Performance Peugeot models will fall foul of the brand’s shift towards SUVs, says the brand’s UK boss. Peugeot UK MD David Peel has admitted the French firm will have less to appeal to petrol heads in the future as the manufacturer focusses on profitable SUV models. For a brand made famous by iconic hot hatches,… Continue reading Peugeot GTI badge under threat as brand shifts its focus to SUVs
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Prodrive: how it went from building rally cars to hybrid transit vans
“I’ve always looked at ambulances as heavy, old technology. How do you bring them into the modern era? That’s what we’re working on next.” David Richards, the boss of the Prodrive race team and engineering company he set up in 1984, is nothing if not diverse in his business. While closely associated with high-profile World… Continue reading Prodrive: how it went from building rally cars to hybrid transit vans
At reopened Ford plant, F-150 rolls off line in 52 seconds
CLOSE Ford continues to dominate the heavy-truck market, with F-Series truck sales at a 12-year high. Wochit The first Ford F-150 truck built after an eight-day shutdown rolls off the line on May 18, 2018, at Dearborn Truck Plant. The assembly line restarted after a supplier fire. (Photo: Ford Motor Co.) After being fully shut… Continue reading At reopened Ford plant, F-150 rolls off line in 52 seconds
Ford Issues Two Safety Recalls in North America
DEARBORN, Mich., May 18, 2018 – Ford is issuing two safety recalls in North America. Details are: Select 2018 Ford F-650 and F-750 vehicles with hydraulic brake systems for inadequate parking brake cable tension Ford is issuing a safety compliance recall for 151 2018 Ford F-650 and F-750 vehicles with hydraulic brake systems located in… Continue reading Ford Issues Two Safety Recalls in North America
From panic to triumph: Behind the scenes of Ford's epic F-150 restart
Ford F-150 pickup trucks are on a sales lot on May 10, 2018, in Miami. (Photo: Joe Raedle, Getty Images) What if Facebook or Nike couldn’t do business for more than a week? “The whole world would shut down,” said Joe Hinrichs, president of global operations for Ford. So, when production of the F-Series pickup line… Continue reading From panic to triumph: Behind the scenes of Ford's epic F-150 restart
Press Releases – Auto industry supports wide array of vehicle safety measures proposed by European Commission
Brussels, 18 May 2018 – The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) welcomes yesterday’s Commission proposal to further improve vehicle safety, while stressing that some proposed measures will require further review to ensure a focus on the most effective solutions with the strongest positive outcome. “ACEA members acknowledge the importance of including additional safety features in… Continue reading Press Releases – Auto industry supports wide array of vehicle safety measures proposed by European Commission
Volvo Cars to remove single-use plastics from all offices, canteens and events
Volvo Cars to remove single-use plastics from all offices, canteens and events Volvo Cars will remove single-use plastics from all its offices, canteens and events across the globe by the end of 2019. The decision reflects the company’s active support of the UN Environment Clean Seas campaign, and underlines its ambition to minimise its global… Continue reading Volvo Cars to remove single-use plastics from all offices, canteens and events
Snow in July or a Christmas Heat Wave? New Ford ‘Weather Factory’ Simulates Any Weather, Anytime
Ford’s advanced new facility ensures drivers can rely on vehicles that have endured conditions that are found in the Sahara, in Siberia, and atop the tallest Alpine peaks The air is shimmering like in the desert, while just a few metres away, it’s so cold you can build a snowman. And there’s a category 5… Continue reading Snow in July or a Christmas Heat Wave? New Ford ‘Weather Factory’ Simulates Any Weather, Anytime
Mercedes to restart Alabama SUV plant next week after parts shortage
(Reuters) – Daimler AG’s (DAIGn.DE) Mercedes-Benz SUV plant in Alabama will resume production next week, the company said on Thursday, after being down this week because of parts shortages caused by a fire at a key supplier. The Mercedes-Benz logo is seen before the company’s annual news conference in Stuttgart, Germany, February 4, 2016. REUTERS/Michaela… Continue reading Mercedes to restart Alabama SUV plant next week after parts shortage
Faraday Future Appoints New VP Of Finance, North America
LOS ANGELES, May 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Faraday Future (FF) announced today that Michael Agosta, former CFO of Ford Motor Company Middle East and Africa, has been appointed the position of Vice President of Finance in North America. Vice President of Finance, North America, Michael Agosta Prior to joining FF, Agosta was CFO Middle East and… Continue reading Faraday Future Appoints New VP Of Finance, North America