Volkswagen confirmed at its annual media conference that it’s going to bring one of its most eccentric concepts to production – the all-electric Sedric shuttle, which is more tiny pod bus than car, will eventually actually get made, after its design is refined by one of the Volkswagen Group’s portfolio brands through a further development… Continue reading Volkswagen’s self-driving electric Sedric concept is heading to production
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Top Automotive Industry News for Week of March 12 – March 18, 2017
Here is the most important news associated with the automotive industry identified by the SEA for the week March 12, 2018 – March 18, 2018. We hope it helps you stay up to speed on the key developments in our industry: -AEA Membership News- The 2018 NADA AEA Member Reception is coming soon! The next… Continue reading Top Automotive Industry News for Week of March 12 – March 18, 2017
INTERVIEW – Sarah-Jayne Williams, Ford’s Director, Smart Mobility (Europe)
Opportunities ahead with Smart Mobility initiatives in Europe for Sarah-Jayne Williams In September of last year, Sarah-Jayne Williams joined Ford as its first director for ‘Smart Mobility’ in Europe. Her job is to focus on future mobility solutions for Europe and to define and implement Ford of Europe’s Smart Mobility strategy. Dave Leggett recently caught… Continue reading INTERVIEW – Sarah-Jayne Williams, Ford’s Director, Smart Mobility (Europe)
Chrysler Loses Bid to Dismiss Diesel Emission Cheating Claims
Fiat Chrysler Automobile NV’s U.S. unit was denied a quick escape from a lawsuit accusing the carmaker of rigging diesel engines with emissions control defeat devices similar to those installed in 11 million Volkswagens. A federal judge in San Francisco ruled Thursday that owners of 150,000 Dodge Ram and Jeep Grand Cherokee models across eight… Continue reading Chrysler Loses Bid to Dismiss Diesel Emission Cheating Claims
Ford is changing the way it builds vehicles
Ford is a 115-year-old company and has changed much over the years. The car maker seems ready to change again. Today, Ford gathered several hundred journalists in a theater deep in its Dearborn, MI development center. The building is surrounded by engineering labs and test facilities. A Ford proving ground is across the street, the… Continue reading Ford is changing the way it builds vehicles
Ford Co-Pilot360™: Most Advanced Suite of Standard Driver-Assist Technologies Includes Automatic Emergency Braking
Ford Co-Pilot360 to roll out in key global markets starting this fall to help customers drive more safely and confidently amid rising congestion and distractions; automatic emergency braking to be standard on new passenger cars, SUVs and trucks up to F-150 in North America going forward In North America, Ford Co-Pilot360 is the most advanced… Continue reading Ford Co-Pilot360™: Most Advanced Suite of Standard Driver-Assist Technologies Includes Automatic Emergency Braking
Ford’s Surge of New Vehicles Reflects Consumer Trends, Builds Toward Future of Smart Vehicles in a…
Ford’s Surge of New Vehicles Reflects Consumer Trends, Builds Toward Future of Smart Vehicles in a Smart World by Jim Farley, President, Global Markets, Ford Motor Company At Ford, we know our customers put a lot of faith in us. That’s something we appreciate, and we take that trust very seriously. When we make changes here, we… Continue reading Ford’s Surge of New Vehicles Reflects Consumer Trends, Builds Toward Future of Smart Vehicles in a…
All Ford vehicles will have built-in 4G LTE by 2020
Timothy J. Seppala/Engadget Ford’s vision for the future is electric, connectivity and assisted driving. For the Blue Oval company, that means by 2020 its entire lineup will have 4G LTE connectivity and Waze navigation built in at a system level. The former means that all aspects of a vehicle can be updated over the air… Continue reading All Ford vehicles will have built-in 4G LTE by 2020
INTERVIEW – Sarah-Jane Williams, Ford’s Director, Smart Mobility (Europe)
Opportunities ahead with Smart Mobility initiatives in Europe for Sarah-Jayne Williams In September of last year, Sarah-Jayne Williams joined Ford as its first director for ‘Smart Mobility’ in Europe. Her job is to focus on future mobility solutions for Europe and to define and implement Ford of Europe’s Smart Mobility strategy. Dave Leggett recently caught… Continue reading INTERVIEW – Sarah-Jane Williams, Ford’s Director, Smart Mobility (Europe)
Analyst: F-Series one reason to bet on Ford
Ford’s F-150 franchise might be worth more than the entire company, Adam Jonas said. (Photo: Ford) Ford Motor Co.’s F-150 franchise might be worth more than the entire company, according to Morgan Stanley equity analyst Adam Jonas. That’s one reason the Wall Street analyst on Wednesday raised his price target for the company from $10… Continue reading Analyst: F-Series one reason to bet on Ford