October 16, 2016
A Partnership made in China due to Bloodhound
A British team is developing a car that will be capable of reaching 1,000mph (1,610km/h). Powered by a rocket bolted to a Eurofighter-Typhoon jet engine, the vehicle will first mount an assault on the world land speed record (763mph; 1,228km/h).…
October 11, 2016
Ford sales in China surged 24% in September
Sales of light vehicles in China by Ford and its joint venture partners rose 24% in September, driven by growing popularity of SUVs in the world's largest auto market. Ford's operations in China are run through Changan Ford Automobile and Jiangling…
October 11, 2016
Canadian autoworkers reach tentative deal with Fiat Chrysler
Unifor reached a tentative agreement late Monday night with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles that includes a commitment to invest in the automaker's assembly plant in Brampton, Ontario, and provides its workers with their first raises in 10 years. The deal…
October 11, 2016
Lincoln nearly triples China sales
Ford Motor Co.'s luxury Lincoln brand nearly tripled its China sales in the third quarter to 8,546 vehicles, the company said today. In the first three quarters of the year, Lincoln sales in China surged 191 percent to about 21,000, Ford said. Ford…
August 24, 2016
Tesla adds more powerful battery option
Model S range topper promises 0-60 mph in 2.5 seconds, longer range LOS ANGELES -- Tesla is giving its fans another thing to get charged up about with the introduction of a 100-kilowatt-hour battery pack for both the Model S sedan and Model X…
August 18, 2016
VW to cut hours for workers at 3 German plants amid supplier dispute, report says
HAMBURG/BERLIN -- Volkswagen Group will cut working hours for more than 10,000 staff at its Wolfsburg base and reduce output at two more German sites, a source close to the company told Reuters, as the automaker faces supply problems caused by a…
August 18, 2016
Ford will be releasing self driving cars within 5 year
Today is a milestone moment in Ford's history. We're announcing our intent to have fully autonomous vehicles in commercial operation for a ride-hailing or ride-sharing service beginning in 2021. This is significant. Ford will be mass producing…
August 9, 2016
2017 Infiniti QX30 to start at $30,945
Infiniti has released pricing for its latest vehicle, the 2017 QX30, as compact crossover sales stay hot in the U.S. The crossover, which is available in six trims, starts at $30,945, including shipping, for the base model. It is set to arrive at…
August 9, 2016
Ford starts shipping Super Duty pickups from Kentucky factory
DETROIT -- Ford Motor Co. has begun shipping its new aluminum-bodied Super Duty pickup, one of its most profitable models, from a Kentucky factory, the automaker’s top North American executive said. “This is one of the strongest products in our…
July 22, 2016
Automotive Hall of Fame mulls move to downtown Detroit
After nearly 20 years in Dearborn, Mich., the Automotive Hall of Fame’s president says it’s time to move the museum to downtown Detroit. During the Automotive Hall of Fame’s induction ceremony Thursday, William Chapin said the organization believes…