The bad news for Boeing continues: The American aircraft manufacturer is being rocked by a major strike for the first time since 2008. Thousands of employees walked off work at factories near Seattle on Friday, bringing production of key Boeing models such as the 737 Max and 777 to a standstill. The workers had previously… Continue reading German FAZ: The great frustration of Boeing employees007707
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German FAZ: “It will be a global race with the Chinese”007706
From the perspective of Ford CEO Jim Farley, based in Dearborn near Detroit, the discussions about electric cars appear very different than in Europe: “So far we are only in the first round of the race to reduce CO2 emissions,” says Farley the F.A.Z. His imagination is that of baseball, where there are usually nine… Continue reading German FAZ: “It will be a global race with the Chinese”007706
New Ford E-Transit Courier: range, specs and latest details on Ford’s smallest electric van
In terms of design there’s not much between the E-Transit Courier and the petrol and diesel versions. The electric model gets its own headlight signature and grille, but other than that, they’re visually identical at the front. The petrol and diesel models feature an ‘active grill shutter’ which can close when cooling isn’t needed to… Continue reading New Ford E-Transit Courier: range, specs and latest details on Ford’s smallest electric van
New Ford Ranger PHEV is Europe’s first plug-in hybrid pick-up
The new Ford Ranger PHEV has been revealed at the IAA commercial vehicle show in Hanover, Germany. It’s Europe’s first plug-in hybrid pick-up truck, boasting 27 miles of zero-emissions range and the ability to act as an off-grid generator. First cars will arrive early next year. The news of an electrified Ranger broke last year,… Continue reading New Ford Ranger PHEV is Europe’s first plug-in hybrid pick-up
@Ford: Stingray Karaoke Available for the First Time on Select Vehicles
Chet Dhruna, Connect and Engage General Manager, Ford Motor Company Creating joy inside the vehicle by delivering amazing experiences is a huge part of our team’s job at Ford. Now, for the first time karaoke will be available to Ford owners, starting with F-150 Lightning and followed by Mustang Mach-E. This capability is also coming… Continue reading @Ford: Stingray Karaoke Available for the First Time on Select Vehicles
Every new car and concept at the 2024 Paris motor show
The biennial Paris motor show returns on 14 October, and it’s shaping up to have been worth the wait. The show floor will be dominated by the Renault Group, which is revealing no fewer than six new cars. They will range from the next evolution of Alpine’s hydrogen-combustion supercar to Dacia’s Ford Kuga killer and the reborn Renault 4. Stellantis will… Continue reading Every new car and concept at the 2024 Paris motor show
UAW union files unfair labor practice charges against automaker Stellantis
Stellantis said the automaker has not yet received the filing to review. The United Auto Workers union said on Monday it had filed unfair labor practice charges against Chrysler-parent Stellantis for violating the labor contract the parties reached last fall. The UAW said it filed charges with the National Labor Relations Board because Stellantis has… Continue reading UAW union files unfair labor practice charges against automaker Stellantis
Autoliv Appoints Adriana Karaboutis to its Board of Directors
STOCKHOLM, Sept. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Autoliv, Inc. (NYSE: ALV) (SSE: ALIVsdb), the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems, announces that it has added a new independent member to its Board of Directors effective today. On September 13, 2024, the Autoliv Board of Directors appointed Ms. Adriana Karaboutis as an independent director to the Autoliv Board… Continue reading Autoliv Appoints Adriana Karaboutis to its Board of Directors
AI Driving Transformation in Electric Commercial Vehicle Market, USD 364.4 Billion Growth Expected from 2024-2028 Amid Focus on Reducing Emissions
NEW YORK, Sept. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Report with the AI impact on market trends- The global electric commercial vehicle (ECV) market size is estimated to grow by USD 364.4 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of over 36.92% during the forecast period. Growing focus on reducing… Continue reading AI Driving Transformation in Electric Commercial Vehicle Market, USD 364.4 Billion Growth Expected from 2024-2028 Amid Focus on Reducing Emissions
German FAZ: Volkswagen presents the new Bulli007698
At the start of the IAA Transportation commercial vehicle trade fair, Volkswagen presented the new generation of its van in Hanover. On the eve of the exhibition, which initially opens to journalists and trade visitors on Monday, brand boss Carsten Intra presented the “New Transporter”, which is intended to succeed the previous T6.1. Intra was… Continue reading German FAZ: Volkswagen presents the new Bulli007698