Workhorse Narrows Focus To Electric Last-Mile Vans

Workhorse Group Inc. (NASDAQ: WKHS) generated just $3,000 in revenue in the fourth quarter on income of $655,000 as it inched toward production of its lightweight electric last-mile delivery vans. The Loveland, Ohio-based company expects to produce 300-400 vans this year at its plant in Union City, Indiana, moving from two vehicles a day in… Continue reading Workhorse Narrows Focus To Electric Last-Mile Vans

@Mitsubishi: Mississauga, Ontario – March 3, 2020 – Surpassing last year’s record February and following January’s best-of sales month, Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada, Inc. achieved its best-ever February sales results

Total sales increase 15% Eclipse Cross sales increase 83% – Best Ever February Outlander sales increase 18% Outlander PHEV sales increase 16% RVR sales increase 4% Mississauga, Ontario – March 3, 2020 – Surpassing last year’s record February and following January’s best-of sales month, Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada, Inc. achieved its best-ever February sales… Continue reading @Mitsubishi: Mississauga, Ontario – March 3, 2020 – Surpassing last year’s record February and following January’s best-of sales month, Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada, Inc. achieved its best-ever February sales results

@Toyota: Toyota Announces Changes to Executive Structure, Senior Management Responsibilities, and Organizational Structure

Toyota City, Japan, Mar 3, 2020 – (JCN Newswire) – Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announced today that it intends to implement changes to its executive structure, senior management responsibilities, and organizational structure described below effective April 1, 2020. Change Highlight: Consolidation of the post of executive vice president and the post of the operating officer… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Announces Changes to Executive Structure, Senior Management Responsibilities, and Organizational Structure

@Toyota: TMC Announces Changes to Executive Structure, Senior Management Responsibilities, and Organizational Structure

Regarding the changes announced today, TMC President Akio Toyoda commented: “While overcoming the numerous difficulties that our company has faced since I was appointed president in 2009, such as the large-scale recall crisis and the Great East Japan Earthquake, I became aware of the importance of contemplating what our company is all about and of… Continue reading @Toyota: TMC Announces Changes to Executive Structure, Senior Management Responsibilities, and Organizational Structure

Coronavirus: the tribulations of an automotive supplier in China

Like all automotive suppliers in China, Novares is struggling to limit the impact of the coronavirus on its production and the supply chains of its manufacturing customers. But the partial resumption of activity on the spot does not signal the end of the crisis, warns the company. With 1.4 billion euros in annual turnover and… Continue reading Coronavirus: the tribulations of an automotive supplier in China

Powered by hydrogen, Hyundai’s trucks aim to conquer the Swiss Alps

FRANKFURT/ZURICH (Reuters) – Hyundai’s hydrogen-powered 18-tonne trucks are set to hit the roads in Switzerland next month as the South Korean automaker looks to establish a case for its zero-emissions technology in a low carbon world. Hyundai’s H2 Xcient Fuel-Cell truck is pictured in this undated handout image. The trucks are set to hit the… Continue reading Powered by hydrogen, Hyundai’s trucks aim to conquer the Swiss Alps

Kia recalls over 193K vehicles; fuel leaks can cause fires

Tom Krisher, AP Auto Writer Published 12:18 p.m. ET Feb. 27, 2020 | Updated 12:28 p.m. ET Feb. 27, 2020 Detroit – Kia is recalling more than 193,000 cars and minvans in yet another move to fix nagging problems that could cause engine fires. The largest of two U.S. recalls released by the government Thursday… Continue reading Kia recalls over 193K vehicles; fuel leaks can cause fires

Howes: Failed execution, culture weigh on Ford performance, shares – The Detroit News

When historians record the six years since Alan Mulally retired as CEO of Ford Motor Co., the chapter could be entitled “A Chronicle of Wasted Time.” Here was COO-designate Jim Farley using a Wednesday presentation to investors to deliver a message as bracing as a bucket of ice water: “I can see it on the face of… Continue reading Howes: Failed execution, culture weigh on Ford performance, shares – The Detroit News