(Reuters) – Ford Motor Co (F.N) will increase significantly its planned investments in electric vehicles to $11 billion by 2022, Chairman Bill Ford told reporters on Sunday at the Detroit auto show. This is up from a previously announced target of $4.5 billion by 2020. The investments will be made in full electric and plug-in… Continue reading UPDATE 1-Ford ups electric vehicle plans to $11 billion by 2022 – executive
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Recaro partners with Ford on the Special Edition Mustang Bullitt, debuting at NAIAS
DETROIT, Jan. 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — “Steve McQueen is a legend. And Bullitt is a legend as well as the famous dark green Ford Mustang he drifted through San Francisco,” said Martin C. Klein, head of Recaro Automotive Seating. “Recaro is a perfect fit and we are honored to deliver our equally legendary performance seats for… Continue reading Recaro partners with Ford on the Special Edition Mustang Bullitt, debuting at NAIAS
Ford reveals all-new Ranger
Show Thumbnails Show CaptionsLast SlideNext Slide The Ranger’s body features a high beltline that emphasizes strength, while a raked grille and windshield provide an athletic appearance, designed to aid in aerodynamics and reduce wind noise.(Photo: Ford) Ford Motor Co. pulled the curtain off the new 2019 Ranger, bringing the midsize pickup back to North America… Continue reading Ford reveals all-new Ranger
Live: Ford reveals all-new Ranger
The Ranger’s body features a high beltline that emphasizes strength, while a raked grille and windshield provide an athletic appearance, designed to aid in aerodynamics and reduce wind noise.(Photo: Ford) Ford Motor Co. pulled the curtain off the new 2019 Ranger, bringing the midsize pickup back to North America for the first time since 2011.… Continue reading Live: Ford reveals all-new Ranger
What If Hawaii’s Accidental Alarm Had Been an Accidental Launch, Asks Physicians for Civil Defense
TUCSON, Ariz., Jan. 14, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — At 8:07 a.m. on Saturday, Jan 13, citizens in Hawaii received a mobile alert: “Ballistic missile threat inbound to Hawaii, seek immediate shelter. This is not a drill,” according to The Hill. The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency (EMA) sent out another message 38 minutes later calling the initial… Continue reading What If Hawaii’s Accidental Alarm Had Been an Accidental Launch, Asks Physicians for Civil Defense
Trump official: Self-driving cars must benefit rural communities, not just cities
Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao.(Photo: Brendan Smialowski, AFP/Getty Images) DETROIT — A top Trump administration official said it’s vital for the auto industry to ensure that self-driving cars help improve life in rural communities and not just urban areas. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao also hailed the “tremendous potential” of self-driving vehicles to improve automotive safety and drive economic… Continue reading Trump official: Self-driving cars must benefit rural communities, not just cities
Volkswagen brand sets delivery record in 2017
The Volkswagen brand handed over a total of 6.23 million vehicles to customers worldwide in 2017, making last year the most successful yet in the history of the brand. China, the largest single market, is the main driver of this positive development. More than 3 million vehicles were delivered there for the first time last… Continue reading Volkswagen brand sets delivery record in 2017
Toyota Kicks Off Detroit Auto Show with Its ‘Walk In My Boots’ Community Outreach Program By Helping Local Families In Need
Donates Winter Boots and Socks To Homeless and Low-Income Families Enriching Lives…One Step At A Time at The Salvation Army Harbor Light/Booth Family ShelterHeld in conjunction with the 2018 North American International Auto Show January 14, 2018 DETROIT, Jan.13, 2018 – For the seventh consecutive year, while showcasing new vehicles at the North American… Continue reading Toyota Kicks Off Detroit Auto Show with Its ‘Walk In My Boots’ Community Outreach Program By Helping Local Families In Need
Welcome to the Future of Retail, Where the Store Responds to You
By Joe Jensen At Intel, we believe in the transformative power of data and that intelligent data management for real-time insights isn’t just a competitive advantage, but a strategic imperative. Our goal is to help retailers – from brick-and-mortar to online – unify and connect every single shopping experience, respond more effectively to customers and… Continue reading Welcome to the Future of Retail, Where the Store Responds to You
Car sales return to Russia after four years of diving
Dealers are breathing again in Russia. The local automotive market, still led by Lada, a subsidiary of Renault, recorded last year a volume of 1.59 million new registered vehicles, an increase of 11.9% compared to 2016. Phenomenon attributable in particular to the bottom current level of inflation and the stability of the ruble, which gives… Continue reading Car sales return to Russia after four years of diving