETROIT/MUNICH — In the race to start the world’s first driving business without human drivers, everyone is chasing Alphabet’s Waymo. The Google sibling is ahead of traditional automakers such… Continue reading In self-driving car race, Waymo leads traditional automakers